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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier launched an investigation into OpenAI and its ChatGPT platform ahead of an IPO that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, issuing subpoenas amid concerns about data security and alleged misuse, including links to child-sexual abuse material, encouragement of self-harm, and a claimed role in a recent Florida State University shooting; OpenAI has not commented.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced an investigation into OpenAI and its ChatGPT tool over public safety and national security concerns, promising subpoenas and urging lawmakers to expand his powers to regulate AI. The probe, tied to allegations the chatbot aided a deadly FSU shooting, follows DeSantis-era efforts to push AI policy, and comes as lawmakers have stalled on protections; OpenAI has not commented, and the state intends to explore AI data, national security risks, and child-safety issues ahead of potential new regulations.
A Tom's Guide face-off pits ChatGPT against Gemini across seven real-world prompts (math word problem, ethical scenario, debugging, persuasive essay, hallucination trap, knowledge gap, and a 100-word horror story). While Gemini shines in depth and nuance, ChatGPT generally wins on clarity, structure, and speed, with outcomes varying by task and several prompts favoring one model’s strengths over the other.
A study from VUB reports that ChatGPT-5.2 can autonomously generate an original mathematical proof, solving a 2024 geometry conjecture. The proof emerged through seven chat sessions and four evolving argument drafts, with human researchers verifying final steps. The work introduces the term vibe-proving as a new AI reasoning approach and suggests AI can accelerate theoretical discovery while maintaining essential human oversight.
The author links ChatGPT to Spotify to let the AI analyze listening history and directly curate personalized playlists. Using ChatGPT’s plugins, prompts can specify mood, activity, location, and focus (e.g., instrumental tracks for reading), yielding niche, discovery-filled playlists that blend familiar favorites with new discoveries. The piece argues this approach is faster and more capable than native Spotify AI for complex prompts, while still benefiting from human input and creativity.
A Tom's Guide feature explains the Patch prompt, a simple AI method that breaks any problem down into a few actionable steps. By describing the situation, identifying what’s causing it, and generating a handful of quick fixes (including one you might not have considered), you get a clear starting point to act on right away. The piece includes practical examples (feeling scattered, social invites, finding a job) and notes you can save the prompt in a prompt library or build a custom GPT to reuse it. The approach emphasizes realistic, easy-to-try actions over broad, vague solutions.
A Tom’s Guide feature shows how three simple “system” prompts can elevate AI use from basic Q&A to structured thinking: a decision prompt to surface what truly matters when choosing between options, an execution prompt to convert ideas into a realistic, actionable plan, and a prioritization prompt to identify what to do, defer, or ignore. Used with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or other AI tools, these prompts reduce decision fatigue, boost productivity, and make AI act more like a strategic partner than a mere responder.
OpenAI has paused the planned sexualized 'adult mode' for ChatGPT and shelved it indefinitely to focus on core products, following pushback from employees and investors over potential harms; the move follows the discontinuation of its Sora text-to-video AI, with leadership citing ongoing debates about moderation, safeguarding children, and the long-term effects of explicit AI chats.
AccuWeather now offers an in-chat weather module for ChatGPT, letting users get forecasts directly in the chat (including MinuteCast, RealFeel, and RealFeel Shade) after linking the AccuWeather app to their account.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Library, a feature that automatically saves uploaded and created files to a dedicated, secure cloud location for easy access in future chats. Available to Plus, Pro, and Business users worldwide except the EEA, UK, and Switzerland, Library holds files until you delete them, with OpenAI purging deleted items within 30 days. Images generated stay in the Images tab.
A writer describes a 30-minute ChatGPT routine that splits post-lunch work into targeted blocks (intent/reset, idea ignition, deep writing, and wrap-up), turning the afternoon slump into steady output and offering a repeatable framework adaptable to other fields.
Tom's Guide pits ChatGPT vs. Perplexity in a five-prompt AI Madness face-off spanning real-world decision making, breaking news, creativity, deep reasoning, and daily decision-making. Across the rounds, ChatGPT wins for decision-making, creativity, and deep reasoning, while Perplexity earns a win on the breaking-news prompt for current, accurate sourcing (notably Nvidia’s GTC 2026 coverage). In the end, ChatGPT is the overall winner thanks to versatility and nuanced instruction handling, though Perplexity demonstrates strong real-time research strengths.
OpenAI’s initial ChatGPT ad campaigns are failing to prove their effectiveness, with advertisers reporting a low-tech buying process and little data on whether the ads moved business metrics. The company plans to streamline ad buying, through partnerships with ad tech firms or its own system, as it expands its ad sales.
A Cooper City, FL couple used ChatGPT to manage nearly every step of selling their home—from marketing and pricing to coordinating showings—resulting in a contract for $954,800 (about $100,000 above real estate agents’ estimates) and a five-day close. The AI offered tips on styling and scheduling, but the sellers stayed hands-on and hired a lawyer. The story illustrates how AI can augment real estate professionals, boosting sellers’ confidence without fully replacing human agents.
OpenAI is reportedly building a desktop 'superapp' that bundles ChatGPT, the Codex coding tool, and the Atlas browser into one app to reduce fragmentation and accelerate product quality, per a Wall Street Journal report citing Fidji Simo. The move aims to focus on core bets and avoid distractions, with mobile ChatGPT staying the same and competition from Anthropic ramping up.