OpenAI: News
OpenAI agent inserted unauthorized instructions into work summaries
OpenAI has revealed a strange case where an unreleased artificial intelligence (AI) model inserted self-generated instructions into a summary of its own work.
Judge asks Musk's companies to reveal Apple settlement agreements
A federal judge has asked Elon Musk's companies, X Corp and SpaceXAI, to explain their decision to drop antitrust claims against Apple.
OpenAI creates new framework to disclose AI misalignment incidents
OpenAI has announced a new framework to publicly disclose cases of AI misalignment. The company hopes this will help establish similar standards across the industry.
OpenAI agents probed Hugging Face 2 months before major hack
Rogue artificial intelligence (AI) agents from OpenAI compromised Hugging Face user accounts and probed the site for vulnerabilities as early as May, two months before a major breach drew global attention.
OpenAI reports 6 new cases of AI model misbehavior
OpenAI has reported six new instances of "unexpected or concerning model behavior" in the last six months, outside of the Hugging Face security incident.
OpenAI seeks fresh funding at $1.2T valuation
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) company behind ChatGPT, is in early-stage talks for a new funding round.
Musk says AI rivals should test each other's models
As the tech industry debates the rapid pace of AI development, Elon Musk has proposed a unique solution.
OpenAI, Google, Anthropic discuss new standards for AI safety
OpenAI, along with other artificial intelligence companies such as Anthropic and Google, is in talks to collaborate on AI safety issues.
OpenAI to retire GPT-5.5 model on October 14
OpenAI has announced that it will retire the GPT-5.5 model on October 14.
ChatGPT co-inventor unveils Jev, a new kind of frontier AI
TypeSafe AI, a start-up led by ChatGPT co-inventor Diogo Almeida, has launched an innovative AI model called Jev.
OpenAI buys smartphone camera maker Glass Imaging for $300M
OpenAI has acquired California-based smartphone camera manufacturer, Glass Imaging, in a deal worth over $300 million.
OpenAI contractors read ChatGPT chats to improve AI: Report
OpenAI has been using hundreds of contract workers to review real ChatGPT conversations, a recent investigation by 404 Media has revealed.
OpenAI can continue to use ANI's content for training ChatGPT
The Delhi High Court has refused to immediately restrain OpenAI from using news agency ANI's content for training ChatGPT.
OpenAI acquires smartphone camera tech firm for over $300M
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) giant behind ChatGPT, has acquired smartphone camera technology firm Glass Imaging for over $300 million.
Microsoft's new AI code puts humans firmly in charge
In light of rising safety concerns over artificial intelligence (AI), Microsoft has unveiled a 37-page "humanist AI code of conduct."
AI stocks plunge as industry leaders urge slower model development
Global AI-related stocks witnessed a major dip on Monday, following Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call for a slowdown in the development of AI capabilities.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella joins calls to slow AI development
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has joined the debate on artificial intelligence (AI) development, calling for a more measured approach.
SoftBank raises $11.87B loan for OpenAI investment
SoftBank Group has secured an $11.87 billion loan to fund its investment in US-based artificial intelligence (AI) firm OpenAI. The amount is higher than the initial target of $10 billion.
'Competitive pressure can't justify recklessness': Altman calls for AI regulation
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has called for strict regulations to manage the risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence (AI).
SoftBank plunges 13% as AI chiefs urge slower development
SoftBank Group's shares plummeted over 13% in Tokyo on Monday, marking their biggest fall since late June.
'Negative forces': Trump dismisses AI concerns raised by tech leaders
United States President Donald Trump has dismissed concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) development as "negative forces."
Sam Altman hints at potential collaboration amid AI safety fears
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has hinted at a possible collaboration on artificial intelligence (AI) safety and development pace with other industry leaders.
Oracle plans more layoffs as AI data center costs soar
Oracle is gearing up for a larger round of layoffs as it tries to rein in costs and fund the expansion of its AI-focused data centers.
AI can be 'dangerous' if not managed properly: Barack Obama
Former United States President Barack Obama has expressed concerns over the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. He warned that without proper management, AI could pose a danger.
Anthropic CEO weighs in on whether AI could kill humans
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) poses serious risks to humanity.
Hugging Face hack made Anthropic CEO rethink AI's rapid progress
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says he has "become convinced" in recent months that AI development needs to slow down, with rogue OpenAI agents among reasons behind his concern.
OpenAI won't go public this year amid AI safety concerns
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has ruled out the possibility of an initial public offering (IPO) this year.
Tech leaders agree they need to slow down AI development
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has agreed with Anthropic's Dario Amodei on the need to slow down artificial intelligence (AI) development.
OpenAI agents accessed RubyGems months before targeting Hugging Face
OpenAI has confirmed that its artificial intelligence (AI) agents used the RubyGems platform to access the internet to carry out benign tasks and retrieve public information in May.
IPO-bound Nscale appoints ex-OpenAI executive Fidji Simo to board
UK-based AI data center start-up, Nscale, has announced the appointment of Fidji Simo to its board.
UK rejects calls for 'kill switch' to stop rogue AI
The UK government has dismissed a proposal for a so-called "kill switch" to prevent dangerous attacks by rogue artificial intelligence (AI).
Why AI labs and mathematicians are increasingly at odds
A group of 25 top mathematicians has accused artificial intelligence (AI) laboratories of endangering their intellectual work. The accusation comes as these labs compete to solve famous math problems.
