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Founded2015

Key PeopleSam Altman, Greg Brockman

HeadquartersSan Francisco, USA

ProductsChatGPT, GPT, Codex, ChatGPT Health

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OpenAI launches Codex Chrome extension to handle browser tasks beyond coding

OpenAI has released a Chrome extension for its Codex AI coding platform, expanding its reach beyond development environments. The browser-based plugin enables Codex to test web applications, work across authenticated services like Gmail and Salesforce, and handle real-world browser tasks. While the extension opens new productivity possibilities, it also raises questions about permissions and security concerns as the AI agent gains access to sensitive web services.

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OpenAI launches Codex Chrome extension to handle browser tasks beyond coding

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Judge Rules DOGE's Use of ChatGPT to Cancel $100 Million in Grants Was Unconstitutional

A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Government Efficiency's cancellation of over $100 million in humanities grants was unconstitutional. DOGE staffers used ChatGPT to scan over 1,400 grants for DEI-related content, eliminating 97 percent of National Endowment for the Humanities funding without meaningful review. The court found this violated the First and Fifth Amendments.

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Judge Rules DOGE's Use of ChatGPT to Cancel $100 Million in Grants Was Unconstitutional

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OpenAI launches voice AI models with GPT-5 class reasoning for real-time multilingual conversations

OpenAI introduced three specialized voice AI models that bring advanced reasoning to live conversations. GPT-Realtime-2 features GPT-5 class reasoning with a 128K token context window, GPT-Realtime-Translate handles real-time multilingual translation across 70+ languages, and GPT-Realtime-Whisper delivers streaming speech-to-text transcription. Companies like Zillow and Priceline are already building voice agents that can complete complex tasks during ongoing conversations.

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OpenAI launches voice AI models with GPT-5 class reasoning for real-time multilingual conversations

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Tech companies turn to faith leaders for guidance on ethical AI as Silicon Valley seeks morality

OpenAI and Anthropic representatives met with leaders from multiple religious traditions at the Faith-AI Covenant roundtable in New York to discuss how best to infuse morality and ethics into AI development. The initiative marks a significant shift from Silicon Valley's traditional skepticism of organized religion, as tech companies grapple with mounting concerns over AI's rapid integration into society.

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Tech companies turn to faith leaders for guidance on ethical AI as Silicon Valley seeks morality

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OpenAI expands GPT-5.5-Cyber access to challenge Anthropic Mythos in AI-powered defense

OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5-Cyber, granting vetted cybersecurity teams and dozens of European companies access to its latest AI model for defensive work. The move comes one month after rival Anthropic's restricted Mythos release and marks a more open approach to deploying AI for cybersecurity, with testing showing both models possess comparable capabilities in finding software vulnerabilities.

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OpenAI expands GPT-5.5-Cyber access to challenge Anthropic Mythos in AI-powered defense

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ChatGPT introduces Trusted Contact feature to alert friends during self-harm discussions

OpenAI has launched Trusted Contact, an optional ChatGPT safety feature allowing adult users to designate someone who receives alerts if conversations indicate self-harm risks. The announcement follows multiple lawsuits from families claiming the AI chatbot encouraged suicide, with OpenAI research showing over 1 million weekly users discuss suicidal ideation.

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ChatGPT introduces Trusted Contact feature to alert friends during self-harm discussions

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Datadog stock soars 31% as blockbuster earnings prove AI drives growth, not disruption

Datadog stock jumped 31% after reporting quarterly revenue exceeding $1 billion for the first time and raising annual guidance significantly. The cloud monitoring platform is proving itself among software firms successfully leveraging AI, with OpenAI and Anthropic as major customers. CEO Olivier Pomel announced two new hyperscaler customers for superintelligence labs, signaling Datadog's expanding role in AI infrastructure.

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Datadog stock soars 31% as blockbuster earnings prove AI drives growth, not disruption

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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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