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ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot

**ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot** ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, has rapidly emerged as a groundbreaking artificial intelligence tool, redefining how we interact with technology. At its core, it’s a large language model (LLM) designed to understand and generate human-like text based on the prompts it receives. **What is it?** Essentially, […]

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ChatGPT’s mobile app is seeing slowing download growth and daily use, analysis shows

## ChatGPT Mobile App Sees Decelerating User Growth Recent analysis indicates a notable shift in the trajectory of the ChatGPT mobile application. Data suggests that the initial surge in downloads is now slowing, accompanied by a decline in daily active users. This trend points to a potential maturing of the app’s user base or a

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Facebook’s AI can now suggest edits to the photos still on your phone

**Facebook’s AI Extends Its Reach: On-Device Photo Editing Suggestions** Facebook is rolling out an innovative new feature that brings advanced AI-powered photo editing suggestions directly to users’ phones, even before an image is considered for upload. This marks a significant shift, as the AI’s capabilities are no longer confined to post-upload analysis but now actively

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From SB 243 to ChatGPT: Why it’s ‘not cool’ to be cautious about AI

**The AI Embrace: When Caution Became “Not Cool”** Not long ago, legislative efforts like California’s SB 243 epitomized a cautious approach to nascent AI. The intent was clear: to establish guardrails, study potential harms, and ensure ethical development before widespread adoption. There was a prevailing, and seemingly sensible, sentiment that such a powerful technology required

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Should AI do everything? OpenAI thinks so

**The ‘AI Does Everything’ Question: Is OpenAI Leading the Charge?** The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has sparked a profound debate: should AI be designed to do everything? While the idea of autonomous systems handling complex tasks promises unprecedented efficiency and innovation, it also raises significant ethical and societal questions. Among the major players, OpenAI,

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Your AI tools run on fracked gas and bulldozed Texas land

**The Environmental Footprint of Artificial Intelligence** The assertion regarding AI tools and their reliance on energy sources like fracked gas, along with the impact on land, such as in Texas, highlights a critical and growing area of concern within the technology sector: the environmental footprint of artificial intelligence. The immense computational power required to train

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Senate Republicans deepfaked Chuck Schumer, and X hasn’t taken it down 

**Deepfake Controversy as Senate GOP Targets Schumer, X Stays Silent** A recent digital skirmish has erupted following reports that Senate Republicans utilized deepfake technology to alter a video of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. The manipulated content, which quickly circulated online, has ignited concerns over the misuse of AI-driven media in political discourse. Despite the

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Silicon Valley spooks the AI safety advocates

## Silicon Valley Spooks the AI Safety Advocates A palpable unease is settling among AI safety advocates as Silicon Valley’s relentless pursuit of artificial general intelligence accelerates. The very epicentre of technological innovation, long celebrated for its disruptive spirit, is now viewed by many as a potential accelerant for profound, unmitigated risks. Concerns stem primarily

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WhatsApp changes its terms to bar general purpose chatbots from its platform

## WhatsApp Bars General Purpose Chatbots with New Terms WhatsApp has updated its terms of service, notably implementing a ban on general-purpose chatbots from operating on its platform. The move is designed to prevent potential misuse and maintain the quality of user interactions, differentiating such broad AI tools from specific, business-to-consumer (B2C) applications that often

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Too burned out to travel? This new app fakes your summer vacation photos for you

**Escapism On Demand: The App That Fakes Your Summer Vacation** For many, the dream of a summer getaway remains just that – a dream, blocked by burnout and busy schedules. But a new app offers a digital workaround, letting you “travel” without leaving your desk. This innovative tool generates remarkably convincing summer vacation photos, allowing

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