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TechCrunchai14 hrs ago
Microsoft Tells Sales Team to Pitch Its Full AI System After Ending Exclusivity With OpenAI
TechCrunch reported that Microsoft executives at an internal meeting instructed salespeople to highlight the efficiency of the company's in-house AI models. The session focused on comparisons with products from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic.
TechCrunchai18 hrs ago
OpenAI Releases $230 Codex Micro Keyboard for AI Coding Assistant
OpenAI launched a limited-run light-up keyboard co-designed with Work Louder. The device pairs with its Codex AI coding tool and includes agent status keys, shortcuts, a joystick, and a reasoning dial. The release comes amid an ongoing lawsuit with Apple over hardware development…
petapixel.comai4 days ago
OpenAI and SpaceXAI Release New Agentic AI Models
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called his company's 5.6 Sol model the best available on July 11. Elon Musk accused Altman of scamming, and Altman replied by referencing Musk's space data center plans. Both companies released updated agentic AI systems this week.
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ai5 days ago
OpenAI Posts Job for Product Manager Focused on Families, Caregivers, and Older Adults
OpenAI posted a job for a product manager in San Francisco focused on families, caregivers, and older adults. The role follows rising use of ChatGPT among parents and users aged 35 and older.
Wiredai6 days ago
Fidji Simo Steps Down From Full-Time OpenAI Role Amid Other Executive Departures
Fidji Simo will move to a part-time advisory position after extended medical leave. She joined OpenAI in May 2025 as CEO of Applications.
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OpenAI's No. 2 Executive Steps Down to Part-Time Advisor Role
Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s No. 2 executive, announced Thursday she is leaving her full-time position due to a worsening chronic illness. She will shift to a part-time advisory role after three months of medical leave.
iphoneincanada.caai6 days ago
OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.6 Models With Sol Terra and Luna Variants
OpenAI released its GPT-5.6 family on Thursday along with the ChatGPT Work enterprise tool. The three variants target coding, cybersecurity and workplace tasks at different price points.
iphoneincanada.caai7 days ago
OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-Live Voice Model to ChatGPT Users Starting July 8
OpenAI began rolling out GPT-Live, a new voice model, in ChatGPT mobile apps and web on July 8, 2026. The system uses full-duplex architecture for simultaneous listening and speaking. It will reach all users within days and later appear in the OpenAI API.
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livemint.comai8 days ago
OpenAI to Publicly Launch GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna on Thursday
OpenAI will release its most advanced model and two additional systems worldwide after U.S. approval. The launch follows a one-month delay requested by the government for national security reviews.
news.sky.comai8 days ago
OpenAI Chief Futurist Joshua Achiam to Leave Company Later This Month
Joshua Achiam notified OpenAI colleagues Tuesday that he will depart later this month after nearly nine years. His exit follows multiple team reorganizations and prior departures of safety-focused researchers.
Fox Newsai11 days ago
OpenAI Proposes 5 Percent U.S. Government Stake if Rivals Also Agree
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has discussed offering the U.S. government a 5 percent equity stake. The proposal requires similar contributions from rivals including Anthropic and Meta.
New York Postai13 days ago
OpenAI Hires PhD Researcher After 57 Interviews Across 11 Companies
Alisa Liu joined OpenAI as a researcher following her PhD and an extensive job search. Insider reported she completed 57 interviews across 11 companies plus dozens of recruiter calls.
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Meta AI model matches OpenAI GPT-5.5 but trails newer GPT-5.6 release
Meta AI chief Alexandr Wang told employees in an internal town hall that the company's next model has reached parity with OpenAI's GPT-5.5. The update comes as Meta raises its 2026 infrastructure spending forecast to as much as $145 billion.
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California man sues OpenAI over ChatGPT responses during mental health crisis
A 34-year-old California man filed suit Wednesday alleging that ChatGPT responses during a manic episode contributed to a suicide attempt. The complaint claims the company rushed safety testing on an updated model and failed to alert authorities.
New York Postai13 days ago
OpenAI Proposed Donating 5% Equity Stake to U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund
OpenAI proposed donating 5% of its equity to a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, according to Financial Times reporting. The proposal would apply to other AI companies and would require congressional approval.
Engadgetai17 days ago
OpenAI Shuts Down Sora After Disney’s $1 Billion Investment as YouTube Rolls Out AI Video Tools
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan addressed the sudden closure of OpenAI's Sora app for AI video clips. The platform continues rolling out its own AI features while introducing labeling rules for generated content.
