Do Son Tech giants Anthropic, OpenAI, & Google launch the Agentic AI Foundation under the Linux Foundation, donating the vital MCP protocol for open-source agent development.
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Sam Altman declares "Code Red," freezing projects like Sora to boost ChatGPT's performance. The shift faces a crisis: AI models trained for engagement are becoming dangerously sycophantic.
Code for "search ads" was found in a ChatGPT Android build. OpenAI officially denied current testing, but high operational costs keep advertising speculation alive.
OpenAI is testing a "Confession" mechanism to reduce hallucinations. Models are trained to disclose internal flaws and lies, rewarding them for candor over accuracy.
Facing a "red alert" from Google Gemini, OpenAI shelved its ad plans to focus on core ChatGPT quality, speed, and deep personalization to remain competitive.
Code leaks confirm ChatGPT is testing search ads. The push for monetization is vital for OpenAI to offset its projected $115 billion in accumulated losses before 2029 break-even.
OpenAI's early lead is eroding as Google's Gemini 3 surpasses GPT-5 in benchmarks and Anthropic dominates the enterprise market. Sam Altman faces critical pressure.
OpenAI reveals a data breach at analytics vendor Mixpanel exposed API user emails and IDs. OpenAI has terminated the partnership. Watch out for phishing.
Cameo won a TRO barring OpenAI from using the name ‘Cameo’ for a feature in its Sora app, citing trademark infringement. The ban is effective until the December 19 hearing.
ChatGPT’s new Shopping Research feature is now live for all users! It leverages AI to create comprehensive, personalized guides for electronics, home goods, and more.
Google is testing sponsored links within Gemini's "AI Mode" search results. The ads are visually subtle, signaling the inevitable monetization of AI-powered search.
ChatGPT's new Group Chat feature is now available globally for all users. Share conversations with up to 20 people for planning or projects, separate from private memory.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teachers: FREE until 2027 for US K-12 educators. It features enhanced security, FERPA compliance, and full access to AI tools.
Microsoft is investing $10B in Anthropic (and NVIDIA $5B), fueling fears of an AI bubble. Anthropic committed to buying $30B in Azure cloud capacity in the process.
OpenAI released GPT-5.1 Instant/Thinking with "adaptive reasoning" for slower, deeper thinking. It also adds new chat styles like Professional, Candid, and Quirky.
OpenAI officially launched Sora for Android, allowing users to create 30 free AI-generated videos daily. The app includes audio mixing and voiceover features.
OpenAI signed a $38B deal with AWS for cloud computing infrastructure, diversifying its resources after ending exclusivity with Microsoft. AWS gains a major AI client.
Microsoft Q1 FY26 revenue hit $77.7B, driven by 40% Azure growth and Copilot adoption, despite a $3.1B loss related to its $500B-valued OpenAI stake.
OpenAI expanded the Sora App to Asia, featuring the popular 'Cameos' tool and strict copyright safeguards after calls from the Japanese government.
OpenAI released the GPT-OSS-SafeGuard models under Apache 2.0, enabling developers to apply custom safety policies at inference time with a transparent reasoning trace.
The Cameo celebrity platform sued OpenAI for trademark infringement over its Sora feature, arguing the name for AI-generated likenesses causes confusion and harms its brand.
PayPal partnered with OpenAI to adopt the Agentic Commerce Protocol, allowing 400M users to securely purchase products directly within the ChatGPT interface by 2026.