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OpenAI COO to lead global expansion as Altman focuses on research
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OpenAI COO to lead global expansion as Altman focuses on research

San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company OpenAI is ramping up its global expansion efforts, with Chief Operating Officer Brad Lightcap set to lead corporate partnerships and business strategy, CEO Sam Altman announced on Monday. The move comes as the Microsoft-backed startup seeks to strengthen its dominance in the rapidly evolving AI sector. Altman will shift his […]

Meta plans fourth AI overhaul in six months
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OpenAI, Meta in talks with Reliance for AI expansion in India

Tech giants OpenAI and Meta Platforms have separately held discussions with India’s Reliance Industries about potential partnerships to expand their artificial intelligence presence in the country, technology news website The Information reported on Saturday. One proposal under consideration involves a partnership between Reliance Jio and OpenAI to distribute ChatGPT, according to the report, which cited […]

OpenAI employees consider selling $6bn stock
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OpenAI launches AI models for voice generation, transcription

OpenAI is introducing new AI models for transcription and voice generation, promising significant improvements over previous releases. These models align with OpenAI’s broader vision of developing autonomous AI agents capable of handling tasks independently. OpenAI’s Head of Product, Olivier Godemont, described one possible application as AI-powered chatbots capable of engaging with customers in natural conversation. […]

OpenAI, Elon Musk agree to quicken trial over AI dispute
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OpenAI, Elon Musk agree to quicken trial over AI dispute

OpenAI and billionaire Elon Musk have agreed to fast-track their ongoing legal battle over the AI company’s transition to a for-profit model, according to a federal court filing on Friday. The case, which has become a high-profile dispute between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is set to go to trial in December. The filing […]

The British government has entered a strategic partnership with OpenAI, the American firm behind ChatGPT, to enhance collaboration on artificial intelligence
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OpenAI launches new developer tools as AI war thickens

OpenAI announced the launch of new tools for developers on Tuesday, aimed at enhancing the creation of advanced AI agents through a streamlined set of application programming interfaces. The move comes as competition intensifies with emerging Chinese AI startups. AI agents are designed to operate autonomously, executing complex real-world tasks without direct human intervention. APIs, […]

ChatGPT offers developers direct code editing on macOS
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ChatGPT offers developers direct code editing on macOS

OpenAI has introduced a significant upgrade to its ChatGPT app for macOS, enabling direct code editing in supported developer tools such as Xcode, VS Code, and JetBrains. The latest update allows users to activate an “auto-apply” mode, permitting ChatGPT to make changes without requiring additional confirmation clicks. Subscribers to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Team can […]

OpenAI employees consider selling $6bn stock
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ChatGPT surpasses 400m weekly users

The flagship AI chatbot from OpenAI ChatGPT has experienced a resurgence in user growth in the latter half of 2024, according to a report released on Thursday by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. The report highlights that while ChatGPT took nine months to grow from 100 million weekly active users in November 2023 to 200 […]

OpenAI mulls $500bn valuation in employee share sale talks
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OpenAI to charge up to $20,000 a month for specialized AI ‘agents’

OpenAI may soon launch a range of specialized AI “agents,” with prices reaching as high as $20,000 per month, according to a report by The Information. The AI company is said to be developing various agent products tailored for specific tasks. These include a “high-income knowledge worker” agent, reportedly priced at $2,000 monthly, and a […]

OpenAI mulls $500bn valuation in employee share sale talks
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OpenAI unveils GPT-4.5 with enhanced capabilities

OpenAI announced on Thursday the release of a research preview for its latest AI model, GPT-4.5, granting access to Pro users and developers worldwide. The company, backed by Microsoft, plans to expand availability in the coming weeks. GPT-4.5 boasts improved pattern recognition, heightened emotional intelligence, and enhanced creative insights, though it does not feature advanced […]

OpenAI employees consider selling $6bn stock
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OpenAI tops 400m users amid rising competition from DeepSeek

OpenAI is growing fast, driven by major partnerships like Microsoft, frequent AI model updates, and broader product integration desspite strong competition from Google DeepMind, Anthropic, and others. OpenAI’s weekly active users reached 400 million in February, a 33% jump from 300 million in December, according to COO Brad Lightcap in an interview with CNBC. Lightcap […]