For the past few days, a persistent rumor has been circulating on social media, especially on TikTok and Twitter, about ChatGPT: the generative AI we offer for free on Yiaho and that’s developed by OpenAI could be shut down in 2025.
This claim, often shared by young users, is worrying students and professionals who rely on this tool for their studies and day-to-day work. Is it true, or just a blatant hoax going around online? Time for a quick debunk!
ChatGPT banned and shut down in 2025: Where the rumors come from
The rumors seem to have found fertile ground on social media platforms, where viral posts claim that political decisions—including those by Emmanuel Macron—are behind the potential shutdown of ChatGPT.
These claims, often baseless and without any tangible evidence, raise questions about the reliability of information shared online—especially when it comes from unverified sources and social media. On OpenAI’s website, nothing points in that direction. So don’t worry: ChatGPT will still exist in 2025, and this is indeed fake news!
The reality of AI and its regulation
It’s important to clarify that, while AI regulation is being discussed by governments and institutions, no official announcement has been made about stopping ChatGPT or any other AI system in the near future.
On the contrary, many regulators are trying to establish frameworks to ensure these technologies are used ethically and safely. You can also read our article about this: The AI Act, the new European regulation for AI.
The consequences of misinformation
Spreading such rumors can have worrying consequences. It’s not so much the possible shutdown of ChatGPT that’s the issue in itself, but rather how easily young people believe it.
Read more on this: How will Chat GPT evolve in 2025? Here are the points to watch
Users, whatever their age, need to use good judgment and make sure they get information from reliable sources before panicking and sharing false information. For now, there’s no reason to believe ChatGPT will be shut down in 2025, and it even seems unlikely in France. Plus, Yiaho will always be here!
