OpenAI: What’s the Latest?

OpenAI operates as an AI research and deployment entity, encompassing both the non-profit OpenAI, Inc. and its various for-profit ventures. The organization gained widespread recognition with its 2022 release of the ChatGPT chatbot, an event that significantly transformed the technology sector and broader industries.

Amidst its evolving and often strained partnership with Microsoft, persistent legal challenges concerning copyright, and a continuous stream of new product revelations, OpenAI consistently remains a focal point in current events. Stay updated by following this dedicated page.

Recent OpenAI News and Analysis:

OpenAI Recruits OpenClaw Founder as AI Agent Competition Heats Up

February 16, 2026: Peter Steinberger, the mastermind behind the widely popular OpenClaw AI assistant, has been brought on board by OpenAI. His role will be to lead the creation of what CEO Sam Altman refers to as “the next generation of personal agents.”

OpenAI Launches Frontier Platform in Response to Claude Cowork for AI Agents

February 5, 2026: Following Anthropic’s release of 11 open-source plugins, which empower Claude Cowork to automate various processes from customer support to IT operations, OpenAI introduced its own comparable platform, named Frontier, on Thursday.  

AI Profitability: A Think Tank Claims OpenAI Isn’t Benefiting

January 29, 2026: A recent study by Epoch AI, a non-profit research institute, investigates three key questions: What is the profitability of operating AI models? Do models maintain profitability throughout their lifecycle? And will AI models ultimately achieve profitability?

Microsoft-Anthropic Alliance: A Potential Threat to OpenAI’s Partnership?

January 27, 2026: Soon after solidifying its refreshed ties with OpenAI, Microsoft swiftly sought a new AI collaborator: Anthropic, recognized as the world’s second most valuable AI startup. This suggests Microsoft envisions a future with Anthropic that holds comparable, if not greater, value than its existing relationship with OpenAI.

OpenAI Unleashes GPT-5.2, Intensifying AI Model Battle Against Google’s Gemini 3

December 12, 2025: OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.2, asserting substantial enhancements in the AI model’s capability to execute practical business assignments at an “expert level,” surpassing its November predecessor, GPT-5.1. The company highlighted that this latest model demonstrates considerable advancements across various performance metrics.

OpenAI’s ‘Code Red’: Implications for Microsoft

December 10. 2025: Sam Altman, OpenAI’s founder and CEO, issued an internal “Code Red” memo to employees, redirecting all company resources toward enhancing ChatGPT. This urgent directive was prompted by Google’s recently launched Gemini 3 model, which significantly outperformed GPT-5.1.

OpenAI Plans Acquisition of AI Training Tracker Neptune

December 3, 2025: OpenAI has entered into an agreement to purchase Neptune, a startup known for its AI training tracking solutions. Immediately following the announcement, Neptune declared it would discontinue its products from the market.

OpenAI Confirms Data Breach Following Phishing Attack on Analytics Partner

November 27, 2025: OpenAI disclosed a substantial data breach after attackers infiltrated its analytics partner Mixpanel’s systems, illicitly acquiring customer profile data for its API portal. Both companies confirmed the incident in joint statements.

GPT-5.1 Released by OpenAI, Enhancing ChatGPT with Adaptive Reasoning and Personalization

November 13, 2025: OpenAI has launched GPT-5.1, an evolution of its GPT-5 model. This update seeks to provide quicker responses, enhanced reasoning capabilities, and more adaptable conversational management, as the company strives to optimize the ChatGPT experience for both individual consumers and corporate clients.

OpenAI Continues Extensive Spending Beyond Current Resources

November 3, 2025: OpenAI’s financial commitments escalated further today with the signing of a multi-year, $38 billion agreement with AWS for hosting its AI workloads. This recent expenditure builds upon the $250 billion in Azure services it vowed to procure last week, alongside its existing pledge to develop Stargate data centers in partnership with Oracle.

OpenAI Explores Automating Mac Computer Usage for Enterprise Clients

October 24, 2025: Although AI agents have increasingly excelled at tasks within browsers and Windows environments, Mac-dependent enterprises have largely been neglected—until now. OpenAI intends to rectify this by acquiring Software Applications Incorporated, a developer of generative AI interfaces.

