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LicenseProprietary

Used ForAI Coding Agent

Initial Release Year2025

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OpenAI patches critical ChatGPT and Codex security vulnerabilities exposing user data and tokens

OpenAI addressed two critical security vulnerabilities in February 2026. Check Point discovered a ChatGPT flaw enabling silent data exfiltration through DNS tunneling, bypassing AI guardrails without user consent. BeyondTrust found a command injection vulnerability in Codex allowing GitHub token theft through malicious branch names, potentially compromising enterprise organizations.

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OpenAI patches critical ChatGPT and Codex security vulnerabilities exposing user data and tokens

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GitHub will use Copilot user data to train its AI models starting April 24, sparking backlash

Microsoft's GitHub announced it will begin using customer interaction data from Copilot Free, Pro, and Pro+ users to train its AI models starting April 24. The opt-out system collects inputs, outputs, code snippets, and context from user sessions. While Copilot Business and Enterprise customers remain exempt, the developer community has responded with sharp criticism over data privacy concerns and the default enrollment approach.

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GitHub will use Copilot user data to train its AI models starting April 24, sparking backlash

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Apple announces WWDC 2026 for June 8, teasing AI advancements and major Siri upgrades

Apple will hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference from June 8 to 12, focusing on AI advancements and updates for Apple platforms. The event promises to unveil iOS 27, macOS 27, and a more intelligent Siri with enhanced capabilities, following Apple's partnership with Google to integrate Gemini for AI features.

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Apple announces WWDC 2026 for June 8, teasing AI advancements and major Siri upgrades

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OpenAI plans to double its workforce to 8,000 as enterprise AI competition with Anthropic intensifies

OpenAI is preparing to nearly double its headcount to 8,000 employees by the end of 2026, up from 4,500 currently. The expansion focuses on enterprise customers as the company faces mounting pressure from Anthropic, which now captures three times more first-time business buyers. The move signals a strategic pivot after CEO Sam Altman declared a 'code red' to refocus the company.

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OpenAI plans to double its workforce to 8,000 as enterprise AI competition with Anthropic intensifies

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OpenAI acquires Python toolmaker Astral to strengthen Codex against Anthropic's Claude Code

OpenAI is acquiring Astral, the company behind popular Python development tools like uv and Ruff, to integrate with its Codex platform. The deal brings tools with over 300 million combined monthly downloads into OpenAI's ecosystem as competition intensifies with Anthropic's Claude Code in the AI-powered coding assistant market.

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OpenAI acquires Python toolmaker Astral to strengthen Codex against Anthropic's Claude Code

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OpenAI builds desktop superapp to unite ChatGPT, Codex and Atlas in one unified experience

OpenAI is developing a desktop superapp that will combine ChatGPT, Codex, and Atlas browser into a single platform. The move addresses growing product fragmentation and aims to improve user experience while strengthening the company's competitive position against rivals like Anthropic.

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OpenAI builds desktop superapp to unite ChatGPT, Codex and Atlas in one unified experience

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Cursor pursues $50 billion valuation as AI coding tools reshape software development

Cursor, a leading AI coding startup, is negotiating a funding round that would nearly double its valuation to $50 billion. The company's AI assistant helps programmers write and debug code, positioning it at the center of the vibe coding movement. With annualized revenue exceeding $2 billion and backing from Google, Nvidia, and top venture capital firms, Cursor faces intensifying competition from Anthropic, OpenAI, and emerging AI coding startups.

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Cursor pursues $50 billion valuation as AI coding tools reshape software development

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OpenAI Codex Security scans 1.2M commits, finds 792 critical software vulnerabilities

OpenAI rolled out Codex Security, an AI-powered security agent that scans code repositories to identify and fix vulnerabilities. During beta testing, it analyzed 1.2 million commits and discovered 792 critical findings and 10,561 high-severity issues across major open-source projects. The tool is now available in research preview to Enterprise and Business customers with free usage for the first month.

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OpenAI Codex Security scans 1.2M commits, finds 792 critical software vulnerabilities

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Block's 4,000-person layoff sparks debate: AI revolution or corporate cost-cutting in disguise?

Jack Dorsey eliminated nearly half of Block's workforce—roughly 4,000 employees—citing AI productivity gains. The fintech CEO claims AI tools enable smaller teams to accomplish more, but current and former employees dispute whether the technology can truly replace human workers at this scale. The move has ignited fierce debate about whether companies are using AI as cover for traditional cost management.

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Block's 4,000-person layoff sparks debate: AI revolution or corporate cost-cutting in disguise?

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ExpressVPN becomes industry first to let AI agents control VPN connections through MCP server

ExpressVPN has launched a beta version of its Model Context Protocol server, becoming the first major VPN provider to allow AI tools to interact directly with VPN software. Announced on March 5, 2026, the feature enables AI coding assistants like Claude Code and OpenAI's Codex to check connection status, switch server locations, and troubleshoot network issues automatically, eliminating manual configuration for developers.

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ExpressVPN becomes industry first to let AI agents control VPN connections through MCP server

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OpenAI launches Codex AI coding app for Windows with native sandboxing and multi-agent support

OpenAI has released its Codex AI coding app for Windows, roughly a month after the macOS launch. The native Windows application lets developers coordinate multiple AI coding agents, automate bug testing, and connect to GitHub repositories. Available through the Microsoft Store, Codex works with ChatGPT Free, Go, Plus, and Pro subscriptions, though heavy usage can quickly consume token allowances.

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OpenAI launches Codex AI coding app for Windows with native sandboxing and multi-agent support

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OpenAI builds GitHub alternative after outages disrupt workflows, challenging Microsoft partnership

OpenAI is developing its own code-hosting platform to compete with Microsoft's GitHub after repeated service disruptions affected developer workflows. The project, still in early stages, could be offered to OpenAI customers and marks a strategic shift toward controlling the AI development stack despite the company's close partnership with Microsoft.

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OpenAI builds GitHub alternative after outages disrupt workflows, challenging Microsoft partnership

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Nvidia unveils AI chip with Groq technology at GTC 2026 as OpenAI commits major capacity

Nvidia is set to launch a dedicated AI inference chip at its GTC conference next month, integrating technology from startup Groq acquired in a $20 billion licensing deal. OpenAI will be among the earliest adopters, committing 3GW of dedicated inference capacity to address growing demands for faster, more efficient AI processing.

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Nvidia unveils AI chip with Groq technology at GTC 2026 as OpenAI commits major capacity

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Apple releases Xcode 26.3 with agentic coding support from Anthropic and OpenAI

Apple launched Xcode 26.3, introducing support for agentic coding that allows developers to integrate AI agents from Anthropic and OpenAI directly into their workflow. The update enables AI tools like Claude Agent and Codex to autonomously perform complex tasks, from writing boilerplate code to updating entire projects, while also supporting the open Model Context Protocol for broader compatibility.

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Apple releases Xcode 26.3 with agentic coding support from Anthropic and OpenAI

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OpenAI expands London office into largest research hub outside the US

ChatGPT maker OpenAI announced it will transform its London office into its biggest research hub outside the United States, targeting top talent from British universities. The expansion puts OpenAI in direct competition with Google DeepMind for researchers and signals Britain's growing role in global AI development.

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OpenAI expands London office into largest research hub outside the US

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