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Nigeria can become global talent exporter, says NITDA DG
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NITDA warns Nigerians of dangerous new ChatGPT vulnerabilities

The National Information Technology Development Agency has issued an urgent cybersecurity advisory warning Nigerians about new vulnerabilities in ChatGPT that could expose users to data-leakage attacks. The agency released the notice through its Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team. The warning follows rising concerns about AI-powered tools interacting with unsafe web content and the growing […]

Poland to probe OpenAI over privacy concerns
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800m people now use ChatGPT actively every week – OpenAI CEO

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced on Monday that ChatGPT has reached 800 million weekly active users, marking a significant increase in adoption among consumers, developers, enterprises, and governments. ChatGPT’s impressive growth comes as OpenAI is in a race to secure AI chips and build extensive AI infrastructure. This latest figure was revealed just two months […]

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OpenAI launches personalised ChatGPT Pulse AI assistant

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Pulse, a new personalized AI assistant that proactively delivers daily updates tailored to individual users. Currently available in preview for ChatGPT Pro users on mobile, Pulse shifts the chatbot from a question-and-answer tool into a proactive research companion that anticipates what users need. According to OpenAI, ChatGPT Pulse generates a daily […]

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US parents blame ChatGPT for 16-year-old son’s suicide

The parents of a 16-year-old California boy who died by suicide have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company’s ChatGPT chatbot provided their son with detailed suicide instructions and encouraged his death. Matthew and Maria Raine argue in a complaint filed Monday in a California state court that ChatGPT cultivated an intimate relationship with […]

OpenAI unveils GPT-5 amid rising industry investment
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US parents sue OpenAI over ChatGPT’s role in child’s suicide

The parents of a teenager who died by suicide after receiving guidance on self-harm from ChatGPT filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the company prioritized profit over safety when it released the GPT-4o version of its AI chatbot last year. Matt and Maria Raine, the parents of 16-year-old Adam […]

ChatGPT mobile app hits $2bn in global consumer spending
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ChatGPT mobile app hits $2bn in global consumer spending

ChatGPT’s mobile app for iOS and Android has generated $2 billion in global consumer spending since its launch in May 2023, according to new data from app intelligence provider Appfigures. The figure is roughly 30 times the combined lifetime spending of competitors such as Claude, Copilot, and Grok. In 2025 alone, the app has earned […]

ChatGPT exposed minors to sexual content, OpenAI confirms
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ChatGPT exposed minors to sexual content, OpenAI confirms

A bug in OpenAI’s flagship chatbot, ChatGPT, allowed users registered as minors to receive sexually explicit content, in direct violation of the company’s own safety policies. The vulnerability was discovered during testing by TechCrunch and later confirmed by OpenAI. ChatGPT not only generated graphic erotica for accounts with listed ages between 13 and 17 but, […]

OpenAI mulls $500bn valuation in employee share sale talks
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OpenAI updates ChatGPT search tool to enhance online shopping

OpenAI announced on Monday a major update to ChatGPT’s web search feature, aimed at improving the online shopping experience for users around the world. The updated tool will now allow users to receive product recommendations, view images and customer reviews, and access direct links to purchase items. OpenAI said the system supports natural language queries, […]

OpenAI employees consider selling $6bn stock
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OpenAI unveils lightweight tool for ChatGPT users

OpenAI has launched a new “lightweight” version of its deep research tool within ChatGPT, making advanced research capabilities more accessible across its user base. The update, announced Thursday, is now available to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Pro users, with free-tier users also gaining access starting today. Powered by a scaled-down version of OpenAI’s o4-mini model, […]

xAI blames “unauthorized modification” for Grok’s repeated 'white genocide' responses
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Grok adds memory feature to rival ChatGPT, Gemini

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, is taking a significant step forward in the chatbot race with the rollout of a new “memory” feature for its Grok assistant. This feature brings xAI closer to competitors like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. Announced Wednesday evening, the update allows Grok to retain information from previous conversations, enabling […]

US regulator investigates ChatGPT over ‘bad content’
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OpenAI updates ChatGPT to reference past conversations

OpenAI has announced the gradual rollout of a new memory feature in ChatGPT, designed to make the AI assistant more personalized and context-aware. The update allows ChatGPT to reference information from users’ past interactions, enabling more fluid and relevant conversations. The feature, listed in settings as “reference saved memories,” enhances ChatGPT’s responses across text, voice, […]

OpenAI adjusts content moderation policies for ChatGPT
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OpenAI adjusts content moderation policies for ChatGPT

OpenAI’s new image generator in ChatGPT has quickly gained attention for its ability to create Studio Ghibli-style illustrations. Beyond its artistic appeal, the GPT-4o-powered generator enhances ChatGPT’s ability to edit images, render text, and improve spatial representation. However, a significant change OpenAI implemented this week involves adjustments to its content moderation policies. Under the new […]