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ChatGPT: What It Is, Pricing, How to Use It, and Security Risks ...
What is ChatGPT? Does it cost anything to use ChatGPT? Are there any security concerns? On February 7, 2023, Microsoft announced that it would use the chatbot technology "ChatGPT" - an AI developed by OpenAI - in its search engine, Bing, and browser, Edge. This attracted a lot of attention. Thanks to ChatGPT technology, when you ask questions in natural language on Bing, you receive answers in natural language as well. This allows you to quickly reach responses that match your search intent. People were impressed by how natural and high-quality the chatbot’s responses were. They said things like, "It’s too smart!" and "In the future, when writing texts or reports, it might be better to use ChatGPT instead of writing by hand". This sparked ongoing discussion.
This article explains the new technology ChatGPT. It talks about how much it costs to use ChatGPT, how to get started with it, and the risks related to security and information leakage.
Update as of May 14, 2024: On May 13, 2024 (U.S. time), OpenAI announced a new AI model called "GPT-4o". With ChatGPT on this new GPT-4o model, it will respond more like a human, quickly reacting to inputs like voice, images, and videos.
ChatGPT can chat with people and answer a lot of questions. 
(Source: OpenAI)
How to Use ChatGPT
To use ChatGPT, you need to create an OpenAI account. Registration is simple and only requires an email address and phone number. This allows you to start using the service for free. Open AI Account Registration Page. However, the free version has usage limits and restricted access to some features. For those who need more, OpenAI offers paid subscription plans: ChatGPT Plus costs $20 per month. This plan was first offered in the US. It gives you priority access, faster response times, higher usage limits, and early access to new features. The free version will still be available, but there may be differences in features and content between the free and paid plans in the future.
Keep an eye out for more updates as OpenAI adds more services. It’s easy to start using ChatGPT. 
1. Go to the official OpenAI ChatGPT page. (https://chatgpt.com/)
2. Create an account by entering your email address and phone number. App Store: Official OpenAI "ChatGPT" App (Free Download)
Security Risks of ChatGPT
ChatGPT is popular all over the world, and people are using it in many different ways. Even now, there are many ways to use ChatGPT, and it’s no exaggeration to say that it has endless potential for the future. ChatGPT can be used to create content, translate text, provide customer support, automate workflows, and complete creative tasks. This makes it a useful tool for people and businesses around the world.
ChatGPT is a powerful tool with many potential uses, but there are two key issues to be aware of: security risks (including data leakage) and the accuracy of the information. When using ChatGPT, remember not to take its responses at face value. Be sure to check the accuracy of the information before you use it.
You can also get the official ChatGPT app for Android devices. You can download it from the Google Play Store here: Google Play Store: Official OpenAI "ChatGPT" Android App (Free Download)
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