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OpenAI plans to introduce advertising on free and low-cost versions of ChatGPT in the US, while exempting paid users. Though the company promises safeguards, experts warn ad-driven AI could blur the line between assistance and persuasion.

Elon Musk has asked a US federal court to award up to $134 billion in damages, alleging that OpenAI and Microsoft defrauded him by abandoning OpenAI’s nonprofit mission. The case will proceed to a jury trial later this month.

The heirs of Suzanne Adams sued OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging ChatGPT intensified her son’s paranoid delusions, contributing to her death. The lawsuit claims safety failures in GPT-4o encouraged harmful content, marking the first AI-related wrongful death case involving a homicide

OpenAI predicts that by 2028, AI systems will make significant discoveries, enhance human productivity, and impact fields like healthcare, drug development, climate modeling, and education. The company stresses safety, alignment, and cautious deployment of superintelligent systems.

Families have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging its GPT-4o model contributed to suicides and psychological harm. OpenAI says it has enhanced safety measures, including expert-reviewed protocols, to guide users in distress and reduce unsafe AI responses.

OpenAI launched a limited-time offer in India giving users one-year free access to its ChatGPT Go subscription. The plan offers higher usage limits, image generation, and file uploads. The promotion coincides with OpenAI’s DevDay Exchange event in Bengaluru

OpenAI will provide ChatGPT Go free for one year to users in India who sign up during a promotional period starting November 4. The offer celebrates DevDay Exchange in Bengaluru and supports India’s fast-growing AI adoption and IndiaAI Mission

The Indian government has proposed amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, to address the growing threat of AI-generated deepfakes and synthetic media. The draft mandates clear labelling, traceability, and metadata embedding for such content, with stricter obligations for large social media platforms.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao earned nationwide praise for endorsing Hyderabad as OpenAI’s first India base, despite being in the opposition. Netizens hailed his non-partisan approach, calling it a rare example of state-first leadership in Indian politics.

OpenAI has cautioned against unauthorised opportunities to invest in the company, including SPVs, tokenised interests, and forward contracts. The US-based firm stressed that transfers without written consent may violate its rules and US securities laws.

India is ChatGPT’s second-largest market, with rapid growth in students, developers, and businesses adopting AI tools

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Go in India at Rs 399/month, offering higher message limits, GPT-5-powered image generation, file uploads, and UPI payments. India, OpenAI’s second-largest market, could soon become its largest, reflecting rapid AI adoption.

OpenAI has cautioned users against treating ChatGPT as their main source of information, with Head of ChatGPT Nick Turley admitting GPT-5 still produces errors around 10% of the time. He urged users to use it as a “second opinion.”

Elon Musk accused Apple of unfairly boosting OpenAI’s ChatGPT in its App Store, hindering xAI’s Grok from reaching the top spot. Calling it an antitrust violation, Musk vowed legal action amid intensifying AI competition and Apple’s deep integration with OpenAI

OpenAI’s GPT-5 upgrade brings smarter, faster, and more versatile AI tools to all ChatGPT users. From coding to creative writing and health insights, the unified system adapts to each query, while Pro users can unlock extended reasoning for complex tasks.

OpenAI has introduced an “agent mode” for ChatGPT that enables the chatbot to complete complex tasks independently using its own virtual computer. Users can assign multi-step tasks, while remaining in full control of actions and permissions throughout the process.

Perplexity AI has overtaken ChatGPT to become the No.1 free app on Apple’s App Store after partnering with Airtel, which now offers free access to its Rs 17,000/year Pro plan. The AI startup is gaining momentum in the intensifying global AI race.

When checked on Downdetector, a website that tracks online service disruptions, there was a significant spike in outage reports for ChatGPT around 3:10 pm.

OpenAI now supports 3 million business users of ChatGPT, up from 2 million in February. It announced powerful new tools including Connectors, Deep Research integrations, and Record mode to help teams access insights, boost productivity, and streamline workflows.

ChatGPT maker OpenAI announced the next phase of its global ‘AI for Impact Accelerator Programme’ in India, highlighting a year of support for mission-driven organisations using artificial intelligence to solve real-world social problems