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OpenAI’s generative AI chatbot, ChatGPT, is currently undergoing significant disruptions, preventing users from engaging in chats or accessing their previous conversations, reports NDTV. Nearly 4,000 users had reported problems on the outage tracking site Downdetector, it said. ChatGPT faces second outage in December The outages seem to be affecting not only ChatGPT but also other OpenAI services, leading to speculation that the GPT-4o and GPT-4o mini models are down, causing the wider disruptions. Users have been sharing their experiences and reactions on platforms like X.com and Instagram. In a recent podcast appearance, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shared his vision of a future where AI surpasses human intellect, saying this shift will feel like a natural part of life for future generations. Italy fines OpenAI for ChatGPT data privacy violations "My kid is never going to grow up being smarter than AI," Altman commented on the Re: Thinking podcast with Adam Grant, acknowledging that AI will outperform humans in many areas. "Of course, it's smarter than us. Of course, it can do things we can't, but also who really cares?" he added.

By June 2024, the user base of generative artificial intelligence (AI) products in China had grown to 230 million, demonstrating the country's broad adoption of AI-driven innovations across various sectors, according to a report released on December 1. China has developed a robust AI industry ecosystem, with over 4,500 companies involved in the sector, as outlined in a report from the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC). The generative AI industry in China is thriving, with the core sector valued at nearly 600 billion yuan (approximately 82.84 billion U.S. dollars). The ecosystem covers critical areas such as chips, algorithms, data, platforms, and applications. Australia imposes world’s first ban on social media for under-16 As of July 2024, more than 190 generative AI models were operational and available online, providing users with a wide array of options and personalized experiences. In July 2023, China introduced a set of provisional regulations for generative AI services, the first of its kind globally. Additionally, a key policy resolution adopted in July 2024 highlighted the country’s plans to enhance mechanisms for the development and management of generative AI.