DeepSeek’s R1 open-source AI model, reportedly trained for under $6 million, is disrupting global AI markets, challenging OpenAI’s GPT-4 and shaking tech valuations worldwide.

Canada’s government is demanding answers from OpenAI after reports revealed that ChatGPT interactions linked to a school shooter were flagged internally but not shared with police, reigniting debate over AI safety and accountability.

OpenAI has revised its long-term compute spending target to $600 billion through 2030, signalling a more disciplined approach to scaling AI infrastructure while preparing for explosive revenue growth and a potential IPO.

OpenAI has raised fresh concerns over the rapid pace of AI development, announcing the hiring of former Anthropic expert Dylan Scandinaro as Head of Preparedness to identify and mitigate emerging risks from powerful AI systems.

Apple has partnered with Google to power parts of its AI strategy using Gemini models, a move that strengthens Google’s position while reshaping Apple’s AI roadmap and challenging OpenAI’s role.

OpenAI has achieved nearly 70% compute margins on enterprise sales, signaling a major shift toward profitable, scalable AI services driven by optimized infrastructure and enterprise-focused pricing.

OpenAI has triggered a “code red” to prioritize major improvements to ChatGPT, halting ad-related projects and redirecting efforts toward refining performance, speed, reliability, and core user experience as competition in AI intensifies.

OpenAI’s new Group Chats feature allows multiple users to collaborate with ChatGPT simultaneously, enabling real-time teamwork across regions. The pilot—currently available in Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan—expands ChatGPT’s role from a personal AI assistant to a collaborative tool for productivity, education, and shared creativity.

OpenAI has brought back the lead engineer behind Sora AI to head a new Artificial Superintelligence division, signaling a shift from creative AI to systems that can reason and learn autonomously, redefining the next phase of AI evolution.