ChatGPTs Journey From Launch to Global Phenomenon

The Meteoric Rise of ChatGPT

Since its groundbreaking launch in November 2022, OpenAI's text-generating AI chatbot, ChatGPT, has captivated the world. What began as a novel tool for boosting productivity by writing essays and code from simple text prompts has transformed into a global force with an estimated 300 million weekly active users.

2024 marked a pivotal year for OpenAI, highlighted by a major partnership with Apple for its generative AI suite, Apple Intelligence. The company also rolled out the impressive GPT-4o with advanced voice capabilities and launched its eagerly awaited text-to-video model, Sora.

However, the year was not without its challenges. OpenAI navigated internal shakeups, including the departures of key executives like co-founder Ilya Sutskever and CTO Mira Murati. The company also faced significant legal battles, including copyright infringement lawsuits from newspapers owned by Alden Global Capital and a legal challenge from Elon Musk aiming to block its for-profit transition.

Entering 2025, OpenAI is contending with the perception that it is losing ground to Chinese competitors like DeepSeek. In response, the company has been strengthening its relationship with Washington D.C. while moving forward with a massive data center project and reportedly preparing for a historic funding round.

Below is a timeline of the most recent ChatGPT product updates and releases. For answers to other common questions, please see our ChatGPT FAQ section. You can also view a list of 2024 updates here.

A Timeline of Recent ChatGPT Updates

• October 2025
• September 2025
• August 2025
• July 2025
• June 2025
• May 2025
• April 2025
• March 2025
• February 2025
• January 2025
• ChatGPT FAQs

October 2025

ChatGPT handles over a million suicide-related conversations weekly

OpenAI revealed that over a million ChatGPT users each week discuss serious mental health struggles. The company has since consulted with over 170 mental health experts to improve the AI's responses in these sensitive conversations.

OpenAI reportedly working on AI that create music from text and audio

According to The Information, OpenAI is developing a tool to generate music from text and audio prompts, training it with annotated scores from Juilliard students.

ChatGPT gets smarter at organizing your work and school info

A new “company knowledge” feature for Business, Enterprise, and Education users allows ChatGPT to search across integrated workplace tools like Slack, Google Drive, and GitHub, as noted in a report by The Verge.

OpenAI launches Atlas to make ChatGPT your main search tool

OpenAI has launched its AI browser, ChatGPT Atlas, on Mac. It aims to make ChatGPT a primary tool for web browsing, with versions for Windows, iOS, and Android coming soon.

ChatGPT app growth slows, but still draws millions of daily users

An Apptopia analysis suggests that while still in the millions, ChatGPT's mobile app download growth is slowing, with October tracking a potential 8.1% month-over-month decline.

Walmart shopping comes to ChatGPT

OpenAI is partnering with Walmart, enabling users to shop for products directly within ChatGPT as part of a larger push into AI-driven e-commerce.

OpenAI brings ChatGPT Go plan to 16 more Asian countries

OpenAI has expanded its affordable ChatGPT Go plan to 16 new countries in Asia, offering a sub-$5 tier to broaden access.

ChatGPT surpasses 800 million weekly active users

CEO Sam Altman announced that ChatGPT has reached 800 million weekly active users, a significant milestone reflecting its rapid adoption.

Developers can now build apps inside ChatGPT

OpenAI now allows developers to build apps directly within ChatGPT, launching with partners like Spotify, Expedia, and Canva and releasing a preview of its Apps SDK.

September 2025

ChatGPT rolls out parental controls following teen suicide case

Following a lawsuit, OpenAI is reportedly adding parental controls to ChatGPT, allowing parents to link accounts, limit sensitive content, and set usage boundaries.

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Pulse for personalized morning briefs

OpenAI launched Pulse, a new feature that provides users with personalized morning briefings, aiming to make the AI more proactive.

OpenAI moves into AI-powered shopping, challenging tech giants

With the launch of Instant Checkout, U.S. users can now buy products from Etsy and Shopify merchants directly through ChatGPT.

OpenAI brings budget-friendly ChatGPT Go to Indonesian users

OpenAI expanded its affordable ChatGPT Go plan to Indonesia for approximately $4.50 per month, competing directly with Google's local AI offerings.

OpenAI tightens ChatGPT rules for teens amid safety concerns

CEO Sam Altman announced new policies for users under 18, adding stronger safeguards around sensitive topics and flirtatious conversations.

