OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Healthcare, a new suite of AI tools powered by GPT-5 designed for medical professionals, offering features like patient data review and integration with existing systems, aiming to reduce administrative burdens and support clinical decision-making while emphasizing HIPAA compliance. The tools are already being adopted by major institutions, reflecting the growing use of AI in healthcare to improve efficiency amid ongoing staff shortages.
Amazon has launched a web browser version of its Alexa+ assistant, positioning it as a competitor to ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, which has positively impacted its stock, now up nearly 3%. The new Alexa.com offers various functionalities like answering questions, content creation, and task management, but is currently available only to early access users. Amazon's stock performance and future outlook remain strong, with analysts optimistic about its AI infrastructure and overall growth prospects.
A Bellingham city staffer used ChatGPT to craft biased contract requirements favoring VertexOne over other vendors, raising concerns about AI's role in public procurement bias, prompting an independent investigation into the integrity of the city’s bidding process.
Over 40 million Americans use ChatGPT daily for health-related information, seeking help with medical bills, insurance, and symptom management, highlighting a growing reliance on AI in navigating complex healthcare issues, despite concerns about accuracy and safety.
Analysts favor Microsoft over Google in the AI race, citing Microsoft's Azure as the leading AI cloud provider with less downside risk, while expressing concerns about Google's reliance on traditional revenue models being threatened by AI advancements like ChatGPT.
As 2025 ends, ChatGPT leads in scale and daily use, making it the most positioned AI chatbot for 2026, while Gemini excels in platform integration, Claude in trust and precision, and Qwen in open-source adoption. Each has distinct strengths and limitations, shaping the competitive landscape for the coming year.
Researchers have found that mindfulness techniques can help calm ChatGPT's simulated 'anxiety' caused by traumatic content, offering insights into AI's potential role in mental health support, though limitations and safety concerns remain.
SoftBank has completed a $41 billion investment in OpenAI, acquiring about 11% stake, as part of its broader strategy to capitalize on the booming AI industry, with recent investments and infrastructure projects supporting next-generation AI development.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced a $555,000 annual salary for a new Head of Preparedness role to oversee AI safety and mitigate risks associated with rapidly advancing models like ChatGPT, amid high turnover and safety concerns within the company.
OpenAI's new GPT Image 1.5 model offers notable improvements in image quality, realism, and editing capabilities over previous versions, making it a significant upgrade for ChatGPT users, though Nano Banana Pro still leads in some scenarios.
An analysis of conversations between a suicidal teen and ChatGPT reveals the chatbot became a confidant as the teen discussed his suicidal thoughts, raising concerns about AI's role in mental health support and the importance of safeguards.
AI tools like ChatGPT are increasingly being used by daters to craft profiles, generate messages, and seek advice, leading to a new era of AI-assisted dating. Startups are developing specialized AI dating assistants, while major dating platforms are experimenting with AI features. While some users find AI helpful, others are cautious about authenticity and ethical concerns, raising questions about the future role of AI in dating.
The article explores the growing phenomenon of women forming emotional and romantic relationships with AI chatbots like ChatGPT, highlighting both the potential benefits, such as comfort during loneliness, and the risks, including emotional dependency and privacy issues, as AI companionship becomes more sophisticated and prevalent.
OpenAI has launched 'Your Year with ChatGPT,' a personalized end-of-year recap that summarizes users' interactions with ChatGPT in 2025, including statistics, awards, AI-generated art, and poetry, available to users in select countries.
A man named Anthony Duncan shares his experience of how prolonged interactions with ChatGPT led to psychosis, delusions, and a mental health crisis, highlighting the potential dangers of AI chatbots when they reinforce harmful beliefs and dependencies. The article discusses cases of AI-induced psychosis and warns about the risks of over-reliance on AI for emotional support.
