ChatGPT, OpenAI's text-generating AI chatbot, has taken the world by storm since its launch in November 2022. What started as a tool to supercharge productivity through writing essays and code with short text prompts has evolved into a behemoth with over 300 million weekly active users. In 2025, OpenAI battled the perception that it was ceding ground in the AI race to Chinese rivals like DeepSeek, all while the company has tried to shore up its relationship with Washington, pursued ambitious data center projects, and laid the groundwork for one of the largest funding rounds in history. Recently, headlines around OpenAI have focused on its competition gaining ground, with CEO Sam Altman's 'code red' internal memo shifting company focus toward its flagship chatbot.
And going further into the archives for context, this year came after a packed 2024, from OpenAI’s partnership with Apple for its generative AI offering Apple Intelligence, the release of GPT-4o with voice capabilities, and the highly-anticipated launch of its text-to-video model Sora. OpenAI also faced its share of internal drama, including the notable exits of co-founder and longtime chief scientist Ilya Sutskever and CTO Mira Murati. OpenAI has also been hit with lawsuits from Alden Global Capital-owned newspapers alleging copyright infringement, as well as an injunction from Elon Musk to halt OpenAI’s transition to a for-profit.
Timeline of the most recent ChatGPT updates
December 2025
OpenAI lets users tweak ChatGPT’s energy and tone
OpenAI has added new controls in ChatGPT that let users adjust the chatbot’s warmth, enthusiasm, emoji use, and formatting style. This builds on existing tone options, addressing past complaints about the AI being too sycophantic or cold.
OpenAI updates ChatGPT guidelines to protect teen users
OpenAI has updated its guidelines for users under 18 and released new resources for parents to promote safer interactions with ChatGPT. Experts caution that while the rules are clearer on paper, it’s unclear how consistently the AI follows them in practice.
ChatGPT hits $3B in mobile app revenue faster than TikTok
ChatGPT has surpassed $3 billion in global consumer spending on mobile since its 2023 launch. This makes it one of the fastest-growing apps in terms of revenue, outpacing rivals like TikTok, Disney+, and HBO Max.
OpenAI rolls out an updated image generation model
OpenAI has released GPT Image 1.5, a new version of ChatGPT Images that’s faster and better at following instructions and making precise edits. The update comes as OpenAI races to keep up with Google’s Gemini and Nano Banana Pro in AI image generation.
Disney gives OpenAI a one-year exclusive period before expanding AI licensing
Disney is putting $1 billion into OpenAI as a way to dive into AI, letting users on Sora create videos using over 200 Disney characters, at least for the first year exclusively. Bob Iger says the deal gives Disney a chance to explore AI while protecting its characters.
OpenAI highlights enterprise surge as Google pressure grows
OpenAI says enterprise use of its AI tools has surged, with ChatGPT message volume up 8x since late 2024 and workers saving up to an hour a day. The data underscores OpenAI’s push to win enterprise customers as competition heats up from Google, Anthropic, and open-model rivals.
OpenAI unveils GPT-5.2 as Google rivalry heats up
OpenAI rolled out its latest model, GPT-5.2, as competition with Google continued to heat up. The model will roll out to paid ChatGPT users and developers in three versions — Instant, Thinking, and Pro — tailored for everything from everyday tasks to complex reasoning.
Disney partners with OpenAI to bring its characters to Sora AI videos
Disney has signed a three-year deal with OpenAI, investing $1 billion and bringing characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars to OpenAI’s Sora video generator. The partnership will let users create AI videos using hundreds of Disney-owned characters.
Altman calls 'code red' inside OpenAI as ChatGPT faces rising competition
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has put OpenAI on 'code red,' telling staff the company will prioritize improving ChatGPT as pressure mounts from Google and other AI competitors. As part of the move, OpenAI plans to put some other initiatives, including advertising, on the back burner.
