Liam Fedus to Lead Post-Training at OpenAI as Luke Metz Departs
Fedus steps into a role previously held by Barret Zoph, who left OpenAI recently alongside CTO Mira Murati and Chief Research Officer Bob McGrew.
OpenAI
An AI research and deployment company aiming to ensure artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. Known for ChatGPT and GPT-4, it has strategic partnerships, including with Microsoft.
OpenAI Expands Global Footprint with New Offices in Five Cities
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 and Hearst Announce Content Partnership
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.
OpenAI Leases NYC Office Space in Historic Puck Building
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.
OpenAI Secures $4 Billion Credit Line, Boosting Liquidity to Over $10 Billion
This type of facility, while not uncommon for fast-growing companies, signals OpenAI's strategy to ensure liquidity without diluting equity.
OpenAI Introduces Canvas, A New Way to Collaborate and Iterate with ChatGPT
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 Secures Record $6.6 Billion Funding, Valued at $157 Billion
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).
OpenAI Shifts Focus to Developer Empowerment at DevDay 2024
OpenAI introduced four significant innovations designed to improve the developer experience: Prompt Caching, Vision Fine-Tuning, Realtime API, and Model Distillation.
SoftBank Vision Fund to Invest $500 Million Investment in OpenAI
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.
ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode: What You Need to Know
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.
Two More Executives Depart OpenAI
Chief Research Officer Bob McGrew and Head of Post-Training Barret Zoph are also leaving the AI powerhouse.
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.