In recent weeks, the QuitGPT movement has emerged as a vocal response from users dissatisfied with OpenAI’s popular chatbot. The campaign, which encourages individuals to cancel their ChatGPT subscriptions, gained traction after Alfred Stephen, a freelance software developer based in Singapore, expressed frustration over the chatbot’s coding capabilities and often verbose responses. His experience resonated with many users who have taken to Reddit to share their own stories about quitting the service. While the exact number of participants in this boycott remains unclear, the movement is undeniably capturing attention in online communities.
On another front, the electric vehicle (EV) market in Africa is poised for significant growth. Despite only a small fraction of new car sales being electric in recent years, a new analysis suggests that by 2030, EVs could become more affordable to own than traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, particularly when paired with solar off-grid charging solutions. However, challenges such as unreliable electrical grids, limited charging infrastructure, and a lack of accessible financing still present hurdles for widespread EV adoption across the continent. As battery costs continue to decline, the economic viability of electric vehicles is becoming increasingly promising, potentially transforming transportation in Africa in the near future.
Source: The Download: inside the QuitGPT movement, and EVs in Africa via MIT Technology Review