Even ChatGPT gets anxiety, so researchers gave it a dose of mindfulness to calm down
Researchers found violent prompts can push ChatGPT into anxiety-like behavior, so they tested mindfulness-style prompts, including breathing exercises, to calm the chatbot and make its responses more stable and reliable.
How AI could make you fitter than ever in 2026
From meal planning to gym confidence and recovery, AI is quietly becoming the smartest fitness partner you’ll ever have.
OpenAI wants to hire someone to handle ChatGPT risks that can’t be predicted
OpenAI is offering a high salary and equity to hire a Head of Preparedness tasked with anticipating and reducing serious risks tied to ChatGPT as the technology grows more powerful.
ChatGPT ads won’t show up in your chats soon, but OpenAI is still testing them
OpenAI is still exploring ChatGPT ads, according to a new report describing sponsored content that could be prioritized in answers. It’s not a launch, but it’s a real sign the idea is alive.
AI models like ChatGPT and Claude overestimate how smart humans really are
A new study suggests AI models like ChatGPT and Claude consistently overestimate how rational humans really are, leading them to misjudge how people behave in strategic situations.
ChatGPT could soon get a power tool that will forever change how AI works for you
ChatGPT could soon embrace an open standard that will let users create custom one-word shortcuts for repetitive tasks, and even use them with other AI chatbots, as well.
Your AI browser can be hijacked by prompt injection, OpenAI just patched Atlas
OpenAI says it has patched ChatGPT Atlas after internal red teaming found new prompt injection attacks that can hijack AI browser agents. The update adds an adversarially trained model plus stronger safeguards.
ChatGPT’s year-end recap offers a snapshot of how you used it in 2025
ChatGPT is rolling out a year-end recap feature that shows how you used the chatbot in 2025.
ChatGPT now lets you dial up the warmth or tone down the enthusiasm in its responses
OpenAI is rolling out new personality settings that let you fine-tune ChatGPT's responses for warmth, enthusiasm, and more.
I tested ChatGPT apps and I love these 5 heavy-hitters to ease the daily grind
ChatGPT can has a built-in app store where you can interact with them and get work done using text-based prompts. It's an eye-opening experience and I have a few suggestions for you to try.
Brits are now trauma-dumping on AI, government confirms
A full third of UK citizens have turned to artificial intelligence for emotional support, companionship, or social interaction, according to a new report from the government’s AI Security Institute (AISI). The data shows that nearly one in 10 people are using systems like chatbots for emotional purposes on a weekly basis, with 4% engaging with […]
Launching my first NotebookLM AI-generated podcast taught me one thing you must avoid
Can NotebookLM make a podcast? yes, it can. Will the podcast sound like real humans? Not really.
ChatGPT gets safety rules to protect teens and encourage human relations over virtual pals
OpenAI has updated ChatGPT’s rules to better protect teens, adding stronger safeguards, clearer boundaries, and guidance that encourages real-world support when conversations become sensitive.
ChatGPT for Android may soon let you jump into specific chats faster
ChatGPT for Android may soon add home screen shortcuts for specific conversations. An APK teardown suggests OpenAI is testing an "Add to home screen" option that opens a chosen chat directly.
AI chatbots like ChatGPT can copy human traits and experts say it’s a huge risk
Scientists have developed the first validated personality test for AI chatbots and found that popular models can adopt human-like behaviors on demand. Researchers say this ability could make AI influence users in subtle and risky ways.
ChatGPT now lets you discover songs and create playlists in Apple Music
OpenAI introduced apps in ChatGPT earlier this year as a way to help users interact with third-party services without leaving the chat window. The feature launched with support for a handful of apps but has steadily expanded to include options like Peloton and Tripadvisor. Now, Apple Music has joined the lineup. 9to5Mac reports that, much […]
The connector era is over: you can now submit ChatGPT apps to OpenAI
OpenAI is launching a ChatGPT app directory and opening submissions for developers, with approved apps rolling out in the new year. It’s a shift away from connectors toward chat-native apps.
ChatGPT now lets you create and edit images faster and more reliably
ChatGPT's image generation capabilities just got a major boost with a new model that promises faster image creation and more reliable edits.