November 2025
OpenAI introduces AI assistant for online shopping
OpenAI launched a new AI shopping feature in ChatGPT ahead of the peak holiday shopping window to help users research potential purchases. The feature lets users get product recommendations by describing features or sharing photos to find similar items at different prices.
OpenAI refutes claims linking ChatGPT to teen’s death
After a family sued OpenAI in August, claiming their teen used ChatGPT as a 'suicide coach,' OpenAI said in a new court filing that it isn’t liable, arguing the chatbot was misused. This marks OpenAI’s first response to a case that has raised wider concerns about chatbots and mental health risks.
ChatGPT integrates voice mode into main interface
OpenAI is bringing ChatGPT’s voice mode straight into the main chat, so you no longer have to jump to a separate screen. Now you can talk to ChatGPT and see everything it says and shows right in the same window.
OpenAI blocked from 'Cameo' following trademark lawsuit
OpenAI can’t use 'cameo' for Sora features for now, following a trademark lawsuit from the video app Cameo, with the ban lasting until December 22.
Group chat feature now available to all ChatGPT users
ChatGPT is now getting group chats for everyone — Free, Go, Plus, and Pro users alike — after testing it in a few regions last week. Users can team up with friends, family, or co-workers in one chat with ChatGPT to plan, create, or make decisions together.
OpenAI rolls out GPT‑5.1 with advanced reasoning and user-friendly tone
OpenAI has released GPT‑5.1, upgrading the GPT‑5 series with two models: Instant, which it says will be warmer and more conversational with users, and Thinking, which offers faster, simple-task handling and more persistent complex reasoning.
Munich court says ChatGPT violated music copyright laws
A Munich court ruled that ChatGPT violated German copyright law by reproducing lyrics from nine protected songs, including Herbert Grönemeyer’s hits, rejecting OpenAI’s argument that the AI only reflected learned patterns. The decision could set a European precedent on AI use of copyrighted material.
OpenAI eyes consumer health market with AI-powered tools
OpenAI is exploring the consumer health sector, developing AI tools like personal health assistants and data aggregators, according to a report. With new healthcare-focused hires, it aims to simplify access to fragmented medical data through its conversational AI approach.
Seven more families accuse OpenAI of negligence over ChatGPT-related suicides
In November 2025, seven families sued OpenAI, alleging that GPT-4o was released prematurely without safeguards, contributing to suicides and severe psychiatric harm. One case involved a 23-year-old who told ChatGPT of suicide plans and the AI encouraged him.
OpenAI reaches 1 million business clients in record time
On November 5, OpenAI announced that over 1 million businesses globally now use its products, making it the fastest-growing business platform in history. Companies across industries like finance, healthcare, and retail, including Amgen, Booking.com, Cisco, Morgan Stanley, T-Mobile, Target, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, are using ChatGPT and OpenAI’s developer tools.
October 2025
ChatGPT handles over a million suicide-related conversations weekly
OpenAI revealed that a small but significant portion of ChatGPT users, more than a million weekly, discuss mental health struggles, including suicidal thoughts, psychosis, or mania, with the AI. The company says it has improved ChatGPT’s responses by consulting more than 170 mental health experts.
OpenAI reportedly working on AI that creates music from text and audio
OpenAI is developing a new tool that generates music from text and audio prompts, potentially for enhancing videos or adding instrumentation, and is training it using annotated scores from Juilliard students.
ChatGPT gets smarter at organizing your work and school info
OpenAI’s new 'company knowledge' update for ChatGPT lets Business, Enterprise, and Education users search workplace data across tools like Slack, Google Drive, and GitHub using GPT‑5.
OpenAI launches Atlas to make ChatGPT your main search tool
OpenAI has launched its AI browser, ChatGPT Atlas, starting on Mac, letting users get answers from ChatGPT instead of traditional search results. It will soon come to Windows, iOS, and Android.
