Research indicates many ChatGPT users would use the service less if the content were watermarked. Credit: Vitor Miranda / Shutterstock OpenAI has for more than a year had a tool to watermark text generated by the company’s AI assistant ChatGPT, according to information provided to The Wall Street Journal via The Verge. (OpenAI itself has confirmed that it’s been working on such a tool in a blog post.) According to Journal, the watermarking should not affect the quality of the content ChatGPT creates — but OpenAI has chosen not to start using the tool because internally there are divided opinions about it. The generative AI (genAI) company reportedly commissioned a survey that showed four times as many people are disposed to using tools that can identify AI content as opposed to them. At the same time, another survey found that 30% of ChatGPT users would use the service less if it contained watermarked content. Related content opinion Will potential security gaps derail Microsoft’s Copilot? Researchers and analysts warn about a variety of security problems with the company’s generative AI assistant — especially for enterprises that use it with Microsoft 365. By Preston Gralla Sep 11, 2024 6 mins Generative AI Microsoft Microsoft 365 opinion The big reveal: Apple’s iPhone 16 'Glowtime' event Apple's approach to AI isn't about buzzwords, it's about the benefits. By Jonny Evans Sep 09, 2024 7 mins iPhone Apple Generative AI feature Will genAI kill the help desk and other IT jobs? Generative AI adoption is bound to eliminate some tech-related jobs over the next few years. But in addition to creating new efficiencies, it will likely help other roles become more productive. By Lucas Mearian Sep 09, 2024 11 mins Technology Industry Generative AI IT Jobs news brief Copilot+ PCs that use Intel and AMD chips coming in November The new AI-focused computers will be equipped with Intel Core Ultra 200V or AMD Ryzen AI 300 processors. By Mikael Markander Sep 05, 2024 1 min AMD Desktop PCs Intel Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe