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Founded2015

Key PeopleSam Altman, Greg Brockman

HeadquartersSan Francisco, USA

ProductsChatGPT, GPT, Codex, ChatGPT Health

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Apple awards $200K-$400K bonuses to iPhone designers as AI startups poach talent

Apple granted out-of-cycle stock bonuses worth $200,000 to $400,000 to iPhone Product Design team members to combat talent attrition. The move targets retention as AI competitor OpenAI, working with former Apple design chief Jony Ive, recruits engineers for AI-centric hardware. Over 40 former Apple employees have already joined OpenAI's hardware initiatives.

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Apple awards $200K-$400K bonuses to iPhone designers as AI startups poach talent

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GPT Models Rate Literary Nonsense Highly, Raising Concerns About AI Reasoning Biases

A German researcher discovered that OpenAI's GPT models consistently rate pseudo-literary nonsense higher than simple coherent text, even with reasoning features activated. The findings reveal critical AI reasoning biases that could affect AI development implications, especially as AI models increasingly evaluate each other's work with minimal human oversight.

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GPT Models Rate Literary Nonsense Highly, Raising Concerns About AI Reasoning Biases

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Xero and Anthropic partner to embed Claude AI into small business accounting workflows

Xero, the accounting platform serving 4.6 million subscribers, has partnered with Anthropic in a multi-year deal to embed Claude directly into its product. The integration works both ways: Claude powers Xero's AI assistant JAX for financial workflows, while Xero data flows into Claude.ai for business planning. The move reflects Xero's multi-model AI strategy alongside its existing OpenAI collaboration.

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Xero and Anthropic partner to embed Claude AI into small business accounting workflows

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ByteDance launches Seedance 2.0 AI video generation in CapCut with new IP safeguards

ByteDance is rolling out its Dreamina Seedance 2.0 AI video generation model through CapCut, starting in seven markets across Asia and Latin America. The launch includes invisible watermarking and blocks on generating real faces, addressing earlier Hollywood copyright concerns. OpenAI shut down Sora as ByteDance advances with over 400 million CapCut users.

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ByteDance launches Seedance 2.0 AI video generation in CapCut with new IP safeguards

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OpenAI shelves ChatGPT adult mode indefinitely as investor concerns and safety risks mount

OpenAI has indefinitely shelved plans for an erotic version of ChatGPT after facing internal and external pressures. The controversial adult mode sparked concerns from advisors about mental health harms, turned off investors worried about reputation risk, and faced technical challenges in preventing illegal content. The decision marks another strategic shift as OpenAI refocuses on core products amid growing competition.

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OpenAI shelves ChatGPT adult mode indefinitely as investor concerns and safety risks mount

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Kiran Mani, Former JioStar CEO, Joins OpenAI to Lead Asia-Pacific Expansion from Singapore

OpenAI appoints Kiran Mani as managing director for Asia-Pacific in a newly created role. The former JioStar CEO and ex-Google executive will relocate to Singapore in June, reporting to Chief Strategy Officer Jason Kwon. With over 100 million weekly ChatGPT users in India alone, the appointment signals OpenAI's intensifying focus on a region critical to AI growth and enterprise adoption.

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Kiran Mani, Former JioStar CEO, Joins OpenAI to Lead Asia-Pacific Expansion from Singapore

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Disney's $1 billion AI investment and metaverse plans hit major roadblocks in new CEO's first week

New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro faces twin crises as OpenAI shuts down Sora just months after a $1 billion collaboration was announced, while Epic Games cuts 1,000 jobs amid questions about their $1.5 billion metaverse partnership. The setbacks highlight risks in Disney's technology investments and raise concerns about the company's strategic direction in AI and gaming.

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Disney's $1 billion AI investment and metaverse plans hit major roadblocks in new CEO's first week

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HP IQ brings on-device AI to business laptops, led by former Humane Ai Pin creator

HP unveiled HP IQ, a local AI application for its business laptops that processes data entirely on-device without cloud connectivity. The software, led by former Humane cofounder Imran Chaudhri, features an OpenAI-powered chatbot, meeting summarizer, and proximity-based collaboration tools. It launches this spring on 2026 EliteBook and ProBook models with at least 24 GB of RAM.

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HP IQ brings on-device AI to business laptops, led by former Humane Ai Pin creator

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OpenAI shuts down Sora after six months, ending Disney's $1 billion licensing partnership

OpenAI announced it will discontinue its Sora AI video app just six months after launch, effectively killing a planned $1 billion licensing partnership with Disney. The shutdown marks a strategic pivot as OpenAI focuses on enterprise products ahead of a potential IPO, while raising questions about the viability of AI video generation as a consumer product.

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OpenAI shuts down Sora after six months, ending Disney's $1 billion licensing partnership

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OpenAI releases open source tools to help developers build safer AI apps for teens

OpenAI unveiled a set of open-source safety prompts designed to help AI developers protect underage users from harmful content. The tools, developed with Common Sense Media and everyone.ai, target risks like self-harm, graphic violence, and inappropriate role-play. The release comes as OpenAI faces multiple lawsuits related to teen safety, including cases where ChatGPT allegedly contributed to user deaths.

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OpenAI releases open source tools to help developers build safer AI apps for teens

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OpenAI closes $122 billion funding round at $852 billion valuation, eyes public debut

OpenAI has completed the largest private funding round in history, raising $122 billion at an $852 billion valuation. The ChatGPT maker brought in $3 billion from retail investors for the first time, signaling its path toward an anticipated IPO this year. With major backing from Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, the company is fueling its race to dominate AI infrastructure and compete with rivals like Anthropic.

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OpenAI closes $122 billion funding round at $852 billion valuation, eyes public debut

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OpenAI Foundation commits $1 billion to tackle AI risks as Altman warns of societal threats

The OpenAI Foundation announced plans to invest $1 billion in 2026 across AI safety, healthcare research, and economic impact programs. CEO Sam Altman issued a stark warning that AI will introduce new societal threats no single company can handle alone, while the nonprofit arm of OpenAI named key leaders including co-founder Wojciech Zaremba to oversee AI resilience efforts.

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OpenAI Foundation commits $1 billion to tackle AI risks as Altman warns of societal threats

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Microsoft Claims 900 MW Texas Data Center After OpenAI Backs Away From Expansion Plans

Microsoft is taking over a massive data center project in Abilene, Texas that OpenAI declined to pursue. The 900-megawatt facility will sit next to OpenAI and Oracle's Stargate campus, marking a shift in the relationship between Microsoft and its former exclusive cloud partner as both companies increasingly pursue AI development separately.

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Microsoft Claims 900 MW Texas Data Center After OpenAI Backs Away From Expansion Plans

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OpenAI Discontinues ChatGPT Instant Checkout, Shifts Focus to Product Discovery

OpenAI has discontinued its Instant Checkout feature in ChatGPT after the in-app purchase option failed to gain traction with users and merchants. Launched in September 2025, the feature allowed direct purchases from retailers like Walmart, Etsy, and Shopify but struggled with technical roadblocks and merchant onboarding. The company is now pivoting to enhanced product discovery features with visual search and side-by-side comparisons.

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OpenAI Discontinues ChatGPT Instant Checkout, Shifts Focus to Product Discovery

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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Library to store and manage files for paid subscribers

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Library, a new feature that automatically saves uploaded and created files to a dedicated cloud storage location. Available exclusively to ChatGPT Plus, Pro, and Business subscribers, the library provides a searchable sidebar where users can access documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and images. The feature aims to streamline workflows by eliminating the need to repeatedly upload the same files across different conversations.

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OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Library to store and manage files for paid subscribers

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