OpenAI rolls out GPT-5-Codex to power smarter AI coding

OpenAI released GPT-5-Codex, an advanced AI coding agent that dynamically allocates time to solve tasks, outperforming GPT-5 on key coding benchmarks.

OpenAI reshuffles team behind ChatGPT’s personality

OpenAI is reorganizing its Model Behavior team, folding the group responsible for the AI's personality into its larger Post Training division.

August 2025

OpenAI to strengthen ChatGPT safeguards after teen suicide lawsuit

In response to a lawsuit concerning a teen's suicide, OpenAI announced it has implemented new safeguards, including better risk detection and parental controls.

xAI claims Apple’s App Store practices give OpenAI an unfair advantage

Elon Musk's company, xAI, filed a federal lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, alleging anticompetitive collusion.

OpenAI targets India with cheaper monthly ChatGPT subscription

OpenAI launched its most affordable plan, ChatGPT Go, in India for about $4.57 per month to expand its user base in its second-largest market.

ChatGPT mobile app hits $2B in revenue, $2.91 earned per install

Since its launch, the ChatGPT mobile app has generated $2 billion in consumer spending, far outpacing its competitors.

OpenAI keeps multiple GPT models despite GPT-5 launch

Even with GPT-5's release, OpenAI continues to offer legacy models like GPT-4o and GPT-4.1, giving users a choice between different versions.

Updates to ChatGPT:

You can now choose between “Auto”, “Fast”, and “Thinking” for GPT-5. Most users will want Auto, but the additional control will be useful for some people.

Rate limits are now 3,000 messages/week with GPT-5 Thinking, and then extra capacity on GPT-5 Thinking… — Sam Altman (@sama) August 13, 2025

Sam Altman addresses GPT-5 glitches and “chart crime” during Reddit AMA

Sam Altman addressed user concerns about GPT-5's performance, attributing initial issues to a router problem and dismissing the controversial “chart crime” from its launch presentation.

OpenAI unveils GPT-5, a smarter, task-ready ChatGPT

OpenAI released GPT-5, its next-generation AI model capable of handling complex tasks like coding applications and managing calendars.

OpenAI offers ChatGPT Enterprise to federal agencies for just $1

In a strategic move, OpenAI is offering ChatGPT Enterprise to U.S. federal agencies for just $1 for the first year to encourage government adoption.

OpenAI returns to open source with new AI models

OpenAI released its first open source models since GPT-2, introducing two new open-weight AI models to compete in the growing open source AI market.

ChatGPT nears 700M weekly users, quadruples growth in a year

OpenAI announced that the chatbot was on pace to hit 700 million weekly active users in early August, a fourfold increase over the previous year, as highlighted by Nick Turley on X.

This week, ChatGPT is on track to reach 700M weekly active users — up from 500M at the end of March and 4× since last year. Every day, people and teams are learning, creating, and solving harder problems. Big week ahead. Grateful to the team for making ChatGPT more useful and… — Nick Turley (@nickaturley) August 4, 2025

July 2025

ChatGPT now has study mode

OpenAI launched Study Mode, a feature designed to help students engage with material critically instead of just getting answers. It is available to various user tiers.

Altman warns that ChatGPT therapy isn’t confidential

Sam Altman cautioned users seeking emotional support from AI that conversations are not protected by doctor-patient confidentiality.

ChatGPT hits 2.5B prompts daily

ChatGPT now processes 2.5 billion prompts every day from users globally, more than doubling the volume reported just eight months prior.

OpenAI launches a general-purpose agent in ChatGPT

OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Agent, a new tool that can complete various computer-based tasks for users, combining capabilities from previous projects like Operator and Deep Research.

Study warns of major risks with AI therapy chatbots

Stanford University researchers found that AI therapy chatbots can sometimes stigmatize users with mental health conditions, highlighting significant risks.

OpenAI delays releasing its open model again

CEO Sam Altman announced that the company is once again delaying the release of its open model to conduct more safety testing, a release which had already been postponed.

we planned to launch our open-weight model next week.

we are delaying it; we need time to run additional safety tests and review high-risk areas. we are not yet sure how long it will take us.

while we trust the community will build great things with this model, once weights are… — Sam Altman (@sama) July 12, 2025

OpenAI is reportedly releasing an AI browser in the coming weeks

OpenAI plans to launch an AI-powered web browser designed to challenge Google Chrome by keeping user interactions within the ChatGPT ecosystem.

ChatGPT is testing a mysterious new feature called “study together”

Some users have spotted a new feature called “Study Together”, sparking speculation about collaborative educational tools.

