OpenAI researcher quits over ChatGPT ads, warns of "Facebook" path

AI Special Report · Mar 18, 2026

## Episode Summary In this episode, we cover: - **OpenAI researcher quits over ChatGPT ads, warns of "Facebook" path** (Ars Technica AI) - [Read more](https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2026/02/openai-researcher-quits-over-fears-that-chatgpt-ads-could-manipulate-users/) - **Meta bought 1 GW of solar this week** (TechCrunch AI) - [Read more](https://techcrunch.com/2025/10/31/meta-bought-1-gw-of-solar-this-week/) - **Listen Labs raises $69M after viral billboard hiring stunt to scale AI customer interviews** (VentureBeat AI) - [Read…