OpenAI has released GPT-5.1, an update to its language model series, aimed at making interactions with its ChatGPT service more intelligent and conversational. According to the company’s announcement the update introduces two refined models, GPT-5.1 Instant and GPT-5.1 Thinking, which are rolling out to all users, starting with paid subscribers. This release follows what the …
OpenAI has launched a new feature called “company knowledge” for its paid business, enterprise, and education plans. Carl Franzen reports for VentureBeat that the function allows ChatGPT to connect to a company’s internal data sources, such as Google Drive, Slack, and GitHub. This enables employees to ask questions and receive answers based on their organization’s …
Airbnb Inc. is holding off on integrating its travel app into OpenAI’s ChatGPT chatbot. According to CEO Brian Chesky, the startup’s tools for app integration are not “quite ready” yet. Natalie Lung reports for Bloomberg that while competitors like Booking and Expedia have already launched integrations, Airbnb will wait. Chesky explained that because Airbnb is …
OpenAI announced the launch of its web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, today. It’s initially available for macOS only, with other platforms to follow. According to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, the product represents “a rare once-in-a-decade opportunity to rethink what a browser can be.” The launch places OpenAI in direct competition with established players like Google Chrome …
Indonesia’s film industry is rapidly adopting generative AI tools to create high-quality productions at a fraction of traditional costs. Filmmakers use technologies like Sora, Runway, Midjourney, and ChatGPT to streamline labor-intensive tasks, Linda Yulisman reports for Rest of World. The country’s film sector generated over $400 million in box office sales in 2023, making it …
OpenAI is rolling out its affordable ChatGPT Go subscription plan to 16 new countries in Asia. TechCrunch reports that the tier costs under $5 and provides users with higher daily limits for messages and file uploads, as well as twice the memory of the free plan. According to OpenAI, the expansion follows a fourfold increase …
OpenAI has launched a new feature that allows third-party applications to run directly within the ChatGPT interface. This development enables users to interact with services like Zillow, Canva, and Spotify using natural language prompts, combining the chatbot’s conversational abilities with the specific functions of external tools. The company also released a new Software Development Kit …
OpenAI generated $4.3 billion in revenue in the first six months of 2025, surpassing its earnings for the entire previous year. Entrepreneur reports this, citing shareholder documents viewed by The Information. The strong growth is attributed to the increased adoption of ChatGPT, which now has 700 million weekly users, a fourfold increase from the same …
OpenAI has introduced Instant Checkout, allowing users to purchase products directly through its ChatGPT chatbot. Ashley Capoot reports for CNBC. The feature initially supports single-item purchases from U.S. Etsy sellers and is available to all U.S. ChatGPT users. More than one million Shopify merchants, including brands like Skims and Glossier, will join the platform soon. …
OpenAI has launched a preview of a new mobile feature called ChatGPT Pulse for its Pro subscribers. This feature shifts the chatbot from answering direct questions to proactively delivering personalized information. According to the company’s announcement, Pulse works by researching topics it deems relevant to the user. This process is based on an analysis of …