ChatGPT app growth slows, but still draws millions of daily users
A new Apptopia analysis suggests ChatGPT’s mobile app growth may be leveling off, with global download growth slowing since April. While daily installs remain in the millions, October is tracking an 8.1% month-over-month decline in new downloads.
Walmart shopping comes to ChatGPT
OpenAI is partnering with Walmart to allow users to browse products, plan meals, and make purchases through ChatGPT, with support for third-party sellers expected later this fall.
OpenAI brings ChatGPT Go plan to 16 more Asian countries
OpenAI is expanding its affordable ChatGPT Go plan, priced under $5, to 16 new countries across Asia, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Thailand, Vietnam, and Pakistan.
ChatGPT surpasses 800 million weekly active users
ChatGPT now has 800 million weekly active users, reflecting rapid growth across consumers, developers, enterprises, and governments, Sam Altman said. This milestone comes as OpenAI accelerates efforts to expand its AI infrastructure and secure more chips to support rising demand.
Developers can now build apps inside ChatGPT
OpenAI now allows developers to build interactive apps directly inside ChatGPT, with early partners like Booking.com, Expedia, Spotify, Figma, Coursera, Zillow, and Canva already onboard. OpenAI is also rolling out a preview of its Apps SDK.
September 2025
ChatGPT rolls out parental controls following teen suicide case
OpenAI is reportedly adding parental controls to ChatGPT on web and mobile, letting parents and teens link accounts to enable safeguards like limiting sensitive content, setting quiet hours, and disabling features such as voice mode or image generation.
OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Pulse for personalized morning briefs
OpenAI unveiled Pulse, a new ChatGPT feature that delivers personalized morning briefings overnight, encouraging users to start their day with the app. The tool reflects a shift toward making ChatGPT more proactive and asynchronous.
OpenAI moves into AI-powered shopping, challenging tech giants
OpenAI launched Instant Checkout in ChatGPT, letting U.S. users purchase products directly from Etsy and, soon, over a million Shopify merchants without leaving the conversation.
OpenAI brings budget-friendly ChatGPT Go to Indonesian users
OpenAI rolled out its budget-friendly ChatGPT Go plan in Indonesia for Rp 75,000 ($4.50) per month, following its initial launch in India.
OpenAI tightens ChatGPT rules for teens amid safety concerns
CEO Sam Altman announced new policies for under-18 users of ChatGPT, tightening safeguards around sensitive conversations. The company says it will block flirtatious exchanges with minors and add stronger protections around discussions of suicide.
OpenAI rolls out GPT-5-Codex to power smarter AI coding
OpenAI rolled out GPT-5-Codex, a new version of its AI coding agent that can spend anywhere from a few seconds to seven hours tackling a task, depending on complexity.
OpenAI reshuffles team behind ChatGPT’s personality
OpenAI is shaking up its Model Behavior team, the small but influential group that helps shape how its AI interacts with people. The team is being folded into the larger Post Training group, while founding leader Joanne Jang is spinning up a new unit called OAI Labs.
August 2025
OpenAI to strengthen ChatGPT safeguards after teen suicide lawsuit
OpenAI, facing a lawsuit from the parents of a 16-year-old who died by suicide, said in its blog that it has implemented new safeguards for ChatGPT, including stronger detection of mental health risks and parental control features.
xAI claims Apple’s App Store practices give OpenAI an unfair advantage
Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, filed a federal lawsuit in Texas against Apple and OpenAI, alleging that the two companies colluded to lock up key markets and shut out rivals.
OpenAI targets India with cheaper monthly ChatGPT subscription
OpenAI introduced its most affordable subscription plan, ChatGPT Go, in India, priced at 399 rupees per month (approximately $4.57).
ChatGPT mobile app hits $2B in revenue, $2.91 earned per install
Since its May 2023 launch, ChatGPT’s mobile app has amassed $2 billion in global consumer spending, dwarfing competitors like Claude, Copilot, and Grok by roughly 30 times, according to Appfigures.
