OpenAI - Maginative (Page 6)

OpenAI Cybersecurity

Former Palantir CISO Dane Stuckey Joins OpenAI

Chris McKay• October 15, 2024 • 1 min read

Stuckey brings over a decade of experience in digital forensics, incident response, and security program development, including his tenure at Palantir, a company known for its government contracts and data analytics prowess.

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Microsoft AI Heavyweight Sebastien Bubeck Joins OpenAI

Chris McKay• October 14, 2024 • 1 min read

A Microsoft spokesperson said in a statement that he had "decided to leave Microsoft to further his work toward developing" artificial general intelligence

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Liam Fedus to Lead Post-Training at OpenAI as Luke Metz Departs

Chris McKay• October 10, 2024 • 2 min read

Fedus steps into a role previously held by Barret Zoph, who left OpenAI recently alongside CTO Mira Murati and Chief Research Officer Bob McGrew.

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OpenAI Expands Global Footprint with New Offices in Five Cities

Chris McKay• October 9, 2024 • 2 min read

As the company grows, it’s not just about geographic presence but also about positioning itself to work more closely with global partners, institutions, and communities.

OpenAI Media & Entertainment

OpenAI and Hearst Announce Content Partnership

Chris McKay• October 8, 2024 • 1 min read

The agreement covers over 40 newspapers, including the Houston Chronicle and San Francisco Chronicle, as well as more than 20 magazine brands such as Esquire, Cosmopolitan, and ELLE.

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OpenAI Leases NYC Office Space in Historic Puck Building

Chris McKay• October 5, 2024 • 2 min read

The Puck Building, a 140-year-old landmark owned by Kushner Cos, also houses Thrive Capital, the venture-capital firm that led OpenAI’s recent $6.6 billion funding round.

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OpenAI Secures $4 Billion Credit Line, Boosting Liquidity to Over $10 Billion

Chris McKay• October 3, 2024 • 2 min read

This type of facility, while not uncommon for fast-growing companies, signals OpenAI's strategy to ensure liquidity without diluting equity.

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OpenAI Introduces Canvas, A New Way to Collaborate and Iterate with ChatGPT

Chris McKay• October 3, 2024 • 1 min read

With Canvas, you're no longer limited to back-and-forth conversations. You can generate content directly in the workspace and then highlight specific sections for AI-assisted editing.

OpenAI Venture Capital Startups

OpenAI Secures Record $6.6 Billion Funding, Valued at $157 Billion

Chris McKay• October 2, 2024 • 2 min read

Thrive Capital led the round, with participation from tech giants Microsoft and NVIDIA, as well as SoftBank, Khosla Ventures, Altimeter Capital, Fidelity, Tiger Global and MGX (United Arab Emirates' investment firm).

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OpenAI Shifts Focus to Developer Empowerment at DevDay 2024

Chris McKay• October 1, 2024 • 2 min read

OpenAI introduced four significant innovations designed to improve the developer experience: Prompt Caching, Vision Fine-Tuning, Realtime API, and Model Distillation.

OpenAI Venture Capital Startups

SoftBank Vision Fund to Invest $500 Million Investment in OpenAI

Chris McKay• September 30, 2024 • 1 min read

SoftBank's participation comes alongside lead investor Thrive Capital, which is contributing over $1 billion. Other participants include Tiger Global Management, Coatue Management, and Microsoft, OpenAI's largest backer.

OpenAI ChatGPT

ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode: What You Need to Know

Chris McKay• September 26, 2024 • 3 min read

Advanced voice uses GPT-4o’s native audio capabilities and features more natural, real-time conversations that pick up on non-verbal cues, such as the speed you’re talking, and can respond with emotion.

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Two More Executives Depart OpenAI

Chris McKay• September 25, 2024 • 2 min read

Chief Research Officer Bob McGrew and Head of Post-Training Barret Zoph are also leaving the AI powerhouse.

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OpenAI Plans to Restructure from Nonprofit to For-Profit Benefit Corporation

Chris McKay• September 25, 2024 • 1 min read

This change is designed to enhance OpenAI’s appeal to investors by removing return caps and offering greater equity opportunities.

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OpenAI CTO, Mira Murati is Leaving the Company

Chris McKay• September 25, 2024 • 1 min read

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 AI Literacy

OpenAI Launches Academy to Invest in Developers and Organizations Using AI to Solve Hard Problems

Chris McKay• September 23, 2024 • 1 min read

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.

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Jony Ive Confirms AI Hardware Project with OpenAI

Chris McKay• September 22, 2024 • 2 min read

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 Venture Capital Startups

OpenAI's Next Funding Round is Oversubscibed by Billions

Chris McKay• September 19, 2024 • 1 min read

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.

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Sam Altman says OpenAI's o1 Models Will Accelerate the Path to Level Three AI

Chris McKay• September 19, 2024 • 3 min read

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.

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T-Mobile and OpenAI Partner to Launch IntentCX, an Advanced AI-Driven Customer Experience Platform

Chris McKay• September 18, 2024 • 2 min read

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 AI Safety

OpenAI Updates Safety and Security Measures with Independent Oversight

Chris McKay• September 16, 2024 • 3 min read

The newly empowered SSC will have the authority to delay model releases if safety concerns are not adequately addressed.

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OpenAI Launches o1, a New AI Model Family with Advanced Reasoning Capabilities

Chris McKay• September 12, 2024 • 3 min read

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 ChatGPT

OpenAI to Launch Strawberry, a Reasoning-Focused AI Model, as Part of ChatGPT in the Next Two Weeks

Chris McKay• September 10, 2024 • 2 min read

Strawberry’s standout feature is its ability to “think” before delivering responses, taking between 10 to 20 seconds to process a query before answering.

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OpenAI Has More Than 1 Million ChatGPT Business Users

Chris McKay• September 5, 2024 • 2 min read

The figure represents significant growth from April, when OpenAI reported 600,000 business users.

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NVIDIA and Apple in Talks to Join OpenAI’s Multibillion-Dollar Funding Round

Chris McKay• August 29, 2024 • 3 min read

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.