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Microsoft Departs OpenAI's Board

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Chris McKay• July 10, 2024 • 2 min read

In a letter to OpenAI, Microsoft expressed its decision to step down from the observer role, effective immediately. The letter highlighted the significant progress made by OpenAI’s reconstituted board over the past eight months and Microsoft’s growing confidence in the company’s trajectory.

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The Center for Investigative Reporting Sues OpenAI and Microsoft Over Copyright Infringement

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Chris McKay• June 28, 2024 • 2 min read

The lawsuit seeks to establish clear boundaries for the use of copyrighted material in AI training and to ensure that content creators are fairly compensated for their work.

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OpenAI Unveils CriticGPT: An AI to Catch AI Mistakes

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Chris McKay• June 27, 2024 • 3 min read

CriticGPT tackles a growing issue: as models like ChatGPT get smarter, their mistakes become harder for humans to catch. That makes it tough to keep improving AI behavior through RLHF.

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OpenAI and Time Magazine Announce Strategic Content Partnership

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Chris McKay• June 27, 2024 • 1 min read

OpenAI has inked a deal with TIME magazine, adding another media heavyweight to its growing list of content partners. The agreement gives OpenAI access to TIME's entire archive - over 100 years of journalism - to enhance its AI products, including ChatGPT. This partnership is the latest in

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OpenAI Earns More from Selling GPT Access than Microsoft

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Chris McKay• June 27, 2024 • 2 min read

The startup's API business, which allows developers to use models like GPT-4, reached $1 billion in annual revenue back in March.

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OpenAI Delays ChatGPT's New Advanced Voice Mode

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Chris McKay• June 25, 2024 • 2 min read

The company wants to provide a better user experience, and improve the model's ability to detect and refuse certain types of content.

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ChatGPT Desktop App Now Available for All Mac Users

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Chris McKay• June 25, 2024 • 2 min read

The desktop app brings lots of little conveniences that allow you to interact more naturally with AI without leaving your flow.

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Welsh Government Partners with OpenAI to improve Welsh language ChatGPT

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Chris McKay• June 25, 2024 • 1 min read

The collaboration will create open data archives for AI researchers to use. This addresses a key challenge in AI development: the lack of Welsh language data for training models.

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OpenAI Snaps Up Multi, Expanding Its Collaboration Tech Arsenal

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Chris McKay• June 24, 2024 • 1 min read

Multi's technology, which enables users to share applications and collaborate remotely, aligns with OpenAI's plans to enhance its ChatGPT desktop experience.

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OpenAI Acquires Rockset

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Chris McKay• June 21, 2024 • 2 min read

The integration of Rockset's technology is expected to bolster OpenAI's retrieval infrastructure across its product suite. This could lead to more intelligent applications and enhanced tools for users working with large datasets.

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Former NSA Director General Paul Nakasone Joins OpenAI's Board and Safety Committee

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Chris McKay• June 13, 2024 • 1 min read

In his new role, Nakasone will contribute to OpenAI's efforts to understand how AI can be used to strengthen cybersecurity by quickly detecting and responding to threats.

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OpenAI's Annualized Revenue Doubles to $3.4 Billion

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Chris McKay• June 13, 2024 • 1 min read

The majority of this revenue comes from subscriptions to ChatGPT and fees from developers accessing its models through its API.

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Apple's ChatGPT Integration Accelerates OpenAI's Need for More AI Infrastructure

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Chris McKay• June 12, 2024 • 2 min read

Despite Microsoft's ongoing efforts to dedicate additional infrastructure to support OpenAI's needs, it has become evident that even the tech giant's resources alone are not sufficient to meet the demand.

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Apple Announces Key Partnership with OpenAI

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Chris McKay• June 10, 2024 • 2 min read

The deal is a validation of OpenAI's technology and a significant step forward for Apple in the AI arena.

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OpenAI Hires Sarah Friar as CFO and Kevin Weil as CPO

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Chris McKay• June 10, 2024 • 1 min read

These high-profile hires come amid a period of transition and growth for the company, aiming to leverage their extensive experience in the tech industry to further OpenAI’s mission.

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OpenAI Shares Insights on How It's Securing AI Research Infrastructure

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Chris McKay• June 5, 2024 • 2 min read

By providing insight into their approach to securing research infrastructure, they aim to assist other AI labs and security professionals in protecting their own systems.

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OpenAI Releases Report on Disrupting AI-Powered Influence Operations

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Chris McKay• May 30, 2024 • 2 min read

The report provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of deceptive influence operations and the measures needed to address them.

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OpenAI Launches Discounted Tools for Nonprofits

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Richard Banfield• May 30, 2024 • 2 min read

OpenAI has introduced a new program called OpenAI for Nonprofits, aiming to make its AI tools more accessible to nonprofit organizations. The initiative offers discounted rates for ChatGPT Team and Enterprise, enabling nonprofits to leverage advanced AI capabilities to increase productivity and better serve their communities. Many nonprofits face operational

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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Edu for Universities

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Chris McKay• May 30, 2024 • 3 min read

ChatGPT Edu offers an affordable, accessible option for universities to bring AI to their campuses.

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OpenAI Announces Partnership with World Association of News Publishers

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Chris McKay• May 29, 2024 • 1 min read

The program combines learning modules, hands-on workshops, and a mini hackathon, ensuring newsroom stakeholders gain practical knowledge and tools to drive strategic AI initiatives.

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Vox Media Announces Partnership with OpenAI

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Chris McKay• May 29, 2024 • 2 min read

Similar to other media deals, ChatGPT and future OpenAI products will be able to incorporate journalism from Vox Media's various properties.

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PwC Signs Major Deal with OpenAI, Becoming ChatGPT's Largest Enterprise Customer

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Richard Banfield• May 29, 2024 • 2 min read

The agreement will make PwC the first reseller of OpenAI's enterprise product, ChatGPT Enterprise.

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OpenAI Forms Safety and Security Committee

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Chris McKay• May 28, 2024 • 2 min read

This move comes amid scrutiny and high-profile concerns about the company's commitment to AI safety, especially following the recent departures of key personnel involved in AI safety and "superalignment" work.

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OpenAI Announces Partnership with News Corp

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Richard Banfield• May 22, 2024 • 1 min read

The financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed, although The Wall Street Journal reported it could be worth up to $250 million over five years.

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ChatGPT's Data Analysis Capabilities Just got a Major Upgrade

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Chris McKay• May 16, 2024 • 1 min read

These enhancements further establish ChatGPT as a powerful tool for data analysis, combining natural language processing with an intuitive understanding of datasets.