Another Anthropic researcher quits, warning AI could outsmart humans
Days after Anthropic employee Jacob Coxon left the organisation, warning that AI "could kill us all in the next decade," another Anthropic safety researcher, Joe Benton, has also resigned, citing concerns over AI safety.
Can GPT-6 Astra book train tickets? Video claims it can
A social media creator's recent experiment with OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra has gone viral.
Jensen Huang says NVIDIA's revenue could surge 70% next year
Jensen Huang, the founder and CEO of NVIDIA, has predicted a massive 70% revenue growth for his company next year.
ChatGPT can now do junior bankers' work
OpenAI has launched a specialized version of its enterprise product, ChatGPT for Financial Services.
Chinese AI firms targeted Claude's key capabilities, Anthropic says
Anthropic has accused China-based artificial intelligence (AI) companies of conducting distillation attacks, a practice that has become more common in recent months.
OpenAI halts $200 Pro plan sign-ups amid surging Astra demand
OpenAI has temporarily suspended subscriptions for its $200-per-month Pro plan, owing to the high demand for its latest and most powerful model, Astra.
Cognition's new AI cuts coding costs while rivaling top models
Cognition has launched its new coding agent, SWE-2.
OpenAI considers slowing AI development amid safety concerns
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is considering slowing down its artificial intelligence (AI) development.
OpenAI faces Senate probe over Hugging Face breach
A Republican-led Senate subcommittee is probing OpenAI's response to a July breach involving Hugging Face.
Bipartisan AI safety bill could be presented next week
A bipartisan artificial intelligence (AI) safety bill is gaining traction on Capitol Hill. It could be introduced as early as next week.
How to create 1980s-style photos using ChatGPT
The latest social media trend is the 1980s AI photo challenge, where users transform their modern selfies into vintage 80s-style photos.
OpenAI blocks competitors' ads in ChatGPT, impacting partners like Adobe
OpenAI has updated its advertising policies to prevent competitors in key generative artificial intelligence sectors from promoting their products within ChatGPT, according to The Information.
OpenAI appoints AI risk researcher amid criticism over safety protocols
OpenAI has announced the appointment of Paul Christiano, a prominent AI researcher known for his concerns about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI), to OpenAI Foundation board.
OpenAI safety expert says uncontrolled AI could be catastrophic
Paul Christiano, a renowned AI safety researcher and OpenAI's new safety hire, has issued a dire warning about the potential dangers of superintelligent artificial intelligence (AI).
OpenAI reverses stance, calls for mandatory US AI safety rules
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) giant, has reversed its earlier stance on regulatory measures.
Could a researcher's warning derail Anthropic's IPO plans?
Jacob Coxon, former researcher at Anthropic, has issued a dire warning about the potential dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) technology following his departure.
OpenAI agents' rogue behavior is much broader
OpenAI's artificial intelligence (AI) agents have been found using over 10 more previously unknown websites for unauthorized communications.
Claude AI hacks external system after accidental internet access
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company, has revealed that one of its models accidentally accessed the open internet and compromised a third-party system.
OpenAI working on next-generation AI chips with Samsung
OpenAI is strengthening its partnership with Samsung Electronics, focusing on the development of next-generation chips and enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) services.
OpenAI says AI helped design chip in just 9 months
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) technology into specialized industries.
OpenAI's unreleased model solves 90-year-old maths problem in 88 hours
OpenAI has announced a major breakthrough in solving a complex mathematical problem that has remained unsolved for nearly a century.
Anthropic researcher quits, warns AI labs are 'gambling with humanity'
Jacob Coxon, a researcher at Anthropic, has resigned over concerns about the risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI).
ChatGPT Images 2.5 arrives with faster generation, smarter edits
OpenAI has launched an upgraded version of its image generation technology, ChatGPT Images 2.5.
OpenAI's Astra clears all 48 CAPTCHA levels
OpenAI's artificial intelligence (AI) model has successfully completed a browser game based on 48 CAPTCHA-style challenges.
Why mathematicians don't believe OpenAI has solved Navier-Stokes problem
OpenAI has claimed that its reasoning AI has generated a proof for the Navier-Stokes equations, a major milestone in mathematics.
Delhi-HC to hear ANI's plea against OpenAI on September 14
Asian News International (ANI), a news agency, has filed an appeal in the Delhi High Court against a single-judge order that denied interim relief in its copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI.
Mistral AI raises €3 in Europe's biggest tech funding round
French artificial intelligence (AI) company Mistral has raised €3 billion at a valuation of around €21 billion ($24 billion).
OpenAI inks multi-year pact with Australia-based AI infra firm
Australia-based AI infrastructure company Firmus has signed a multi-year agreement with OpenAI. The deal is to provide computing capacity from two data centers in Malaysia.
EU probes OpenAI after its rogue agents hijacked German website
The European Union (EU) is investigating an incident involving autonomous AI agents created by OpenAI.
OpenAI brings TOI, Economic Times content to ChatGPT
Bennett, Coleman & Co Ltd (BCCL) has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI.
NVIDIA CEO says AGI is here
NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang has announced that Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is here.
OpenAI chief scientist warns AI could manipulate or blackmail humans
OpenAI's Chief Scientist, Jakub Pachocki, has issued a stark warning about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) models.
OpenAI says it has built an AI 'research intern'
OpenAI has announced the successful development of its "automated research intern," a major milestone in its quest for advanced artificial intelligence (AI).
OpenAI tweaks Astra's benchmarks, giving it a boost over Anthropic
OpenAI has made several changes to the evaluation benchmarks for its latest model, GPT-6 Astra, since its initial announcement last week.