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ChatGPT hit by global outage
Users around the world are currently experiencing difficulties accessing ChatGPT and OpenAI services.
3 September 2026
OpenAI says ChatGPT ads reach $1bn annualised revenue run rate
OpenAI says its advertising business has reached a $1bn annualised revenue run rate as the company expands ChatGPT advertising into more international markets.
1 September 2026
OpenAI will show ads to ChatGPT Free and Go users in India
OpenAI is expanding advertising on ChatGPT to India, bringing sponsored placements to users of its Free and lower-cost Go plans as the company develops advertising into a larger source of revenue.
30 August 2026
Should you replace your partner with AI as soon as possible?
Discover how AI companions like Replika and ChatGPT reshape romantic relationships from Colorado to Japan. Explore the trade-offs of digital intimacy, emotional dependency, and why authentic human connections still matter in a modern tech-driven world.
13 August 2026
OpenAI sued after ChatGPT allegedly told user not to seek medical treatment
A 55-year-old Florida pastor has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, alleging that medical advice provided by ChatGPT discouraged him from seeking urgent treatment and contributed to a near-fatal medical emergency.
25 July 2026
OpenAI admits ChatGPT has deleted files without user approval
OpenAI has acknowledged that ChatGPT can mistakenly delete users' files in some circumstances after multiple users reported unexpected data loss.
18 July 2026
Your AI questions may be using more water than you think
Discover the hidden environmental cost of artificial intelligence as everyday ChatGPT queries deplete global freshwater resources. Massive data centers supporting OpenAI infrastructure require millions of gallons for cooling, urging users to reconsider their digital footprints.
6 July 2026
ChatGPT’s Lockdown Mode limits web access to counter prompt injection attacks
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has recently introduced a new security feature, Lockdown Mode, designed to reduce the risk of sensitive data being exposed through prompt injection attacks, where malicious instructions are embedded in webpages or other external content that a chatbot may process.
7 June 2026
ChatGPT reaches 1 billion monthly active users, data shows
OpenAI’s ChatGPT has reached one billion global monthly active users, making it the fastest app to cross that threshold, according to estimates from market intelligence firm Sensor Tower.
3 June 2026
OpenAI releases GPT-5.5 in move towards AI superapp
OpenAI has released GPT-5.5, its newest artificial intelligence model, describing it as the company's most capable and intuitive model to date.
24 April 2026
Users are mass-uninstalling ChatGPT after Pentagon deal, data shows
Users are uninstalling ChatGPT in large numbers, with removals surging 295% following OpenAI's agreement to put its technology on the US Department of War's classified network.
4 March 2026
ChatGPT to predict age, restrict content for minors
OpenAI has begun rolling out an age prediction system for ChatGPT to identify accounts likely belonging to users under 18 and apply additional safety features.
21 January 2026
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health
OpenAI has launched a dedicated health tool within its ChatGPT platform called 'ChatGPT Health', which allows users to connect their medical records and fitness app data to inform the AI's responses.
8 January 2026
How to customise ChatGPT's personality
OpenAI has rolled out a new feature allowing users to customise the personality, or communication style, of ChatGPT. Here's how you can access it.
21 December 2025
ChatGPT surpasses 800 million weekly users
OpenAI has reported that ChatGPT now has over 800 million weekly users, attributing the chatbot's popularity to its rapid adoption in workplaces.
9 December 2025
ChatGPT is now 3 years old
On November 30, 2022, a chat window changed the world. This week, as OpenAI’s ChatGPT celebrates its third birthday, it does so not as a novelty, but as a daily companion to a staggering 800 million people every week.
1 December 2025
ChatGPT Enterprise adds new 'company knowledge' feature
OpenAI has introduced a new 'Company Knowledge' feature for its ChatGPT Business, Enterprise, and Education subscription plans. The function allows the AI system to search through an organisation's connected applications to provide answers using internal company information.
27 October 2025
OpenAI launches Atlas, new AI web browser
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Atlas, a new web browser that integrates its AI features directly into the browsing experience. As per OpenAI, the browser is designed to allow ChatGPT to assist users across the web without requiring them to switch between tabs or copy and paste information.
22 October 2025
Will Bangladesh surf the AI wave or be pulled under?
If you imagine ChatGPT as a coder’s best friend, the numbers will surprise you.
7 October 2025
Oxford University students and staff will get free ChatGPT Edu
The University of Oxford has announced it will provide free access to ChatGPT Edu, an education-focused version of OpenAI’s AI tool, to all students and staff, starting this academic year. This makes Oxford the first UK university to widely deploy the platform following a year-long pilot involving around 750 users.
21 September 2025