OpenAI and Microsoft are investigating whether Chinese AI startup DeepSeek improperly used OpenAI’s technology to develop its new R1 language model. According to reports from Bloomberg and the Financial Times, the companies are probing whether DeepSeek obtained data output from OpenAI’s technology in an unauthorized manner. David Sacks, a venture capitalist and Trump administration member, …
OpenAI has introduced a new AI agent called “deep research” that enables ChatGPT to conduct comprehensive research tasks. The feature, currently available to ChatGPT Pro users with limited queries per month, utilizes OpenAI’s o3 reasoning model to analyze information from multiple web sources and compile detailed reports with citations. The system can process text, PDFs, …
OpenAI has released o3-mini, its latest AI reasoning model that offers improved performance in STEM fields while being more cost-effective than its predecessors. The model, which was previewed in December, is now available through both ChatGPT and OpenAI’s API services. The new model demonstrates significant improvements over o1-mini, with OpenAI reporting 24% faster response times …
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Gov, a new version of its AI platform specifically designed for U.S. government agencies. As reported by Hayden Field for CNBC, the platform enables government organizations to use ChatGPT while maintaining their data security requirements. The system operates within agencies’ own Microsoft Azure environments, allowing them to manage security and compliance …
OpenAI is in early discussions to raise up to $40 billion in a funding round that could value the company at $300 billion, with SoftBank leading the investment. According to reporting by Berber Jin and Deepa Seetharaman in The Wall Street Journal, SoftBank is considering an investment of $15-25 billion. Part of the funding would …
OpenAI has formed a partnership with U.S. National Laboratories to apply its AI models to scientific research and nuclear security initiatives. According to Hayden Field at CNBC, the collaboration will give up to 15,000 scientists access to OpenAI’s o1 series models. The partnership aims to enhance power grid cybersecurity, advance disease treatment research, and deepen …
OpenAI has introduced Operator, an AI-powered agent capable of performing web-based tasks autonomously through its own browser interface. The tool, currently available as a research preview to ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the United States, represents the company’s first venture into AI agents that can interact directly with computer interfaces. The system is powered by a …
OpenAI’s ChatGPT experienced a significant service disruption this morning, affecting both the web interface and API access. According to Kyle Wiggers from TechCrunch, the company acknowledged the problem at 5:12 a.m. Pacific time on their status page. OpenAI identified the root cause within an hour and implemented a fix by 7:09 a.m. The AI chatbot …
OpenAI is set to release Operator, a new AI tool that can perform tasks in users’ web browsers. According to a report by Thomas Maxwell on Gizmodo, the launch is expected this week. The system will be able to navigate websites and complete actions like searching for flights or composing emails, though users must approve …
OpenAI, along with SoftBank, Oracle, and MGX, has announced “The Stargate Project,” a planned $500 billion investment over four years to build AI infrastructure in the United States. The initiative, unveiled at the White House, includes an immediate deployment of $100 billion, with SoftBank taking financial responsibility and OpenAI handling operations under the chairmanship of …