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OpenAI launched ChatGPT without much fanfare and with low expectations. The chatbot became one of the fastest-growing consumer apps in history. OpenAI’s first chance to make money came from ChatGPT, a surprise success. The company acted quickly to cash in on the opportunity — even though critics pointed out some very real issues with its hit product. Further Reading: Outcry against AI Companies Grows over Who Controls Internet Content The Awkward Partner Leading the AI Boom

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