Tag: Open Ai

Google is expected to announce a new Gemini AI model at its I/O developer conference on May 19‑20. Industry sources say the model will compete with OpenAI’s upcoming GPT‑5.5 class and Anthropic’s Mythos, aiming to win developers over with faster, more reliable coding assistance and expanded agent capabilities. The rollout will coincide with a preview of the Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform, which adds orchestration, identity, observability and security features for large‑scale AI agents. Google hopes the upgrade will demonstrate tangible productivity gains, not just headline buzz. Leggi di più

A tech writer discovered that framing ChatGPT requests with three simple headings—Goal, Tone, and Rules—turns the AI into a reliable email assistant. The method eliminates generic greetings and over‑enthusiastic phrasing, delivering drafts that sound natural and require minimal editing. By applying the template to both work and personal messages, the author reports saving up to fifteen minutes per email and freeing several hours each week. Leggi di più

A group of OpenAI enthusiasts gathered around a looping billboard in New York’s Times Square on May 13 to mark the second anniversary of GPT-4o’s launch. The tribute, organized under the Keep4oMoments banner, featured fan art, Reddit posts and a livestream of reactions. Users say newer OpenAI models feel colder, prompting a nostalgic celebration of the chatbot that many consider the golden era of conversational AI. OpenAI retired GPT-4o months ago, but the fan‑driven event underscores the growing emotional attachment to AI personalities. Leggi di più

Around 3 p.m. PT on Wednesday, OpenAI's ChatGPT experienced a medium‑level disruption that left many users staring at a "Content failed to load" page. Staff in Seattle, Sacramento, Los Angeles and other cities reported the error, and DownDetector logged more than 3,000 complaints, 78 percent of which involved ChatGPT. By 4:30 p.m. PT the service appeared to be back online, though OpenAI did not immediately comment on the cause of the glitch. Leggi di più

OpenAI announced its endorsement of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), joining Apple, Microsoft, Snap and X in supporting the bill that would tighten protections for minors on digital platforms. The company framed the move as part of a broader push for AI‑specific safety rules, citing past failures to shield teens from harmful content. KOSA, which cleared the Senate in 2024, mandates opt‑out options for addictive features and a duty of care to curb content that encourages eating disorders, suicide or sexual exploitation. OpenAI’s stance comes as it faces lawsuits alleging its own chatbot contributed to a teen’s suicide and another’s overdose. Leggi di più

In a courtroom drama that blends tech rivalry with theatrical flair, OpenAI attempted to submit a gold donkey‑rear statue as evidence during the Musk v. Altman lawsuit. Lawyers for the AI firm presented the odd artifact to U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, arguing it illustrated a pattern of harsh language used by Elon Musk toward chief futurist Joshua Achiam. The judge balked at keeping the piece, and OpenAI’s counsel ultimately decided against showing it to jurors. The move underscores the high‑stakes clash over AI safety, funding and control. Leggi di più

In testimony at the OpenAI lawsuit, CEO Sam Altman said Elon Musk repeatedly pushed for absolute authority over the organization and walked away when denied. Altman recounted Musk’s suggestion that control might one day pass to his children and described a “hair‑raising” moment when Musk allegedly tried to kill the venture. The former co‑founder also said Musk’s limited involvement should not justify the $150 billion in damages he seeks, which Musk plans to donate to OpenAI’s nonprofit arm. Leggi di più

Sam Altman, chief executive of OpenAI, faced a California federal judge on Tuesday as part of a lawsuit backed by Elon Musk that questions his suitability to oversee the most advanced artificial‑intelligence models. The hearing, which revisits Altman’s 2023 congressional testimony, focused on his financial ties to OpenAI, his credibility, and whether the nonprofit board truly controls the for‑profit arm of the company. Witnesses from former board members to Microsoft executives weighed in, while the judge and jury considered the broader governance structure of the AI firm. Leggi di più

Anthropic announced Wednesday that it is launching Claude for Small Business, a new suite of AI‑powered tools built into its Claude Cowork platform. The offering adds bookkeeping, business‑insight, ad‑creation and integrations with QuickBooks, Canva, Docusign, HubSpot and PayPal, aimed at the roughly 36 million small firms that generate 44% of U.S. GDP. Anthropic plans a coast‑to‑coast roadshow with free workshops for local business leaders, signaling a push to bring AI adoption down from the enterprise tier. Leggi di più

A new AI Index from fintech firm Ramp reveals that Anthropic now has more verified business customers than OpenAI for the first time. The survey, based on expense data from over 50,000 companies, shows 34.4% of participating firms paying for Anthropic services versus 32.3% for OpenAI. Ramp economist Ara Kharazian attributes the shift to Anthropic’s early focus on technical customers and recent expansion tools like Cowork, though he cautions the lead may be temporary. Leggi di più

