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OpenAI Startup Fund Announces Second Converge Startup Cohort

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Chris McKay• December 13, 2023 • 1 min read

Converge 2 will bring together 10-15 startups and their founders for an intensive 6-week program focused on the opportunities and challenges of building companies at the leading edge of artificial intelligence.

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OpenAI and Axel Springer Form Global Partnership to Bring News Content to ChatGPT

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Chris McKay• December 13, 2023 • 2 min read

ChatGPT will now provide summaries of recent news articles published by Axel Springer's media properties, which include influential publications like Politico, Business Insider, Bild and Welt.

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UK Launches Probe into Microsoft and OpenAI Partnership

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Chris McKay• December 8, 2023 • 2 min read

As part of its inquiry, the CMA will analyze whether Microsoft now wields material influence, de facto control, or majority voting rights over OpenAI based on their exclusive cloud services contract and other partnership components.

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Microsoft to Gain Insight into OpenAI Governance With Non-Voting Board Seat

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Chris McKay• November 30, 2023 • 6 min read

The observer seat grants Microsoft visibility into board meetings while the nonprofit board maintains authority over the for-profit AI research subsidiary.

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Jubilation and Relief: Reactions as Sam Altman Returns to OpenAI Helm

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Chris McKay• November 22, 2023 • 4 min read

The collective sigh of relief and renewed focus within OpenAI is palpable. The resolution, which came after a significant employee revolt and investor pressure, marks a pivotal moment for the company.

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Sam Altman Reinstated as OpenAI CEO

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Chris McKay• November 22, 2023 • 2 min read

The resolution, reached late Tuesday, involves significant changes to OpenAI's governance. Altman and former president Greg Brockman will not return to their board positions.

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OpenAI Customers Exploring Alternatives Amid Company Crisis

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Chris McKay• November 20, 2023 • 3 min read

Over 100 current OpenAI customers reached out to Anthropic over the weekend alone, according to a source familiar with the situation.

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OpenAI Employees Revolt, Demanding Board Resignation and Altman Reinstatement

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Chris McKay• November 20, 2023 • 2 min read

The letter condemned the board's recent decisions as jeopardizing OpenAI's mission and success. It urged the resignation of all current directors.

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Microsoft Hires Ousted OpenAI Leaders Altman and Brockman for New AI Team

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Chris McKay• November 20, 2023 • 2 min read

Brockman shared on X that the initial leadership team will include senior researchers Jakub Pachocki, Aleksander Madry and Szymon Sidor, who quit OpenAI on Friday in solidarity.

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Altman Out: OpenAI Co-Founder Won't Return, Emmett Shear Becomes Interim CEO

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Chris McKay• November 20, 2023 • 1 min read

OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman will not resume his role as CEO, and Emmett Shear, Twitch co-founder, has been named the new interim CEO, replacing Mira Murati.

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OpenAI Negotiations Stall Over Legal Liability Concerns Amid Push to Reinstate Altman as CEO

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Chris McKay• November 19, 2023 • 2 min read

Board members are so far resisting issuing a statement absolving Altman of wrongdoing due to potential legal liability concerns.

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Inside OpenAI: Altman and Brockman Back at HQ as Execs Seek Return

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Chris McKay• November 19, 2023 • 2 min read

Altman was seen entering the offices wearing a guest badge, while Brockman also arrived later in the day, according to a person familiar with the situation.

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OpenAI Desperately Trying to Bring Back Sam Altman

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Chris McKay• November 19, 2023 • 2 min read

Sources say if Altman were to return, the directors who fired him - including co-founder Ilya Sutskever - would likely depart or the board would be overhauled entirely.

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Investors Push to Reinstate Altman as Backlash Intensifies Against OpenAI Board

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Chris McKay• November 18, 2023 • 2 min read

Several key OpenAI investors, including Thrive Capital and Tiger Global, have been pressing the board to reverse its decision and restore Altman as CEO.

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Turmoil at OpenAI: CEO Ousted, President Quits, and Key Employees Depart

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Chris McKay• November 18, 2023 • 3 min read

OpenAI's board faces a crisis of credibility that threatens to undermine the organization's mission. While change may have been needed, the chaotic, opaque nature of Friday's events raised red flags.

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OpenAI President Greg Brockman Quits After Board Fires CEO Sam Altman

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Chris McKay• November 17, 2023 • 2 min read

Just hours after Altman's termination, Brockman announced his resignation as well. In a message to OpenAI staff, Brockman said "based on today's news, I quit."

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Sam Altman Is Out as CEO of OpenAI Amid Governance Concerns

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Chris McKay• November 17, 2023 • 3 min read

The company announced today that chief technology officer Mira Murati has been appointed interim CEO, effective immediately. The board has commenced a search for a permanent successor to Altman.

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The Escalating AI Arm Race: Inside the High-Stakes Talent Wars with OpenAI and Google

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Chris McKay• November 10, 2023 • 2 min read

OpenAI recruiters are pitching annual compensation packages around $5-10 million for senior researchers who jump ship depending on their role and expertise.

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OpenAI Announces Data Partnerships to Diversify AI Training Sets

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Chris McKay• November 9, 2023 • 2 min read

By expanding the sources of data used for model training beyond what is readily available online, OpenAI hopes to steer the future of AI in an inclusive direction that provides value to people across languages, geographies and walks of life.

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OpenAI Unveils GPTs: Customizable AI Assistants Anyone Can Build

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Chris McKay• November 6, 2023 • 2 min read

Anyone can easily build their own GPT—no coding is required. You can make them for yourself, just for your company’s internal use, or for everyone.

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The 7 Biggest Announcements for Developers from OpenAI's DevDay 2023

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Chris McKay• November 6, 2023 • 2 min read

The barrage of announcements highlights the impressive pace at which AI is progressing and solidifies OpenAI's position at the forefront of AI technology.

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OpenAI Launches Preparedness Challenge to Accelerate Understanding of Frontier AI Risks

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Chris McKay• October 26, 2023 • 1 min read

The Preparedness Challenge invites participants to consider how OpenAI’s state-of-the-art natural language, speech, and image generation models could hypothetically be misused by malicious actors.

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Thrive Capital to Lead Purchase of OpenAI Tender Offer at $80 Billion Valuation

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Chris McKay• October 19, 2023 • 2 min read

While the buzz around OpenAI's employee tender has already made rounds, Thrive Capital's role has remained under wraps until now.

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DALLE-3 Now Available for All ChatGPT Plus and Enterprise Users

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Chris McKay• October 19, 2023 • 3 min read

Describe your vision, and ChatGPT will bring it to life by providing a selection of visuals for you to refine and iterate upon.

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OpenAI's Revenue Skyrockets to $1.3 Billion Annualized Rate

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Chris McKay• October 12, 2023 • 2 min read

This means the company is generating over $100 million per month—a 30% increase from just this past summer.