OpenAI has added new personalization controls to ChatGPT, allowing users to adjust the model's warmth, enthusiasm, and emoji usage. These options appear in the Personalization menu and can be set to More, Less, or Default. The changes complement existing style selections such as Professional, Candid, and Quirky. The update follows earlier adjustments after user feedback on tone, and it has sparked discussion among academics about the potential impact of overly affirming chatbot behavior on user experience. Leer más →

Viral social media posts claimed that Gmail users must opt out of "smart features" to prevent their emails from being used to train Google’s AI. Google spokesperson Jenny Thomson told The Verge the reports are misleading, stating that Gmail’s smart features have existed for years and that the company does not use email content to train its Gemini AI model. While users can toggle smart‑feature settings for Workspace and other Google products, enabling them does not equate to handing over email contents for AI training. Leer más →