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OpenAI fundraising could push valuation to $150B

[Sep 11, 2024 9:32 PM] As fundraising unfolds, OpenAI’s valuation is expected to reach $150 billion. Several tech giants, including Apple and Nvidia, are reportedly backing the round. 

OpenAI to release ‘Strawberry’ reasoning for ChatGPT in coming weeks: Report

[Sep 11, 2024 11:05 AM] OpenAI is set to introduce “Strawberry,” a new reasoning-focused AI model that enhances the AI’s ability to “think” before responding. Strawberry is expected to be released in the coming weeks.

OpenAI business users top 1M, targets premium ChatGPT subscriptions

[Sep 7, 2024 8:37 AM] OpenAI is looking to introduce more expensive subscription plans for upcoming large-language models like the Strawberry and Orion AI models. 

Ex-OpenAI chief scientist raises $1B for startup with only 10 employees

[Sep 4, 2024 4:35 PM] Safe Superintelligence reportedly raised the funds at a valuation of $5 billion.

Area 51 for AI? US gov secures early access to cutting edge models

[Sep 1, 2024 5:13 PM] It’s unclear whether the government would be required to inform the general public in the event an AI model becomes sentient.

What the California AI ‘killswitch’ bill means for decentralized AI

[Aug 31, 2024 1:00 PM] The AI industry is split over new legislation in California that would implement a sort of emergency stop in AI systems.

OpenAI to expand ‘capped for-profit’ status to woo whale investors — report

[Aug 30, 2024 9:06 PM] The change comes amid reports the firm plans to hold an investment round at a valuation of more than $100 billion. 

ChatGPT may already have more monthly users than Netflix

[Aug 29, 2024 8:43 PM] OpenAI says the chatbot has doubled its user count over the last year to more than 200 million per week.

Apple, Nvidia among prospective investors in OpenAI’s multibillion-dollar fundraising

[Aug 29, 2024 8:13 PM] Tech giants such as Apple, Nvidia and Microsoft are investing in OpenAI’s upcoming funding round, which could raise its valuation to over $100 billion.

OpenAI in talks to raise funds at over $100B valuation: Report

[Aug 29, 2024 2:03 AM] Private documents show OpenAI stockholders are planning to sell shares at a price that would value the firm at $103 billion. Any new investment would see the AI startup valued even higher.

OpenAI supports California bill on marking AI content — Report

[Aug 28, 2024 12:30 PM] After previously opposing another AI-related bill, SB 1047, OpenAI has expressed support for AB 3211, which would require watermarks on AI-generated content.

Story Protocol Developer Raises $80M Series B, Led by A16z, for Intellectual Property Chain

[Aug 21, 2024 12:00 PM] "We’re focused on solving a real problem that impacts the creative industry, not just creating another technical tweak," Story Protocol CEO SY Lee says.

OpenAI offers GPT-4o fine-tuning for companies in AI service shift

[Aug 21, 2024 8:10 AM] OpenAI is paving the way for a new era of AI as a service and increasing its model training materials.

California removes teeth from AI law without addressing tech’s core concerns

[Aug 16, 2024 8:33 PM] The law appears more corporate-friendly, but the implications for consumers are a bit murkier.

AI researchers want to solve the bot problem by requiring ID to use the internet

[Aug 16, 2024 7:04 PM] The researchers based their ideas on “proof of personhood” technologies developed by the blockchain community.

OpenAI fears people will forms bonds with the AI it developed to fool humans

[Aug 11, 2024 6:42 PM] The warning shows that developers are aware that anthropomorphization is a legitimate concern in the AI industry.

OpenAI claims GPT-4o poses ‘medium risk’ of political persuasion

[Aug 8, 2024 8:54 PM] On the bright side, the company says there’s little risk it’ll become sentient and begin updating itself.

Amazon faces UK merger probe over $4B Anthropic AI investment

[Aug 8, 2024 4:16 PM] Microsoft and OpenAI face similar scrutiny as Europe and the UK seek to identify the line between investment and acquisition.

OpenAI co-founder leaves for AI rival Anthropic

[Aug 6, 2024 4:55 AM] OpenAI co-founder John Schulman says he's leaving OpenAI to focus more intently on AI alignment and "hands-on technical work" at rival firm Anthropic.

Elon Musk renews lawsuit against OpenAI, Sam Altman — Filing

[Aug 5, 2024 6:01 PM] Musk claims he was misled about the ChatGPT creator’s true purpose.

OpenAI has a ‘highly accurate’ tool to detect AI content, but no release plans

[Aug 4, 2024 8:12 PM] The company expressed worries that its detection system could somehow “stigmatize” the use of AI among non-English speakers.

Microsoft declares OpenAI both ‘strategic partner’ and ‘competition’ in SEC filing

[Aug 3, 2024 8:53 PM] The two companies face antitrust probes in the US and EU over their partnership.

Q2 earnings: AI sector enters flat spin as consumer disinterest in chatbots intensifies

[Aug 2, 2024 6:35 PM] Despite unbridled optimism and massive spending, generative AI is still a solution looking for a problem.

Google’s new Gemini AI model dominates benchmarks, beats GPT-4o and Claude-3

[Aug 1, 2024 9:15 PM] This is the first time Google’s taken the top slot on the Chatbot Arena leaderboard.

OpenAI finally launches ‘Advanced Voice Mode’ to select ChatGPT users

[Jul 31, 2024 9:11 PM] Early previews of the tech were remarkable, but fears remain over its potential misuse.

OpenAI backs Senate bills to advance AI safety and accessibility

[Jul 31, 2024 12:42 PM] OpenAI’s support for these bills highlights a broader vision for AI that balances safety, accessibility and the potential for educational progress.

Only Congress and DARPA can rein in the dangers of AI

[Jul 30, 2024 5:14 PM] AI is stretching the boundaries of existing internet protocols. A working group between DARPA, NIST and other federal agencies could help.

ChatGPT launches AI-powered search engine prototype

[Jul 25, 2024 1:10 PM] According to OpenAI, SearchGPT will give users a more intuitive search experience, allowing them to ask questions to refine a search as they would using ChatGPT.

OpenAI could lose $5B this year and run out of cash in 12 months: Report

[Jul 24, 2024 2:45 PM] The ChatGPT maker reportedly will spend some $7 billion on AI testing this year.

Sam Altman Sponsored Study Found UBI Increases Spending on Basic Needs and Philanthropy

[Jul 23, 2024 9:37 PM] A multi-year study sponsored by Openai’s Sam Altman examined the effects of a UBI stipend on the spending patterns of the beneficiaries, finding that most of the money was spent on basic needs. The study, which gave $45 million to thousands…