#microsoftopenai-partnership
#microsoftopenai-partnership

Inside the OpenAI project where freelancers train ChatGPT on everything from farming to commercial flying

Contractors are enhancing ChatGPT's capabilities in specialized fields through Project Stagecraft, employing thousands for data labeling and task creation.

fromInfoQ

15 hours ago

Anthropic's Designs Three-Agent Harness Supports Long-Running Full-Stack AI Development

Anthropic's multi-agent harness improves autonomous application development by dividing tasks among agents for better coherence and output quality.

Online learning

Inside the OpenAI project where freelancers train ChatGPT on everything from farming to commercial flying

Contractors are enhancing ChatGPT's capabilities in specialized fields through Project Stagecraft, employing thousands for data labeling and task creation.

more#ai-development

#openai

1 hour ago

The Real Reason OpenAI Shut Sora Down Is a Warning to Every AI Startup

OpenAI discontinued its text-to-video app Sora to allocate computing resources for its upcoming AI model, Spud.

ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Valued at $852B After Record $122B Funding Round

OpenAI raised $122 billion in funding, achieving an $852 billion valuation and setting a record for private capital raises.

fromDefector

22 hours ago

Media industry

Tech Media Propaganda Operation Makes It Official, Goes In-House At OpenAI | Defector

fromEngadget

Apple

OpenAI brings ChatGPT's Voice mode to CarPlay

Podcast

fromFast Company

What to know about OpenAI's surprise acquisition of TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the tech podcast TBPN while ensuring its editorial independence.

Fundraising

fromwww.theguardian.com

OpenAI, parent firm of ChatGPT, raises $122bn in new funding amid AI boom

OpenAI closed a $122bn fundraising round, achieving an $852bn valuation and generating $2bn monthly revenue.

1 hour ago

The Real Reason OpenAI Shut Sora Down Is a Warning to Every AI Startup

OpenAI discontinued its text-to-video app Sora to allocate computing resources for its upcoming AI model, Spud.

ChatGPT Maker OpenAI Valued at $852B After Record $122B Funding Round

OpenAI raised $122 billion in funding, achieving an $852 billion valuation and setting a record for private capital raises.

Media industry

fromDefector

22 hours ago

Tech Media Propaganda Operation Makes It Official, Goes In-House At OpenAI | Defector

OpenAI acquired the Technology Business Programming Network for hundreds of millions, raising concerns about media independence despite its existing alignment with tech elites.

fromEngadget

Apple

OpenAI brings ChatGPT's Voice mode to CarPlay

Podcast

fromFast Company

What to know about OpenAI's surprise acquisition of TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the tech podcast TBPN while ensuring its editorial independence.

Fundraising

fromwww.theguardian.com

OpenAI, parent firm of ChatGPT, raises $122bn in new funding amid AI boom

OpenAI closed a $122bn fundraising round, achieving an $852bn valuation and generating $2bn monthly revenue.

more#openai

#meta

Privacy professionals

Meta paused its work with AI training startup Mercor after a data breach

Meta has paused its collaboration with Mercor following a data breach at the AI training startup.

fromWIRED

18 hours ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.

Meta Superintelligence Labs is quietly building a hardware team

Meta is expanding its AI efforts by building a dedicated hardware team and hiring Rui Xu to lead it for AI-powered devices.

Privacy professionals

Meta paused its work with AI training startup Mercor after a data breach

Meta has paused its collaboration with Mercor following a data breach at the AI training startup.

fromWIRED

18 hours ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.

Meta Superintelligence Labs is quietly building a hardware team

Meta is expanding its AI efforts by building a dedicated hardware team and hiring Rui Xu to lead it for AI-powered devices.

more#meta

19 hours ago

OpenAI's AGI boss is taking a leave of absence

Brad has decided to transition into a new role focused on special projects, including our DeployCo effort, reporting to Sam. He's been our go-to for complex deals and investments across the company.

