ChatGPT
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New Phishing Campaign Targets ChatGPT Subscribers With Fake Billing Alerts
Cofense experts expose a new phishing campaign using fake ChatGPT billing alerts and Google redirects to steal subscriber credentials and payment data.
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OpenAI to Retire GPT-5.5 on October 14, Pushing Users Toward Newer Models
OpenAI will retire GPT-5.5 on October 14, 2026, forcing a mandatory migration to GPT-5.6 Sol or GPT-6 Astra for all ChatGPT and Codex platform users.
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OpenAI reports widespread service degradation across ChatGPT and Codex
OpenAI is investigating significant performance issues affecting 19 components across its ChatGPT and Codex platforms, marking the second incident in a single day.
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Concurrent Disruption Hits Major Artificial Intelligence Platforms as OpenAI Teases Astra
Simultaneous service disruptions hit OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI on September 3, 2026, just as OpenAI teased its next-generation Astra model.
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OpenAI and Anthropic Prepare Major Model Updates as Competition Intensifies
OpenAI anticipates releasing ChatGPT 6 between September 3 and 10, while Anthropic rolls out Fable 5.1 with increased token limits for complex tasks.
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OpenAI Codex Lead Outlines Product Convergence, Cloud Agents, and Recursive Infrastructure Flywheels
OpenAI’s Thibault Sottiaux detailed how Codex and ChatGPT will converge into unified AGI, while cloud computing and recursive self-improvement redefine AI work.
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OpenAI Expands AI Ecosystem With Preview Release of Official ChatGPT App for Linux
OpenAI has launched a preview desktop app for Linux, bringing ChatGPT and Codex to major distributions including Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora.
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Hank Green Apologizes to Fans and Cuts Video Production After Backlash Over AI Script Research
YouTube star Hank Green apologized to fans and announced a reduction in video production after facing backlash for using ChatGPT to research script writing.
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ChatGPT Services Restored Following Major Global Outage
OpenAI has restored ChatGPT and API services globally after a widespread technical outage disrupted access for users on July 25, 2026.
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OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Health to US Users and Integrates Advanced Voice into Desktop App
OpenAI has launched a health-tracking feature for US users and brought its advanced GPT-Live voice mode to the ChatGPT desktop app for Mac and Windows.
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Why Your iPhone Needs iOS 26.4.1 Right Now
Apple’s latest iOS 26.4.1 update is mandatory for users seeking full ChatGPT integration in CarPlay and critical security hardening.
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Claude Claims AI Crown: 2026 Benchmarks Reveal New Industry Leader
Claude has outperformed ChatGPT in a rigorous seven-round 2026 benchmark gauntlet, signaling a shift in AI capability toward grounded, high-precision reasoning.
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Faculty revolt against OpenAI contracts grows at major universities
Thousands of faculty members across the California State University and University of Colorado systems are petitioning against OpenAI partnerships, citing budget cuts and lack of educational utility.