Referrals from ChatGPT to news sites are rising but not enough to offset search declines

Referrals from ChatGPT to news publishers are growing, but not enough to make up for the drop in clicks from traditional search engines, according to a Similarweb report.

June 2025

OpenAI uses Google’s AI chips to power its products

OpenAI has started incorporating Google's AI chips into its infrastructure to power its products, marking a significant diversification from its reliance on Nvidia GPUs.

A new MIT study suggests that ChatGPT might be harming critical thinking skills

Researchers from MIT's Media Lab found that ChatGPT users exhibited minimal brain engagement compared to those using Google search or no tools for writing tasks.

ChatGPT was downloaded 30 million times last month

A ZDNET report citing Similarweb data showed the ChatGPT iOS app was downloaded 29.6 million times in a 28-day period, nearly matching the combined downloads of TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X.

The energy needed for an average ChatGPT query can power a lightbulb for a couple of minutes

Sam Altman stated that an average ChatGPT query uses about 0.34 watt-hours of electricity, enough to power a lightbulb for a few minutes, as reported by Business Insider.

OpenAI has launched o3-pro, an upgraded version of its o3 AI reasoning model

OpenAI unveiled o3-pro, an enhanced reasoning model, making it available for ChatGPT and Team users.

OpenAI o3-pro is available in the model picker for Pro and Team users starting today, replacing OpenAI o1-pro.

Enterprise and Edu users will get access the week after.

As o3-pro uses the same underlying model as o3, full safety details can be found in the o3 system card.… — OpenAI (@OpenAI) June 10, 2025

ChatGPT’s conversational voice mode has been upgraded

OpenAI upgraded ChatGPT's voice mode for all paid users, enabling more natural and fluid conversations and improved language translation, according to the company's release notes.

ChatGPT has added new features like meeting recording and connectors for Google Drive, Box, and more

ChatGPT for business users gained new functionalities, including cloud service integrations and meeting recording, allowing it to retrieve information from users' own services.

May 2025

OpenAI CFO says hardware will drive ChatGPT’s growth

Following OpenAI's plan to acquire Jony Ive's startup io, CFO Sarah Friar stated that hardware will be key to enhancing ChatGPT's reach.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT unveils its AI coding agent, Codex

OpenAI introduced its AI coding agent, Codex, which is powered by a specialized version of its o3 reasoning model.

Sam Altman aims to make ChatGPT more personalized by tracking every aspect of a person’s life

Sam Altman revealed his ambition for ChatGPT to record and remember every detail of a user's life to offer truly personalized interactions.

OpenAI releases its GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini AI models in ChatGPT

In a post on X, OpenAI announced it has launched its GPT-4.1 and GPT4.1 mini AI models in ChatGPT.

By popular request, GPT-4.1 will be available directly in ChatGPT starting today.

GPT-4.1 is a specialized model that excels at coding tasks & instruction following. Because it’s faster, it’s a great alternative to OpenAI o3 & o4-mini for everyday coding needs. — OpenAI (@OpenAI) May 14, 2025

OpenAI also launched a new feature for its deep research tool to analyze code repositories on GitHub.

OpenAI launches a new data residency program in Asia

After launching a data residency program in Europe, OpenAI has now launched a similar program in Asian countries to help organizations meet local data sovereignty requirements.

OpenAI to introduce a program to grow AI infrastructure

OpenAI is unveiling a program called OpenAI for Countries, which aims to work with governments to develop local AI infrastructure, as reported by Bloomberg.

OpenAI promises to make changes to prevent future ChatGPT sycophancy

Following an update that caused ChatGPT to become overly agreeable, OpenAI announced it will change its procedures for updating AI models after explaining the issue.

April 2025

OpenAI clarifies the reason ChatGPT became overly flattering and agreeable

OpenAI released a post explaining the sycophancy issues with GPT-4o, which led the company to roll back a recent update after users criticized the model's overly validating personality.

OpenAI is working to fix a “bug” that let minors engage in inappropriate conversations

TechCrunch testing revealed an issue allowing ChatGPT to generate erotic content for underage users. OpenAI confirmed the bug and stated it was actively deploying a fix.

ChatGPT helps users by giving recommendations, showing images, and reviewing products for online shopping

OpenAI added new shopping features to its ChatGPT search tool, providing recommendations, images, and product reviews.

OpenAI wants its AI model to access cloud models for assistance

Sources told TechCrunch that OpenAI leaders are exploring ways for the open model to connect with OpenAI’s cloud-hosted models for help with complex queries.

