1. ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, is a general-purpose AI chatbot that uses deep learning to generate text based on prompts. It was released for public use on November 30, 2022.

2. There are both free and paid versions of ChatGPT, with the most recent model being GPT-4o. Anyone can use ChatGPT, as it is integrated into various tech companies and search engines.

3. The chatbot can be used for everyday tasks such as programming, scripts, email replies, listicles, blog ideas, summarization, etc., as well as advanced uses like debugging code, scientific concepts, complex problem solving, etc. However, it lacks context awareness, so generated code may not always be appropriate for specific situations.

4. ChatGPT is available on mobile devices through a free app for iOS and Android users. There are also character limitations when using the chatbot, but none have been officially documented by OpenAI.

5. Multiple competitors offer AI-powered chatbots like Together, Google's Gemini, Anthropic's Claude, and open-source alternatives are being developed.

6. OpenAI allows users to object to the processing of their personal information for legitimate interest reasons by filling out a form on its website. However, it may not grant every request due to freedom of expression considerations under applicable laws.

7. Concerns have been raised about ChatGPT's ability to produce false and defamatory statements, promote plagiarism, misinformation, and impede the learning process in educational settings. There have also been cases where ChatGPT has accused individuals of false crimes.

8. The story will be updated as new information becomes available. Topics include artificial intelligence, chatbots, OpenAI, and ChatGPT.