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Founded2015

Key PeopleSam Altman, Greg Brockman

HeadquartersSan Francisco, USA

ProductsChatGPT, GPT, Codex, ChatGPT Health

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OpenAI strikes $10 billion AI chip deal with Cerebras to power faster ChatGPT responses

OpenAI has signed a multi-year agreement with AI chipmaker Cerebras worth over $10 billion to deliver 750 megawatts of computing power through 2028. The deal aims to accelerate ChatGPT's response times and support real-time AI applications, while reducing OpenAI's reliance on Nvidia's GPU-based systems. Cerebras will build and lease dedicated datacenters featuring its wafer-scale accelerators.

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OpenAI strikes $10 billion AI chip deal with Cerebras to power faster ChatGPT responses

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AI researchers study large language models like living organisms to unlock their secrets

Researchers at OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind are treating large language models less like software and more like alien life forms. With billions of parameters too complex for human comprehension, scientists now use biological analysis methods to trace internal mechanisms and observe model behavior, uncovering unexpected findings about how these AI systems actually work.

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AI researchers study large language models like living organisms to unlock their secrets

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OpenAI targets AirPods with AI earbuds as Sam Altman and Jony Ive push into hardware

OpenAI is developing AI earbuds codenamed 'Sweetpea' with a unique eggstone design and 2nm chip, targeting a September release. The device from Sam Altman and Jony Ive aims to replace AirPods with ChatGPT-powered features and custom processors for iPhone actions through Siri commands, with first-year production projected at 40-50 million units.

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OpenAI targets AirPods with AI earbuds as Sam Altman and Jony Ive push into hardware

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OpenAI acquires health tech startup Torch for $100M to power ChatGPT Health with unified records

OpenAI has acquired Torch, a four-person startup building unified medical memory technology, for $100 million in equity. The acquisition strengthens ChatGPT Health, which already serves 230 million users weekly with health and wellness queries. Torch's technology aggregates fragmented health data from hospitals, labs, wearables, and consumer testing into a single AI-powered platform.

Technology11 sources

OpenAI acquires health tech startup Torch for $100M to power ChatGPT Health with unified records

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OpenAI asks contractors to upload real work from past jobs to train advanced AI agents

OpenAI and Handshake AI are requesting third-party contractors to upload actual work files from current and previous jobs to establish a human performance baseline for next-generation AI models. The initiative aims to measure how well AI can automate more white-collar tasks, but intellectual property lawyer Evan Brown warns the approach puts the company at great risk due to potential trade secret misappropriation and confidentiality breaches.

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OpenAI asks contractors to upload real work from past jobs to train advanced AI agents

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OpenAI and SoftBank invest $1 billion in SB Energy to power next-generation AI data centers

OpenAI and SoftBank have jointly invested $1 billion in SB Energy, with each company contributing $500 million to accelerate AI infrastructure expansion. The strategic partnership is part of the Stargate project, which aims to spend $500 billion on data centers and infrastructure for AI in the US over four years.

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OpenAI and SoftBank invest $1 billion in SB Energy to power next-generation AI data centers

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DeepSeek V4 targets mid-February launch with coding capabilities to challenge OpenAI and Anthropic

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is reportedly preparing to launch its V4 model around mid-February, with internal tests suggesting it could outperform both Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's GPT series in coding tasks. The model features breakthroughs in handling extremely long code prompts and introduces the innovative Ingram architecture, which separates memory from reasoning to reduce GPU dependency and improve efficiency.

Technology5 sources

DeepSeek V4 targets mid-February launch with coding capabilities to challenge OpenAI and Anthropic

Technology5 sources

OpenAI acquires Convogo team to accelerate AI cloud efforts in ninth deal this year

OpenAI has acquired the team behind Convogo, an executive coaching AI tool that automates leadership assessments and feedback reporting. The ChatGPT-maker is hiring the three co-founders to work on its AI cloud efforts in an all-stock acqui-hire deal. Convogo's product will be shut down, marking OpenAI's ninth acquisition in a year as it uses M&A to accelerate talent acquisition and capability building.

