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Firstpost reaches five million YouTube subscribers
Mumbai: Firstpost has reached five million subscribers on YouTube in just 16 months, marking a significant milestone for the platform. This achievement has firmly established Firstpost as the fastest-growing Indian news platform on YouTube.
Firstpost’s video pivot in January 2023 has driven exceptional growth for the platform. Its extensive coverage of the Iran-Israel conflict, the Ukraine-Russia war, the US Presidential elections, and India’s growth story has established it as the country’s leading news platform for global news.
Speaking on this milestone, Firstpost managing editor Palki Sharma said, “Firstpost’s stupendous growth is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our exceptional team and the unwavering support of our global audience. It’s heartening to see this commitment to substantive news in an otherwise cluttered and tough market. As we celebrate our milestones, I extend my deepest gratitude to every team member and every viewer who has been part of this incredible journey.”
Firstpost’s diverse shows cater to a wide audience. The flagship show ‘Vantage’ provides a comprehensive view of major news events, encouraging viewers to analyse global occurrences from various angles. ‘Fast and Factual’ delivers quick, concise news updates from around the world, ensuring that viewers stay informed without investing a significant amount of time. ‘First Sports’, a groundbreaking sports show provides comprehensive coverage of sporting events, going beyond the scores, and highlighting the stories and personalities that shape the global sports landscape. ‘Between the Lines’ explores deeper aspects of news stories, revealing nuanced aspects often overlooked in mainstream reporting. ‘Flashback’ simplifies complex historical events, presenting them in an accessible and engaging manner.
‘Firstpost America’ covers global issues with a Washington perspective, offering in-depth analysis and ground reports. The recent addition, ‘Firstpost Africa’, showcases on-ground reports from the world’s second-largest continent, live from South Africa.
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OpenAI researcher Zoe Hitzig resigns over ChatGPT ad plans
Zoe Hitzig says an ad-driven model could put user privacy and AI integrity at risk.
CALIFORNIA: OpenAI researcher Zoe Hitzig has resigned from the company, citing concerns about the introduction of advertising in ChatGPT. Hitzig, who spent two years working on AI development and governance, announced her departure in a guest essay for The New York Times, just as the company began testing ads.
Hitzig’s main concern is not the presence of ads itself, but the long-term financial pressure they could create. While OpenAI maintains that ads will be clearly labelled and will not influence the AI’s responses, she argues that dependence on ad revenue can eventually change how a company operates.
She also expressed concern about the vast amount of sensitive data OpenAI holds, questioning whether the company can resist the tidal forces that push businesses to monetise private information.
“I resigned from OpenAI on Monday. The same day, they started testing ads in ChatGPT. OpenAI has the most detailed record of private human thought ever assembled. Can we trust them to resist the tidal forces pushing them to abuse it?” she wrote in a post on X.
Her warning points to a growing tension between business priorities and ethical responsibility, raising the question of whether a company can deliver objective AI responses while also keeping advertisers happy. It also underscores concerns around data privacy, as OpenAI handles vast amounts of personal information, creating risks that go beyond those faced by earlier tech platforms. At the same time, there are fears about future integrity, with financial pressures potentially pushing AI systems to favour engagement over accuracy or safety.
As ChatGPT moves from a purely subscription-based model toward a more commercial approach, the industry is watching closely. For Hitzig, the shift represents a fundamental change in OpenAI’s mission, raising concerns that the drive for profit could eventually compromise the integrity of the technology.
