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People are spending more time on Gemini compared to ChatGPT

New data shows that Gemini is keeping users engaged longer than ChatGPT, with 11 daily minutes spent in the app on average. Meanwhile, ChatGPT’s time-spent growth remains slow, and user engagement has dipped 10% compared with earlier this year.
Grok app on an iPhone.

I tested job searches using Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok, and there’s a clear standout

I was surprised the best chatbot for job searches wasn't the one I thought it would be.
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I turned the Notes app on my iPhone into a ChatGPT-powered memory bank

There's a smarter way to save important nuggets of information, and the iPhone already offers the fundamental stack to do it with some AI assistance.
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You could soon ask ChatGPT how healthy your week really was

Hidden code in ChatGPT’s iOS app hints that a Health-app connector is incoming, giving AI-powered chat a full view of your activity, sleep, and fitness stats.
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Your ChatGPT conversations may not stay ad-free for long

ChatGPT may not stay ad-free forever. New leaked code hints ads could show up for certain query types, adding marketing into what was once a clean space. This could help OpenAI fund the free tier but change how natural your chats feel.
9 unexpected things I was able to do with ChatGPT

9 unexpected things I was able to do with ChatGPT (and a few you must try)

ChatGPT has become a household name for writing emails, essays, and code – but its abilities go far beyond the obvious. 
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US Patent office says AI can make inventions, but you will get the credit

New USPTO rules confirm that AI can support the invention process, but only humans can legally claim inventorship under U.S. patent law.
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Don’t worry, your holiday shopping stress will be managed by AI now

Microsoft Copilot and Perplexity AI are rolling out upgraded shopping assistants designed to simplify holiday buying with smarter comparisons, personalized suggestions, and real-time insights.
ChatGPT on a laptop.

ChatGPT and Gemini can crack jokes, but they don’t quite get your puns

Researchers find AI chatbots can mimic jokes but struggle with puns, revealing limits in how deeply models understand language, meaning, and humor.
Chatbot on a smartphone.

Now you can finally talk and type at the same time on ChatGPT

OpenAI has redesigned ChatGPT Voice to work inside the main chat interface, enabling real-time spoken and written responses without switching modes.
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Your next smartphone buying decision might be made by ChatGPT

ChatGPT’s new Shopping Research feature offers product comparisons, tailored buyer advice, and deep research across the web—all personalized to your preferences and past conversations.
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ChatGPT conversations worsened mental health and pushed users into hospitalization: Report

The findings raise urgent questions about how AI interactions shape real-world mental health, digital behavior, and emotional well-being.
Home page of the Meta AI app on mobile.

Meta might soon serve a ChatGPT-rival with an early morning social twist

Meta is reportedly working on an AI-powered experience that will deliver a personalized briefing based on your social activity in Facebook.
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I tested 4 ChatGPT prompt generators and here’s the one that helped the most

ChatGPT by itself is okay, but these prompt generators produce better results.
Chatbot on a smartphone.

ChatGPT finally fixes the em-dash habit, because punctuation matters

In a new personalization update, OpenAI says that ChatGPT will now respect your instruction to avoid using em-dashes when set in custom preferences. This might look trivial, but it marks a deeper shift toward fine-grained style control in AI conversations.
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OpenAI’s Sora 2 videos spark alarming trend of AI-generated fat-shaming content

While streaming platforms embrace AI for creativity, Sora 2 is fueling a viral wave of hateful deepfakes and mockery videos, raising urgent questions about generative-AI’s social impact.
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ChatGPT adds group chats so you and your friends can talk to the AI together

OpenAI is testing group chats in ChatGPT, letting up to 20 people collaborate with the AI in a single conversation. You can plan trips, coordinate projects, or settle debates without switching apps. The pilot is rolling out now, with ChatGPT stepping into a more social, shared role for everyday coordination.
- SideTab on MacBook Air, running in the sidebar

I put a sidebar on my Mac for focused work, and it also fixed a huge Safari gap

SideTab puts a cluster of frequently-used utilities in a collapsing edge panel. It's fantastic for focused work, but also supercharges the Safari experience if you love Apple's browser.
GPT-5.1 different personality list.

I love Gemini, but the GPT 5.1 update could make ChatGPT the AI bot you want to use

ChatGPT might have just become the best AI chatbot out there.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT 5.1 with 8 new personalities, warmer tone, and quicker replies

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT 5.1 with more new personalities, speed, and improved instruction‐following. The update also introduces a split model with Instant and Thinking modes, giving the chatbot faster casual responses and more deliberate reasoning when needed. It’s a cleaner, more adaptable upgrade for everyday use.
A creature touches a leaf and a woman in Frankenstein.

