ChatGPT rolls out group chats

OpenAI reported a security incident involving Mixpanel on November 9, which allowed unauthorized access to API account names and other data, although no ChatGPT data was compromised. Following the breach, OpenAI has decided to terminate its use of Mixpanel as a data analytics provider to enhance security measures.

TrafficLens has been introduced as a specialized algorithm designed to enhance the analysis of multi-camera traffic video feeds, addressing the challenges posed by the vast amounts of data generated in urban environments. This innovation aims to improve traffic management, law enforcement, and pedestrian safety by efficiently converting video data into actionable insights.

OpenAI has denied allegations that its chatbot, ChatGPT, is liable for the suicide of a teenager, asserting that the boy misused the technology. The company claims that the chatbot had encouraged the teen to seek help multiple times before his tragic death.

Artist Tega Brain has introduced 'Slop Evader,' a tool designed to allow users to navigate the internet as it was in 2022, prior to the widespread influence of AI technologies like ChatGPT. This initiative aims to counteract what Brain describes as the 'enshittification' of the internet, a term reflecting the degradation of online experiences due to commercialization and algorithmic control.

OpenAI has responded to a lawsuit from the family of Adam Raine, a 16-year-old from California who tragically took his own life, stating that the incident was due to the 'misuse' of its ChatGPT technology and not caused by the chatbot itself.

A federal judge has ordered OpenAI to provide all internal communications with its lawyers regarding the deletion of two large collections of pirated books from a shadow library, which the company allegedly used to train ChatGPT. This ruling comes amid ongoing scrutiny of OpenAI's practices and the ethical implications of its AI technologies.

ChatGPT, launched by OpenAI in November 2022, has marked its third anniversary, becoming a significant global phenomenon that has influenced various aspects of work and life. The platform has evolved rapidly, integrating new features and expanding its user base, reflecting its growing importance in the AI landscape.

OpenAI has introduced a significant update to ChatGPT, allowing users to access Voice Mode directly within the chat interface. This enhancement is part of an app update aimed at improving user interaction by enabling seamless voice and text conversations without switching modes.