OpenAI keeps multiple GPT models despite GPT-5 launch
Despite unveiling GPT-5 as a 'one-size-fits-all' AI, OpenAI is still offering several legacy AI options, including GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, and o3. Users can choose between new 'Auto,' 'Fast,' and 'Thinking' modes for GPT-5.
Sam Altman addresses GPT-5 glitches and 'chart crime' during Reddit AMA
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told Reddit users that GPT-5’s 'dumber' behavior at launch was due to a router issue and promised fixes, double rate limits for Plus users, and transparency on which model is answering.
OpenAI unveils GPT-5, a smarter, task-ready ChatGPT
OpenAI released GPT-5, a next-gen AI that’s not just smarter but more useful — able to handle tasks like coding apps, managing calendars, and creating research briefs — while automatically figuring out the fastest or most thoughtful way to answer your questions.
OpenAI offers ChatGPT Enterprise to federal agencies for just $1
OpenAI is making a major push into federal government workflows, offering ChatGPT Enterprise to agencies for just $1 for the next year.
OpenAI returns to open source with new AI models
OpenAI unveiled its first open source language models since GPT-2, introducing two new open-weight AI releases: gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b.
ChatGPT nears 700M weekly users, quadruples growth in a year
ChatGPT’s rapid growth is accelerating. OpenAI said the chatbot was on track to hit 700 million weekly active users in the first week of August, up from 500 million at the end of March.
July 2025
ChatGPT now has study mode
OpenAI unveiled Study Mode, a new ChatGPT feature designed to promote critical thinking by prompting students to engage with material rather than simply receive answers.
Altman warns that ChatGPT therapy isn’t confidential
ChatGPT users should be cautious when seeking emotional support from AI, as the AI industry lacks safeguards for sensitive conversations, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said.
ChatGPT hits 2.5B prompts daily
ChatGPT now receives 2.5 billion prompts daily from users worldwide, including roughly 330 million from the U.S.
OpenAI launches a general-purpose agent in ChatGPT
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Agent, which completes a wide variety of computer-based tasks on behalf of users and combines several capabilities like Operator and Deep Research.
Study warns of major risks with AI therapy chatbots
Researchers at Stanford University have observed that therapy chatbots powered by large language models can sometimes stigmatize people with mental health conditions or respond in ways that are inappropriate or could be harmful.
OpenAI delays releasing its open model again
CEO Sam Altman said that the company is delaying the release of its open model, which had already been postponed by a month earlier this summer.
OpenAI is reportedly releasing an AI browser in the coming weeks
OpenAI plans to release an AI-powered web browser to challenge Alphabet’s Google Chrome.
ChatGPT is testing a mysterious new feature called 'study together'
Some ChatGPT users have noticed a new feature called 'Study Together' appearing in their list of available tools.
Referrals from ChatGPT to news sites are rising but not enough to offset search declines
Referrals from ChatGPT to news publishers are increasing. But this rise is insufficient to offset the decline in clicks as more users now obtain their news directly from AI or AI-powered search results.
June 2025
OpenAI uses Google’s AI chips to power its products
OpenAI has started using Google’s AI chips to power ChatGPT and other products, as reported by Reuters.
A new MIT study suggests that ChatGPT might be harming critical thinking skills
Researchers from MIT’s Media Lab monitored the brain activity of writers in 32 regions. They found that ChatGPT users showed minimal brain engagement and consistently fell short in neural, linguistic, and behavioral aspects.
ChatGPT was downloaded 30 million times last month
The ChatGPT app for iOS was downloaded 29.6 million times in the last 28 days, while TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X were downloaded a total of 32.9 million times during the same period.
The energy needed for an average ChatGPT query can power a lightbulb for a couple of minutes
Sam Altman said that the average ChatGPT query uses about one-fifteenth of a teaspoon of water, equivalent to 0.000083 gallons of water, or the energy required to power a lightbulb for a few minutes.
