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Relying on ChatGPT a lot? Study says you’re lonely

Imagine confiding in a chatbot about your bad day, only to end up feeling more alone. New research from OpenAI and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) suggests that while most people use ChatGPT for practical tasks, a small group of heavy users might be trading quick comfort for creeping loneliness—or even emotional dependency.

Baidu releases new AI model to compete with DeepSeek

Chinese internet search giant Baidu released a new artificial intelligence reasoning model Sunday and made its AI chatbot services free to consumers as ferocious competition grips the sector.

Report reveals UK tech secretary’s ChatGPT use for policy advice

Peter Kyle, the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology in the United Kingdom (UK), has been using ChatGPT to seek advice on policy matters, including the slow adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) among British businesses, according to a recent report by New Scientist magazine.

ChatGPT and DeepSeek banned by India's finance ministry: report

India’s finance ministry has banned the use of artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT and DeepSeek, in official work due to concerns over data security and confidentiality, according to a recent report by Reuters.

ChatGPT now has a 'Reason' button similar to DeepSeek

OpenAI has released a new AI model called o3-mini, now available for use in ChatGPT with a new 'Reason' button. According to OpenAI, this model, first previewed in December 2024, is designed to be fast, cost-efficient, and highly skilled in STEM tasks like science, maths, and coding.

Will DeepSeek become a major competitor to OpenAI?

The competition in the world of artificial intelligence, or AI, is getting more intense day by day. Along with powerful models like OpenAI's ChatGPT, China's DeepSeeK AI is also gaining popularity. How is this new AI startup surprising the whole world? Let's find out in today's Star Explains.

ChatGPT or DeepSeek: which one should you use?

Does ChatGPT still reign supreme in the realm of AI assistance? Or does the current version of DeepSeek hold up? Let's find out. Keep in mind that the comparison is mostly derived from general user consensus across the web, so individual experience may vary.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov for US agencies as DeepSeek gains traction

OpenAI has recently unveiled ChatGPT Gov, a version of its AI-powered chatbot platform tailored for U.S. government agencies. The launch comes as AI increasingly becomes a focal point of global competition, with DeepSeek making notable advancements in the field.

What is DeepSeek, and why is Nvidia losing billions because of it?

In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI), a new player has emerged, shaking up the industry and unsettling the balance of power in global tech. DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, is generating considerable buzz for its cost-effective innovation and potential to rival leading Western companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.

January 23, 2025
January 23, 2025

ChatGPT is down for some users

ChatGPT, the popular AI chatbot by OpenAI, is currently down for some users, as per user-submitted reports at Downdetector. 

January 23, 2025
January 23, 2025

OpenAI defends ChatGPT data use in Indian court: report

OpenAI has told an Indian court that removing the data used to train its ChatGPT AI model would go against US legal requirements, as per a recent report by Reuters. The case, brought by the Indian news agency Asian News International (ANI), accuses OpenAI of using ANI's content without permission to train its AI system and demands the deletion of any stored data.

January 4, 2025
January 4, 2025

AI may be able to 'taste' colours: study finds

A recent study suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) models, like OpenAI's ChatGPT, might be capable of 'tasting' colours and shapes in ways similar to how humans do.

December 28, 2024
December 28, 2024

ChatGPT search might mislead users: Report

OpenAI’s ChatGPT search tool, an AI-powered browsing feature launched this month, is vulnerable to generating misleading summaries, according to a recent report by The Guardian.

December 27, 2024
December 27, 2024

ChatGPT and Sora faced major outages this month

OpenAI experienced an outage affecting its popular services, including ChatGPT, Sora, and its developer-facing API, beginning at around 12.30 a.m Bangladesh time on 27 December.

December 21, 2024
December 21, 2024

OpenAI fined 15 mln euros by Italy over privacy violations

Italy's data protection authority, also known as Garante, announced on December 20 that it has fined OpenAI 15 million euros (around $15.58 million) following an investigation which was launched back in 2023, into privacy violations associated with the company's generative AI platform, ChatGPT.

December 21, 2024
December 21, 2024

You can now call and message ChatGPT with this number

As part of the company’s "ship-mas" campaign, OpenAI has recently introduced a new feature allowing users to call or message ChatGPT directly over the phone or WhatsApp.

December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024

ChatGPT search opens to all users in challenge to Google

The newly public feature enables users to receive "fast, timely answers" with links to relevant web sources –- information that previously required using a traditional search engine

December 9, 2024
December 9, 2024

How to stop ChatGPT from using your data for training

As AI tools like ChatGPT become an integral part of daily life, concerns about data privacy are growing. Here’s how you can update your settings to stop ChatGPT from using your data for training purposes.

December 6, 2024
December 6, 2024

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Pro: $200 plan for advanced research

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Pro, a new subscription model priced at $200 per month, aimed at professionals in research and engineering. According to the company, this new plan provides users with access to OpenAI’s most advanced tools and features, designed to handle complex computational tasks and reasoning.