OpenAI aims to make its new “open” AI model the best on the market

OpenAI is preparing to launch an open-access AI system that users can download for free without API restrictions.

OpenAI’s GPT-4.1 may be less aligned than earlier models

Independent tests suggest the new GPT-4.1 model is less reliable than previous versions. The company skipped releasing safety cards for it, stating it was not a frontier model.

OpenAI’s o3 AI model scored lower than expected on a benchmark

A discrepancy in benchmark results for the o3 model raised questions about transparency after it scored significantly lower on the FrontierMath test than initially reported.

OpenAI unveils Flex processing for cheaper, slower AI tasks

OpenAI launched Flex processing, a new API feature allowing users to run non-production AI tasks at a lower cost with slower response times.

OpenAI’s latest AI models now have a safeguard against biorisks

OpenAI has implemented a new system to monitor its o3 and o4 mini reasoning models for biological and chemical threats, as detailed in its safety report.

OpenAI launches its latest reasoning models, o3 and o4-mini

OpenAI released two new reasoning models, o3 and o4-mini, which can utilize features like web browsing and image generation but reportedly hallucinate more than previous models.

OpenAI has added a new section to ChatGPT to offer easier access to AI-generated images for all user tiers

According to a company post on X, OpenAI added a new “library” section to make image creation easier on mobile and web platforms.

OpenAI could “adjust” its safeguards if rivals release “high-risk” AI

OpenAI stated it might revise its safety standards in response to competitors releasing high-risk systems without comparable safeguards.

OpenAI will remove its largest AI model, GPT-4.5, from the API, in July

OpenAI will discontinue its largest model, GPT-4.5, from its API in July, requiring developers to switch to the newly released GPT-4.1.

OpenAI unveils GPT-4.1 AI models that focus on coding capabilities

OpenAI launched the GPT-4.1 family of models with a special focus on coding, competing with models from Google, Anthropic, and DeepSeek.

OpenAI will discontinue ChatGPT’s GPT-4 at the end of April

According to a changelog, OpenAI plans to sunset GPT-4 in the ChatGPT interface on April 30, replacing it with GPT-4o.

OpenAI could release GPT-4.1 soon

The Verge reported that OpenAI may soon launch several new models, including GPT-4.1 and smaller versions like mini and nano.

OpenAI has updated ChatGPT to use information from your previous conversations

OpenAI began updating ChatGPT to remember past conversations and use that context to personalize future responses for Pro and Plus users.

OpenAI is working on watermarks for images made with ChatGPT

AI researcher Tibor Blaho spotted a new “ImageGen” watermark feature in the ChatGPT Android app beta, suggesting OpenAI is working on watermarking AI-generated images.

OpenAI offers ChatGPT Plus for free to U.S., Canadian college students

OpenAI offered its $20/month ChatGPT Plus tier for free to college students in the U.S. and Canada through the end of May.

ChatGPT users have generated over 700M images so far

According to OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap, users created over 700 million images since the upgraded image generator was made available to all users.

OpenAI’s o3 model could cost more to run than initial estimate

The Arc Prize Foundation updated its cost estimate for OpenAI's o3 reasoning model, suggesting it could cost up to $30,000 per task, far higher than the initial $3,000 estimate.

OpenAI CEO says capacity issues will cause product delays

In a series of posts on X, Sam Altman warned that high demand for new features might lead to product delays and service issues.

March 2025

OpenAI plans to release a new ‘open’ AI language model

OpenAI intends to release its first open language model since GPT-2, planning developer events to gather feedback on prototypes.

OpenAI removes ChatGPT’s restrictions on image generation

Following the viral success of its Studio Ghibli-style images, OpenAI updated its content policies to allow the generation of public figures and other previously restricted content.

OpenAI adopts Anthropic’s standard for linking AI models with data

OpenAI is incorporating Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open-source standard, into its products to help generate more accurate and context-aware responses.

OpenAI’s viral Studio Ghibli-style images could raise AI copyright concerns

The flood of Ghibli-esque images created with ChatGPT's updated image generator sparked renewed concerns about AI and copyright law.

OpenAI expects revenue to triple to $12.7 billion this year

Bloomberg reported that OpenAI projects its revenue will triple to $12.7 billion in 2025, driven by its paid AI software.

ChatGPT has upgraded its image-generation feature

On a Tuesday, OpenAI rolled out a major upgrade allowing ChatGPT to generate and edit images directly using the GPT-4o model, though Sam Altman said the release for free users would be delayed.