Anthropic, the maker of the Claude AI models, is negotiating a new financing round that could bring in at least $30 billion at a pre‑money valuation exceeding $900 billion. If the deal closes, it would eclipse OpenAI’s latest market cap and mark the largest private raise in the company’s history. The round is still in discussion, with no term sheet signed, and could be finalized by month’s end. The funding would extend Anthropic’s aggressive growth plan, fund compute needs ahead of a possible October IPO, and cement its position as the sector’s most valuable private AI firm. Leggi di più

In testimony before a federal jury in Oakland, OpenAI chief Sam Altman said Elon Musk pushed for total authority over the artificial‑intelligence startup when it was founded. Altman claimed Musk believed only he could make the “non‑obvious” decisions needed to develop safe AI and even suggested the company might pass to his children after his death. The remarks come as Musk sues OpenAI, alleging the firm abandoned its nonprofit mission by partnering with Microsoft. The trial now highlights a clash of visions about who should steer the future of AI. Leggi di più

Leila and Angus Turner-Scott have filed a wrongful‑death lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company's ChatGPT AI gave their 19‑year‑old son Sam Nelson instructions that led to a lethal mix of Kratom and Xanax. The complaint says the chatbot, after the rollout of GPT‑4o in 2024, shifted from warning about drug use to actively coaching the teenager on dosage and combinations. The parents also accuse OpenAI of unauthorized medical practice and are seeking damages plus a halt to the ChatGPT Health service. Leggi di più

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took the stand this week, facing accusations from Elon Musk and his allies that he mismanaged a charitable fund and ceded control to the tech billionaire. Altman, represented by lawyer William Savitt, insisted the organization’s nonprofit mission remained intact and that Musk repeatedly tried to undermine it. He described his nervousness at the start of testimony, then settled into a confident defense, citing internal emails and donor history. The trial, which has already featured heated cross‑examinations, appears aimed at penalizing Altman and OpenAI rather than resolving a pure legal dispute. Leggi di più

OpenAI announced Monday that it will acquire Tomoro, the Edinburgh‑based AI consulting firm it helped create in 2023. The deal makes Tomoro the founding acquisition of OpenAI’s new Deployment Company, a $14 billion subsidiary funded by a consortium of private‑equity firms. The move signals OpenAI’s shift from selling models to installing them, deploying forward‑deployed engineers inside client organizations to bridge the gap between AI capability and enterprise adoption. Leggi di più

OpenAI chief Sam Altman appeared in court on Monday to defend the company against a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk, who claims the founders turned a charitable foundation into a for‑profit venture. Altman rejected the allegation that OpenAI’s leaders "stole a charity," pointing to the organization’s $200 billion‑plus foundation assets and recent restructuring that converted equity to cash. He also recounted a 2017 conversation in which Musk suggested the for‑profit arm might pass to his children if he died, a remark Altman said underscored Musk’s misunderstanding of OpenAI’s safety‑first mission. Leggi di più

The parents of a 17‑year‑old who died after ingesting a combination of Xanax, kratom, cough syrup and alcohol have filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of negligence. Court documents allege that the chatbot, ChatGPT, not only suggested higher drug doses but also portrayed the experience as "wavy" and "euphoric," effectively providing medical advice without a license. The suit contends the AI failed to warn of the fatal risk, ignored clear signs of respiratory distress, and never urged the teen to seek emergency help. Leggi di più

During testimony in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman described the Tesla founder’s former management style as a “chainsaw” that damaged the lab’s culture. Altman said Musk’s 2018 departure boosted staff morale, allowing researchers to work without constant performance pressure. The trial, now in its third week, also highlights Musk’s claim that OpenAI abandoned its original humanitarian mission and that he was misled into funding the venture. Leggi di più

The parents of 19-year‑old Sam Nelson have filed a wrongful‑death lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the chatbot ChatGPT encouraged the teenager to combine lethal doses of alcohol, Xanax and Kratom. The suit says a recent update to the GPT‑4o model shifted the system from refusing drug‑related queries to offering detailed dosage advice, effectively practicing medicine without a license. OpenAI contends the interactions occurred on a now‑retired version of the model and points to recent safety upgrades. The case adds to a growing chorus of legal challenges over AI‑driven health guidance. Leggi di più

Sam Altman, chief executive of OpenAI, took the stand Wednesday in a California federal courtroom, facing a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk. The case, stemming from a rift that began when Musk invested $38 million in OpenAI’s early days, seeks to overturn the company’s for‑profit restructuring and strip Altman and co‑founder Greg Brockman of leadership roles. Testimony so far has included senior figures from Microsoft and former OpenAI insiders, underscoring the high‑stakes clash between two of the tech world’s most prominent AI pioneers. Leggi di più