OpenAI executive says ChatGPT will turn into an operating system
OpenAI is exploring a future where ChatGPT goes beyond being a chatbot and starts acting like an operating system. According to senior executives ChatGPT could turn into a central layer where apps, tools, and services all run from one place.
Google finds AI chatbots are only 69% accurate… at best
Google’s new FACTS benchmark shows today’s best AI chatbots are only about 69 percent accurate. Even top models like Gemini 3 Pro still get facts wrong one-third of the time, raising fresh concerns for businesses betting on AI reliability.
ChatGPT’s adult mode is coming, but you’ll have to wait until next year to try it
ChatGPT's highly anticipated adult mode is expected to roll out in Q1 2026 as OpenAI tests its age-verification system.
AI toys are getting scary – but this small red box promises a fix
Trending Fowrard: Stickerbox uses it's own 'safe' AI to give kids creative control - and the founders promise multiple guardrails to protect children.
ChatGPT gets major update (GPT-5.2) as OpenAI battles Google in AI arms race
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.2, a more capable AI model focused on professional workflows, longer context, better reasoning, and more reliable outputs.
You can now use Adobe’s photo and PDF editing tools inside ChatGPT
Adobe’s Photoshop Express and Acrobat tools are now built into ChatGPT, letting you edit photos and PDFs without switching apps. Just upload a file, describe what you want, and ChatGPT activates Adobe’s features directly inside the chat.
OpenAI launches its first certification courses to upskill workers and educators
OpenAI has launched its first certification courses, offering structured AI training for workers and educators through the OpenAI Academy and Coursera.
People are spending more time on Gemini compared to ChatGPT
New data shows that Gemini is keeping users engaged longer than ChatGPT, with 11 daily minutes spent in the app on average. Meanwhile, ChatGPT’s time-spent growth remains slow, and user engagement has dipped 10% compared with earlier this year.
I tested job searches using Gemini, ChatGPT, and Grok, and there’s a clear standout
I was surprised the best chatbot for job searches wasn't the one I thought it would be.
I turned the Notes app on my iPhone into a ChatGPT-powered memory bank
There's a smarter way to save important nuggets of information, and the iPhone already offers the fundamental stack to do it with some AI assistance.
You could soon ask ChatGPT how healthy your week really was
Hidden code in ChatGPT’s iOS app hints that a Health-app connector is incoming, giving AI-powered chat a full view of your activity, sleep, and fitness stats.
Your ChatGPT conversations may not stay ad-free for long
ChatGPT may not stay ad-free forever. New leaked code hints ads could show up for certain query types, adding marketing into what was once a clean space. This could help OpenAI fund the free tier but change how natural your chats feel.
9 unexpected things I was able to do with ChatGPT (and a few you must try)
ChatGPT has become a household name for writing emails, essays, and code – but its abilities go far beyond the obvious.
US Patent office says AI can make inventions, but you will get the credit
New USPTO rules confirm that AI can support the invention process, but only humans can legally claim inventorship under U.S. patent law.
Don’t worry, your holiday shopping stress will be managed by AI now
Microsoft Copilot and Perplexity AI are rolling out upgraded shopping assistants designed to simplify holiday buying with smarter comparisons, personalized suggestions, and real-time insights.
ChatGPT and Gemini can crack jokes, but they don’t quite get your puns
Researchers find AI chatbots can mimic jokes but struggle with puns, revealing limits in how deeply models understand language, meaning, and humor.
Now you can finally talk and type at the same time on ChatGPT
OpenAI has redesigned ChatGPT Voice to work inside the main chat interface, enabling real-time spoken and written responses without switching modes.
Your next smartphone buying decision might be made by ChatGPT
ChatGPT’s new Shopping Research feature offers product comparisons, tailored buyer advice, and deep research across the web—all personalized to your preferences and past conversations.
ChatGPT conversations worsened mental health and pushed users into hospitalization: Report
The findings raise urgent questions about how AI interactions shape real-world mental health, digital behavior, and emotional well-being.
Meta might soon serve a ChatGPT-rival with an early morning social twist
Meta is reportedly working on an AI-powered experience that will deliver a personalized briefing based on your social activity in Facebook.