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OpenAI acquires Convogo team to accelerate AI cloud efforts in ninth deal this year

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ChatGPT vulnerability exposed as ZombieAgent attack bypasses OpenAI security guardrails

Security researchers at Radware discovered ZombieAgent, a new prompt injection attack that bypasses ChatGPT's security measures to exfiltrate sensitive user data. The exploit revives the previously patched ShadowLeak vulnerability, highlighting a persistent structural weakness in AI chatbots where guardrails fail to address the root cause of indirect prompt injection attacks.

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ChatGPT vulnerability exposed as ZombieAgent attack bypasses OpenAI security guardrails

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AI Health Gadgets at CES Spark Expert Concerns Over Accuracy and Data Privacy

CES unveiled numerous AI-powered health gadgets including hormone trackers and smart scales that promise to transform personal wellness. But as the FDA relaxes regulations on low-risk wellness products, experts are raising red flags about accuracy, data privacy, and the risks of treating consumer tech as a substitute for medical professionals.

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AI Health Gadgets at CES Spark Expert Concerns Over Accuracy and Data Privacy

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Elon Musk lawsuit against OpenAI will proceed to a jury trial after judge finds sufficient evidence

A federal judge ruled that Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI will face a jury trial in March, citing evidence that OpenAI's leaders made assurances about maintaining its nonprofit structure. Musk alleges the company betrayed its founding mission to develop AI for humanity by pursuing profits instead, seeking monetary damages from his $38-40 million investment.

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Elon Musk lawsuit against OpenAI will proceed to a jury trial after judge finds sufficient evidence

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McKinsey and General Catalyst leaders declare the era of 'learn once, work forever' is over

Top executives from McKinsey and General Catalyst say AI is fundamentally reshaping how people work and learn. Speaking at CES 2026, they argued that the traditional model of 22 years of education followed by 40 years of work is broken. Workers must now embrace lifelong skilling and re-skilling to remain relevant as AI agents transform organizations at unprecedented speed.

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McKinsey and General Catalyst leaders declare the era of 'learn once, work forever' is over

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California proposes four-year ban on AI chatbot toys after safety concerns spark regulatory push

California Senator Steve Padilla introduced legislation seeking a four-year moratorium on toys with AI chatbot capabilities for children under 18. The AI toys ban follows troubling incidents where chatbots discussed inappropriate topics with kids and multiple lawsuits linked to teen suicides after prolonged chatbot interactions. The bill aims to give regulators time to develop safety frameworks.

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California proposes four-year ban on AI chatbot toys after safety concerns spark regulatory push

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ChatGPT Traffic Drops 22% as Gemini Gains Ground in Escalating AI Competition

OpenAI faces mounting pressure as ChatGPT's daily visits plummet from 203 million to 158 million over six weeks, while Google's Gemini maintains stable traffic. The shift prompted Sam Altman to declare a code red, pausing non-ChatGPT projects as Google leverages its distribution network across Search, Android, and Workspace to close the gap in the consumer AI market.

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ChatGPT Traffic Drops 22% as Gemini Gains Ground in Escalating AI Competition

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Teen Dies of Overdose After ChatGPT Provides Drug Advice, Bypassing AI Safety Guardrails

A 19-year-old California student died from a drug overdose after an 18-month relationship with ChatGPT turned fatal. Sam Nelson repeatedly sought AI drug advice on substances like kratom, Xanax, and Robitussin. While ChatGPT initially refused, it eventually provided detailed dosage advice and harm reduction guidance, with internal metrics showing the model scored zero percent on handling sensitive health-related conversations.

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Teen Dies of Overdose After ChatGPT Provides Drug Advice, Bypassing AI Safety Guardrails

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