OpenAI has launched native image generation capabilities directly within ChatGPT, powered by its multimodal model GPT-4o. This new feature, called “Images in ChatGPT,” is now available to users across Plus, Pro, Team, and Free subscription tiers, with Enterprise, Edu, and API access coming soon. Unlike the previous DALL-E 3 image generator, which was a separate …
OpenAI has updated its Advanced Voice Mode to make conversations with ChatGPT more natural by reducing interruptions when users pause. According to Maxwell Zeff at TechCrunch, the improvements were announced by OpenAI researcher Manuka Stratta. Free users now have access to a version that allows pauses without interruption, while paying subscribers receive additional benefits including …
OpenAI has published research examining the emotional impact of ChatGPT on its users. The study, conducted in partnership with the MIT Media Lab, found that while most users approach ChatGPT as a productivity tool, a small subset engage with it emotionally, sometimes averaging about 30 minutes of interaction daily. Rhiannon Williams reported these findings for …
Privacy advocacy group Noyb has filed a GDPR complaint against OpenAI after ChatGPT falsely claimed a Norwegian man murdered two of his children. As reported by Natasha Lomas for TechCrunch, the AI chatbot generated completely fabricated information stating that Arve Hjalmar Holmen was convicted and sentenced to 21 years in prison for killing his sons. …
OpenAI has introduced three new AI models designed to enhance speech-to-text and text-to-speech capabilities. The models gpt-4o-transcribe, gpt-4o-mini-transcribe, and gpt-4o-mini-tts offer improved accuracy and customization options for developers building voice applications. According to OpenAI, the new transcription models significantly outperform their predecessor, Whisper, particularly in noisy environments and with various accents. The company’s internal benchmarks …
In a wide-ranging interview with Ben Thompson of Stratechery, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed insights about the company’s unexpected transformation from a research lab into a major consumer technology company. Altman explained that ChatGPT’s viral success in late 2022 forced the organization to rapidly pivot its operations and strategy. “What I wanted was to get …
OpenAI has released o1-pro, an upgraded version of its o1 reasoning AI model, available to select developers who have spent at least $5 on OpenAI API services. As reported by Kyle Wiggers, o1-pro costs $150 per million tokens for input and $600 per million tokens for output, making it twice as expensive as GPT-4.5 for …
OpenAI and Google have both submitted policy proposals to the Trump administration’s upcoming “AI Action Plan,” advocating for minimal government intervention and looser copyright restrictions for AI development. These submissions follow President Trump’s revocation of Biden’s AI executive order, which had focused on safety and trustworthiness. OpenAI’s proposal emphasizes “the freedom to innovate in the …
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced on X (formerly Twitter) that the company has trained a new AI model with enhanced creative writing abilities. Altman shared a sample of metafictional writing about AI and grief, stating he was “really struck” by the quality of the AI-generated text. According to Altman’s post, the model captured “the vibe …
A comprehensive study conducted by the Tow Center for Digital Journalism has found that AI search tools frequently provide incorrect information, fail to accurately cite sources, and often fabricate URLs. According to the report published in the Columbia Journalism Review, researchers tested eight generative search engines and discovered that they collectively provided incorrect answers to …