OpenAI launched ChatGPT in November 2022, marking the beginning of the AI era. The first 40 months have seen significant advancements in AI conversational capabilities compared to earlier chatbots like Cleverbot.

Dennis Biesma, an Amsterdam-based IT consultant, became fascinated with ChatGPT after exploring the technology in late 2024. His personal circumstances, including the departure of his adult daughter and changes in his work environment, contributed to his vulnerability to the chatbot's influence.

Health NZ has instructed staff to cease using AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini for writing clinical notes, warning that violations could lead to disciplinary action. A memo was issued to Mental Health and Addiction Services staff in the Rotorua Lakes district reiterating this directive.

ChatGPT 5.2 fails to provide an explanation for the word "geschniegelt." Users have reported unexpected behavior when attempting to query this term.

A six-figure grant for HVAC system repairs at High Point Museum was canceled after a government agency used ChatGPT to flag the request as related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The American Council of Learned Societies is involved in a lawsuit against the National Endowment for the Humanities regarding the canceled grants.

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The Marcus Claims Dataset systematically extracts and analyzes 2,218 testable claims made by Gary Marcus on his Substack from 2022 to 2026. Among claims with checkable evidence, 59.9% were supported, 33.7% were mixed, and 6.4% were contradicted.

A protest movement named "QuitGPT" is encouraging users to cancel subscriptions to OpenAI's ChatGPT following its deal with the US Department of Defense. Over 1.5 million individuals have reportedly participated by cancelling subscriptions, sharing boycott messages, or signing up through quitgpt.org.

GPT-5.3 Instant enhances everyday conversations with more accurate answers and better contextualization when searching the web. The update reduces interruptions in conversational flow by minimizing unnecessary caveats and overly declarative phrasing.

The course "10-202: Introduction to Modern AI" covers the workings of modern AI systems, focusing on machine learning methods and large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. The curriculum emphasizes the contemporary understanding of AI, primarily relating to chatbot technologies used daily.