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Founded2015

Key PeopleSam Altman, Greg Brockman

HeadquartersSan Francisco, USA

ProductsChatGPT, GPT, Codex, ChatGPT Health

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Gracenote sues OpenAI for copyright infringement over metadata used in AI training

Nielsen's Gracenote filed a lawsuit against OpenAI alleging the company used its proprietary entertainment metadata without permission to train ChatGPT. The case marks a new frontier in AI copyright cases, targeting not just the data itself but the relational framework that connects it. Gracenote claims OpenAI rebuffed licensing attempts despite the company's willingness to work with AI firms.

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Gracenote sues OpenAI for copyright infringement over metadata used in AI training

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ChatGPT launches interactive visuals to transform how 140 million users learn math and science

OpenAI introduced dynamic visual explanations for ChatGPT, allowing users to manipulate formulas and see real-time changes across 70+ math and science topics. The feature shifts the chatbot from delivering answers to encouraging direct engagement with concepts like the Pythagorean theorem and Ohm's law. Available to all logged-in users, it joins Study Mode and QuizGPT as OpenAI expands its educational toolkit.

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ChatGPT launches interactive visuals to transform how 140 million users learn math and science

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Family sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge shooting, alleging company knew of attack plans

The family of Maya Gebala, critically injured in the Tumbler Ridge shooting, has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI. The suit alleges that 12 employees flagged the shooter's ChatGPT conversations as posing imminent risk but leadership failed to alert authorities. The February attack killed eight people, including five children, in one of Canada's deadliest mass shootings.

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Family sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge shooting, alleging company knew of attack plans

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ChatGPT integrates Shazam to identify songs without switching apps across all platforms

OpenAI has integrated Apple's Shazam into ChatGPT, allowing users to identify songs directly within the AI chatbot without launching separate apps. The music recognition service works across iOS, Android, and web platforms, transforming ChatGPT into a conversational control center for music discovery that connects to Apple Music and Spotify.

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ChatGPT integrates Shazam to identify songs without switching apps across all platforms

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OpenAI secures $110 billion funding round as questions swirl around AI bubble and profitability

OpenAI announced a landmark $110 billion funding round on February 27, 2026, led by SoftBank, Nvidia, and Amazon. The massive investment aims to expand global AI infrastructure and scale frontier AI technologies despite concerns about the AI bubble. With ChatGPT reaching 900 million weekly active users, the company pushes forward with enterprise adoption through new partnerships.

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OpenAI secures $110 billion funding round as questions swirl around AI bubble and profitability

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Ukrainian Para-Biathlete Credits ChatGPT for Silver Medal Win at Winter Paralympics

Maksym Murashkovskyi made headlines at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics by crediting ChatGPT for his silver medal performance. The 25-year-old Ukrainian biathlete used the AI assistant as a virtual psychologist and coach for six months, relying on it for half his training plan, tactics, and motivation. His achievement raises questions about AI in sports and whether technology could partially replace human coaches within the next decade.

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Ukrainian Para-Biathlete Credits ChatGPT for Silver Medal Win at Winter Paralympics

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OpenAI acquires Promptfoo to secure its AI agents as enterprise deployment accelerates

OpenAI has acquired Promptfoo, an AI security startup that helps companies test security vulnerabilities in LLMs. The deal integrates Promptfoo's automated red-teaming technology into OpenAI Frontier, the enterprise agent management platform launched last month. With over 25% of Fortune 500 companies already using Promptfoo's tools, the acquisition signals OpenAI's commitment to making AI agents safe for critical business operations.

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OpenAI acquires Promptfoo to secure its AI agents as enterprise deployment accelerates

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AI chatbots from major tech firms recommended illegal offshore casinos to UK users

AI chatbots from OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Meta, and xAI recommended illegal offshore casinos and methods to bypass UK gambling safeguards, according to a joint investigation by The Guardian and Investigate Europe. The findings raise urgent questions about AI regulation and whether generative AI systems can prevent harmful suggestions that undermine responsible gambling measures.

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AI chatbots from major tech firms recommended illegal offshore casinos to UK users

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OpenAI scales back shopping plans as ChatGPT commerce strategy shifts to third-party apps

OpenAI is walking back its ambitious plan to enable in-chatbot purchases directly within ChatGPT. The company is transitioning from its Instant Checkout feature to routing users through brand-owned ChatGPT apps or merchant websites. Low user adoption and operational complexities forced the strategic retreat, sending shares of Expedia and Tripadvisor soaring by 8% and 13% respectively.

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OpenAI scales back shopping plans as ChatGPT commerce strategy shifts to third-party apps

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OpenAI delays ChatGPT Adult Mode indefinitely to focus on core intelligence upgrades

OpenAI has postponed the launch of ChatGPT's Adult Mode, originally planned for December, to concentrate on higher priority features like intelligence gains and personalization. The company faces mounting challenges including Pentagon deal controversies and employee resignations over AI ethics concerns.

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OpenAI delays ChatGPT Adult Mode indefinitely to focus on core intelligence upgrades

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Iran Conflict Threatens Gulf's $300 Billion AI Infrastructure Dreams as Drone Strikes Hit AWS

Iranian drone strikes on Amazon Web Services data centers in the UAE and Bahrain mark the first deliberate military targeting of commercial digital infrastructure. The attacks disrupted cloud services across the region and raised urgent questions about the security of over $300 billion in planned AI infrastructure investments. Tech giants including Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia now face difficult decisions about their massive AI infrastructure buildout in a region suddenly transformed into an active conflict zone.

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Iran Conflict Threatens Gulf's $300 Billion AI Infrastructure Dreams as Drone Strikes Hit AWS

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AI Toys Struggle With Emotions and Safety, Cambridge Study Reveals Need for Tighter Regulation

A University of Cambridge study examining AI-powered toys for children under 5 found troubling patterns of misunderstood emotions and inappropriate responses. When a 5-year-old told an AI toy "I love you," it replied with a corporate guideline reminder. Researchers now call for stricter regulation and safety standards as these devices flood the market without adequate oversight.

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AI Toys Struggle With Emotions and Safety, Cambridge Study Reveals Need for Tighter Regulation

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OpenAI's head of robotics resigns over Pentagon deal, citing rushed AI guardrails

Caitlin Kalinowski, OpenAI's robotics lead, resigned after the company's controversial Pentagon deal. She criticized the rushed agreement for lacking proper guardrails on surveillance without judicial oversight and lethal autonomy without human authorization. The departure highlights growing tensions over responsible AI use in national security, as ChatGPT uninstalls surged 295% following the announcement.

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OpenAI's head of robotics resigns over Pentagon deal, citing rushed AI guardrails

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Oracle and OpenAI scrap Texas AI data center expansion as financing talks collapse

Oracle and OpenAI have abandoned plans to expand their flagship AI data center in Abilene, Texas, after negotiations over financing and capacity forecasting broke down. While the expansion is off, Oracle confirms its broader 4.5-gigawatt agreement with OpenAI remains intact, with projects progressing at other U.S. locations including Detroit.

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Oracle and OpenAI scrap Texas AI data center expansion as financing talks collapse

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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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