ChatGPT gained one million users within an hour following the release of its free Ghibli-style image generation feature, powered by GPT-4. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced this unprecedented surge, comparing it to the app's initial viral success. The new feature's popularity led to temporary limitations on free image generations to prevent overwhelming OpenAI's GPUs.
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Ramdas Athawale, chief of the Republican Party of India (Athawale), expressed disappointment over being excluded from the Maharashtra cabinet expansion despite promises from CM Devendra Fadnavis. Athawale, a Union minister, highlighted his party's contribution to the Mahayuti alliance's victory and reiterated his demand for a ministerial berth, citing the significant Dalit vote share they secured.
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