OpenAI applied for having “GPT” as a trademark (opens in new tab)

Very ironic to borrow the "Open[insert the name of technology here]" naming convention while trying to trademark the "GPT" acronym.

I think they're unlikely to get it approved: https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=763049f7-7ef8...

They're already sending out letters to prevent people from using "GPT". For example:

https://www.reddit.com/r/AIAssisted/comments/139rnnx/do_not_...