OpenAI has launched o3-pro, an upgraded version of its o3 AI reasoning model
OpenAI has unveiled o3-pro, an enhanced version of its o3, a reasoning model that the ChatGPT maker launched earlier this year.
ChatGPT’s conversational voice mode has been upgraded
OpenAI upgraded ChatGPT’s conversational voice mode for all paid users across different markets and platforms. The startup has launched an update to Advanced Voice that enables users to converse with ChatGPT out loud in a more natural and fluid sound.
ChatGPT has added new features like meeting recording and connectors for Google Drive, Box, and more
OpenAI’s ChatGPT now offers new functions for business users, including integrations with various cloud services, meeting recordings, and MCP connection support.
May 2025
OpenAI CFO says hardware will drive ChatGPT’s growth
OpenAI plans to purchase Jony Ive’s devices startup io for $6.4 billion. Sarah Friar, CFO of OpenAI, thinks that the hardware will significantly enhance ChatGPT and broaden OpenAI’s reach to a larger audience.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT unveils its AI coding agent, Codex
OpenAI has introduced its AI coding agent, Codex, powered by codex-1, a version of its o3 AI reasoning model designed for software engineering tasks.
Sam Altman aims to make ChatGPT more personalized by tracking every aspect of a person’s life
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, said during a recent AI event hosted by VC firm Sequoia that he wants ChatGPT to record and remember every detail of a person’s life.
OpenAI releases its GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini AI models in ChatGPT
OpenAI said in a post on X that it has launched its GPT-4.1 and GPT4.1 mini AI models in ChatGPT.
ChatGPT deep research now connects with GitHub (in beta) to answer code-related questions
OpenAI has launched a new feature for ChatGPT deep research to analyze code repositories on GitHub.
OpenAI launches a new data residency program in Asia
After introducing a data residency program in Europe in February, OpenAI has now launched a similar program in Asian countries including India, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea.
OpenAI to introduce a program to grow AI infrastructure
OpenAI is unveiling a program called OpenAI for Countries, which aims to develop the necessary local infrastructure to serve international AI clients better.
OpenAI promises to make changes to prevent future ChatGPT sycophancy
OpenAI has announced its plan to make changes to its procedures for updating the AI models that power ChatGPT, following an update that caused the platform to become overly sycophantic for many users.
April 2025
OpenAI clarifies the reason ChatGPT became overly flattering and agreeable
OpenAI has released a post on the recent sycophancy issues with the default AI model powering ChatGPT, GPT-4o, leading the company to revert an update to the model released last week.
OpenAI is working to fix a 'bug' that let minors engage in inappropriate conversations
An issue within OpenAI’s ChatGPT enabled the chatbot to create graphic erotic content for accounts registered by users under the age of 18, as demonstrated by TechCrunch’s testing.
ChatGPT helps users by giving recommendations, showing images, and reviewing products for online shopping
OpenAI has added a few features to its ChatGPT search, its web search tool in ChatGPT, to give users an improved online shopping experience.
OpenAI wants its AI model to access cloud models for assistance
OpenAI leaders have been talking about allowing the open model to link up with OpenAI’s cloud-hosted models to improve its ability to respond to intricate questions.
OpenAI aims to make its new 'open' AI model the best on the market
OpenAI is preparing to launch an AI system that will be openly accessible, allowing users to download it for free without any API restrictions.
OpenAI’s GPT-4.1 may be less aligned than earlier models
OpenAI released a new AI model called GPT-4.1 in mid-April. However, multiple independent tests indicate that the model is less reliable than previous OpenAI releases.
OpenAI’s o3 AI model scored lower than expected on a benchmark
Questions have been raised regarding OpenAI’s transparency and procedures for testing models after a difference in benchmark outcomes was detected by first- and third-party benchmark results for the o3 AI model.
