OpenAI Shifts Focus to ChatGPT Enhancement, Pauses Other Projects

OpenAI Shifts Focus to ChatGPT Enhancement, Pauses Other Projects

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OpenAI is reportedly prioritizing improvements to its flagship chatbot, ChatGPT, prompting a temporary halt to other ongoing initiatives. According to a report from The Information, citing an internal memo, CEO Sam Altman has initiated a focused effort to enhance ChatGPT’s capabilities. This shift in priorities is said to be impacting projects beyond ChatGPT, including potential forays into advertising, though the company has not officially confirmed any specific ad plans. The initial report was also shared on Reddit’s Artificial Intelligence forum.