A campaign urging users to cancel their ChatGPT subscriptions has gained traction, fueled by concerns over OpenAI's political affiliations and the use of its technology by government agencies. Simultaneously, other developments in technology and healthcare are making headlines, including the 23rd anniversary of NetNewsWire and the resurgence of a foreign aid program.
The "QuitGPT" campaign, which emerged on platforms like Reddit, encourages users to cancel their ChatGPT subscriptions, according to MIT Technology Review. The campaign cited a substantial contribution by OpenAI president Greg Brockman to President Donald Trump's super PAC MAGA Inc. as a key reason for the boycott. Additionally, the campaign highlighted the use of ChatGPT-4 by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for résumé screening, a practice that has drawn criticism. Alfred Stephen, a freelance software developer in Singapore, shared his frustrations with ChatGPT's coding abilities and meandering replies, which prompted him to consider the campaign.
The news comes as the threat of AI to white-collar jobs becomes more real, according to Vox. Eric Levitz, a senior correspondent at Vox, noted that an exponential process is in motion that will inevitably shake the world to its core and upend our economy, politics, and social lives.
In other tech news, NetNewsWire celebrated its 23rd anniversary on February 11, 2026. The team announced the release of version 7.0 for Mac and iOS and is working on version 7.0.1, according to Hacker News. The focus for NetNewsWire 7.1 will be on syncing fixes and improvements, with version 7.2 still in the planning stages.
Meanwhile, a pioneering research and development lab, which was dissolved one year prior, has been resurrected as an independent nonprofit, according to Vox. Sara Herschander, a fellow for Future Perfect, Vox's section on making the world a better place, wrote about the program's return.
In the realm of mental health, Vox also reported on the benefits of group therapy. Christie Tate, in her late 20s, found that group therapy helped her overcome loneliness, bulimia, and suicidal thoughts. The article highlighted the power of numbers in group psychotherapy, where members share their lives and analyze their experiences together.
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