I watched Frankenstein, and I’m worried we’re turning AI into a monster

Frankenstein is an abomination. In the same way, we have to figure out how to control AI before it's too late.
ChatGPT running on a laptop.

I asked Google Gemini to fact-check ChatGPT. The results were hilarious

Google Gemini can fact check ChatGPT, with surprising results.
Image showing responses from Peloton and Tripadvisor apps in ChatGPT.

ChatGPT now lets you plan workouts and trips with Peloton and Tripadvisor

Peloton and Tripadvisor are now available as apps in ChatGPT, letting users request workout tips and travel recommendations without leaving the chat.
New AI Mode button on Chrome for iOS and Android.

Chrome’s new AI Mode button could be Google’s way of keeping you from rivals

Google rolls out an AI Mode button on Chrome, making it easier for users to access AI without leaving the browser.
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Research shows even average users can break past AI safety within Gemini and ChatGPT

A new Penn State study shows you don’t need hacking skills or prompt-engineering tricks to break past AI safety rules. Ordinary users armed with nothing more than natural conversation were able to trigger biased and stereotype-driven responses across major chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini. The finding flips the script on AI safety, suggesting real-world conversations are just as important to test as lab-style attacks.
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Your friendly neighbourhood AI just got smart and surprisingly selfish

A Carnegie Mellon study reveals that LLMs designed for deeper reasoning exhibit lower levels of cooperation and team-oriented behavior.
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GPT-5 is one of the smartest AI models ever, here’s what you need to know

GPT-5 is OpenAI's most powerful AI model yet, and it's packed full of promise.
ChatGPT giving a response about its knowledge cutoff.

I’ve used ChatGPT extensively, here’s what you need to know about the AI chatbot

The ChatGPT chatbot by OpenAI has taken the world by storm. Here's how to use it and everything you need to know about AI text generation with GPT.
Basic text query on Opera Mini's Aria chatbot.

Congress moves to regulate AI chatbots and here’s why its important

Senators Hawley and Blumenthal introduce the GUARD Act, calling for strict age verification and criminal penalties for unsafe AI systems.
PayPal ChatGPT OpenAI Buying Integration

You’ll be able to browse and buy inside ChatGPT with PayPal soon

OpenAI and PayPal announced a partnership to embed PayPal’s wallet in ChatGPT, enabling "chat to checkout" payments starting in 2026. The move leverages OpenAI’s Agentic Commerce Protocol and opens thousands of merchants to the chatbot.
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Over a million users are emotionally attached to ChatGPT, but there’s an even darker side

OpenAI has updated ChatGPT to handle emotionally sensitive conversations with greater care, from self-harm and delusions to over-attachment. The company says the new safeguards in GPT-5 reduce unsafe responses by up to 80%, after discovering more than a million users show signs of emotional reliance on the chatbot each week.
Running ChatGPT Atlas on a Mac.

AI browsers are here, and you need to learn how to use the web properly

Comet, Dia, and ChatGPT Atlas are a new wave of browsers that put AI at the center of all user activity. Google and Microsoft are also adapting to the shift, easing the whole experience while raising the risks, too.
OpenAI Plans to Make Music

OpenAI’s next move: making music and sparking creative mayhem

OpenAI is quietly building an AI-music generator to rival start-ups like Suno. Interestingly, it’s doing so while still grappling with deepfake video turmoil in its Sora platform. The next tune it drops could change how we compose, listen and litigate.
ChatGPT Atlas browser on a MacBook.

OpenAI promises big fixes and smarter features for ChatGPT Atlas

OpenAI unveils upcoming fixes and major feature updates for its ChatGPT Atlas browser.
Open AI x Sky

OpenAI’s Sky for Mac wants to be your new work buddy and maybe your boss

OpenAI has acquired Software Applications, Inc., creators of Sky, an unreleased AI assistant for Mac that sees your screen and helps automate tasks, signaling OpenAI’s deeper move into everyday computing.
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These are my favorite ChatGPT prompts after a year of using OpenAI’s chatbot

There are countless ways to use ChatGPT, but these prompts are the best.
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Your team can now work, chat, and share files inside ChatGPT

OpenAI has rolled out its Shared Projects feature to ChatGPT users, including Free, Plus, and Pro plans. The update lets teams collaborate inside ChatGPT with shared chats, files, and instructions, turning the AI assistant into a true shared workspace.
Chatbot on a smartphone.

ChatGPT was down: a brief outage for the AI chatbot, but it’s now fixed

OpenAI has applied a fix to resolve errors with the conversations component of ChatGPT.