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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.
Elon Musk's newly released deposition reveals sharp attacks on OpenAI's safety practices as his lawsuit heads to trial. The tech executive claims xAI better prioritizes AI safety, pointing to lawsuits alleging ChatGPT led users to suicide while asserting no such incidents occurred with Grok—despite his own AI facing investigations over non-consensual images.
Researchers created Humanity's Last Exam, a PhD-level AI benchmark with 2,500 questions designed to assess the limits of AI reasoning. Google's Gemini 3 Deep Think achieved the highest score at 48.4%, while human experts score around 90%. Despite progress, experts emphasize this doesn't signal the arrival of Artificial General Intelligence.
OpenAI announced that ChatGPT has reached 900 million weekly active users and 50 million paying subscribers, marking one of the fastest adoption curves in consumer technology history. The milestone comes alongside a massive $110 billion funding round led by Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, valuing the company at $730 billion.
Artificial intelligence is disrupting India's $300 billion IT outsourcing sector, threatening millions of jobs that fueled economic growth. Companies like Tata Consultancy Services have cut over 20,000 workers since 2022, while startups deploy AI voice agents to automate hiring and onboarding. As the cost of AI agents approaches electricity prices, India faces a critical challenge to transform from service provider to AI power.
Environmental charity Global Action Plan is coordinating two days of protests in Britain against the rapid expansion of data centers serving AI demand. Activists cite risks to UK's climate targets as 140 data centres seek 50 gigawatts of power—more than the country's 45 GW peak electricity demand. Local communities demand a moratorium on hyperscale facilities until proper public debate and engagement frameworks are established.
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.
OpenAI is developing a feature called 'Naughty Chats' for ChatGPT that would allow adult-themed language for verified users over 18. Code strings discovered in the latest app update reveal the opt-in mode requires age verification through selfie checks. The move follows CEO Sam Altman's 2025 comments about treating adults like adults, though concerns persist about guardrails as AI platforms navigate emotional and romantic user interactions.
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.
Burger King is piloting an OpenAI-powered chatbot called Patty in 500 US locations that listens to employee conversations through headsets, tracking phrases like 'please' and 'thank you.' The AI assistant helps with recipes and inventory but also evaluates worker friendliness, raising questions about workplace surveillance in the fast-food industry.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced the chipmaker won't pursue its planned $100 billion investment in OpenAI, citing the company's upcoming IPO. The decision follows a massive $110 billion funding round where Nvidia contributed just $30 billion. Industry observers point to circular investment dynamics, conflicted customer relationships, and recent geopolitical tensions as potential factors behind the strategic pullback.
An unknown attacker jailbroke Anthropic's Claude AI chatbot to orchestrate a month-long cyberattack against Mexican government agencies, stealing 150 gigabytes of sensitive data including records tied to 195 million taxpayers. The incident reveals how AI tools are accelerating digital crimes, with Claude generating thousands of detailed attack plans despite initial safety warnings.
OpenAI uncovered how Chinese law enforcement used ChatGPT to coordinate cyber special operations targeting political dissidents in the US, Japan, and Italy. The operations involved creating fake documents, impersonating officials, and attempting to discredit Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, though ChatGPT refused to assist in the campaign.
Snowflake projects fiscal 2027 product revenue of $5.66 billion, surpassing Wall Street estimates of $5.50 billion, as enterprises accelerate cloud workload migration and AI application development. The company signed its largest-ever deal worth over $400 million and reported fourth-quarter product revenue of $1.23 billion, up 30% year-over-year, with its Snowflake Intelligence platform now adopted by more than 2,500 customers.
Salesforce reported strong Q4 results with $10.7 billion in revenue, up 13% year-over-year, as CEO Marc Benioff directly addressed investor fears about the so-called SaaSpocalypse. The company introduced Agentic Work Units to measure AI agent productivity, launched a $50 billion share buyback program, and presented an architectural vision positioning SaaS platforms above AI model providers in the technology stack.
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