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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Andrew Griffin

ChatGPT has prompted a ‘code red’ – and other, alternative chatbots could be coming for it

The ChatGPT logo pictured in Mulhouse, eastern France on 19 October, 2023 - (AFP/Getty)

Almost exactly three years ago, everything changed: OpenAI launched ChatGPT and upended the entire world in a moment. Since then, artificial intelligence has transformed industries, become one of the most popular talking points in the world and much more besides.

Throughout all that, ChatGPT has remained so popular that it is almost synonymous with generative AI and chatbots. But that dominance might be under threat: this week, it was reported that OpenAI boss Sam Altman has issued a “code red” and urged staff to improve ChatGPT, amid fears it could be overtaken by rivals.

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