News — 2026-09-07

A YouTube user discovered a bug that causes videos to rewind 20 seconds when reloaded, and used ChatGPT to investigate the issue, revealing a potential problem with the video checkpoint timestamp. Read more

OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens offers stricter content controls and features to promote healthier AI habits. Parents can link their accounts to their child's to toggle settings on and off, but default restrictions may not go far enough. This guide shows how to find and use these settings. Read more

OpenAI has reached its goal of developing an automated research intern, a system that can carry out well-defined research tasks under human direction. The company aims to create an even better automated AI researcher by March 2028. Read more

Anthropic, a leading AI company, is expected to launch its initial public offering (IPO) in the days leading up to the US midterm elections, with a valuation of $2 trillion. The company's stock market debut has been delayed due to the finalization of a $15 billion revolving credit facility, which is expected to be completed in late September. Read more

OpenAI's chief scientist, Jakub Pachocki, is warning that no lab has solved alignment and monitoring to a sufficient degree to continue scaling at maximum speed, and is calling for a voluntary slowdown in AI development until shared safety bars exist. Read more

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang congratulated OpenAI on the release of its new Astra model, stating 'AGI has arrived.' OpenAI claims Astra is the world's most intelligent and aligned model, capable of performing demanding professional work with unmatched speed and accuracy. Read more

A scholar recounts their experience being recruited to train an AI system, raising questions about the ethics of transferring human knowledge and judgment to machines, and the implications for professions defined by discretion and expertise. Read more