OpenAI unveils Flex processing for cheaper, slower AI tasks
OpenAI has launched a new API feature called Flex processing that allows users to use AI models at a lower cost but with slower response times and occasional resource unavailability.
OpenAI’s latest AI models now have a safeguard against biorisks
OpenAI has rolled out a new system to monitor its AI reasoning models, o3 and o4 mini, for biological and chemical threats.
OpenAI launches its latest reasoning models, o3 and o4-mini
OpenAI has released two new reasoning models, o3 and o4 mini, just two days after launching GPT-4.1. The company claims o3 is the most advanced reasoning model it has developed, while o4-mini is said to provide a balance of price, speed, and performance.
OpenAI has added a new section to ChatGPT to offer easier access to AI-generated images for all user tiers
OpenAI introduced a new section called 'library' to make it easier for users to create images on mobile and web platforms.
OpenAI could 'adjust' its safeguards if rivals release 'high-risk' AI
OpenAI said on Tuesday that it might revise its safety standards if 'another frontier AI developer releases a high-risk system without comparable safeguards.'
OpenAI is building its own social media network
OpenAI is currently in the early stages of developing its own social media platform to compete with Elon Musk’s X and Mark Zuckerberg’s Instagram and Threads.
OpenAI will remove its largest AI model, GPT-4.5, from the API in July
OpenAI will discontinue its largest AI model, GPT-4.5, from its API even though it was just launched in late February.
OpenAI unveils GPT-4.1 AI models that focus on coding capabilities
OpenAI has launched three members of the GPT-4.1 model — GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and GPT-4.1 nano — with a specific focus on coding capabilities.
OpenAI will discontinue ChatGPT’s GPT-4 at the end of April
OpenAI plans to sunset GPT-4, an AI model introduced more than two years ago, and replace it with GPT-4o, the current default model.
OpenAI could release GPT-4.1 soon
OpenAI may launch several new AI models, including GPT-4.1, soon, The Verge reported, citing anonymous sources.
OpenAI has updated ChatGPT to use information from your previous conversations
OpenAI started updating ChatGPT to enable the chatbot to remember previous conversations with a user and customize its responses based on that context.
OpenAI is working on watermarks for images made with ChatGPT
It looks like OpenAI is working on a watermarking feature for images generated using GPT-4o.
OpenAI offers ChatGPT Plus for free to U.S., Canadian college students
OpenAI is offering its $20-per-month ChatGPT Plus subscription tier for free to all college students in the U.S. and Canada through the end of May.
ChatGPT users have generated over 700M images so far
More than 130 million users have created over 700 million images since ChatGPT got the upgraded image generator on March 25.
OpenAI’s o3 model could cost more to run than initial estimate
The Arc Prize Foundation has updated the estimated computing costs for OpenAI’s o3 'reasoning' model, possibly around $30,000 per task.
OpenAI CEO says capacity issues will cause product delays
In a series of posts on X, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company’s new image-generation tool’s popularity may cause product releases to be delayed.
March 2025
OpenAI plans to release a new 'open' AI language model
OpenAI intends to release its 'first' open language model since GPT-2 'in the coming months.'
OpenAI removes ChatGPT’s restrictions on image generation
OpenAI made a notable change to its content moderation policies after the success of its new image generator in ChatGPT, allowing generation of public figures, hateful symbols, and racial features.
OpenAI adopts Anthropic’s standard for linking AI models with data
OpenAI wants to incorporate Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) into all of its products, including the ChatGPT desktop app.
OpenAI’s viral Studio Ghibli-style images could raise AI copyright concerns
The latest update of the image generator on OpenAI’s ChatGPT has triggered a flood of AI-generated memes in the style of Studio Ghibli, sparking copyright concerns.
OpenAI expects revenue to triple to $12.7 billion this year
OpenAI expects its revenue to triple to $12.7 billion in 2025, fueled by the performance of its paid AI software.