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Engadgetai18 days ago
OpenAI Eyes 2027 IPO While Anthropic Files to List at Higher Valuation
OpenAI is shifting its public listing target to 2027 after filing a confidential S-1 in May. Anthropic raised funds at a $965 billion valuation and filed its own S-1 on June 1. The U.S. government has applied export controls to select Anthropic models and requested phased OpenAI…
TechCrunchai18 days ago
Apple Vision Pro Executive Paul Meade to Join OpenAI Hardware Unit While Leading Apple Smart-Glasses Project
Paul Meade, the Apple vice president overseeing the Vision Pro headset, will leave the company by next week for OpenAI's hardware team. TechCrunch reported the move on June 27, 2026, citing Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Meade will work on OpenAI's family of AI-powered devices.
medianama.comai20 days ago
OpenAI to Limit Initial GPT 5.6 Access Following Government Review
OpenAI will release its newest model only to approved partners after federal agencies requested a restricted rollout. The company plans a broader release weeks later if the preview succeeds.
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Engadgetai20 days ago
Claude Paying Users Up 75 Percent Since January but Anthropic Withdraws Two Models After U.S. Ban
TechCrunch reported that Anthropic’s Claude recorded month-by-month growth in paying consumers through May 2026. Credit-card data showed revenue up 75 percent since January while education-platform searches for Claude outpaced ChatGPT among self-directed users. The company pulled…
vulture.comworld23 days ago
Amazon Drops Luca Guadagnino Film Project on Sam Altman
Amazon has dropped director Luca Guadagnino's film "Artificial," which stars Andrew Garfield as OpenAI founder Sam Altman. Netflix, A24 and Focus Features declined to pursue the project after the decision. Mubi and Neon have expressed interest in acquiring it.
rte.ieai33 days ago
SpaceX Files for IPO as OpenAI and Anthropic Also Plan Listings
Strong demand for SpaceX shares is viewed as a positive signal for OpenAI and Anthropic, both of which have indicated plans to go public later this year. The three companies are part of a broader wave of anticipated tech IPOs.
CoinDeskfinance36 days ago
Analyst says market can support large IPOs for SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic
A market observer stated that investor demand may allow three major private companies to complete sizable initial public offerings. The same statement noted that strong debut interest would not necessarily support the companies' current valuations.
macrumors.comai39 days ago
OpenAI Launches Limited 'Lockdown Mode' for ChatGPT Business to Reduce — But Not Eliminate — Prompt Injection Risks
OpenAI introduced Lockdown Mode on June 6, 2026, to limit prompt injection risks for users handling sensitive data. The feature restricts live browsing and certain research tools while remaining available only to select accounts.
finance.yahoo.comai54 days ago
OpenAI Prepares Confidential IPO Filing as Soon as Today
OpenAI is preparing to file confidential IPO paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing could lead to a public listing as soon as September and would value the company at up to $1 trillion.
Washington Examinerpolitics56 days ago
SpaceX Files for IPO After Musk Loses OpenAI Court Case
SpaceX submitted a securities filing on Wednesday for a planned initial public offering expected in June. The filing follows a court loss by Elon Musk in a lawsuit against OpenAI.
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OpenAI Offers Tokens to All Y Combinator Startups in Exchange for Equity
OpenAI proposed providing $2 million worth of tokens to each startup in the current Y Combinator class. The offer replaces cash investment with usage credits that startups can apply to product development.
pymnts.comtechnology57 days ago
OpenAI Offers Discounted Tokens for Multi-Year Capacity Commitments
OpenAI is providing discounted tokens to customers who sign one- to three-year capacity agreements. The move responds to growing customer requests for guaranteed access as model performance improves.
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Andrej Karpathy Joins Anthropic Pre-Training Team
Andrej Karpathy has joined Anthropic to work on pre-training of large language models. He previously co-founded OpenAI and led AI efforts at Tesla.
nbcnews.comai58 days ago
Elon Musk Says OpenAI Court Loss Sets Dangerous Precedent
Elon Musk spoke to Forbes hours after a jury rejected his lawsuit against OpenAI. He discussed the verdict, SpaceX plans, and predictions for AI and robotics.
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pymnts.comai60 days ago
OpenAI Rolls Out ChatGPT Personal Finance Tools for Pro Users
OpenAI launched a personal finance feature in preview for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the United States. The tools let users connect bank, credit card and investment accounts through Plaid and view spending, investments and upcoming payments in one dashboard.
Wiredai60 days ago
OpenAI Reorganizes Leadership to Unify ChatGPT and Codex
OpenAI has placed co-founder Greg Brockman in charge of product strategy as part of an effort to merge ChatGPT and Codex into one platform. The changes follow the medical leave of AGI deployment CEO Fidji Simo and come ahead of a possible IPO.
