OpenAI researcher quits over ChatGPT ads, warns of "Facebook" path

Former OpenAI researcher Zoë Hitzig resigned from the company over the introduction of ads in ChatGPT, warning of potential negative consequences similar to Facebook's past missteps. She expressed concerns about the sensitive nature of data shared with the chatbot and the risks associated with using it for advertising. Hitzig drew parallels to Facebook's history of privacy erosion and cautioned that OpenAI's ad strategy could lead to similar outcomes. Her resignation contributes to the ongoing debate surrounding advertising in AI chatbots, with OpenAI implementing ads for certain user tiers while assuring they won't impact ChatGPT's responses.