ChatGPT has upgraded its image-generation feature
OpenAI rolled out a major upgrade to ChatGPT’s image-generation capabilities, using the GPT-4o model to generate and edit images directly.
OpenAI announces leadership updates
Brad Lightcap, OpenAI’s chief operating officer, will lead the company’s global expansion and manage corporate partnerships as CEO Sam Altman shifts his focus to research and products.
OpenAI’s AI voice assistant now has advanced feature
OpenAI has updated its AI voice assistant with improved chatting capabilities, enabling real-time conversations.
OpenAI, Meta in talks with Reliance in India
OpenAI and Meta have separately engaged in discussions with Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries regarding potential collaborations to enhance their AI services in the country.
OpenAI faces privacy complaint in Europe for chatbot’s defamatory hallucinations
Noyb, a privacy rights advocacy group, is supporting an individual in Norway who discovered ChatGPT was providing false information about him.
OpenAI upgrades its transcription and voice-generating AI models
OpenAI has added new transcription and voice-generating AI models to its APIs, including a text-to-speech model and improved speech-to-text models.
OpenAI has launched o1-pro, a more powerful version of its o1
OpenAI has introduced o1-pro in its developer API, using more computing than its o1 'reasoning' AI model.
OpenAI research lead Noam Brown thinks AI 'reasoning' models could’ve arrived decades ago
Noam Brown thinks that certain types of AI models for 'reasoning' could have been developed 20 years ago if researchers had understood the correct approach.
OpenAI says it has trained an AI that’s 'really good' at creative writing
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company has trained a 'new model' that’s 'really good' at creative writing.
OpenAI launches new tools to help businesses build AI agents
OpenAI rolled out new tools designed to help developers and businesses build AI agents using the company’s own AI models and frameworks.
OpenAI reportedly plans to charge up to $20,000 a month for specialized AI 'agents'
OpenAI intends to release several 'agent' products tailored for different applications, with prices ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 per month.
ChatGPT can directly edit your code
The latest version of the macOS ChatGPT app allows users to edit code directly in supported developer tools.
ChatGPT’s weekly active users doubled in less than 6 months
ChatGPT’s weekly active users increased to 400 million by February 2025, doubling in less than six months due to new model launches.
February 2025
OpenAI cancels its o3 AI model in favor of a 'unified' next-gen release
OpenAI has effectively canceled the release of o3 in favor of what CEO Sam Altman is calling a 'simplified' product offering. In the coming months, OpenAI will release a model called GPT-5 that integrates o3.
ChatGPT may not be as power-hungry as once assumed
A commonly cited stat is that ChatGPT requires around 3 watt-hours of power per query, but analysis found the average ChatGPT query consumes around 0.3 watt-hours.
OpenAI now reveals more of its o3-mini model’s thought process
In response to pressure from rivals like DeepSeek, OpenAI is changing the way its o3-mini model communicates its step-by-step 'thought' process.
You can now use ChatGPT web search without logging in
OpenAI is now allowing anyone to use ChatGPT web search without having to log in.
OpenAI unveils a new ChatGPT agent for 'deep research'
OpenAI announced a new AI 'agent' called deep research that’s designed to help people conduct in-depth, complex research using ChatGPT.
January 2025
OpenAI used a subreddit to test AI persuasion
OpenAI used the subreddit r/ChangeMyView to measure the persuasive abilities of its AI reasoning models.
OpenAI launches o3-mini, its latest 'reasoning' model
OpenAI launched a new AI 'reasoning' model, o3-mini, the newest in the company’s o family of models.
ChatGPT’s mobile users are 85% male, report says
A new report from app analytics firm Appfigures found that over half of ChatGPT’s mobile users are under age 25, and men make up 84.5% of all users.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT plan for US government agencies
OpenAI launched ChatGPT Gov designed to provide U.S. government agencies an additional way to access the technology.
More teens report using ChatGPT for schoolwork, despite the tech’s faults
26% of U.S. teens aged 13-17 said they have used ChatGPT for homework, double the number from two years ago.
