Fake ChatGPT apps have begun popping up on App Store and Play Store

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These apps charge for a free product

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The apps use keyword stuffing in their name to increase visibility

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One app called "ChatGPT Chat GPT AI with GPT-3" managed to garner thousands of downloads before being taken down

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Apple is handling the fake apps situation better than Google

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The Play Store is plagued with fake ChatGPT apps

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These apps could bombard users with ads or steal their data

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There is no official API for ChatGPT

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Developers can't directly create apps based on the chatbot

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Users can use the official ChatGPT website to avoid the hassle of navigating through fake apps.

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