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OpenAI to unify AI tools in new desktop super app strategy

OpenAI is planning to merge its web browser, ChatGPT app, and Codex coding tool into a single desktop “super app.” According to a spokesperson, OpenAI CEO of Applications Fidji Simo will lead the initiative with support from President Greg Brockman, CNBC reported. The unified app is designed to streamline the user experience and reduce product […]

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OpenAI acquires Astral in move to boost developer tools

OpenAI on Thursday announced it is acquiring Astral, a small startup known for building popular open-source tools for software developers. Astral’s team will join OpenAI to support the development of its AI coding assistant, Codex. The companies did not disclose the financial terms of the deal. “Through it all, though, our goal remains the same: […]

Meta offered $100m bonuses to lure OpenAI staff, Altman alleges
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OpenAI CEO-backed startup lunches tool to expose humans behind AI agents

World, the startup co-founded by Sam Altman, has unveiled the beta of a new ID verification tool aimed at combating AI-generated content online. The company describes its technology as “proof of human” tech, designed to verify real users in an internet landscape increasingly flooded with synthetic content. The move comes amid scrutiny of Altman’s other […]

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OpenAI robotics chief resigns over Pentagon military deal

OpenAI’s top robotics executive, Caitlin Kalinowski, announced on Saturday that she had resigned from the artificial intelligence company. Her resignation stemmed from concerns over OpenAI’s recent defense contract with the Pentagon, which allows deployment of its technology for military purposes, including potential war applications and domestic surveillance. The company behind ChatGPT secured the defense contract […]

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OpenAI updates ChatGPT to cut cringe, answer refusals

OpenAI announced an update to GPT-5.3 Instant, ChatGPT’s most popular model, designed to make responses less “cringe” and reduce “preachy disclaimers.” According to a blog post, the update focuses on improving accuracy and minimizing “unnecessary dead ends, caveats, and overly declarative phrasing” that can disrupt conversational flow. The company also posted on X (formerly Twitter), […]

Meta offered $100m bonuses to lure OpenAI staff, Altman alleges
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OpenAI grants AI access to US government after Anthropic fallout

OpenAI will now deploy its artificial intelligence models on the United States Defence Department’s classified network, following the collapse of rival Anthropic’s Pentagon partnership over concerns about surveillance and autonomous weapons. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on February 27 that the agreement aligns with the company’s principles, including prohibiting “domestic mass surveillance” and ensuring “human […]

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OpenAI strengthens ChatGPT security with lockdown mode, risk alerts

OpenAI has rolled out two new security features for ChatGPT users: Lockdown Mode and “Elevated Risk” Flags. Together, these tools provide users with clearer insights into potential risks and greater control over their interactions with the system. Lockdown Mode is an optional, advanced security feature designed for a limited group of users who face a […]

Meta offered $100m bonuses to lure OpenAI staff, Altman alleges
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OpenAI hires OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced on Sunday that the creator of the viral AI agent OpenClaw is joining the company, and that the service will “be maintained as an open-source project within a foundation, with ongoing support from OpenAI.” Formerly known as Clawdbot and Moltbot, OpenClaw was launched last month by Austrian software developer Peter […]

Meta offered $100m bonuses to lure OpenAI staff, Altman alleges
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100m Indians use ChatGPT weekly, says Sam Altman

India now has about 100 million weekly active ChatGPT users, placing it among OpenAI’s biggest markets worldwide, CEO Sam Altman said ahead of a government-backed AI summit. On Sunday, Altman highlighted ChatGPT’s rapid adoption in India in an article published by The Times of India, as OpenAI prepares to formally take part in the five-day […]

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OpenAI accuses DeepSeek of malpractice before official AI model launch

OpenAI has alleged that DeepSeek engaged in malpractice while developing the next version of its AI model, even prior to its official release. “DeepSeek’s next model (whatever its form) should be understood in the context of its ongoing efforts to free-ride on the capabilities developed by OpenAI and other US frontier labs,” OpenAI said in […]

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OpenAI unveils standalone Codex app for Apple users

OpenAI has launched a standalone app for its AI-powered coding assistant, Codex, now temporarily available to all ChatGPT users on Apple computers. The app features a simple interface and acts as a “command center,” allowing developers to manage multiple AI agents at once. These agents can independently carry out tasks such as writing code. AI […]

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OpenAI to retire GPT-4o, older models from ChatGPT February

OpenAI has announced plans to retire several older ChatGPT models, including GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and o4-mini, effective February 13, 2026. The decision was disclosed in a blog post published on Thursday, January 29, 2026. OpenAI clarified that the change applies only to ChatGPT and will not affect its API offerings. According to the company, […]