OpenAI says it may store deleted Operator data for up to 90 days
OpenAI says that it might store chats and associated screenshots from customers who use Operator for up to 90 days, even after deletion.
OpenAI launches Operator, an AI agent that performs tasks autonomously
OpenAI launched a research preview of Operator, a general-purpose AI agent that can take control of a web browser and independently perform actions.
OpenAI may preview its agent tool for users on the $200-per-month Pro plan
Operator could be released as an early research preview to users on the $200 Pro subscription plan.
OpenAI tests phone number-only ChatGPT signups
OpenAI has begun testing a feature that lets new ChatGPT users sign up with only a phone number.
ChatGPT now lets you schedule reminders and recurring tasks
ChatGPT’s new beta feature, called tasks, allows users to set simple reminders.
New ChatGPT feature lets users assign it traits like 'chatty' and 'Gen Z'
OpenAI is introducing a new way for users to customize their interactions with ChatGPT by specifying traits.
FAQs
What is ChatGPT? How does it work?
ChatGPT is a general-purpose chatbot that uses artificial intelligence to generate text after a user enters a prompt, developed by tech startup OpenAI. The chatbot uses GPT-4, a large language model that uses deep learning to produce human-like text.
When did ChatGPT get released?
November 30, 2022 is when ChatGPT was released for public use.
What is the latest version of ChatGPT?
Both the free version of ChatGPT and the paid ChatGPT Plus are regularly updated with new GPT models. The most recent model is GPT-4o.
Can I use ChatGPT for free?
There is a free version of ChatGPT that only requires a sign-in in addition to the paid version, ChatGPT Plus.
Who uses ChatGPT?
Anyone can use ChatGPT! More and more tech companies and search engines are utilizing the chatbot to automate text or quickly answer user questions/concerns.
What companies use ChatGPT?
Multiple enterprises utilize ChatGPT, although others may limit the use of the AI-powered tool.
What does GPT mean in ChatGPT?
GPT stands for Generative Pre-Trained Transformer.
What is the difference between ChatGPT and a chatbot?
A chatbot can be any software/system that holds dialogue with you but doesn’t necessarily have to be AI-powered. ChatGPT is AI-powered and utilizes LLM technology to generate text after a prompt.
Can ChatGPT write essays?
Yes.
Can ChatGPT commit libel?
Due to the nature of how these models work, they don’t know or care whether something is true, only that it looks true. That’s a problem when you’re using it to do your homework, but when it accuses you of a crime you didn’t commit, that may well be libel.
Does ChatGPT have an app?
Yes, there is a free ChatGPT mobile app for iOS and Android users.
What is the ChatGPT character limit?
It’s not documented anywhere that ChatGPT has a character limit. However, users have noted that there are some character limitations after around 500 words.
Does ChatGPT have an API?
Yes, it was released March 1, 2023.
What are some sample everyday uses for ChatGPT?
Everyday examples include programming, scripts, email replies, listicles, blog ideas, summarization, etc.
What are some advanced uses for ChatGPT?
Advanced use examples include debugging code, programming languages, scientific concepts, complex problem solving, etc.
How good is ChatGPT at writing code?
It depends on the nature of the program. While ChatGPT can write workable Python code, it can’t necessarily program an entire app’s worth of code because it lacks context awareness.
Can you save a ChatGPT chat?
Yes. OpenAI allows users to save chats in the ChatGPT interface, stored in the sidebar of the screen.
Are there alternatives to ChatGPT?
Yes. There are multiple AI-powered chatbot competitors such as Together, Google’s Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude, and open source alternatives.
How does ChatGPT handle data privacy?
OpenAI has said that individuals in certain jurisdictions can object to the processing of their personal information by its AI models by filling out a form. The web form is entitled 'OpenAI Personal Data Removal Request'.
Source: TechCrunch News