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OpenAI is making a browser to compete against Google: Report
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has considered developing its own web browser that would integrate its chatbot technology into a browser experience while also pursuing deals to enhance search functionalities, according to a recent report by The Information.
Co-founder Greg Brockman returns to OpenAI
Greg Brockman, co-founder of ChatGPT parent OpenAI, has rejoined the artificial intelligence powerhouse three months after stepping down from his role as president.
Chat.com now redirects to ChatGPT
OpenAI has taken a new branding step by turning the URL 'chat.com' into a direct access point for ChatGPT, its flagship AI chatbot. CEO Sam Altman recently announced this change by posting the domain name only on his official X account.
OpenAI hires Caitlin Kalinowski, former Meta AR Hardware Head
Caitlin Kalinowski, previously the head of Meta’s augmented reality (AR) Glasses Hardware division, has joined OpenAI as the leader of its robotics and consumer hardware division. Kalinowski recently confirmed her new role in a LinkedIn announcement.
OpenAI to shift from non-profit to for-profit company: report
OpenAI, the company behind the popular ChatGPT, is reportedly in discussions with the California attorney general’s office to change its corporate structure to a for-profit model, according to Bloomberg News. This potential shift would mark a significant change for OpenAI, which was originally established as a non-profit research organisation in 2015.
ChatGPT gets new search feature
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT search, a new feature enabling users to access real-time web information directly within ChatGPT. This tool provides updates on topics such as news, weather, sports, and stock data through a natural language chat interface, according to an official blog by OpenAI.
OpenAI's custom AI chips set for 2026 production: report
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is moving forward with plans to develop its own AI chip, aiming for production by 2026, according to a recent report by Reuters.
Sebastian Bubeck, Microsoft GenAI VP, to join OpenAI
Sebastien Bubeck, Microsoft's Vice President of GenAI, is leaving the company to join OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, according to a recent statement by Microsoft.
OpenAI to expand globally with four new offices
ChatGPT allows users to generate human-like text documents from simple conversational prompts.
End of the road: Ghost Autonomy, with OpenAI support, shuts down
Ghost Autonomy, a startup focused on developing autonomous driving software for automotive partners, has ceased operations, according to a company announcement.
Sam Altman no longer in control of OpenAI's startup fund
OpenAI, the parent company of ChatGPT, has recently restructured its venture capital fund, effectively removing Sam Altman, the company's CEO, from ownership and control of the OpenAI Startup Fund. According to the company, this move aims to enhance transparency and address concerns regarding the fund's governance.
You can now use ChatGPT without signing up
Users can now access the free version of ChatGPT without requiring to sign up via a Google, Microsoft, or Apple account. Instead, the popular AI chatbot can be directly accessed from OpenAI's official website without needing to log in.
OpenAI unveils Voice Engine, voice-cloning AI model
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has recently unveiled insights from a small-scale preview of Voice Engine, a voice-cloning AI model. As per OpenAI, this model utilises text input alongside a single 15-second audio sample to generate natural-sounding speech that closely resembles the original speaker.
Microsoft and OpenAI to build $100 bln data centre: report
Microsoft and OpenAI are reportedly planning on building a data centre that would cost as much as $100 billion, as per a report by the global news platform The Information. The report adds that this data centre could also include an AI supercomputer called 'Stargate', which is set to launch in 2028.
xAI’s Grok chatbot is now available as open-source on Github
Grok, the AI chatbot made by Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI, has been released on Github as an open-source project. The open release is now accessible on GitHub, allowing researchers and developers to freely enhance the Grok model.
Sora, OpenAI's video generator, to be publicly released this year
Sora, the AI-based text-to-video generator by OpenAI, is set to be released to the public this year, according to Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI. In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, Murati revealed that Sora will be made open to the public as soon as "this year", potentially "within a few months".
Sam Altman rejoins OpenAI board
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has rejoined the company's Board of Directors, about five months since he was fired and subsequently rehired as the CEO. In addition to Altman, three new board members have joined OpenAI: Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellmann, Nicole Seligman, and Fidji Simo.
OpenAI to name new board members in March: Report
OpenAI, the company behind making ChatGPT, is planning to appoint several new board members in March according to a recent report by the Washington Post.
Bezos, Nvidia join OpenAI in funding humanoid robot startup
Bezos had committed $100 million through his firm Explore Investments LLC and Microsoft is investing $95 million, while Nvidia and an Amazon-affiliated fund are each providing $50 million