19 Feb, 2026

OpenAI says you can trust ChatGPT answers, as it kicks off ads rollout preparation

OpenAI previously confirmed that it’s testing ads in ChatGPT for free and $8 Go accounts, and now we’re seeing early signs of that rollout, at least on Android. As spotted on X, OpenAI has built a full-screen onboarding experience to introduce users to ads in ChatGPT. During onboarding, the company says ads will not change ChatGPT’s answers and […]

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OpenAI is retiring famous GPT-4o model, says GPT 5.2 is good enough

OpenAI has confirmed that it’s retiring ChatGPT’s most popular model, called GPT-4o, and several other models, including GPT-5 Instant, GPT-5 Thinking, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and o4-mini. In a support document, OpenAI confirmed that it made the ultimate decision to retire GPT-4o after GPT 5.2 started to live up to expectations. “On February 13, 2026, alongside […]

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT ad costs are on par with live NFL broadcasts

OpenAI plans to begin rolling out ads on ChatGPT in the United States if you have a free or $8 Go subscription, but the catch is that the ads could be very expensive for advertisers. OpenAI has not publicly commented on how much it would cost to pay for an ad within the AI answers. […]

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ChatGPT Temporary chat feature is getting a much-needed upgrade

OpenAI is testing a big upgrade for ChatGPT’s temporary chat feature. The update will allow you to retain personalization in temporary chat, and still block temporary chat from influencing your account. For those unaware, Temporary Chat in ChatGPT is a mode where you start with a fresh slate. In this chat, ChatGPT won’t use or reference […]

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OpenAI’s ChatGPT Atlas browser is testing actions feature

Chromium-based ChatGPT Atlas browser is testing a new feature likely called “Actions,” and it can also understand videos, which is why you might see ChatGPT generating timestamps for videos. ChatGPT Atlas is a web browser where ChatGPT is built into the browsing experience Instead of switching between tabs and copying links or screenshots into ChatGPT, […]

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Google says Gemini won’t have ads, as ChatGPT prepares to add them

OpenAI recently started testing ads in ChatGPT in the United States if you use $8 Go subscription or a free account, but Google says it does not plan to put ads in Gemini. In a statement to Alex Health, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis confirmed that Gemini won’t get ads, at least for now. However, Google is not […]

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OpenAI rolls out age prediction model on ChatGPT to detect your age

OpenAI is rolling out an age prediction model on ChatGPT to detect your age and apply possible safety-related restrictions to prevent misuse by teens. OpenAI no longer wants ChatGPT to surface adult or potentially illegal and dangerous content to those who use ChatGPT, especially if they are under 18 and do not have their parents’ […]

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ChatGPT Go now unlocks unlimited access to GPT-5.2 Instant for $8

ChatGPT Go is finally worth your money, as OpenAI has almost doubled the usage limits and enabled ultimate access to GPT 5.2 Instant. ChatGPT Go has been around for months now, but it was initially limited to developing countries, such as Indonesia. More recently, GPT Go launched for users in the United States, and it costs […]

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You can get ChatGPT’s $20 Plus subscription for free for a limited time

OpenAI is offering ChatGPT Plus, which costs $20 in the United States, for free, but the offer is valid for some accounts only, and it’s a limited-time deal. OpenAI has three subscriptions at the moment: In some regions, you can get GPT Go for free for a limited time, but until now, it was not […]

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OpenAI hostname hints at a new ChatGPT feature codenamed “Sonata”

OpenAI is reportedly testing a new feature or product codenamed “Sonata,” and it could be related to music or audio-related experiences on ChatGPT. As spotted by Tibor on X, there are fresh OpenAI-related hostnames spotted recently. The first is sonata.openai.com (dated 2026-01-16) and sonata.api.openai.com (dated 2026-01-15). This means OpenAI (or its infrastructure) has started using a new […]

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