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Founded2015

Key PeopleSam Altman, Greg Brockman

HeadquartersSan Francisco, USA

ProductsChatGPT, GPT, Codex, ChatGPT Health

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AI boom splits Bay Area housing market: luxury homes surge 13% as affordable properties decline

A new Redfin report reveals how AI is creating a split housing market in the Bay Area. Since ChatGPT's launch in November 2022, luxury home prices have jumped 13.4% while lower-end properties have fallen 3.8%. The trend signals a K-shaped economy where AI executives and venture capitalists thrive while entry-level workers face uncertainty.

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AI boom splits Bay Area housing market: luxury homes surge 13% as affordable properties decline

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OpenAI, Nvidia, AMD and Microsoft unveil MRC protocol to accelerate large-scale AI training

OpenAI has released Multipath Reliable Connection (MRC), a new networking protocol developed with Nvidia, AMD, Intel, Microsoft and Broadcom, through the Open Compute Project. The protocol addresses critical bottlenecks in AI training by distributing data across multiple paths, enabling networks to support up to 131,000 GPUs with microsecond failure recovery. MRC is already deployed in OpenAI's frontier model training and Microsoft's GB200-based AI factories.

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OpenAI, Nvidia, AMD and Microsoft unveil MRC protocol to accelerate large-scale AI training

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OpenAI violated Canadian privacy laws in AI model training, federal investigation finds

Philippe Dufresne, Privacy Commissioner of Canada, found OpenAI non-compliant with federal and provincial privacy laws after a joint investigation. The probe revealed the company collected vast amounts of personal information without adequate safeguards or consent for AI model training, violating Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

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OpenAI violated Canadian privacy laws in AI model training, federal investigation finds

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Illinois lawmakers debate AI liability bills as OpenAI and Anthropic clash over regulations

Illinois is considering multiple AI regulations that could reshape how companies are held accountable for harm. Two competing legislative proposals have divided major AI developers, with OpenAI supporting liability limits while Anthropic pushes for stricter oversight. The debate centers on balancing innovation with user safety as AI capabilities rapidly advance.

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Illinois lawmakers debate AI liability bills as OpenAI and Anthropic clash over regulations

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Trump reverses course on AI regulation, considers mandatory government vetting of frontier models

The Trump administration is discussing an executive order that would require government review of advanced AI models before public release, marking a dramatic shift from its earlier deregulatory approach. The move follows concerns about Anthropic's Claude Mythos model and its potential cybersecurity risks, as Trump prepares to discuss AI guardrails with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Trump reverses course on AI regulation, considers mandatory government vetting of frontier models

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Etsy launches native app in ChatGPT after previous integration fails to drive marketplace sales

Etsy has launched a beta version of its native app within ChatGPT, enabling shoppers to browse over 100 million listings using natural language prompts. The move follows the failure of its Instant Checkout integration, which ended in March after generating low sales volume. The company is simultaneously testing a conversational gift assistant on its own platform as part of a broader AI push.

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Etsy launches native app in ChatGPT after previous integration fails to drive marketplace sales

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OpenAI IPO ambitions collide with financial reality as losses mount to billions

OpenAI is preparing for a potential IPO in 2026 or 2027, but the path forward looks increasingly challenging. Despite reaching 900 million weekly ChatGPT users and $20 billion in annual revenue, the company missed key internal targets and faces projected losses of $14 billion in 2026 alone. The AI pioneer's struggle to balance explosive growth with massive infrastructure costs raises questions about the sustainability of the broader AI investment thesis.

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OpenAI IPO ambitions collide with financial reality as losses mount to billions

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Apple agrees to pay $250 million settlement over delayed Siri AI features on iPhone 15 and 16

Apple has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging the company misled customers about Apple Intelligence capabilities. The lawsuit claims Apple's marketing created expectations that advanced Siri AI features would be available at launch, but those features remain delayed. Eligible iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 owners could receive up to $95 per device.

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Apple agrees to pay $250 million settlement over delayed Siri AI features on iPhone 15 and 16

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Man accused of firebombing Sam Altman's home pleads not guilty amid rising anti-AI violence

Daniel Alejandro Morena-Gama, 20, pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and arson charges after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco home. The attack on Sam Altman's home, followed by threats at OpenAI headquarters, reflects a growing backlash against artificial intelligence that has escalated from protests to physical violence. The case has raised urgent questions about AI safety and the security of tech leaders.

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Man accused of firebombing Sam Altman's home pleads not guilty amid rising anti-AI violence

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OpenAI launches GPT-5.5 Instant as ChatGPT's new default model, cutting hallucinations by 52.5%

OpenAI rolled out GPT-5.5 Instant as ChatGPT's new default model, claiming it reduces hallucinations by 52.5% on high-stakes prompts in medicine, law, and finance. The update delivers shorter, clearer responses while introducing a memory sources feature that shows users exactly what context informed their answers. Enhanced personalization pulls from past chats and connected services.

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OpenAI launches GPT-5.5 Instant as ChatGPT's new default model, cutting hallucinations by 52.5%

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Image Models Drive AI App Downloads 6.5x More Than Chatbot Upgrades, New Data Shows

Visual AI features are outperforming text-based chatbot updates in driving user acquisition for AI apps. Appfigures reports that image model releases generate 6.5 times more downloads than traditional model updates, with ChatGPT and Google Gemini seeing massive surges. However, downloads don't always translate to higher mobile revenue—ChatGPT earned $70 million from its image features while Gemini's viral Nano Banana generated just $181,000 despite more downloads.

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Image Models Drive AI App Downloads 6.5x More Than Chatbot Upgrades, New Data Shows

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OpenAI fast-tracks AI phone with customized chip, aiming for 30 million shipments by 2028

OpenAI is accelerating development of its first smartphone, targeting mass production in early 2027. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reports the AI-focused smartphone will use a customized MediaTek Dimensity 9600 chip with an enhanced image signal processor for visual sensing. The ambitious project aims for 30 million combined shipments by 2028.

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OpenAI fast-tracks AI phone with customized chip, aiming for 30 million shipments by 2028

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Google, Microsoft, and xAI Agree to Government Review of AI Models Before Public Release

All five major US AI labs now submit their models to government security evaluations before launch. The Commerce Department's Center for AI Standards and Innovation will assess frontier AI capabilities for cybersecurity, biosecurity, and chemical weapons risks as the Trump administration considers making these reviews mandatory.

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Google, Microsoft, and xAI Agree to Government Review of AI Models Before Public Release

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US Government Claims China AI Lags 8 Months Behind, But Experts Question the Benchmarks

A US government report claims China's best AI model trails American frontier models by eight months. But the methodology raises questions—two of nine benchmarks are non-public, and independent evaluators tell a different story. Stanford's AI Index shows the US-China performance gap has collapsed to just 2.7% on public leaderboards, while China wins decisively on cost-effectiveness.

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US Government Claims China AI Lags 8 Months Behind, But Experts Question the Benchmarks

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Sierra raises $950M as AI agents race intensifies with Fortune 50 clients and rapid growth

Bret Taylor's Sierra closed a $950 million funding round led by Tiger Global and GV, pushing its valuation above $15 billion. The company hit $150 million in annual recurring revenue in just eight quarters and now serves over 40% of Fortune 50 companies. The raise signals intensifying competition as enterprises rush to deploy AI agents for customer service, with an estimated $400 billion market shifting toward automation.

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Sierra raises $950M as AI agents race intensifies with Fortune 50 clients and rapid growth

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