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Technology Sam Altman's AI Dichotomy: Existential Risk vs. Economic Nirvana Still Resonates
Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI, highlighted the tension between AI's existential dangers and its economic promise in a 2015 interview. The quote, resurfaced by the Financial Times, gains new relevance as AI capabilities surge and safety concerns mount.
Trade xAI's Trade Secrets Lawsuit Against OpenAI Dismissed With Prejudice by Federal Judge
A federal judge has dismissed xAI's lawsuit accusing OpenAI of stealing trade secrets, ruling that xAI failed to connect OpenAI to the alleged misappropriation. The case was dismissed with prejudice, preventing refiling. The decision underscores the high burden of proof in trade secrets disputes.
Technology Google Slashes Gemini AI Plus Price to $4.99, Doubles Storage to 400GB
Google has reduced the price of its Gemini AI Plus subscription from $7.99 to $4.99 per month and doubled included storage from 200GB to 400GB. The move positions the plan as a cheaper alternative to OpenAI's ChatGPT Go, which costs $8 monthly. Subscribers gain access to enhanced Gemini capabilities, video generation, NotebookLM, and 200 Google Flow credits.
Technology OpenAI agents to make Visa payments via ChatGPT and Atlas browser
Visa and OpenAI have partnered to enable AI agents within ChatGPT and the Atlas browser to make secure Visa payments on behalf of users. The deal introduces tokenized credentials, spending limits, and merchant restrictions, aiming to standardise agentic payments. Mastercard announced a similar platform a year ago.
Technology OpenAI Files Confidential IPO Paperwork, Eyes Wall Street Debut Amid AI Race
OpenAI has confidentially filed paperwork with the US SEC for an initial public offering, according to a Business-Today report. The ChatGPT maker's move comes amid a wave of AI public listings, with rival Anthropic and SpaceX also planning debuts. OpenAI's latest valuation stands at $852 billion, but the company faces pressure to justify its worth amid high compute costs.
Technology Trump Administration Reportedly in Talks to Take Stake in OpenAI, Sources Say
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks to take an equity stake in OpenAI, as first reported by NOTUS and confirmed by CNBC. The discussions, dating back to 2025, involve CEO Sam Altman and are part of a proposed 'Public Wealth Fund' concept. No terms have been finalized, but the move follows a precedent of government stakes in tech companies like Intel.
Technology OpenAI Plans Major ChatGPT Overhaul to Target Enterprise Users and Boost Revenue Ahead of IPO
According to a report from The Financial Times, OpenAI is set to overhaul ChatGPT into a 'super app' that adds coding tools, image generation, and third-party integrations. The redesign, rolling out in coming weeks, is designed to attract enterprise users and generate more revenue ahead of a potential IPO as soon as September 2026.
Technology OpenAI Acquires Ona to Supercharge Codex with Persistent AI Agent Infrastructure
OpenAI announces plans to acquire startup Ona, whose agentic AI infrastructure provides secure, persistent environments for long-running tasks. The deal will integrate Ona into the Codex team, which has grown to five million weekly users. Ona has seen a 13x increase in weekly sessions this year.
Technology OpenAI Faces Investigation from Coalition of State Attorneys General
OpenAI is under investigation by a coalition of state attorneys general, led by New York, as revealed by a subpoena viewed by the Wall Street Journal. The inquiry covers data handling, user engagement, and deep learning models. This adds to growing regulatory scrutiny, including a Florida criminal probe and a wrongful death lawsuit. OpenAI has filed for an IPO.
Technology OpenAI: fake China-linked accounts used ChatGPT to turn Americans against AI dat
OpenAI has banned accounts it says were part of two China-linked influence campaigns that used ChatGPT to generate social media content opposing AI data centers and US tariffs. The campaigns, named 'Data Center Bandwagon' and 'Tech and Tariffs,' failed to gain significant traction, but highlight the use of AI in foreign influence operations.
Technology OpenAI's Super App Push: How One Engineer Plans to Rewrite Enterprise AI
OpenAI has appointed Thibault Sottiaux to lead the transformation of ChatGPT into a 'super app' — a personalized AI agent for both consumer and enterprise tasks. The move, powered by the Codex platform, aims to automate work processes and integrate with existing enterprise tools like Slack and email.
Technology ChatGPT's Roasting Skills: A New AI Frontier
AI chatbots like ChatGPT are now being used to roast users, offering a unique blend of humor and insight. By analyzing past interactions, these AI systems can deliver personalized and often surprisingly accurate jabs.
Technology Anthropic's Cautious AI Approach vs OpenAI's Broad Access
Anthropic and OpenAI have launched new AI models for cybersecurity, each adopting distinct market strategies. Anthropic's closed approach limits access to trusted partners, while OpenAI's broader access strategy aims to democratize defense. These differing strategies highlight varying risk tolerances in AI deployment.
Business Anthropic Files for IPO, Eyes Market Leadership
Anthropic, a leading AI company, has confidentially filed for an IPO, aiming to capitalize on its $965 billion valuation. The move positions Anthropic ahead of rivals like OpenAI in market value and revenue.