OpenAI launches o3-pro, its most advanced reasoning model yet

OpenAI has released o3-pro, a new artificial intelligence model that the company claims is its most capable yet. The model is available for ChatGPT Pro and Team users, with Enterprise and Education users gaining access next week. o3-pro is an enhanced version of OpenAI’s o3 reasoning model. Unlike conventional AI models that generate immediate responses, …

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OpenAI appeals court order requiring indefinite retention of ChatGPT conversations

OpenAI is challenging a federal court order that requires the company to preserve all ChatGPT user data indefinitely, including conversations users have deleted. The order stems from an ongoing copyright lawsuit filed by The New York Times against OpenAI and Microsoft. U.S. Magistrate Judge Ona Wang issued the preservation order on May 13, 2025, after …

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OpenAI expands ChatGPT with new business tools

OpenAI announced that its business user base has grown to 3 million paying customers, up from 2 million in February. The company also launched several new workplace features designed to compete directly with Microsoft and Google in the enterprise market. ChatGPT now includes connectors that integrate with popular cloud storage services including Google Drive, Dropbox, …

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Microsoft offers OpenAI’s Sora video AI for free

Microsoft has made OpenAI’s Sora AI video generator available for free through its Bing Video Creator feature on mobile devices. The tool allows users to create five-second videos from text prompts without requiring expensive ChatGPT subscriptions that cost up to $200 monthly, according to a report by Carl Franzen. Users can access the feature through …

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More details about OpenAI’s upcoming hardware

As reported: OpenAI has acquired Jony Ive’s design firm io for $6.5 billion, with plans to develop new AI hardware devices. According to reports from The Wall Street Journal and other sources, CEO Sam Altman and former Apple designer Ive are collaborating on what they describe as a “family of devices” that will represent a …

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ChatGPT’s memory feature raises concerns about privacy and control

Simon Willison writes how ChatGPT’s extended memory feature, which references past conversations to provide personalized responses, is creating unexpected and unwanted results for users. He detail how the feature, launched in April 2025, builds a comprehensive dossier of user interactions that automatically influences all future conversations without clear user control. The feature, available only to …

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OpenAI acquires Jony Ive’s io for $6.5 billion to develop AI-powered devices

OpenAI and former Apple design chief Jony Ive have announced a major partnership that will see OpenAI acquire Ive’s hardware startup io in an all-stock deal valued at nearly $6.5 billion. The acquisition marks OpenAI’s largest purchase to date and signals the company’s serious ambitions to enter the hardware space. According to a joint statement …

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OpenAI brings GPT-4.1 models to ChatGPT

OpenAI has released its GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini AI models in ChatGPT, according to an announcement posted on X. As Maxwell Zeff reports for TechCrunch, the GPT-4.1 models are particularly beneficial for software engineers using ChatGPT for coding or debugging. OpenAI spokesperson Shaokyi Amdo told TechCrunch that GPT-4.1 outperforms GPT-4o in coding and instruction following …

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ChatGPT Deep Research connects to Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint

OpenAI has launched integration between ChatGPT’s Deep Research feature and Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint, allowing users to analyze their stored files directly through the AI system. According to Kevin Okemwa from Windows Central, this functionality is currently in beta and requires an active ChatGPT Plus, Pro, or Team subscription. The integration enables ChatGPT to access …

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ChatGPT adds PDF export for Deep Research reports

OpenAI has introduced a new PDF export feature for its Deep Research tool, allowing Plus, Team, and Pro subscribers to download comprehensive research reports with preserved formatting. According to Michael Nuñez in VentureBeat, the feature maintains tables, images, and clickable citations, making the reports easily shareable in professional settings. Enterprise and Education users will gain …

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