ChatGPT's free ride is ending: Here's what OpenAI plans for advertising on the chatbot
OpenAI says it will soon start showing advertisements to ChatGPT users who aren't paying for a premium version of the chatbot.
Jan 17, 2026
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OpenAI introducing ads to ChatGPT
OpenAI announced Friday it will begin testing advertisements on ChatGPT in the coming weeks, as the wildly popular artificial intelligence chatbot seeks to increase revenue to cover its soaring costs.
Jan 16, 2026
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What you need to know about Grok and the controversies surrounding it
Elon Musk's Grok keeps getting into trouble, and this time, more of the world's governments are trying to intervene.
Jan 16, 2026
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Social media platforms removed 4.7 million accounts after Australia banned them for children
Social media companies have revoked access to about 4.7 million accounts identified as belonging to children in Australia since the country banned use of the platforms by those under 16, officials said.
Jan 16, 2026
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This TikTok star sharing Australian animal stories doesn't exist—it's AI Blakface
The self-described "Bush Legend" on TikTok, Facebook and Instagram is growing in popularity.
Jan 15, 2026
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One Tech Tip: Californians have a new privacy tool for deleting their data
New year, new privacy rules. At least for Californians.
Jan 15, 2026
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Wikipedia inks AI deals with Microsoft, Meta and Perplexity as it marks 25th birthday
Wikipedia unveiled new business deals with a slew of artificial intelligence companies on Thursday as it marked its 25th anniversary.
Jan 15, 2026
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Grok blocked from undressing images in places where it's illegal, X says
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok won't be able to edit photos to portray real people in revealing clothing in places where that is illegal, according to a statement posted on X.
Jan 15, 2026
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Beware of online ads with elaborate backstories. They may not be from a real small business
Melia & Co appears to be a small family-run business. The sweaters on its website feature a photo of a woman hand-knitting a Christmas design. The caption says that after decades of creating knitwear that tells "quiet stories ...
Jan 15, 2026
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WhatsApp data reveal people often deceive themselves
How quickly we reply, how active we really are in chats—many people misjudge their own behavior. Researchers at Bielefeld University have, for the first time, used anonymized WhatsApp metadata to make such misperceptions ...
Jan 13, 2026
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