OpenAI has started rolling out its first live test of ads in ChatGPT for users in the United States, marking a major shift in how the world’s most popular AI assistant is funded.
Security researchers have discovered that the Invite your team feature in OpenAI is being exploited by hackers to bypass email filters and launch convincing phishing attacks against businesses.
Leaked details suggest that OpenAI's mysterious hardware project with legendary designer Jony Ive is a pen-style device codenamed "Gumdrop." The gadget aims to serve as a "third core device" that handles voice and handwriting tasks without the distractions of a traditional screen.
OpenAI has introduced a personalized "Year in Review" feature for ChatGPT users, providing data on their most frequent prompts, topics, and interactions throughout 2025. The tool follows the format of popular social media summaries but has received mixed feedback regarding the accuracy and categorization of its automated insights.
OpenAI Chief Communications Officer Hannah Wong will leave the company at the end of January, marking the exit of one of the key leaders who shaped the firm’s public voice during its rapid global expansion.
OpenAI plans to launch an "adult mode" for ChatGPT in early 2026, using an AI-based age prediction system to allow more mature conversations while keeping younger users safe.
A new beta build of the ChatGPT Android app includes references to ad features, suggesting that OpenAI is working on an advertising layer for its chatbot. The code strings appear soon after reports that the company is exploring ad formats that may use ChatGPT’s memory and past chats for targeting, despite earlier public comments from CEO Sam Altman that described ads as a last resort.
As ChatGPT marks its third anniversary, OpenAI has shared new usage data revealing how people actually use the world’s most popular AI tool. The findings show a strong preference for practical assistance over creative experimentation.