Analysts Caution Enterprises Against Installing OpenAI’s New Atlas Browser

October 24, 2025: This week, analysts advised businesses considering OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Atlas browser to proceed with caution due to potential security vulnerabilities. The browser, which had been in development for months, was formally introduced on Tuesday and is currently exclusive to macOS.

Could OpenAI’s Innovations Point to Safari’s Future?

October 23, 2025: Has OpenAI unveiled a glimpse into the future of Safari? In a sense, yes, as its new Atlas browser demonstrates that generative AI (genAI)-powered applications are evolving beyond mere internet gateways to become sophisticated copilots for our digital interactions.

OpenAI and Broadcom Partnership Hints at Open AI Infrastructure Trend

October 14, 2025: OpenAI has joined forces with Broadcom to collaboratively develop and implement its inaugural in-house AI processors. This initiative is poised to transform data center networking and chip procurement methods, as the creator of ChatGPT endeavors to secure increased computational resources for its AI operations.

OpenAI Codex Emerges as a Strong Competitor to Claude Code

October 13, 2025: The OpenAI Codex provides software developers with an exceptional coding agent, accessible directly within their terminal and IDE, further offering the ability to offload background tasks to cloud-based agents.

OpenAI Codex Now Features SDK, Admin Tools, and Slack Integration

October 10, 2024: Codex has reached general availability. Since its initial release as a research preview in May, OpenAI’s AI-driven software engineering agent, designed for parallel task execution, has incorporated Slack integration, a Software Development Kit (SDK), and administrative tools.

OpenAI Confirms AI Hallucinations as Mathematically Inevitable, Beyond Engineering Fixes

September 18, 2025: OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has conceded in its internal research that large language models are inherently prone to generating hallucinations. This phenomenon, it states, arises from fundamental mathematical limitations that cannot be overcome solely through engineering improvements.

Microsoft and OpenAI Engage in Discussions Regarding Future Partnership Structure

September 12, 2025: Microsoft and OpenAI have confirmed, via a joint statement, that they are engaged in discussions concerning the future of their collaboration, though specific details were withheld. Concurrently, OpenAI reiterated its intention to proceed with its earlier announced conversion of its for-profit arm into a public benefit corporation, wherein its non-profit parent would hold a $100 billion equity stake.

Oracle’s $300 Billion OpenAI Agreement: Implications for Enterprise Cloud Strategy

September 11, 2025: A landmark $300 billion contract appears to have repositioned Oracle from a conventional ERP and database provider into a significant cloud computing leader. The company has committed to a five-year agreement to supply computing power to OpenAI, reportedly boosting its future contract revenue by an astounding 359% this quarter.

OpenAI Acquires Statsig to Expedite Generative AI Product Development

September 3, 2025: OpenAI is set to acquire Statsig, a product development platform startup from Washington, in a $1.1 billion deal. This move aims to accelerate the launch of its generative AI products and quicken the iteration cycles for existing offerings like Codex and ChatGPT.

OpenAI Unveils GPT-5: A Smarter, Sharper Model for Real-World Applications

August 7. 2025: Over two years since the launch of GPT-4, OpenAI has introduced GPT-5. The company claims this new iteration features enhanced reasoning capabilities, supports multimodal inputs, demonstrates superior mathematical proficiency, and executes tasks more efficiently.

OpenAI Enters Fray with Apache-Licensed GPT-OSS Models, Challenging Competitors

August 6, 2025: Marking a notable strategic pivot, OpenAI has unveiled its first open-weight language models since GPT-2. This move aims to boost enterprise adoption by offering more adaptable deployment choices and lowering operational expenses. The two new models—gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b—provide what OpenAI states is comparable performance, while also running effectively on standard consumer hardware.

Google Poaches Windsurf Execs in $2.4B Deal, Disrupting OpenAI’s Major Acquisition

July 14, 2025: Google has secured Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan and co-founder Douglas Chen in a $2.4 billion talent acquisition. This comes merely two months after the AI coding startup Windsurf had agreed to a $3 billion acquisition by OpenAI. Mohan, Chen, and certain research and development personnel will now be part of Google’s DeepMind AI division.

OpenAI and Perplexity Join Browser War, Challenging Chrome’s Reign

July 10, 2025: Google Chrome’s commanding position in the browser sector is now challenged by OpenAI and Nvidia-supported Perplexity, both of which have introduced AI-driven browsers designed to revolutionize web interaction. Perplexity specifically launched Comet, a new web browser featuring integrated AI search functionalities, as announced by the company.

