If your daily routine involves frequently chatting with ChatGPT, you might be surprised to see a new pop-up this week. After a lengthy conversation, you might be presented with a "Just checking in" window, with a message reading: "You've been chatting a while—is this a good time for a break?"

The pop-up gives you the option to "Keep chatting," or to even select "This was helpful." Depending on your outlook, you might see this as a good reminder to put down the app for a while, or a condescending note that implies you don't know how to limit your own time with a chatbot.

Don't take it personally—OpenAI might seem like they care about your usage habits with this pop-up, but the real reason behind the change is a bit darker than that.

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