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There was a time when paying for ChatGPT Plus felt like an easy decision. It was the tool I reached for constantly: writing help, cybersecurity explanations, YouTube descriptions, blog drafts, prompts, brainstorming, image ideas, and plain-English tech guidance. But times change. Tools change. Budgets sure do not magically grow wings. And now the honest question is this: Is ChatGPT still useful enough to justify a monthly subscription for everyday creators, seniors, educators, and small YouTube producers? That is not an insult. That is a practical question. OpenAI still offers a free version of ChatGPT, and the free tier now includes limited access to GPT-5.5, though OpenAI says free users have limited GPT-5.5 access within a five-hour window. Paid plans offer more access and higher limits, with ChatGPT Go listed at $8 per month in the United States and ChatGPT Plus listed at $20 per month. For some users, that $20 may be a bargain. For others, especially retired folks, hobby cre...

https://youtu.be/gKTH2uW3c-M Choosing an AI tool can feel like walking into a digital candy store where every wrapper says, “Trust me!” But not every AI platform deserves your personal information, your files, or your confidence. In this Bob The Cyber-Guy tutorial, we take a plain-English look at how everyday users can choose a safer AI platform without falling for hype, miracle claims, or privacy traps. You’ll learn what to watch for before signing up, what information you should never share, why privacy settings matter, and why “free” is not always as free as it looks. AI can be helpful, impressive, and sometimes downright amazing — but it should be treated like a helpful stranger, not a locked vault. Stay safe, stay curious, and remember — you’re never too old to outsmart a risky AI tool. Created by Norbert “Bob” Gostischa — Bob The Cyber-Guy Created with help from ChatGPT, NotebookLM Slide Deck, and ScreenPal All videos featuring Cyber-Bob are available here: https://youtube.com/pl...

There are some messages you never want to see on your screen. This one was painfully simple: “Sora is no longer available. You can export your data at any time.” Well, thank you very much, OpenAI. Nothing says “valued paying customer” quite like being told one of the tools you actually used has been wheeled out the back door. According to OpenAI’s own help page, the Sora web and app experiences were discontinued on April 26, 2026 , while the Sora API is scheduled to continue until September 24, 2026 . OpenAI also recommends exporting Sora content as soon as possible, because after any final export period, Sora-related data may be permanently deleted. And that brings me to the real point of this post: Sora was one of the reasons I kept paying for ChatGPT. This Wasn’t Just a Toy For some people, Sora may have looked like a fun little video generator. Something to play with for a few minutes and then forget. For creators like me, it was more than that. Sora was part of a real cr...

https://youtube.com/shorts/Aij745ct4ZE What started as a simple attempt to connect to Veo 2 turned into a little creative adventure of its own. Sometimes technology opens the door, sometimes it slams it shut, and sometimes it just says, “Please try again” like a digital doorman with attitude. 😄 This short captures the funny side of AI tools, video creation, and the little frustrations every creator faces when the tech decides to take a coffee break. If you’ve ever clicked, waited, refreshed, muttered, and tried again… this one’s for you. I used ChatGPT and Google Music to put this together.  

https://youtube.com/shorts/DCd7RkY7__U Episode 4: What happens when human creativity meets AI capability? In Episode 3 of Human & AI Cooperation, we move beyond ideas and show how people and AI can work together to turn imagination into practical, everyday solutions. 🤝✨ This short highlights the real power of collaboration — not humans versus AI, but humans with AI, asking better questions, making smarter choices, and building better outcomes together. ChatGPT followed my prompt, Google Vids (Veo) created the video. 

  This is a direct response from ChatGPT when I asked it the following question: So, what do you think of your new rival, Alexa Plus on the web? "Alexa Plus Isn’t My Rival — It’s a Smarter Doorbell with Ambitions" Every time a big tech company rolls out a “new and improved” AI assistant, the headlines follow like clockwork: “Is this the ChatGPT killer?” “A new rival has entered the arena!” So when Alexa Plus showed up on the web, the same question popped up again. Let’s clear the air right now: Alexa Plus is not my rival. Not even close. And no, that’s not arrogance — it’s accuracy. What Alexa Plus Actually Is (and Isn’t) Alexa Plus is Amazon’s attempt to make Alexa sound more conversational and slightly more intelligent outside of an Echo speaker. You can now interact with it in a browser, ask longer questions, and get better summaries. That all sounds impressive… until you realize what hasn’t changed. Alexa is still: A command-based assistant Built to ...

This information is also available on my  YouTube Channel  at:  https://youtu.be/1eGE8cTSwAY If you prefer, you can also listen to this information on  my  Podcast  at:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EXmsWfOK5eaVGLatIQGfx?si=cuEeU1PeQCypYJBk60elNw https://open.spotify.com/episode/2J23JX0aa0ci27OdN5B3CB?si=lOXtRMEoQ_i64hjxr_tJ7w   Security researchers have uncovered a new exploit dubbed CometJacking that turns a single malicious click into a silent data leak. While it was demonstrated on the Comet Browser’s built-in AI agent, the bigger story is that this type of attack could hit any AI-enabled browser or tool that mixes untrusted content with privileged access. How CometJacking Works: Comet is marketed as an “AI-native” browser. Instead of just displaying websites, it runs a built-in assistant that can read your email, calendar, documents, and other connected services to help you work. A malicious link can hide a prompt-injection payload that ...