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End of OpenAI?

Published 5 months ago • 1 min read

by Kenny Wolf

Clear Byte decodes the hidden layers of hacking, privacy, and digital systems — delivering academic clarity in byte-sized, actionable insights for tech-curious minds.

End of OpenAI?

Some time ago, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said that introducing ads in ChatGPT would be a last resort. Now the company has announced that it will introduce ads. This has led to speculation about the company's profitability and liquidity. Malicious rumors claim that OpenAI will file for bankruptcy in the next 18 months.

ChatGPT with Ads

OpenAI announced to introduce ads in their free plan. So while you're having a therapy session with ChatGPT you now get targeted ads. Maybe now is the time to re-consider what you put in to those LLMs...

What caught my eye this week

Bluetooth Headphone Jacking

Yes, you can now get hacked while listening to your favorite Taylor Swift song. Check out the research.

Fake News from The White House

The Anti-Fake news people are now publishing fake news with the help of AI.

bugsappleloves.com

Apple has bugs which they are comfortable of keeping them. I hate nothing more than when I want to send a photo from my iPhone to m MacBook with Airdrop and that doesn't work...

Tip of the Week

Over the past few months, trust in US tech companies has declined.

This is partly due to political reasons and partly due to their insatiable hunger for data. That's why it's time to choose a solution that puts privacy first. Let's start with email. Instead of Gmail or Outlook, use Proton Mail. With Proton Mail, the encrypted email service based in Switzerland, your communications are private.

Use my link to get 2 weeks free to try Proton. If you sign up for a subscription, you'll get $20 off.
Forward this to a friend who cares about online security.

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