ChatGPT

ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, is a generative artificial intelligence chatbot that has become increasingly prominent. It's newsworthy due to its expanding applications and evolving business model. Recent developments include the introduction of advertisements for US users to generate revenue, alongside existing subscription models. Furthermore, ChatGPT and similar AI systems are being used for diverse purposes, ranging from providing emotional support (a third of UK citizens have used AI for this) to potentially utilizing data from sources like the Met Office and National Archives in the UK. South Korea has become Google's second largest AI market after launching Gemini 3. The rise of AI also raises concerns about water consumption in data centers and ethical considerations surrounding AI-generated content, prompting calls for regulation and transparency.