TechCrunchai62 days ago
OpenAI Rolls Out Remote Codex Monitoring Feature for ChatGPT Mobile App
OpenAI announced Thursday that its coding tool Codex is now available within the ChatGPT app on iOS and Android, enabling remote monitoring and management of development workflows. The update, currently in preview and available to all plans, builds on recent desktop and browser e…
TechCrunchai63 days ago
OpenAI Adds Trusted Contacts Feature to ChatGPT
OpenAI has introduced a trusted contacts capability in ChatGPT that allows users to designate individuals who will be notified if the AI detects signs of mental health distress during conversations. The feature aims to connect users with human support in potential crises. It foll…
thehindu.comai63 days ago
Microsoft Spends More Than $100 Billion on OpenAI Partnership
Microsoft has invested more than $100 billion in its partnership with OpenAI. The spending highlights the software maker's central role in the artificial intelligence company's expansion. The partnership has continued to grow in recent years.
bbc.co.ukai64 days ago
Sam Altman Testifies in Elon Musk Lawsuit Against OpenAI
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told a court on Tuesday that Elon Musk was obsessed with controlling the organization and twice tried to kill it. Altman testified after two weeks of trial in which Musk is suing OpenAI. Musk told the court he does not lose his temper.
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nypost.comai65 days ago
Family of California Teen Who Died of Drug Overdose Sues OpenAI, Alleging ChatGPT Advice Contributed
The family of Sam Nelson, a California teen who died from a drug overdose after allegedly taking advice from ChatGPT, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI. CBS News reported the development on Tuesday. Jo Ling Kent is covering the case for the network.
The Vergeai65 days ago
OpenAI Launches Daybreak AI Initiative for Cybersecurity
OpenAI announced Daybreak, an initiative that uses AI to detect and patch software vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. The system relies on the Codex Security AI agent launched in March along with specialized models including GPT-5.5-Cyber. The launch follows a rival co…
Nbc Newsai66 days ago
Widow of FSU Shooting Victim Sues OpenAI, Alleging ChatGPT Conversations Contributed to Attacker’s Actions
Vandana Joshi filed a federal lawsuit in Florida on Sunday against OpenAI and Phoenix Ikner, the former student accused in the April 2025 attack that killed her husband Tiru Chabba and university dining director Robert Morales. The suit alleges ChatGPT provided firearm instructio…
gizmodo.comai69 days ago
OpenAI Launches GPT-Realtime-2 Voice Model, Real-Time Translation and Transcription Tools in Updated API
OpenAI announced new voice intelligence features for its API on Thursday, including GPT-Realtime-2 with GPT-5-class reasoning, real-time translation supporting more than 70 input languages, and live transcription. The updates shift real-time audio toward interfaces that can liste…
gizmodo.comai69 days ago
OpenAI Adds Trusted Contact Feature to ChatGPT for Self-Harm Queries
OpenAI on Thursday launched an optional Trusted Contact safeguard for adult ChatGPT users that notifies a designated friend, family member or caregiver if the system detects serious self-harm or suicide-related discussions. The feature triggers automated encouragement for the use…
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cnet.comai69 days ago
Former OpenAI Board Member Testifies in Musk Lawsuit Over 2023 CEO Ouster
Tasha McCauley and Rosie Campbell detailed governance failures and safety lapses at OpenAI during a hearing in Oakland, California. Their testimony addressed the 2023 firing of CEO Sam Altman and the company's shift from research to product focus. The statements came in a case br…
interestingengineering.comtechnology69 days ago
OpenAI Releases GPT-Realtime-2 to API
OpenAI has made GPT-Realtime-2 available through its API. The release comes as users increasingly turn to voice mode for complex interactions involving large amounts of context. @sama described the new model as a significant advance.
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Wiredai70 days ago
Musk Trial Against OpenAI and Sam Altman Begins in Federal Court
The federal trial in Oakland, California, that began the week of April 29, 2026, centers on Elon Musk's accusations that Sam Altman and Greg Brockman violated OpenAI's founding nonprofit agreement by shifting to a for-profit model. Musk demands removal of both executives, reversa…
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The Guardianai70 days ago
Shivon Zilis Testifies in Musk v. OpenAI Trial
Shivon Zilis, a Neuralink executive and mother of four of Elon Musk's children, testified on Wednesday in the second week of the trial. The testimony detailed her role at OpenAI and relationship with Musk. Other witnesses described internal conflicts during the company's shift fr…
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lamag.comai71 days ago
OpenAI President Testifies Musk Threatened to Hit Him During 2017 Control Dispute
Greg Brockman told a federal jury in Oakland that Elon Musk's demeanor changed abruptly during a 2017 meeting when Brockman rejected a proposal for greater control over the then-nonprofit AI startup. Brockman said he feared Musk would hit him and that Musk then announced he would…
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app.buzzsumo.comfinance71 days ago
Greg Brockman Testifies in Elon Musk Lawsuit Against OpenAI
The federal trial pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI and its leaders entered its second week, with president Greg Brockman confirming his personal stake in the company is worth roughly $30 billion. Musk seeks to unwind OpenAI's for-profit structure and remove top executives. The ca…
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OpenAI Launches Beta Self-Serve Ads Manager in ChatGPT
OpenAI began rolling out a beta version of a self-serve ads manager in its ChatGPT platform on May 5, 2026. The company is gradually expanding access to more businesses. Testing and refinements to the ads manager experience are ongoing.
