ChatGPT copied my writing style, but couldn’t fool an AI detector
I’m not a fan of letting AI do your writing for you, but there’s no question that it can—and a new ChatGPT tool makes it even easier for the chatbot to copy your own writing…
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Compare ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek, & more for life for a one-time $79
TL;DR: ChatPlayground AI lets you compare responses from multiple AI models in one window, with lifetime Unlimited Plan access available for $79. Every AI model has its own way of answering a prompt. One might write cleaner…
I got ChatGPT to stop its annoying follow-up questions with one prompt
Once upon a time, ChatGPT seemed to end every response with “Want me to…” follow-up questions, suggesting there was just one more thing it could do to make its reply complete. Of course, taking ChatGPT…
Using ChatGPT? Change these 5 settings before you do anything else
Is ChatGPT still bugging you with too many emojis? Ever wonder what ChatGPT knows — or thinks it knows — about you? And how secure is your ChatGPT account, anyway? It’s easy to overlook ChatGPT’s…
I gave ChatGPT access to Apple Messages. Then it took control of my Mac
One of the ways for ChatGPT to escape the chatbox is with plugins, and a just-released plugin that lets ChatGPT tap into Apple’s Messages app is — unsurprisingly — getting a lot of attention. Available…
I told ChatGPT to stop acting human. It mostly worked
ChatGPT and other AI chatbots have a long history of trying to pass as human, often using “we” pronouns and talking about how they “feel.” It’s a habit designed to help boost engagement by making…
ChatGPT for Teens gets one thing right, and more AI models should follow
One of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other big AI chatbots is when they try to pass as flesh-and-blood people, piling on first-person pronouns and telling me about…
How to tell if your AI platforms’ accounts have been hacked
Just like any other online service, hackers can target and break into your accounts on popular AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. TechCrunch has created a comprehensive guide to help you protect yourself…
I tried ChatGPT Voice’s keyboard-free future. It still needs a keyboard
OpenAI plans for its revamped voice mode are even more ambitious than I imagined. Rather than just having ChatGPT hang out and shoot the breeze with you, OpenAI has its sights set on a loftier…
I gave ChatGPT my medical records. It was less scary—and more useful—than expected
For obvious reasons, allowing ChatGPT to give medical advice is fraught with controversy. Is it really a good idea to trust a large language model with our health? What if it hallucinates, or misdiagnoses clear…