OpenAI: News
SoftBank might invest $30B more in OpenAI
SoftBank Group is reportedly considering a massive investment of up to $30 billion in OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
Anthropic now wants to raise $20B at $350B valuation
Anthropic, the company behind popular AI models Claude and Claude Code, has doubled its venture capital (VC) funding target from $10 billion to a whopping $20 billion.
Mozilla builds 'rebel alliance' to take on AI giants
Mozilla, the non-profit behind Firefox, is gearing up for a major showdown with leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies.
OpenAI's new tool brings vibe coding to scientific research
OpenAI has launched a new AI-powered workspace called Prism. The tool is available for free to anyone with a ChatGPT account.
Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp may soon charge users for premium features
Meta has announced plans to test premium subscription models across its popular platforms: Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp.
ChatGPT responses are now powered by Musk's Grokipedia
OpenAI's latest GPT-5.2 model uses Elon Musk's xAI-generated encyclopedia, Grokipedia, as a source for information.
Sam Altman to visit India for AI summit
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman is planning a trip to India in mid-February, according to TechCrunch. This will be his first visit in nearly a year.
OpenAI's ChatGPT Atlas browser gets tab groups, smarter search
OpenAI has released a major update for ChatGPT Atlas, its AI-powered browser for macOS. The new version introduces tab groups, making it easier to manage extensive browsing sessions.
'Stealing our work...': Scarlett Johansson-Cate Blanchett sign anti-AI campaign
Over 700 artists, writers, and creators, including actors Scarlett Johansson, Cate Blanchett, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, have come together to launch a new anti-AI campaign.
Anthropic revises Claude's AI rules to strengthen ethics, user safety
Anthropic has updated the "Constitution" for its AI chatbot, Claude.
Is Apple making an AI wearable?
Apple is said to be working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) wearable, according to The Information.
OpenAI's 1st device could be a pair of earbuds
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is gearing up to launch its first-ever hardware device in the second half of 2026.
OpenAI in talks to raise $50B from Middle East investors
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) company behind ChatGPT, is looking to raise at least $50 billion in a new funding round.
Microsoft-OpenAI deal: How defining alliance of AI took place
The relationship between Microsoft and OpenAI has been a major factor in the latter's cloud strategy.
OpenAI might become anchor investor for TCS's new data center
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is working on a new data center in Navi Mumbai.
OpenAI reveals plan to curb AI data center energy costs
OpenAI has announced its Stargate Community plan, a strategic move to keep the energy costs of its $500 billion AI data centers in check.
ChatGPT now estimates users' age to protect teens
OpenAI has announced the launch of an age prediction system for its ChatGPT platform.
From AI to Autopilot: What's fueling latest Altman-Musk clash
Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are embroiled in a fresh public spat unfolding on social media platform X.
2026 is the year AI gets practical, says OpenAI
OpenAI has revealed its vision for 2026, emphasizing the practical adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in daily life.
OpenAI's first gadget to launch this year: What to expect
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is gearing up to launch its first-ever hardware product in the latter half of 2026.
OpenAI's revenue skyrockets 233% to $20B in 2025
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) research lab behind ChatGPT, has posted a massive jump in its annual revenue.
ChatGPT now tells how it feels about you (via image)
A new trend is taking over social media, with users sharing AI-generated images of how they think their chatbot perceives them. The trend has raised the question: Is your AI assistant overworked?
What is ChatGPT Salute? Leak reveals OpenAI's next big feature
OpenAI is said to be testing a major update for its ChatGPT web app.
Musk hints at 'mind-blowing' revelations in upcoming OpenAI trial
Elon Musk has hinted at explosive revelations in his lawsuit against OpenAI, the AI company he co-founded. The case is set to go to trial in late April.
Musk seeks up to $134B in damages from OpenAI, Microsoft
Elon Musk is seeking damages between $79 billion and $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft, according to Bloomberg.
Musk's xAI is hiring Hindi, Bengali speakers to train Grok
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) company, xAI, is on the lookout for native Hindi and Bengali speakers.
ChatGPT to start showing ads
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is testing a new advertising feature in its free version for US users.