OpenAI announces leadership updates

According to a blog post, COO Brad Lightcap will now lead global expansion and partnerships as CEO Sam Altman focuses on research and products.

OpenAI’s AI voice assistant now has advanced feature

OpenAI updated its AI voice assistant with improved conversational abilities, enabling more natural, real-time chats, as shown in a video on its official media channels.

OpenAI, Meta in talks with Reliance in India

The Information reported that OpenAI and Meta are in separate discussions with Reliance Industries to enhance their AI services in India.

OpenAI faces privacy complaint in Europe for chatbot’s defamatory hallucinations

Privacy rights group Noyb is supporting a complaint in Norway after an individual discovered ChatGPT was generating false and defamatory information about him.

OpenAI upgrades its transcription and voice-generating AI models

OpenAI added new transcription and text-to-speech models to its APIs, delivering more realistic speech and improved transcription accuracy.

OpenAI has launched o1-pro, a more powerful version of its o1

OpenAI has introduced o1-pro, a premium reasoning model that costs twice as much as GPT-4.5 for input.

OpenAI research lead Noam Brown thinks AI “reasoning” models could’ve arrived decades ago

Noam Brown, head of AI reasoning research at OpenAI, suggested that certain reasoning models could have been developed 20 years ago if researchers had pursued the right approach.

OpenAI says it has trained an AI that’s “really good” at creative writing

In a post on X, Sam Altman said the company has trained a new model that excels at creative writing, though subsequent analysis suggested it might not be that great.

we trained a new model that is good at creative writing (not sure yet how/when it will get released). this is the first time i have been really struck by something written by AI; it got the vibe of metafiction so right.

PROMPT:

Please write a metafictional literary short story… — Sam Altman (@sama) March 11, 2025

OpenAI launches new tools to help businesses build AI agents

OpenAI rolled out new tools designed to help developers build AI agents as part of its new Responses API, which will replace the Assistants API.

OpenAI reportedly plans to charge up to $20,000 a month for specialized AI ‘agents’

According to a report from The Information, OpenAI plans to release several specialized agent products with prices reaching as high as $20,000 per month.

ChatGPT can directly edit your code

The macOS ChatGPT app was updated to allow users to edit code directly in tools like Xcode and VS Code.

ChatGPT’s weekly active users doubled in less than 6 months, thanks to new releases

A report from a16z highlighted ChatGPT's explosive growth in late 2024, doubling its weekly active users to 400 million by February 2025.

February 2025

OpenAI cancels its o3 AI model in favor of a ‘unified’ next-gen release

In a post on X, Sam Altman announced the o3 model would be canceled and its technology integrated into a unified GPT-5 release.

ChatGPT may not be as power-hungry as once assumed

Research from Epoch AI found that an average ChatGPT query consumes around 0.3 watt-hours, much less than the commonly cited 3 watt-hours.

OpenAI now reveals more of its o3-mini model’s thought process

OpenAI began showing more of its o3-mini model's step-by-step reasoning process in response to pressure from competitors.

You can now use ChatGPT web search without logging in

OpenAI started allowing users to access ChatGPT web search without needing to log in, though previous non-logged-in use was limited to offline data.

OpenAI unveils a new ChatGPT agent for ‘deep research’

OpenAI announced a new AI agent called deep research designed to assist with complex, in-depth research tasks.

January 2025

OpenAI used a subreddit to test AI persuasion

OpenAI utilized the r/ChangeMyView subreddit to measure the persuasive capabilities of its AI reasoning models by having them write replies to user posts.

OpenAI launches o3-mini, its latest ‘reasoning’ model

OpenAI launched o3-mini, a new AI reasoning model pitched as being both powerful and affordable.

ChatGPT’s mobile users are 85% male, report says

An Appfigures report revealed that over half of ChatGPT's mobile users are under 25, and 84.5% are male.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT plan for US government agencies

OpenAI launched ChatGPT Gov, a specialized plan designed for U.S. government agencies with enhanced security and compliance features.

More teens report using ChatGPT for schoolwork, despite the tech’s faults

A Pew Research Center survey found that 26% of U.S. teens now use ChatGPT for schoolwork, double the number from two years ago.

OpenAI says it may store deleted Operator data for up to 90 days

OpenAI stated it might retain chats and screenshots from its Operator AI agent for up to 90 days after deletion, 60 days longer than the policy for standard ChatGPT chats.

