OpenAI is reportedly on the verge of releasing a new AI tool that could take control of personal computers and perform tasks automatically. Tibor Blaho, a software engineer known for accurately predicting upcoming AI products, has disclosed evidence regarding the anticipated "Operator" tool, which has been emphasized in previous reports by sources like Bloomberg. The […]
An AI benchmarking organization has come under fire for its lack of transparency regarding funding from OpenAI, leading to allegations of impropriety within the AI community. The nonprofit, Epoch AI, which primarily receives funding from Open Philanthropy, disclosed on December 20 that OpenAI had supported its development of FrontierMath—a series of advanced tests designed to […]
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a staff report highlighting antitrust concerns tied to partnerships between major tech firms and generative AI developers. The report scrutinizes Microsoft’s relationship with OpenAI and the collaborations between Amazon, Alphabet, and Anthropic. FTC Chair Lina Khan pointed out that such partnerships could lead to market lock-in, hinder startups from […]
Younger members of Generation Z are increasingly turning to OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT, for school-related tasks. A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals that 26% of U.S.-based teens aged 13 to 17 reported using ChatGPT for homework or other educational assignments, a significant increase from previous years. The same survey indicated that while […]
ChatGPT, OpenAI’s AI-powered text-generating chatbot, has significantly transformed since its launch in November 2022. Initially designed to assist with writing and coding through straightforward text prompts, ChatGPT now boasts an impressive user base of 300 million weekly active users as of early 2025. 2024 marked a pivotal year for OpenAI, highlighted by strategic partnerships, technological […]
Back in May, OpenAI announced plans to create a tool allowing content creators to manage how their works would be used in its AI training data. However, as of now, the promised tool, named Media Manager, has not been released, and the deadline for its launch was set for 2025. The Media Manager was designed […]
Encode, a nonprofit group that previously co-sponsored California’s SB 1047 AI safety legislation, is seeking to join Elon Musk’s lawsuit aimed at blocking OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit model. This move follows Musk’s request for an injunction to halt OpenAI’s transition, which he argues contradicts the original philanthropic intentions of the organization. The proposed amicus […]
OpenAI has recently been reported to have explored the possibility of developing its own humanoid robot, according to sources cited by The Information. This consideration emerges from two individuals familiar with the discussions surrounding the project. The company, well-known for its ChatGPT technology, has been investing in the robotics sector for some time, including financial […]
OpenAI is reportedly facing challenges in the development of its next major model, GPT-5, also known as Orion. According to a recent report from The Wall Street Journal, the project is behind schedule and the results produced so far do not justify the significant costs incurred. This concern aligns with an earlier report from The […]
ChatGPT, the AI chatbot from OpenAI, has seen rapid growth since its launch in November 2022, evolving from a tool designed to enhance productivity through written tasks to a platform boasting over 300 million weekly active users by the end of 2024. This year has marked significant advancements for OpenAI, including partnerships, new features, and […]