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ChatGPT Market Share Dips Below 50% for First Time: Here's Why

OpenAI's willingness to work with the Pentagon following Anthropic's public repudiation meant big gains for Claude this year. But overall, the public is getting fed up with AI overload.

By Chloe Albanesius
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ChatGPT Knows Too Much: 8 Ways to Lock Down Your Privacy

Chatbots are not your friend, no matter what they say. Here's how to get the information you need while also limiting the data ChatGPT collects from your conversations.

By Lance Whitney
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OpenAI Bans Chinese Accounts for Anti-AI Influence Campaigns

The two sets of blocked accounts were using ChatGPT to generate content criticizing AI data centers and President Trump's tariffs, OpenAI says.

By Jibin Joseph
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US Government Could Take a Stake in OpenAI

President Trump touted the idea as 'a partnership with the American public.'

By Will McCurdy
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OpenAI Rolls Out Lockdown Mode to Fight Prompt Injection Attacks

The new feature promises increased protection against these types of attacks, but you'll have to sacrifice a lot of functionality, including live web browsing and image retrieval from the web.

By Will McCurdy
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I Used ChatGPT to Build Complex Spreadsheets Fast. Here’s How You Can, Too

Struggling with Excel or Google Sheets? My game-changing AI tips will save you hours on data entry and formula writing.

By Brian Westover
How ChatGPT Is Leveling Up My Spreadsheets

Want to Vibe Code? Use ChatGPT Instead of Claude

I vibe coded with both Claude and ChatGPT, and the latter is just the better tool right now. It causes fewer headaches and generates more reliable results.

By Ruben Circelli
Hot Take: ChatGPT Beats Claude for Vibe Coding Right Now

Trust ChatGPT With Your Finances? OpenAI Rolls Out Banking Integration

You can now connect ChatGPT to your bank account to get granular breakdowns of your spending habits, as well as advice on things like building a pathway to homeownership.

By Will McCurdy
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Your Phone Can Now Remotely Control ChatGPT's Codex Coding Tools

The new features in ChatGPT's mobile app let you make changes on the go.

By James Peckham
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OpenAI Tells Mac Users to Update Apps After Software Supply Chain Attack

OpenAI was hit by a supply chain attack involving hackers publishing a malicious version of Tanstack software used for web development.

By Michael Kan
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Judge: DOGE Improperly Used ChatGPT to Help Cut $100M of Humanities Funding

DOGE used OpenAI’s ChatGPT in parts of its decision-making process, but failed to determine if the chatbot's output made sense, a judge finds.

By Will McCurdy
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ChatGPT’s New Emergency Contact Feature Looks Out for Unsafe Chats

The optional tool is built for those who may have conversations on the topics of self-harm or suicide.

By James Peckham
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ChatGPT's New 5.5 Instant Default Model Reduces Errors, Shows Fewer Emoji

The release follows OpenAI's launch of ChatGPT 5.5 last month, which included improvements to coding.

By James Peckham
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Vibe Coding Just Got Cuter. Check Out OpenAI's New Virtual Pets

There are eight built-in pets to choose from, but if you’re feeling adventurous, you can also create (and share) your own by prompting Codex.

By Will McCurdy
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OpenAI's Advanced Account Protection Dumps Passwords for Security Keys

OpenAI's new 'Advanced Account Security' mode is for users looking for top-tier account protection, and requires either software-based passkeys or hardware security keys.

By Michael Kan
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A ChatGPT Phone? OpenAI Reportedly Working on Mobile Chipset

A new report says OpenAI is speaking with possible partners about developing an AI-focused chipset for upcoming devices.

By James Peckham
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OpenAI CEO Apologizes for Not Warning Authorities About Mass Shooting Suspect

Going forward, OpenAI will be 'working with all levels of government to help ensure something like this never happens again,' Sam Altman says.

By Will McCurdy
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OpenAI Boosts ChatGPT's Image Generator With Web Access, Multi-Image Support

Images 2.0 brings more realistic outputs, alongside improved background and text accuracy.

By Jibin Joseph
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I Just Vibe Coded a Global Mass Surveillance Site in 2 Hours With OpenAI's Codex. It Was Terrifyingly Easy

I have zero coding skills, but I was able to quickly assemble camera feeds from around the world into a single view. Here's how I did it—and what it means for all of us.

By Emily Forlini
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Man Behind OpenAI Molotov Cocktail Attack Feared Humanity's Extinction

Federal investigators recovered a document from the 20-year-old suspect indicating he held anti-AI views.

By Michael Kan
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