OpenAI launches Operator, an AI agent that performs tasks autonomously

OpenAI launched a research preview of Operator, an AI agent that can control a web browser to automate tasks like booking travel and shopping online.

OpenAI may preview its agent tool for users on the $200-per-month Pro plan

Changes in ChatGPT's code suggest that the Operator tool will be available as a preview to users on its $200/month Pro plan.

OpenAI tests phone number-only ChatGPT signups

OpenAI began testing a feature in the U.S. and India allowing new users to sign up for ChatGPT with only a phone number.

ChatGPT now lets you schedule reminders and recurring tasks

A new beta feature called tasks allows users to set reminders within ChatGPT, which will send push notifications.

New ChatGPT feature lets users assign it traits like ‘chatty’ and ‘Gen Z’

OpenAI is testing a new way for users to customize ChatGPT's personality by assigning it traits like “Chatty” or “Gen Z.”

ChatGPT Frequently Asked Questions

What is ChatGPT? How does it work?

ChatGPT is a versatile chatbot developed by OpenAI that uses artificial intelligence to generate human-like text in response to user prompts. It is powered by GPT-4, a large language model that utilizes deep learning.

When did ChatGPT get released?

ChatGPT was released for public use on November 30, 2022.

What is the latest version of ChatGPT?

The most recent model available in both free and paid versions is GPT-4o.

Can I use ChatGPT for free?

Yes, there is a free version of ChatGPT available with a simple sign-in. There is also a paid version, ChatGPT Plus.

Who uses ChatGPT?

Anyone can use ChatGPT. It is increasingly being used by tech companies and search engines to automate text generation and answer user questions.

What companies use ChatGPT?

Many businesses use ChatGPT, although some may restrict its internal use. For example, Microsoft integrated a ChatGPT-based experience into Windows 11, Looking Glass uses it for interactive holograms, and the Solana Foundation integrated it into its network.

What does GPT mean in ChatGPT?

GPT stands for Generative Pre-Trained Transformer.

What is the difference between ChatGPT and a chatbot?

A standard chatbot may follow pre-set rules and give canned responses. ChatGPT is powered by a sophisticated AI and Large Language Model (LLM) to generate new, context-aware text.

Can ChatGPT write essays?

Yes.

Can ChatGPT commit libel?

Because these models prioritize plausible-sounding text over factual accuracy, they can generate false information that could be considered libelous. The legal ramifications of these outputs are still being determined.

Does ChatGPT have an app?

Yes, a free ChatGPT mobile app is available for both iOS and Android.

What is the ChatGPT character limit?

While not officially documented, users have observed character limitations around 500 words for responses.

Does ChatGPT have an API?

Yes, the API was released on March 1, 2023.

What are some sample everyday uses for ChatGPT?

Common uses include programming, writing scripts, drafting email replies, creating lists, generating blog ideas, and summarizing text.

What are some advanced uses for ChatGPT?

Advanced applications include debugging code, working with various programming languages, explaining scientific concepts, and solving complex problems.

How good is ChatGPT at writing code?

It depends. While it can write functional code for specific tasks, it lacks the broader context awareness to program an entire application from scratch.

Can you save a ChatGPT chat?

Yes, chats are automatically saved in the sidebar of the ChatGPT interface. There are no native sharing features.

Are there alternatives to ChatGPT?

Yes, several AI chatbot competitors exist, including Together, Google's Gemini, and Anthropic's Claude. There are also open source alternatives being developed.

How does ChatGPT handle data privacy?

OpenAI allows individuals in certain regions to object to the processing of their personal information by filling out this form. You can opt out of having your data used for model training by following the instructions here.

What controversies have surrounded ChatGPT?

Controversies include Discord's AI bot being tricked into providing instructions for making napalm and meth, an Australian mayor threatening to sue for defamation over false claims, CNET's use of AI for publishing articles, and bans by several major school systems.

Where can I find examples of ChatGPT prompts?

Marketplaces like PromptBase and ChatX host and sell prompts for ChatGPT.

Can ChatGPT be detected?

Not reliably. Our tests show that tools claiming to detect AI-generated text are inconsistent.

Are ChatGPT chats public?

No, but OpenAI recently disclosed a bug that temporarily exposed the titles of some users' conversations to others.

What lawsuits are there surrounding ChatGPT?

While not targeting ChatGPT specifically, OpenAI is involved in lawsuits with implications for all AI systems trained on public data.

Are there issues regarding plagiarism with ChatGPT?

Yes, text-generating AI models like ChatGPT can sometimes repeat content directly from their training data.