OpenAI faces rising pressure from rivals three years after ChatGPT's debut; Similarweb says Gemini users chat longer per visit than ChatGPT and Claude users (Financial Times)

ChatGPT-5, OpenAI's AI chatbot, has been criticized by leading psychologists for providing dangerous advice to individuals facing mental health crises, failing to recognize risky behaviors or challenge delusional beliefs. Research from King's College London and the Association of Clinical Psychologists UK highlights these shortcomings, raising concerns about the chatbot's impact on vulnerable users.

New data from Similarweb indicates that chatbots are experiencing significant growth, rivaling social networks as a fundamental component of internet infrastructure, with increased traffic and app downloads, particularly among older demographics.

Taiwan has raised its GDP growth forecast for 2025 to 7.37%, significantly up from the 4.45% predicted in August, marking the fastest growth rate in 15 years. This increase is attributed to a surge in demand for artificial intelligence, which has positively impacted the country's electronics exports.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has emphasized the importance of scaling laws in artificial intelligence (AI) development, suggesting that larger models could lead to continuous improvements in AI capabilities. However, historical precedents indicate that such assumptions may not hold true indefinitely, raising questions about the sustainability of AI advancements.

Google has transitioned from being an internal chip user to a retailer, with its Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) reportedly saving OpenAI 30% on Nvidia chips, highlighting a shift in the AI chip market dynamics.

Three years after its launch, ChatGPT has significantly influenced the U.S. stock market, particularly the S&P 500, leading to a concentration of investments in Big Tech companies. This AI-driven market shift has been characterized by a surge in interest and investment in artificial intelligence technologies, fundamentally altering trading patterns on Wall Street.

Anthropic has announced the release of the Claude Agent SDK, which addresses the long-standing issue of agent memory in AI systems. This new multi-session capability allows agents to retain context across different sessions, enhancing their functionality and usability in complex tasks.

A recent analysis by the Financial Times revealed that major partners of OpenAI have accrued approximately $96 billion in debt to finance the expansion of data centers and chip production. This significant financial burden underscores the scale of investment required in AI infrastructure as companies race to enhance their capabilities.