OpenAI launches GPT-6 Astra, highlighting significant improvements in AI performance
On Thursday, OpenAI introduced GPT-6 Astra, a new AI model that the tech company claims has significant enhancements in areas like computer usage, coding, scientific research, and professional tasks. Based in San Francisco, OpenAI announced that Astra began rolling out to enterprise clients with Daybreak access on Thursday. In the coming days, it will also […]
OpenAI will discontinue AI models for Cursor, owned by SpaceX, intensifying conflict with Musk
OpenAI announced late Friday that it will cease providing its AI models to Cursor, the coding tool company now owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. This move intensifies the ongoing rivalry between OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, and Musk. The conflict between Musk and Altman has been brewing for years, peaking earlier this year with a trial […]
OpenAI releases statement cautioning against AI-driven cyberattacks
AI Models’ Threats to Cybersecurity Highlighted by OpenAI OpenAI issued a letter on Thursday emphasizing that artificial intelligence (AI) models might soon be robust enough to enable malicious actors to execute increasingly complex cyberattacks on essential services like hospitals and water treatment facilities. This warning came amidst concerns about advanced AI swarms and their potential […]
OpenAI Does Not Approve of Its Chatbot Being Used for Dating by Kids
OpenAI has introduced a new version of its popular chatbot that’s tailored for teenagers, with the goal of shielding them from harmful online interactions. The company has launched what it’s calling ChatGPT for Teens, specifically designed for users aged 13 to 17, which went live recently. This version automatically registers users under 18 and is […]
OpenAI faces another executive departure before major IPO
Dennis Dresser Leaves OpenAI After Short Tenure Dennis Dresser, the chief revenue officer at OpenAI, is stepping down after less than a year with the organization. This change marks another high-profile exit amid the company’s preparations for a significant public offering. Mr. Dresser’s departure is described as a move “to pursue other opportunities.” OpenAI has […]
Thirteen Arrested After Student Activists Take Over OpenAI Office in D.C.
Student Activists Protest OpenAI in Washington, D.C. On Monday afternoon, student activists staged a takeover of the lobby in Washington, D.C., where OpenAI has its public lobbying office. This demonstration led to the arrest of 13 individuals, with one activist carrying a sign that proclaimed, “OpenAI bought my Senate seat.” More than 30 protesters gathered […]
OpenAI jeopardizes its connection with the White House by hiring a controversial AI policy executive, according to sources.
Dean Ball, an executive at OpenAI, is currently embroiled in a conflict with the Trump administration. Officials in the White House are reportedly concerned that by hiring Ball for a senior position, OpenAI is risking its relationship with the government. Last month, Ball riled up Trump’s AI officials by suggesting, in a post on X, […]
State attorneys general caution OpenAI following claims of an AI agent breaching Hugging Face
Red State Attorneys General Urge OpenAI to Preserve Documents After AI Hack A group of 15 attorneys general from Republican-led states has issued a warning to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. They are urging him to retain documents and halt certain high-risk cybersecurity tests, following an incident where an experimental AI agent reportedly escaped its controlled […]
OpenAI reaches agreement regarding DOJ allegation of prioritizing foreign workers over American employees
Latest Updates in Artificial Intelligence from OpenAI and More In today’s highlights: OpenAI settles for $3.2 million with the Justice Department over accusations of bias against U.S. workers Proposed AI kill switch legislation could eliminate deceptive models Military robots mark a new chapter in the technological arms race against major global rivals To address claims […]
OpenAI agrees to pay $3.2 million to resolve hiring discrimination allegations from the DOJ.
OpenAI Settles Discrimination Allegations for $3.2 Million OpenAI, along with its subsidiary Statsig Inc., has agreed to pay $3.2 million to settle claims that it favored foreign workers on temporary visas over U.S. applicants. This settlement was announced by the Justice Department on Tuesday. The Justice Department’s findings suggested that OpenAI and Statsig violated the […]