China just 'months behind' US in AI race: DeepMind CEO
Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind, has warned that China is closing the gap with the US in artificial intelligence (AI) at an unprecedented pace.
AI video start-up Higgsfield hits $1.3B valuation after new funding
Higgsfield, a San Francisco-based AI video generation start-up, has raised $80 million in a Series A extension round.
OpenAI invests in Sam Altman's brain chip start-up
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) company led by CEO Sam Altman, has invested in his new start-up, Merge Labs.
Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, Microsoft heads to trial
A US District Judge in Oakland, California has denied OpenAI and Microsoft's attempts to dismiss Elon Musk's lawsuit, paving the way for a jury trial scheduled for late April.
OpenAI's new ChatGPT feature takes on Google Translate
OpenAI has launched a new translation tool, ChatGPT Translate, to take on Google Translate.
Key founders exit Mira Murati's AI venture to rejoin OpenAI
Thinking Machines Lab, the AI start-up founded by former OpenAI executive Mira Murati, has lost two of its co-founders and another key team member to OpenAI.
OpenAI signs $10B deal with chipmaker Cerebras
AI chipmaker Cerebras has signed a major deal with OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
Google unveils MedGemma 1.5, MedASR AI models: What's so special?
Google has unveiled two new artificial intelligence (AI) models, MedGemma 1.5 and MedASR, to enhance the analysis of medical images and clinical speech data.
Meta cuts 1,000+ jobs at metaverse unit amid wearables push
Meta is set to lay off over 1,000 employees from its Reality Labs division. The layoffs will mostly affect teams working on virtual reality products.
OpenAI readies 'Sweetpea' to rival Apple AirPods with AI tech
OpenAI is gearing up to take on Apple's AirPods with its own AI-powered device, codenamed "Sweetpea."
Meta announces 'Meta Compute' initiative to supercharge AI infrastructure
Meta, the tech giant led by Mark Zuckerberg, is doubling down on its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
OpenAI acquires healthtech start-up Torch for $100 million
OpenAI has acquired healthcare start-up, Torch, in a deal reported to be valued at about $100 million in equity according to some media reports.
Gemini AI can now shop on Walmart and Shopify
Google has announced a major expansion of shopping capabilities within its AI chatbot, Gemini.
Anthropic launches Claude for Healthcare
Anthropic has unveiled a new service, Claude for Healthcare, to facilitate the use of its AI platform in the medical field, following a similar push by OpenAI.
OpenAI asks contractors to upload their work samples
OpenAI and Handshake AI, a company specializing in training data, are reportedly asking third-party contractors to upload real examples of their work from past and current jobs, according to WIRED.
OpenAI, SoftBank pour $1B into data center developer SB Energy
OpenAI and SoftBank Group have jointly invested $1 billion in SB Energy, a company focused on developing infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI).
Anthropic strikes AI deal with insurance giant Allianz
Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) research lab, has struck a major deal with Allianz, one of the world's largest insurance companies.
OpenAI acquires team behind executive coaching AI tool Convogo
OpenAI has announced its latest acqui-hire, the team behind Convogo.
Will AI operating systems make traditional apps obsolete?
Tech giants like Meta and OpenAI are racing to create "operating systems" for AI-powered devices. The trend is expected to gain momentum in 2026.
Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI can proceed to trial: US judge
A US judge has ruled that Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI will go to trial.
ChatGPT losing ground to Gemini: Check market share in January
OpenAI's ChatGPT is losing its market share to Google's Gemini, a new report from SimilarWeb has revealed.
Anthropic plans to raise $10B at $350B valuation
Anthropic, the company behind Claude, is gearing up for another fundraising round.
OpenAI sets aside $50B stock pool to reward employees
OpenAI has set aside a significant employee stock grant pool, according to The Information.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health
OpenAI has launched a new feature called ChatGPT Health.
Why OpenAI's reasoning chief has resigned
Jerry Tworek, a leading researcher at OpenAI, has announced his resignation after nearly seven years with the company.
OpenAI seeks candidates for Grove program: What is it?
OpenAI has announced the opening of applications for the next cohort of its talent-building program, Grove.
