ChatGPT Search: Google Killer or Censorship Upgrade?

OpenAI officially launched ChatGPT Search on September 1st, 2025 – an AI-based search engine that directly challenges Google. But while the tech world speaks of “revolutionary search,” a critical question arises: Will ChatGPT Search democratize information or establish the most subtle form of censorship we’ve ever seen?

iPhone 16 AI: Apple’s Surveillance Revolution in Privacy Clothing

Apple celebrates the iPhone 16 as “the biggest leap in iPhone history” – powered by “revolutionary AI that respects your privacy.” But behind the marketing glitter lies a dark truth: The iPhone 16 is the most sophisticated surveillance machine ever placed in millions of pockets.

🎭 The Privacy Theater: Apple’s Greatest Lie

The Marketing Message:

• “On-device AI” = No cloud, no surveillance
• “Private Cloud Compute” = Securely encrypted
• “Intelligent Siri” = Understands you better
• “Camera Intelligence” = Magical photography

The Brutal Reality:

Each of these features is a Trojan Horse that doesn’t protect your privacy, but professionally and inconspicuously destroys it.

📋 The AI Safety Illusion: What “Security” Really Means

Marketing vs. Reality:

“AI Safety” Marketing:

• “Protection from dangerous AI”
• “Algorithmic Accountability”
• “Bias Prevention”
• “Transparent AI Systems”
• “Human-Centric AI Development”

“AI Safety” Reality:

• Market entry barriers for startups
• Compliance costs that only Big Tech can handle
• Innovation paralysis through bureaucratic processes
• Regulatory arbitrariness as competitive weapon
• Surveillance legitimization in the name of “safety”

Concrete “Safety” Measures and Their True Goals:

1. “AI Model Registration”

Officially: “Create transparency about AI systems”

EU AI Act: The Gentle Stranglehold of Bureaucracy

On August 1st, 2025, the EU AI Act came fully into force – Europe’s response to the rapid development of artificial intelligence. The EU celebrates itself as the “first continent with comprehensive AI regulation.” But behind the headlines lurks a bureaucratic monster that stifles innovation while ignoring the real problems.

🎭 The Grand Show: What the EU AI Act Promises

The Official Narrative:

• “Protection of fundamental rights” through AI regulation
• “Promotion of trustworthy AI” in Europe
• “Global leadership” in ethical technology
• “Balance between innovation and safety”

The Reality:

695 pages of bureaucracy with no concrete benefit for citizens. A rulebook that handicaps European companies while US tech giants and Chinese AI systems dominate the market unhindered.

By Alexander Renz • Last Update: June 2025

1. The Filter Mechanisms: How ChatGPT Decides What’s “Safe”

ChatGPT uses a multi-layered filtering system to moderate content:

a) Pre-built Blacklists

• Blocked terms: Words like “bomb,” “hacking,” or certain political keywords immediately trigger filters.
• Domain blocks: Links to sites classified as “unreliable” (e.g., some alternative media) are removed.

b) Context Analysis

• Sentiment detection: Negative tones like “scandal” or “cover-up” increase filtering probability.
• Conspiracy markers: Phrases like “Person X intentionally deceived Group Y” are often filtered out.

c) User Feedback Loop