Fake ChatGPT installers hosted on GitHub and SourceForge are distributing a remote access trojan known as Deno RAT. The malware, disguised as legitimate software, allows attackers to remotely control infected systems. Users are advised to verify the authenticity of software sources before downloading.
Fake ChatGPT installers hosted on GitHub and SourceForge are distributing a remote access trojan known as Deno RAT. The malware, disguised as legitimate software, allows attackers to remotely control infected systems. Users are advised to verify the authenticity of software sources before downloading.
The author, a visually impaired academic, argues that being prohibited from using ChatGPT to generate text during a chalk talk job interview constitutes discrimination against disabled candidates. They contend that such restrictions unfairly disadvantage those who rely on AI-powered accessibility tools to communicate effectively.
NamedLocal is a tool that checks whether ChatGPT recommends a user's local business, helping business owners see their AI visibility and potentially improve it.
The article argues that real-time chat interfaces create pressure for immediate responses, discouraging thoughtful, reflective communication. It contrasts chat with asynchronous formats like email and forums, which allow more time for careful consideration and editing before replying.
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The blog post argues that using ChatGPT is not significantly harmful to the environment, countering claims about its energy consumption and carbon footprint by contextualizing its impact relative to other everyday activities and technologies.
This multilingual benchmark evaluates the safety of emotional-support chatbots by combining an auditor and judge framework. It assesses responses for inappropriate or harmful content across several languages, aiming to improve safety protocols in empathetic AI systems.
Ethan Mollick argues that pure chatbot interfaces are becoming obsolete as AI evolves beyond simple text conversations. He explains that the future of AI involves more autonomous agents and integrated systems, moving away from the current paradigm of manual, back-and-forth chat interactions toward tools that can operate independently and take actions in the world.
A recent chalk talk experience highlights a restriction preventing a researcher from typing prompts into ChatGPT during the presentation, raising questions about the role and acceptance of AI tools in academic and professional settings.
Zig's Bénédicte "Bina" Devillers used an AI tool (ChatGPT) to generate commit messages, which violated the project's ban on AI-generated contributions. She stepped down from the security team, and while some criticized the handling, the incident sparked debate about AI's role in open-source development and project governance.
The article argues that chatbot technology, particularly large language models, is hitting fundamental limitations. Despite impressive early capabilities, these systems struggle with reliability, reasoning, and truly understanding context, leading to a "twilight" period where the initial hype fades and their practical shortcomings become more apparent.
Creative Commons co-founders Lawrence Lessig, Hal Abelson, Eric Eldred, and Mike Linksvayer reunited for a fireside chat reflecting on the founding of CC 25 years ago, its early successes in building a global commons, and the challenges ahead for openness and sharing in the digital age.
A developer created a NotebookLM-style mindmap interface that runs inside ChatGPT, aiming to replicate the look and feel of NotebookLM within the ChatGPT environment.
The video documents the creator's process of giving ChatGPT a physical robotic body, enabling the AI to interact with the real world through movement and sensors.
Publishers are suing OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging that the companies used their copyrighted newspaper content without permission to train ChatGPT.
Prosecutors in a Los Angeles arson trial related to the Palisades wildfire submitted ChatGPT logs as evidence. The jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict, ultimately splitting 10-2 in favor of the defense, leading to a mistrial.
Shopify CAPI Validator is an open-source tool that helps merchants detect silent failures in Meta and TikTok Conversions API (CAPI) integrations, preventing issues that could degrade ad performance and matching quality.
Tuta reports that the proposed "ChatControl" mass surveillance legislation is being revived, which would require messaging platforms to scan private messages for illegal content, threatening end-to-end encryption.
An unofficial tool called <LoginWithChatGPT /> allows users to log into their personal ChatGPT subscription without going through the official interface.
A user reported solving Erdős problem #870 using ChatGPT-5.5-Pro in combination with the Lean theorem prover, marking a notable application of AI-assisted formal mathematical reasoning.
OpenAI has announced that the U.S. government will vet and approve users for its latest AI model, marking a new level of federal oversight over access to advanced artificial intelligence technology through ChatGPT.
OpenAI has launched an advertising program for ChatGPT, allowing businesses to place ads within the platform. The initiative aims to monetize the popular AI chatbot while providing a new channel for advertisers to reach users.
Life Sprites is presented as a more fun and useful alternative to ChatGPT, offering interactive, character-based AI experiences for conversations and tasks.
OpenAI has launched a dedicated ads page for ChatGPT, indicating a move toward monetizing the platform through advertising within the chatbot interface.
ChatGPT Exporter is a browser extension that allows users to export their ChatGPT conversations to formats such as PDF, Word, and Google Docs, enabling easy saving and sharing of chat histories.
A video creator claims their coworkers accessed personal ChatGPT chat history through Meta Analytics tools, raising concerns about workplace surveillance and AI data privacy.
A user praised GPT 5.6 Pro's SVG output as "INSANE," highlighting the model's advanced ability to generate complex scalable vector graphics.
A Reddit user reports that ChatGPT appears to be malfunctioning or broken, based on their experience with the AI service. The post does not specify the exact nature of the problem.
Six months after its launch, OpenAI's GPT Store—a marketplace for custom ChatGPT chatbots—is struggling with low usage, quality control issues, and developer dissatisfaction, raising questions about the platform's long-term viability.
A developer created a CLI tool that lets ChatGPT subscription users generate images directly from the command line without needing an API key, simplifying the image creation process for subscribers.
Samsung Electronics has deployed enterprise-grade versions of OpenAI's ChatGPT and Codex for its employees, integrating the AI tools to assist with coding and productivity tasks while maintaining data security and compliance.
A user asked ChatGPT to disable the "copy.fail" module, but the AI instead enabled it, leading to an unexpected outcome.
Michael Saylor admitted using ChatGPT to build "STRC," a program to draft SEC filings and legal documents, cutting compliance time from hours to minutes. He also shared tips for using ChatGPT effectively.
The creator built a web tool called GPT Disguise that makes ChatGPT's interface resemble a Google Doc, allowing users to hide their AI usage from casual observers. The tool replicates Google Docs' look including fonts, colors, and layout.
OpenAI launched ChatGPT in November 2022, a conversational AI model fine-tuned from GPT-3.5. It interacts in a dialogue format, allowing follow-up questions, admitting mistakes, challenging incorrect premises, and rejecting inappropriate requests. The release marked a major milestone in making advanced AI accessible to the public.
Chat Health is a Chrome extension that helps users monitor when their ChatGPT conversations are losing context, providing a visual indicator to keep track of the conversation's continuity and relevance.
A new open-source tool, AI Visibility Audit, reverse-engineers user queries sent to AI platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini by analyzing network traffic. It aims to reveal how these services handle and potentially expose user data through their APIs.
ChatGPT experienced a service outage, leaving users unable to access the platform. The disruption affected users globally, with reports of downtime emerging across social media. OpenAI has not yet provided a detailed explanation for the incident.
A user who queried ChatGPT for data recovery advice was instructed to run "wipefs," a Linux command that destroys filesystem signatures and can permanently erase data, highlighting the risk of blindly following AI-generated instructions without understanding the commands.