News and Updates:
• As ChatGPT turns three with 800 million weekly users, it faces a ”code red” from Gemini. User demographics shifted from 80% male to near gender parity.
• Creators employ ”algospeak”—using code words like ”music festival” for protests—to evade algorithmic suppression, despite platforms denying that hidden censorship lists actually exist.
• Australia enforces a social media ban for children under 16 on December 10 despite high court challenges. Platforms face $32 million fines for failing to comply.

Tech Gumbo

Haggai Davis

ChatGPT’s Crisis, Coded "Algospeak", Australia’s Ban

DEC 11, 202522 MIN
Tech Gumbo

ChatGPT’s Crisis, Coded "Algospeak", Australia’s Ban

DEC 11, 202522 MIN

Description

News and Updates: As ChatGPT turns three with 800 million weekly users, it faces a "code red" from Gemini. User demographics shifted from 80% male to near gender parity. Creators employ "algospeak"—using code words like "music festival" for protests—to evade algorithmic suppression, despite platforms denying that hidden censorship lists actually exist. Australia enforces a social media ban for children under 16 on December 10 despite high court challenges. Platforms face $32 million fines for failing to comply.