OpenAI: Latest News and Analysis

TechCrunch
DeepSeek claims its reasoning model beats OpenAI’s o1 on certain benchmarks
DeepSeek has released an open version of its 'reasoning' AI model, DeepSeek-R1, that it claims performs as well as OpenAI's o1 on certain benchmarks.
ARPU
OpenAI's New Reasoning AI Model, 'o3 mini,' Ready for Launch
OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has finalized its new reasoning AI model, "o3 mini," and is preparing for an imminent launch, CEO Sam Altman announced on Friday. The news, reported by Reuters, comes as the Microsoft-backed company continues to innovate in the field of artificial intelligence.Altman, in
Inc.
OpenAI’s Ex-CTO Raids Rivals for Top Team at Her Startup - Inc.
OpenAI’s Ex-CTO Raids Rivals for Top Team at Her Startup  Inc.
MIT Technology Review
OpenAI has created an AI model for longevity science
When you think of AI’s contributions to science, you probably think of AlphaFold, the Google DeepMind protein-folding program that earned its creator a Nobel Prize last year. Now OpenAI says it’s getting into the science game too—with a model for engineering proteins. The company says it has developed a language model that dreams up proteins…
Axios
OpenAI to fund four new Axios Local newsrooms - Axios
OpenAI to fund four new Axios Local newsrooms  Axios
NPR
'The New York Times' takes OpenAI to court for copyright infringement
"The New York Times" and other publishers have sued OpenAI for copyright infringement, saying they did not grant the ChatGPT-maker the right to use their material.
TechCrunch
OpenAI quietly revises policy doc to remove reference to ‘politically unbiased’ AI - TechCrunch
OpenAI quietly revises policy doc to remove reference to ‘politically unbiased’ AI  TechCrunch
VentureBeat
OpenAI’s agentic era begins: ChatGPT Tasks offers job scheduling, reminders and more
OpenAI will let some users schedule task reminders on ChatGPT, a sign the company may be readying itself to release an agent.
Reuters
Private equity investor Adebayo Ogunlesi joins OpenAI's board
ChatGPT maker OpenAI said on Tuesday private equity veteran Adebayo Ogunlesi, who is currently the CEO of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), has joined its board.
NPR
'The New York Times' takes OpenAI to court. ChatGPT's future could be on the line
In three consolidated suits, publishers allege that OpenAI broke copyright law by copying millions of articles without permission or payment. OpenAI counters that the fair use doctrine protects them.
TechCrunch
OpenAI presents its preferred version of AI regulation in a new ‘blueprint’ - TechCrunch
OpenAI presents its preferred version of AI regulation in a new ‘blueprint’  TechCrunch
Reuters
OpenAI urges US to prioritize AI funding, regulation to stay ahead of China
OpenAI on Monday laid out its vision for artificial intelligence development in the U.S., saying the country needs outside investment and supportive regulation to stay ahead of China in the race for ...
SiliconRepublic
OpenAI rival planned by UK government in new AI strategy
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is due to officially announce the AI-centric strategy when he visits Bristol later today.
CNBC
Britain seeks to build homegrown rival to OpenAI in bid to become world leader in artificial intelligence
The U.K. on Monday laid out plans to become a leader in AI, including ambitions to build a homegrown to global AI success stories like OpenAI.
MIT Technology Review
Anthropic’s chief scientist on 5 ways agents will be even better in 2025
The hottest topic in AI is only just getting started.
TechCrunch
New OpenAI job listings reveal the company’s robotics plans - TechCrunch
New OpenAI job listings reveal the company’s robotics plans  TechCrunch
Reuters
US supports Musk argument in OpenAI lawsuit
U.S. antitrust enforcers weighed in on Friday on Elon Musk's lawsuit seeking to block OpenAI's conversion to a public company, pointing out legal doctrines that support his claim that OpenAI and ...
ARPU
Musk Seeks Auction of OpenAI Stake in Legal Battle
Elon Musk is seeking a court-ordered auction of OpenAI's charitable assets to determine their fair market value, Reuters reports, citing sources familiar with the matter. This move is part of Musk's ongoing legal battle to block OpenAI's corporate restructuring.In a letter to the
Financial Times
FirstFT: Elon Musk ramps up battle with OpenAI’s Sam Altman - Financial Times
FirstFT: Elon Musk ramps up battle with OpenAI’s Sam Altman  Financial Times
VentureBeat
Microsoft's new rStar-Math technique upgrades small models to outperform OpenAI's o1-preview at math problems - VentureBeat
Microsoft's new rStar-Math technique upgrades small models to outperform OpenAI's o1-preview at math problems  VentureBeat
Financial Times
Elon Musk calls on California and Delaware to force auction of OpenAI stake - Financial Times
Elon Musk calls on California and Delaware to force auction of OpenAI stake  Financial Times
The Financial Times
News updates from January 9: Elon Musk calls on California and Delaware to force auction of OpenAI stake; BlackRock quits climate group
In a speech to the Oxford Farming Conference on Thursday, Steve Reed, UK government minister, announced that secondary legislation required to give force to 2023’s Genetic Technology (Precision ...
Fortune
Sam Altman’s sister has taken her graphic claims he sexually abused her to court: 'Utterly untrue,’ responds the CEO of OpenAI - Fortune
Sam Altman’s sister has taken her graphic claims he sexually abused her to court: 'Utterly untrue,’ responds the CEO of OpenAI  Fortune
Tech in Asia
AI startup HeyGen integrates OpenAI for talking avatars - Tech in Asia
AI startup HeyGen integrates OpenAI for talking avatars  Tech in Asia
TIME
How OpenAI’s Sam Altman Is Thinking About AGI and Superintelligence in 2025 - TIME
How OpenAI’s Sam Altman Is Thinking About AGI and Superintelligence in 2025  TIME
Time
How OpenAI’s Sam Altman Is Thinking About AGI and Superintelligence in 2025
The OpenAI CEO recently published a blog post reflecting on AI progress, as well as his brief ouster from the company.
Reuters
OpenAI chief Sam Altman denies sexually abusing sister, after she sues him - Reuters
OpenAI chief Sam Altman denies sexually abusing sister, after she sues him  Reuters
The Information
Anthropic Makes OpenAI Look Cheap—Again - The Information
Anthropic Makes OpenAI Look Cheap—Again  The Information
The Guardian
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman accused of sexual abuse by sister in lawsuit - The Guardian
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman accused of sexual abuse by sister in lawsuit  The Guardian
Fortune
Sam Altman’s sister has taken her graphic claims he sexually abused her to court: ‘Utterly untrue’ responds the CEO of OpenAI - Fortune
Sam Altman’s sister has taken her graphic claims he sexually abused her to court: ‘Utterly untrue’ responds the CEO of OpenAI  Fortune