Sam Altman claims ChatGPT’s adult mode will ‘be able to safely relax the restrictions’ of the chatbot, but firing a critic of the plan is a reason to be wary

As OpenAI prepares to launch an adult mode for ChatGPT, the firing of a top internal critic has intensified concerns about safety, governance, and the company’s willingness to embrace internal dissent

OpenAI says 18 to 24-year-olds account for nearly 50% of ChatGPT usage in India

The company said on Friday that users between 18 and 24 years of age account for nearly 50% of all messages sent by Indians to ChatGPT, and users under 30 accounted for 80% of usage in the country.

The OpenAI mafia: 18 startups founded by alumni

The OpenAI mafia: 15 of the most notable startups founded by alumni

Samsung upgrades Bixby beta to challenge ChatGPT and Gemini, starting in One UI 8.5

Samsung’s new Bixby beta aims to rival ChatGPT and Gemini, but with a practical focus on Galaxy control. One UI 8.5 adds natural language settings changes, troubleshooting suggestions, and real-time web results inside Bixby.
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Gemini 3.1 Pro just got a major AI intelligence boost

Google introduces Gemini 3.1 Pro, a major upgrade with dramatically improved reasoning and problem-solving abilities, designed to deliver deeper insights across apps, workflows, and developer tools.
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I use the ‘frenemy’ prompt in ChatGPT every day

By creating a simple “frenemy” trigger inside ChatGPT, you can transform it into a blunt devil’s advocate that pressure-tests your ideas before anyone else sees them

You can now use Gemini without leaving your apps, thanks to split-screen multitasking

Google’s Gemini now supports split-screen multitasking on Android, allowing the AI to assist users directly inside other apps without switching screens.
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ChatGPT now has a Lockdown Mode, but should you enable it?

OpenAI’s new Lockdown Mode restricts how ChatGPT accesses the web, files, and advanced tools. While it boosts security for sensitive work, it also removes many features that everyday users rely on.
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‘This is the hill I’m going to die on’ — David Baldacci takes on OpenAI in a battle over stolen creative work

Bestselling author David Baldacci vows to fight OpenAI over AI use of copyrighted material, calling it “the hill I’m going to die on”.

India has 100M weekly active ChatGPT users, Sam Altman says

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says India has the largest number of student users of ChatGPT worldwide.