Two More Executives Depart OpenAI
Chief Research Officer Bob McGrew and Head of Post-Training Barret Zoph are also leaving the AI powerhouse.
OpenAI
OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research organization founded in 2015. It is known for its innovative foundational AI models such as the GPT series, DALL·E, and ChatGPT.
OpenAI Plans to Restructure from Nonprofit to For-Profit Benefit Corporation
This change is designed to enhance OpenAI’s appeal to investors by removing return caps and offering greater equity opportunities.
OpenAI CTO, Mira Murati is Leaving the Company
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman responded to the news, highlighting Murati's significant impact on the company. "It's hard to overstate how much Mira has meant to OpenAI, our mission, and to us all personally," Altman stated in a message to the team.
OpenAI Launches Academy to Invest in Developers and Organizations Using AI to Solve Hard Problems
The OpenAI Academy will provide comprehensive resources to its participants, including training and technical guidance from OpenAI experts, an initial $1 million in API credits to facilitate the development and deployment of innovative AI applications, and opportunities for community building.
Jony Ive Confirms AI Hardware Project with OpenAI
According to the Times profile, Ive and Altman discussed leveraging generative AI to create a computing device that surpasses traditional software by handling complex user requests more efficiently.
OpenAI's Next Funding Round is Oversubscibed by Billions
Thrive Capital is leading the round with a commitment of $1.25 billion. Alongside Thrive, major technology firms Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Apple are in advanced discussions to participate, potentially contributing between $2 billion and $3 billion collectively.
Sam Altman says OpenAI's o1 Models Will Accelerate the Path to Level Three AI
In a fireside chat with T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert, OpenAI’s Sam Altman shared insights on OpenAI’s vision of how AI could reshape industries and accelerate human progress.
T-Mobile and OpenAI Partner to Launch IntentCX, an Advanced AI-Driven Customer Experience Platform
The platform will analyze customer interactions in real-time, understanding intent and sentiment to provide personalized solutions and even take proactive actions on behalf of customers.
OpenAI Updates Safety and Security Measures with Independent Oversight
The newly empowered SSC will have the authority to delay model releases if safety concerns are not adequately addressed.
OpenAI Launches o1, a New AI Model Family with Advanced Reasoning Capabilities
These models are trained to "to spend more time thinking through problems" before they respond—just like a human. They use a technique called chain-of-thought, which enables the AI to break down problems, consider multiple approaches, and even correct its own mistakes.
OpenAI to Launch Strawberry, a Reasoning-Focused AI Model, as Part of ChatGPT in the Next Two Weeks
Strawberry’s standout feature is its ability to “think” before delivering responses, taking between 10 to 20 seconds to process a query before answering.
OpenAI Has More Than 1 Million ChatGPT Business Users
The figure represents significant growth from April, when OpenAI reported 600,000 business users.
NVIDIA and Apple in Talks to Join OpenAI’s Multibillion-Dollar Funding Round
The funding round, reportedly led by existing shareholder Thrive Capital, is expected to value OpenAI at over $100 billion, up from its current $86 billion valuation.
ChatGPT Doubles Weekly Active Users to 200 Million
This user growth is expected to accelerate further with Apple's recent partnership with OpenAI.
OpenAI Has Demonstrated "Strawberry" AI Capabilities to U.S. National Security Officials
Strawberry, previously known as Q*, is reportedly significant technical leap forward in AI capabilities, particularly in complex problem-solving and reasoning.
OpenAI Joins Opposition to California’s AI Safety Bill
In a letter to State Senator Scott Wiener, OpenAI's chief strategy officer Jason Kwon argued that the bill could stifle innovation and drive AI companies out of California.
OpenAI Announces Multi-Year Content Partnership with Condé Nast
This deal adds Condé Nast's prestigious portfolio, including Vogue, The New Yorker, and Wired, to OpenAI's growing list of media collaborations.
OpenAI Disrupts Iranian Influence Operation That Used ChatGPT
The operation was using the AI assistant to produce articles and social media posts on subjects ranging from U.S. politics to global events, which were then distributed across multiple platforms.
OpenAI Publishes GPT-4o Model Card Detailing Extensive Safety and Risk Mitigation Measures
It offers an in-depth look at the extensive safety protocols and risk mitigations that were implemented during the model’s development and deployment.
OpenAI Adds AI Safety Expert Zico Kolter to Board
Kolter currently leads the Machine Learning Department at Carnegie Mellon and brings over a decade of experience in AI research, particularly in developing methods to assess and enhance the safety of AI systems.
OpenAI Launches Structured Outputs, Slashes Prices for GPT-4o
By ensuring consistent and accurate JSON outputs, developers can build more robust applications that interact seamlessly with their existing systems.
Elon Musk Sues OpenAI Again Over Fraud and Breach of Contract
Musk asserts that OpenAI misled him and the public by accepting contributions under the guise of developing artificial general intelligence for the benefit of humanity, only to profit from their technology and decline to open-source their AI models.
OpenAI Sees Leadership Shake-Up as Co-founder Exits and President Takes Leave
John Schulman, one of OpenAI’s co-founders, has left the company for rival AI startup Anthropic. Meanwhile, OpenAI president and fellow co-founder Greg Brockman is taking an extended leave through the end of the year to “relax and recharge,” the company confirmed.
YouTube Creator Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Unauthorized Use of Video Transcripts
He contends that OpenAI’s practices constitute unfair competition under California law, seeking both injunctive relief and monetary damages for the affected class members.
Microsoft Lists OpenAI as Competitor: Strategic Move in AI Search Race
The filing specifically mentions OpenAI alongside Google as rivals in search, coinciding with OpenAI's launch of SearchGPT. But this competitive positioning doesn't tell the whole story.