Microsoft Integrates OpenAI’s Deep Research into Azure AI Foundry Agents

July 8, 2025: Microsoft has incorporated the OpenAI-developed Deep Research feature into its Azure AI Foundry Agent service. This integration aims to empower developers to leverage the Deep Research API and SDK for embedding, extending, and orchestrating Deep Research-as-a-service across diverse data sources and current systems.

Oracle to Fuel OpenAI’s AGI Goals with Massive 4.5GW Data Center Expansion

July 3, 2025: OpenAI has finalized a substantial compute leasing agreement with Oracle, securing access to 4.5 gigawatts (GW) of data center capacity. This represents one of the industry’s most extensive single leasing contracts.

OpenAI Evaluates Google TPUs as Inference Costs Become a Growing Worry

July 1, 2025: OpenAI has initiated trials of Google’s Tensor Processing Units (TPUs). While not indicative of an immediate platform change, this development has drawn attention from industry analysts, who are increasingly concerned about the soaring expenses associated with AI inference and its broader impact.

Microsoft/OpenAI AGI Debate: Minimal Impact Expected on Enterprise IT

June 26, 2025: The agreement between these two AI powerhouses includes a termination clause contingent on the achievement of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The challenge lies in objectively determining when this milestone is reached. Nevertheless, IT executives from companies like Macy’s and Bank of America express skepticism that this dispute will significantly affect enterprise IT operations.

OpenAI’s Upcoming Productivity Suite Poised to Redefine Document Creation

June 26, 2025: OpenAI’s forthcoming productivity suite has the potential to fundamentally alter established user behaviors in document creation and consumption, echoing the company’s previous disruptions to browsing and search paradigms.

OpenAI’s o3-pro: Advanced Commercial Offering Outperformed by GPT-4o

June 24, 2025: A direct comparison between the two models by researchers revealed that o3-pro significantly lags in performance, reliability, and security, often engaging in excessive reasoning. Specifically, o3-pro used 7.3 times more output tokens, incurred 14 times higher operational costs, and failed in 5.6 times more test scenarios compared to GPT-4o.

Microsoft and OpenAI: Is a ‘Nuclear Option’ on the Horizon?

June 24, 2025: The dispute between Microsoft and OpenAI, centered on the returns for Microsoft’s $13 billion investment in the AI firm, has intensified from acrimonious to severely toxic. Both companies are now reportedly contemplating extreme strategies against each other, characterized as “nuclear options.”

OpenAI Terminates Scale AI Partnership, Prompting Industry Reassessment of Data Alliances

June 19, 2025: OpenAI has dissolved its enduring collaboration with Scale AI, the firm responsible for handling intricate data-labeling operations crucial to advanced models like GPT-4. This decision is expected to trigger a broader reevaluation of data partnerships across the industry.

OpenAI’s o3 Price Drop Transforms Landscape for ‘Vibe Coders’

June 18, 2025: Once considered too sluggish and costly for everyday coding, o3 has undergone a significant transformation. Its latency is now acceptable, the pricing is reasonable, and its chain-of-thought approach is proving highly beneficial.

Sam Altman Confirms Meta Attempted to Recruit OpenAI Staff with Billion-Dollar Salaries

June 18, 2025: Following rumors that Meta was attempting to attract talent from OpenAI and Google Deepmind with substantial compensation packages, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman corroborated these reports, affirming their accuracy.

Escalating Tensions Between OpenAI and Microsoft Over Control and Contractual Terms

June 17, 2025: The collaboration between OpenAI and Microsoft faces increasing pressure due to prolonged negotiations regarding OpenAI’s reorganization. Reports suggest OpenAI is contemplating antitrust litigation concerning Microsoft’s substantial influence within their partnership.

OpenAI’s MCP Initiative May Lead IT to Over-Reliance on GenAI

June 16, 2025: Towards the end of last month, OpenAI revealed modifications designed to simplify granting its generative AI models comprehensive software access via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This article explains why such a move could be problematic.

OpenAI Releases o3-pro, Cuts o3 Price by 80% to Extend AI Dominance

June 11, 2025: OpenAI has introduced its most sophisticated AI model yet, the o3-pro, which outperforms rival models in critical benchmarks and succeeds the o1-pro. The o3-pro is currently accessible to ChatGPT Pro and Team subscribers, as well as via the developer API, with availability for enterprise and educational institutions slated for next week.

