ChatGPT: The Ultimate AI-powered Chatbot
ChatGPT is a revolutionary AI-powered chatbot that has taken the tech world by storm.
Developed by OpenAI, ChatGPT uses deep learning algorithms to generate human-like responses to user prompts.
Since its launch in 2022, the chatbot has been updated multiple times, introducing new features and improving its functionality.
In this article, we will provide an overview of the most recent ChatGPT updates, along with common FAQs and sample everyday uses for this powerful AI tool.
Timeline of the most recent ChatGPT updates
March 23, 2023: OpenAI connects ChatGPT to the internet
OpenAI recently launched plugins for ChatGPT that extend its functionality by providing access to third-party knowledge sources and databases, including the web.
This new feature is available in alpha to ChatGPT users and developers on the waitlist.
OpenAI has stated that it will prioritize a small number of developers and subscribers to its premium ChatGPT Plus plan before rolling out larger-scale and API access.
March 14, 2023: OpenAI launches GPT-4, available through ChatGPT Plus
GPT-4 is a powerful image- and text-understanding AI model from OpenAI that is now available for paying ChatGPT Plus users and through a public API.
Developers can sign up on a waitlist to access the API.
March 9, 2023: ChatGPT is available in Azure OpenAI service
ChatGPT is now generally available through the Azure OpenAI Service, Microsoft’s fully managed, corporate-focused offering.
Customers who are already “Microsoft managed customers and partners” can apply here for special access.
March 1, 2023: OpenAI launches an API for ChatGPT
OpenAI launched a paid API for ChatGPT, providing access to its powerful AI to companies such as Instacart, Snap, and Quizlet. The API is now available for public use.
February 7, 2023: Microsoft launches the new Bing, with ChatGPT built-in
Microsoft has integrated OpenAI’s GPT-4 model into Bing, providing a ChatGPT-like experience within the search engine.
The announcement spurred a 10x increase in new downloads for Bing globally, indicating a sizable consumer demand for new AI experiences.
February 1, 2023: OpenAI launches ChatGPT Plus, starting at $20 per month
OpenAI launched a new pilot subscription plan for ChatGPT called ChatGPT Plus, aiming to monetize the technology starting at $20 per month.
December 8, 2022: ShareGPT lets you easily share your ChatGPT conversations
Developers Steven Tey and Dom Eccleston released a Chrome extension called ShareGPT that makes it easier to capture and share the AI’s answers with the world.
November 30, 2022: ChatGPT first launched to the public as OpenAI quietly released GPT-3.5
ChatGPT was released to the public as a fine-tuned version of OpenAI’s GPT-3.5. ChatGPT can engage with a range of topics, including programming, TV scripts, and scientific concepts.
ChatGPT FAQ
What is ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is a general-purpose chatbot that uses AI to generate text after a user enters a prompt.
When did ChatGPT get released?
November 30, 2022 is when ChatGPT was released for public use.
Is ChatGPT free?
There is a free version of ChatGPT that only requires a sign-in in addition to the paid version, ChatGPT Plus.
Who uses ChatGPT?
Anyone can use ChatGPT! More and more tech companies and search engines are utilizing the chatbot to automate text or quickly answer user questions/concerns.
Can ChatGPT write essays?
Yes.
Does ChatGPT have an app?
There is not an app available for iPhone or Android, but users have options to enable the chatbot on their mobile devices via their browser or a third-party app that uses ChatGPT’s public API.
What is the ChatGPT character limit?
It’s not documented anywhere that ChatGPT has a character limit. However, users have noted that there are some character limitations after around 500 words.
Does ChatGPT have an API?
Yes, it was released March 1, 2023.
What are some sample everyday uses for ChatGPT?
Everyday examples include programing, scripts, email replies, listicles, blog ideas, summarization, etc.
What are some advanced uses for ChatGPT?
Advanced use examples include debugging code, programming languages, scientific concepts, complex problem solving, etc.
How good is ChatGPT at writing code?
It depends on the nature of the program. While ChatGPT can write workable Python code, it can’t necessarily program an entire app’s worth of code. That’s because ChatGPT lacks context awareness — in other words, the generated code isn’t always appropriate for the specific context in which it’s being used.
Can you save a ChatGPT chat?
Yes. OpenAI allows users to save chats in the ChatGPT interface, stored in the sidebar of the screen. There are no built-in sharing features yet.
Are there alternatives to ChatGPT?
Yes. There are multiple AI-powered chatbot competitors such as Together, Google’s Bard and Anthropic’s Claude, and developers are creating open source alternatives. But the latter are harder — if not impossible — to run today.
What controversies have surrounded ChatGPT? (mention Red Ventures, etc.)
CNET found itself in the midst of controversy after Futurism reported the publication was publishing articles under a mysterious byline completely generated by AI. The private equity company that owns CNET, Red Ventures, was accused of using ChatGPT for SEO farming, even if the information was incorrect.
Several major school systems and colleges, including New York City Public Schools, have banned ChatGPT from their networks and devices. They claim that the AI impedes the learning process by promoting plagiarism and misinformation, a claim that not every educator agrees with.
Where can I find examples of ChatGPT prompts?
Several marketplaces host and provide ChatGPT prompts, either for free or for a nominal fee. One is PromptBase. Another is ChatX. More launch every day.
Can ChatGPT be detected?
Poorly. Several tools claim to detect ChatGPT-generated text, but in our tests, they’re inconsistent at best.
Are ChatGPT chats public?
No. But OpenAI recently disclosed a bug, since fixed, that exposed the titles of some users’ conversations to other people on the service.
Who owns the copyright on ChatGPT-created content or media?
The user who requested the input from ChatGPT is the copyright owner.
What lawsuits are there surrounding ChatGPT?
None specifically targeting ChatGPT. But OpenAI is involved in at least one lawsuit that has implications for AI systems trained on publicly available data, which would touch on ChatGPT.
Are there issues regarding plagiarism with ChatGPT?
Yes. Text-generating AI models like ChatGPT have a tendency to regurgitate content from their training data. 263culture/TechCrunch