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Euronewsai72 days ago
Harvard Study Finds AI Models Excel in Some Emergency Care Reasoning Tasks Compared to Physicians
A study by researchers at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center found that artificial intelligence models, including OpenAI's o1-preview, surpassed human physicians in various clinical reasoning tasks. The AI excelled particularly in management reasoning…
under30ceo.comai72 days ago
Musk Lawyers Question OpenAI Co-Founder Brockman on Finances in Trial
In a federal trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI, Musk's legal team questioned Greg Brockman, the startup's president and co-founder, about his personal finances. The questioning implied Brockman prioritized wealth over safe AI development. The trial entered its second week on Mon…
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techcentral.co.zaai72 days ago
Brockman Testifies OpenAI Stake Worth $30 Billion in Musk Lawsuit
OpenAI co-founder and President Greg Brockman testified in a federal trial that his stake in the company is worth nearly $30 billion, amid allegations from Elon Musk that OpenAI unlawfully shifted from nonprofit to for-profit status. The disclosure came during questioning by Musk…
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app.buzzsumo.comai72 days ago
OpenAI President Greg Brockman Discloses $30 Billion Stake from Early Involvement in Congressional Hearing
Greg Brockman, a key figure at OpenAI, testified about his substantial stake in the company during a recent proceeding. He stated the stake is valued at nearly $30 billion, even though he invested no personal funds. The testimony highlights the financial dynamics within the AI fi…
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businesstoday.intechnology72 days ago
Elon Musk Texted OpenAI's Greg Brockman on Settlement Before Trial
Elon Musk sent texts to OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman urging a settlement just before their lawsuit trial began, warning of reputational damage. OpenAI claims the messages show Musk's attempt to coerce a deal amid rivalry with his own AI company. The trial in Oakland examines O…
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Stuart Russell Testifies in Musk vs. OpenAI Trial
University of California, Berkeley professor Stuart Russell testified on AI risks during the ongoing trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI. He highlighted tensions between pursuing artificial general intelligence and ensuring safety. Objections from OpenAI limited his testimony, whi…
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under30ceo.comai73 days ago
Live Audio of Elon Musk v. Sam Altman/OpenAI Trial to Stream Starting May 4
Live audio from the Elon Musk v. Sam Altman/OpenAI trial will be streamed publicly starting May 4 on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California's YouTube channel. Sessions are set for Mondays through Thursdays, typically from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. PT, continuing u…
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ai74 days ago
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Plans Launch Party for GPT-5.5 Based on Model's Suggestions
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced plans to host a launch party for the company's latest AI model, GPT-5.5, incorporating suggestions provided by the model itself. During a discussion, Altman described the AI's requests as detailed, including event timing and activities. He noted th…
goodnewsnetwork.orgscience73 days agoUpdated
Oak Trees Delay Leaf Emergence by Three Days After Caterpillar Infestations, Study Finds
Researchers at the University of Würzburg analyzed satellite data showing oak trees in northern Bavaria postponed bud opening by three days following heavy gypsy moth damage in 2019. The delay reduced leaf consumption by 55 percent in 2020. Separately, Elon Musk testified for thr…
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techcentral.co.zaai72 days agoUpdated
Brockman Testifies in Musk OpenAI Lawsuit Over $30 Billion Stake
OpenAI President Greg Brockman testified in federal court that his stake in the company is worth nearly $30 billion, amid Elon Musk's lawsuit accusing the firm of abandoning its nonprofit mission. The trial in Oakland, California, centers on OpenAI's evolution from a 2015 nonprof…
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under30ceo.comai72 days agoUpdated
California Court Allows Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI to Proceed
Elon Musk took the stand this week in a federal trial in Oakland, California, accusing OpenAI of betraying its original non-profit mission. The case, pitting Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, enters its second week on May 4, 2026, with live audio streaming available to the publ…
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under30ceo.comai74 days agoUpdated
Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI Proceeds to Trial
Elon Musk accused OpenAI CEO Sam Altman of breaching the company's original nonprofit mission during opening testimony in a federal trial. The case examines OpenAI's shift to a commercial structure and involves claims of unjust enrichment. A verdict is expected in late May.