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OpenAI is paying influencers to convince you to use ChatGPT — here’s what we know

By Amanda Caswell, Tom's Guide

OpenAI is paying influencers to convince you to use ChatGPT — here’s what we know

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If it feels like ChatGPT is showing up in more places than your browser or phone lately, it's no coincidence. OpenAI is reportedly ramping up its use of influencers to promote ChatGPT, and it isn't limiting those partnerships to the usual tech creators talking about prompts, models and benchmarks. Instead, the company is working with creators in areas including parenting, fitness, education, travel, shopping and careers, according to a new report from Business Insider. The goal appears to be less about explaining what ChatGPT is and more about showing how the chatbot can fit into everyday life. And the number of sponsored posts is climbing quickly.

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