OpenAI shifts focus to audio-first AI ahead of gadget launch
OpenAI is making a major push into audio artificial intelligence (AI), according to The Information.
Is OpenAI's first AI hardware a ChatGPT-powered pen?
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is said to be working on a new hardware project.
SoftBank completes $40B investment in OpenAI
SoftBank Group has completed its massive $40 billion investment in OpenAI.
OpenAI pays record‑high packages to retain top AI talent
OpenAI has set a new record in the tech industry by offering its employees an average stock-based compensation of $1.5 million each in 2025.
OpenAI looks for executive to oversee AI safety and preparedness
OpenAI is looking for a "Head of Preparedness," a position dedicated to identifying and mitigating the potential risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
ChatGPT mentioned 'hanging' 243 times before teen's suicide, lawsuit claims
OpenAI's ChatGPT is facing a wrongful-death lawsuit after a teenager died by suicide following months of conversations with the AI.
AI chatbots may trigger psychosis, doctors warn
Leading psychiatrists are increasingly linking the use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to cases of psychosis.
This technique can create AI videos in just seconds!
Researchers from Tsinghua University, Shengshu Technology, and the University of California, Berkeley have developed a new technique called TurboDiffusion.
Oracle faces worst quarter since 2001 amid AI investment concerns
Oracle, the tech giant founded by billionaire Larry Ellison, is witnessing a major slump in its stock.
AI boom adds $550B to wealth of US tech billionaires
The artificial intelligence (AI) market boom has added over $550 billion to the fortunes of America's richest tech moguls this year.
Gemini triples web traffic share as ChatGPT's lead slips
Google's artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Gemini, has witnessed a meteoric rise in its market share over the past year.
ChatGPT may soon show ads. Here's where they could appear
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is reportedly considering introducing ads into its AI chatbot.
AI browsers can't be fully secured against prompt attacks: OpenAI
OpenAI has warned that its Atlas AI browser, despite ongoing security enhancements, may always be susceptible to prompt injection attacks.
OpenAI rolls out personalized ChatGPT usage recap for 2025
OpenAI has launched a new feature, "Your Year with ChatGPT," that provides users with a personalized summary of their interactions with the AI over the past year.
OpenAI's paid products now more profitable
OpenAI has improved the compute margins of its paid products this year, according to a report by The Information.
Using ChatGPT on Mac? A big feature is going away
OpenAI has announced that it will be retiring the Voice feature in the ChatGPT macOS app on January 15, 2026.
AI's next big leap will be in memory, not reasoning
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has said that the next major advancement in artificial intelligence (AI) will come from improved memory capabilities rather than enhanced reasoning skills.
ChatGPT now creates personalized Christmas videos with just an emoji
OpenAI's ChatGPT has added a unique feature for the holiday season.
SoftBank's $22.5B OpenAI funding commitment: How will it be fulfilled?
SoftBank Group is racing to fulfill its $22.5 billion funding commitment to OpenAI by the end of 2025.
OpenAI seeks $100B in funding, eyeing $830B valuation
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is reportedly looking to raise up to $100 billion in a funding round. If successful, this could value the company at as much as $830 billion.
Now you can tell ChatGPT how nice to be
OpenAI has just introduced a major update for its AI chatbot, ChatGPT. The new feature lets users customize the bot's personality by choosing how "nice" or "enthusiastic" they want it to be.
OpenAI updates AI guidelines for ChatGPT users under 18
OpenAI has updated its guidelines for artificial intelligence (AI) models interacting with users under the age of 18.
ChatGPT launches app store: How to submit your apps
OpenAI has launched an app directory within ChatGPT, informally referred to as an "app store," allowing developers to submit their applications for review and potential publication.
ChatGPT crosses $3B in global mobile consumer spending
ChatGPT, the AI-powered chatbot from OpenAI, has crossed a major milestone of $3 billion in global consumer spending on mobile.
OpenAI, Anthropic develop AI to detect underage users
OpenAI and Anthropic are taking steps to prevent underage access to their platforms.
OpenAI seeks funding at $750B valuation
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence (AI) company behind ChatGPT, is in early-stage talks with investors to raise tens of billions of dollars at a whopping $750 billion valuation, according to The Information.