However, the chatbot has also faced controversy and scrutiny. The Polish authority has opened an investigation regarding ChatGPT, accusing the company of breaches of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). There have also been concerns about the chatbot's potential to spread misinformation and its use in classrooms due to plagiarism issues. Despite these challenges, OpenAI continues to develop and expand ChatGPT, with regular updates and releases.
Key takeaways:
- ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, is a text-generating AI chatbot that can write essays, code, and more. It has been super-charged by GPT-4, the latest language-writing model from OpenAI’s labs.
- OpenAI has heavily invested in ChatGPT and has recently connected it to the internet with plugins available in alpha to users and developers on the waitlist.
- ChatGPT has been used by major brands for generating ad and marketing copy, and has been integrated into various platforms such as Opera GX, Mercedes infotainment system, and Microsoft's Bing.
- Despite its benefits, ChatGPT has faced controversies and investigations due to potential breaches of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and concerns about its use in spreading misinformation and promoting plagiarism.