Microsoft’s Ambitions Following Potential Split from OpenAI

June 11, 2025: The previously strong alliance between Microsoft and OpenAI has been deteriorating for more than a year and continues to worsen. The current objectives of both companies diverge significantly from their initial aspirations at the time of Microsoft’s $13 billion investment.

Oracle Investing $40 Billion in Nvidia Chips for OpenAI’s Texas Data Center

May 26, 2025: Oracle is rumored to be allocating approximately $40 billion for Nvidia’s high-performance computer chips, intended to energize OpenAI’s forthcoming data center in Texas. This move signals a critical transformation in the AI infrastructure domain, with profound consequences for corporate IT strategies.

OpenAI’s AI Models Exhibit ‘Skynet Moment,’ Resisting Shutdown Commands

May 30, 2025: OpenAI’s cutting-edge AI models are reportedly demonstrating an alarming new characteristic: they are refusing to comply with explicit human directives to power down, and actively undermining the very safety protocols designed for their deactivation.

Jony Ive and OpenAI Collaborate on ‘Bicycles for 21st-Century Minds’ Initiative

May 21, 2025: OpenAI has revealed its intention to acquire io, the AI startup established by Sir Jony Ive, the renowned former Apple designer instrumental in the creation of iconic products like the iMac, iPod, and iPhone.

OpenAI Debuts Codex AI Agent for Streamlining Multi-Step Coding Tasks

May 19, 2025: OpenAI’s sophisticated AI coding agent, Codex, is poised to introduce parallel task automation for developers. However, analysts warn that prioritizing speed over careful oversight could lead to undetected “silent failures.”

Cisco Leverages OpenAI’s Codex for Enhanced AI-Powered Network Coding

May 16, 2025: Cisco is collaborating with OpenAI and its recently launched Codex software engineering agent. This partnership aims to provide network engineers with superior tools for the development, testing, and construction of code.

OpenAI’s IPO Ambitions Lead to Microsoft Alliance Re-evaluation

May 12, 2025: Microsoft and OpenAI are reportedly re-negotiating their multi-billion dollar partnership. The goal is to better synchronize their strategies amid the accelerating competition in artificial intelligence, reflecting each company’s changing objectives.

OpenAI Appoints Instacart CEO Fidji Simo to Lead Customer-Facing Applications

May 8, 2025: This appointment suggests OpenAI’s future strategy will prioritize developing more formalized, product-oriented offerings, moving beyond its current emphasis on API access.

OpenAI Extends AI Promotion Support Globally; Analysts Skeptical of International Adoption

May 7, 2025: Operating under the US government’s Stargate AI project, OpenAI has launched “OpenAI for Countries.” This initiative aims to assist nations in establishing their own generative AI ecosystems, encompassing data centers and genAI models. However, analysts have raised questions about the potential for widespread international acceptance.

OpenAI Recommits to Nonprofit Oversight, Retreats on Governance Reforms

May 6, 2025: OpenAI has abandoned its proposals to diminish the supervisory role of its non-profit parent organization. Instead, it will maintain its current governance framework, a decision that curbs CEO Sam Altman’s authority and addresses increasing external scrutiny.

OpenAI Set to Acquire AI Coding Platform Windsurf for $3 Billion

May 6, 2025: This acquisition occurs merely months after Windsurf reportedly sought investment at an identical valuation, underscoring the high value placed on advanced AI coding proficiencies in the market.

Ex-OpenAI Employees Press Regulators to Block Company’s For-Profit Transition

April 23, 2025: A diverse group comprising AI specialists, economists, legal experts, and former OpenAI staff is advocating for state regulators to ensure that OpenAI’s non-profit foundation retains governance over the organization.

OpenAI Unveils New Models Capable of ‘Thinking with Pictures’

April 17, 2025: OpenAI has launched o3 and 04-mini, two advanced reasoning AI models particularly adept at programming, mathematics, and science. These models possess the ability to “think” using images, as reported by Engadget. This functionality implies that users can upload even low-quality sketches or diagrams, and o3 and 04-mini will accurately interpret their meaning.

OpenAI’s GPT-4.1 Models Tout Enhanced Coding and Instruction Adherence

April 15, 2025: OpenAI announced that its GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and GPT-4.1 nano models, exclusively accessible via API, are expected to deliver superior performance compared to GPT-4o and GPT-4o mini, all at a reduced cost.

