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OpenAI AI Literacy

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

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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

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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.

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OpenAI's Next Funding Round is Oversubscibed by Billions

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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.

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ChatGPT Doubles Weekly Active Users to 200 Million

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Richard Banfield• August 29, 2024 • 1 min read

This user growth is expected to accelerate further with Apple's recent partnership with OpenAI.

OpenAI AI Safety

OpenAI Has Demonstrated "Strawberry" AI Capabilities to U.S. National Security Officials

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Chris McKay• August 27, 2024 • 2 min read

Strawberry, previously known as Q*, is reportedly significant technical leap forward in AI capabilities, particularly in complex problem-solving and reasoning.

OpenAI AI Policy

OpenAI Joins Opposition to California’s AI Safety Bill

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Chris McKay• August 22, 2024 • 2 min read

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 Media & Entertainment

OpenAI Announces Multi-Year Content Partnership with Condé Nast

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Richard Banfield• August 20, 2024 • 2 min read

This deal adds Condé Nast's prestigious portfolio, including Vogue, The New Yorker, and Wired, to OpenAI's growing list of media collaborations.

OpenAI AI Ethics AI Safety

OpenAI Disrupts Iranian Influence Operation That Used ChatGPT

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Chris McKay• August 16, 2024 • 2 min read

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 AI Safety

OpenAI Publishes GPT-4o Model Card Detailing Extensive Safety and Risk Mitigation Measures

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Chris McKay• August 9, 2024 • 3 min read

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 AI Safety

OpenAI Adds AI Safety Expert Zico Kolter to Board

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Chris McKay• August 8, 2024 • 2 min read

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.

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OpenAI Launches Structured Outputs, Slashes Prices for GPT-4o

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Chris McKay• August 6, 2024 • 2 min read

By ensuring consistent and accurate JSON outputs, developers can build more robust applications that interact seamlessly with their existing systems.

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Elon Musk Sues OpenAI Again Over Fraud and Breach of Contract

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Chris McKay• August 6, 2024 • 2 min read

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.

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OpenAI Sees Leadership Shake-Up as Co-founder Exits and President Takes Leave

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Chris McKay• August 6, 2024 • 2 min read

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.

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YouTube Creator Sues OpenAI Over Alleged Unauthorized Use of Video Transcripts

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Chris McKay• August 5, 2024 • 1 min read

He contends that OpenAI’s practices constitute unfair competition under California law, seeking both injunctive relief and monetary damages for the affected class members.

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Microsoft Lists OpenAI as Competitor: Strategic Move in AI Search Race

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Chris McKay• August 1, 2024 • 2 min read

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.

OpenAI AI Safety

OpenAI to Provide Government with Early Access to Next Foundation Model

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Chris McKay• August 1, 2024 • 3 min read

These government collaborations are becoming increasingly common in the AI industry as companies navigate the complex landscape of rapid advancement and public accountability.

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OpenAI Begins Rollout of its Advanced Voice Mode

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Chris McKay• July 30, 2024 • 2 min read

This rollout is part of OpenAI’s iterative deployment strategy. The company plans to monitor the feature closely with its initial alpha group and gradually extend it to all Plus users by fall.

OpenAI AI Policy

OpenAI Backs Three Key Senate AI Bills

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Chris McKay• July 30, 2024 • 3 min read

In a LinkedIn post, Makanju emphasized the importance of government involvement in ensuring the safe and accessible development of advanced AI.