Code red: OpenAI scrambles to revamp ChatGPT, dials down ad initiatives: The Information

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has told his staff he is declaring a “code red” emergency to improve ChatGPT, and temporarily going slow on other plans such as advertising, according to The Information. The report also notes that though OpenAI has not publicly confirmed its working on ads, it is testing several ad formats, including ones linked to online shopping.

Altman did not explain exactly what issues ChatGPT is facing. However, he reportedly pointed out that Google’s momentum in AI could create challenges for the firm.

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