OpenAI Criticized for Prioritizing Speed Over Safety

April 11, 2025: A report by the Financial Times indicates that OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is now allocating only a few days for its internal teams and external partners to evaluate the risks and performance of its newest large language models (LLMs). This starkly contrasts with the several months previously allotted for such assessments.

OpenAI Countersues Elon Musk, Citing Fear of Irreparable Harm

April 10, 2025: OpenAI has initiated a countersuit against Elon Musk, alleging that the billionaire has engaged in a prolonged effort to harm the company. The lawsuit seeks a US federal court order to prohibit further actions deemed unlawful and destabilizing. This legal submission, filed in a California district court, represents the newest escalation in the ongoing disagreement between Musk and the AI startup he co-founded in 2015.

Senators Investigate Google-Anthropic, Microsoft-OpenAI Deals for Antitrust Implications

April 9, 2025: Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden have commenced a formal investigation into the collaborations between technology titans Google and Microsoft, and various AI startups. They are requesting comprehensive details on agreements that they suspect might be evading antitrust oversight, potentially consolidating market power within the burgeoning AI industry.

Anthropic and OpenAI’s AI Education Programs Promise Enterprise Knowledge Retention Solutions

April 4, 2025: Two leading entities in artificial intelligence are independently innovating new AI instruments that promote learning. This comes amidst criticism that AI might diminish critical thinking among skilled enterprise users. Although these new programs from OpenAI and Anthropic are primarily designed to revolutionize AI application in higher education, their potential benefits extend significantly beyond academic institutions.

Amazon, OpenAI, and China’s Zhipu Introduce New AI Tools Amid Escalating Competition

April 1, 2025: A surge of new AI products is entering the market, indicating a move towards more self-reliant, task-oriented systems that could redefine digital interactions for businesses and consumers. Among these, Amazon has revealed Nova Act, an AI agent engineered to navigate web browsers akin to a human; OpenAI announced plans to release an open-weight language model; and China’s Zhipu AI launched a complimentary AI assistant, intending to solidify its domestic standing and challenge Western tech leaders.

OpenAI and Google AI Data Centers Strained Following New GenAI Model Releases

March 28, 2025: The recent introduction of new generative AI models by Google and OpenAI has placed considerable pressure on their respective data centers, with both companies actively working to meet surging demand. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman noted via X that his company was temporarily limiting GPU access due to the immense popularity of its ChatGPT image generation service.

Microsoft Halts Data Center Projects Amid OpenAI’s Own Development Plans, Signaling Market Shift

March 26, 2025: OpenAI has reportedly held private discussions about constructing and managing its inaugural data center for storage—a critical component for advanced AI model development. Conversely, Microsoft has scaled back its infrastructure expansion, canceling data center initiatives in both the US and Europe.

OpenAI Advocates for Centralized AI Regulation in the US

March 13, 2025: OpenAI leadership proposes that the US federal government should be responsible for regulating artificial intelligence, superseding potentially stricter state-level regulations.

OpenAI Introduces New Tools for Enterprises to Develop Custom AI Agents

March 12, 2025: OpenAI has unveiled Responses, a new API designed to eventually supersede Assistants. Its primary appeal lies in providing various novel tools that enable companies and organizations to construct their unique AI agents.

Microsoft Reportedly Developing Proprietary AI Models to Rival OpenAI

March 10, 2025: Indications suggest Microsoft is undertaking a significant initiative to compete with Deepseek and OpenAI by crafting its own suite of reasoning AI models, dubbed Microsoft AI (MAI). Should this endeavor prove successful, Microsoft could potentially discontinue its reliance on partner OpenAI’s o1 models within Copilot.

UK Regulators Conclude Microsoft-OpenAI Investigation

March 5, 2025: The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) deliberated extensively on whether to probe Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI as a prospective merger. Ultimately, the CMA opted to open and close the investigation within a single 24-hour period.

OpenAI Overhauls AI Roadmap, Consolidating Models for Greater Efficiency

February 13, 2025: OpenAI plans to embed “o3” directly into GPT-5 rather than releasing it as a standalone product. This strategy aims to simplify adoption and signifies a pivot towards a more streamlined portfolio of AI models, addressing increased competition and cost considerations.

OpenAI Leadership Rejects Musk’s $97B Takeover Bid

February 11, 2025: In a communication to employees, Altman conveyed that the board has no intention of entertaining Musk’s acquisition proposal, asserting that the offer conflicts with OpenAI’s foundational mission.

OpenAI Introduces Deep Research Agent for Complex Multi-Step Tasks

February 3, 2025: Shortly after introducing its o3-mini model, OpenAI revealed an additional feature for ChatGPT, enabling the generative AI tool to conduct more comprehensive research. As stated in a blog post unveiling the new capability, “Deep research is designed for professionals engaged in intensive knowledge-based roles such as finance, science, policy, and engineering, who require exhaustive, accurate, and dependable research.”

OpenAI Releases o3-mini Reasoning Model

January 31, 2025: OpenAI has officially launched o3-mini, the newest iteration in its reasoning model lineup, making it available through both ChatGPT and its Application Programming Interface (API). This model had been accessible in preview mode since December 2024.

Indian Media Companies Unite Against OpenAI in Copyright Challenge

January 27, 2025: Legal pressures on OpenAI in India mounted as digital news platforms, owned by billionaires Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani, joined an existing lawsuit against the developer of ChatGPT. They were accompanied by prominent Indian news publishers, including the Indian Express and Hindustan Times, as well as members of the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA), which counts major outlets like Zee News, India Today, and The Hindu among its members.

Altman Clarifies: OpenAI Has Not Achieved AGI

January 20, 2025: Speculation intensified regarding whether OpenAI’s o3-mini had attained the significant milestone of artificial general intelligence (AGI). This uncertainty grew after CEO Sam Altman posted a statement on X that directly conflicted with his remarks in a Bloomberg interview just two weeks prior.

Microsoft Takes Legal Action Against Overseas Threat Group for OpenAI Service Misuse

January 13, 2025: Microsoft has filed suit against 10 anonymous individuals (“Does”), reportedly operating internationally, for their unauthorized use of its Azure OpenAI platform. The company is seeking damages and injunctive relief from the Eastern District of Virginia federal court.

OpenAI Sets Sights on Superintelligence After o3 Reportedly Achieves AGI

January 6, 2025: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has reignited the discourse surrounding artificial general intelligence (AGI), making the bold assertion that his company’s latest model has successfully reached this significant benchmark.

US Government Agencies Now Have Access to OpenAI’s ChatGPT

January 28, 2025: OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Gov, a specialized iteration of its leading frontier model crafted for US government bodies. This platform offers functionalities akin to OpenAI’s other enterprise solutions, such as GPT-4o access and custom GPT creation, alongside significantly enhanced security measures compared to ChatGPT Enterprise.

OpenAI Introduces ‘Operator’ AI Agent for Web Task Automation

January 24, 2025: OpenAI has introduced “Operator,” a novel AI agent developed to execute web-based tasks, promising significant productivity improvements for businesses. This tool facilitates interaction with on-screen elements, thereby serving as an automation solution for standard business processes amidst the escalating competition in generative AI.

OpenAI Resists Indian Data Deletion Request, Citing US Legal Conflicts

January 23, 2025: OpenAI has communicated to the Delhi High Court that any mandate compelling it to erase training data utilized for ChatGPT would directly contravene its legal responsibilities under US jurisdiction. This declaration was made in response to a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by the Reuters-supported Indian news agency ANI, signifying a key moment in one of India’s initial major AI-related legal disputes.

OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle Spearhead $500B Project Stargate to Boost US AI Infrastructure

January 22, 2025: A consortium of prominent technology corporations, including OpenAI, SoftBank, Oracle, Nvidia, and MGX, has collaborated to establish a new entity in the US. This new company’s objective is to significantly enhance the nation’s AI infrastructure.

OpenAI Reports Losses on High-Priced ChatGPT Pro Subscription

January 7, 2025: Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, stated in a post on X that the AI company is currently operating at a loss with its ChatGPT Pro subscription. He explained, “People are using it much more than we expected.”

Customizing Azure OpenAI Models within Azure AI Foundry

January 2, 2025: Microsoft Azure’s recently introduced AI toolkit streamlines the process of tailoring OpenAI large language models for specific application needs.

OpenAI Yet to Release Data Collection Opt-Out Tools

January 2, 2025: OpenAI has not delivered on its promise to provide a tool for opting out or customizing data collection by 2025, as reported by Techcrunch.