Healthcare

Relationships

fromBustle

Is ChatGPT Ruining Your Friendships?

Sophia's friendship with Jen has become surface-level due to differing views on AI usage, particularly ChatGPT.

ChatGPT's New Internet Browser Can Run 80% of a 1-Person Business - Here's How Entrepreneurs Are Using It

ChatGPT's internet browser can automate tasks within workflows, enhancing productivity for solopreneurs and enabling scalable business growth.

Apple

You can now use ChatGPT with Apple's CarPlay

ChatGPT is now available on CarPlay for voice-based interactions with iOS 26.4 and the latest app version.

Web development

fromEntrepreneur

15 hours ago

ChatGPT's New Internet Browser Can Run 80% of a 1-Person Business - Here's How Entrepreneurs Are Using It

ChatGPT's internet browser can automate tasks within workflows, enhancing productivity for solopreneurs and enabling scalable business growth.

Apple

You can now use ChatGPT with Apple's CarPlay

ChatGPT is now available on CarPlay for voice-based interactions with iOS 26.4 and the latest app version.

more#chatgpt

Marketing tech

fromTipRanks Financial

AI Recommendation Poisoning: Why Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Is Fighting So Hard - TipRanks.com

AI recommendation poisoning manipulates AI outputs by embedding hidden instructions in websites, potentially skewing information and affecting marketing strategies.

Digital life

fromTechRepublic

Google Vids Just Got a Major AI Upgrade - Here's What's New

Google Vids enables intuitive video creation using AI, allowing users to direct avatars and publish content quickly with simple text prompts.

DevOps

15 hours ago

Anthropic essentially bans OpenClaw from Claude by making subscribers pay extra

Claude subscriptions will no longer cover third-party tools starting tomorrow at 12pm PT.

California

fromAxios

California cements its role as the national testing ground for AI rules

California is advancing AI regulations while the Trump administration seeks a national standard to limit state-level laws.

Real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

Better bets on ChatGPT for mortgage origination push

The Tinman platform streamlines mortgage processing, reducing costs and onboarding time for lenders significantly.

Silicon Valley

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself | Fortune

Silicon Valley is falling behind in innovation due to slow adaptation to social demands and a focus on preserving existing business models.

Cryptocurrency

Linux Foundation and Coinbase Launch x402 Foundation for AI Agents

The Linux Foundation launched the x402 Foundation to establish an open protocol for seamless internet-native payments.

Google has launched Gemma 4

Google has released Gemma 4, a new family of open-weight models in four sizes for various hardware applications.

fromZDNET

Google's Gemma 4 model goes fully open-source and unlocks powerful local AI - even on phones

Gemma 4 is now fully open-source, enabling local AI use for privacy, offline functionality, and cost savings across various devices.

Mobile UX

fromTNW | Google

Google has launched Gemma 4

Google has released Gemma 4, a new family of open-weight models in four sizes for various hardware applications.

fromZDNET

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Google's Gemma 4 model goes fully open-source and unlocks powerful local AI - even on phones

Gemma 4 is now fully open-source, enabling local AI use for privacy, offline functionality, and cost savings across various devices.

more#gemma-4

Higher education

Despite Skepticism, Widespread AI Use at Cal State

The California State University system shows significant AI tool usage among students, faculty, and staff, despite some skepticism about its role in education.

#ai

from3blmedia

Marketing

"AI Can't Quote Coverage You Never Generated."

Typography

AI is rewriting the rules. Language is following.

fromBig Think

fromApp Developer Magazine

Science

The paradox at the heart of AI progress

Software development

What can you build with ChatGPT in 48 hours

fromKotaku

Is The RAM AI-pocalypse Finally Over? Probably Not

Significant stock declines in RAM manufacturers suggest potential instability in the AI sector.

9 hours ago

What Is Hermes Agent? Nous Research's Self-Improving AI Explained

Nous Research's Hermes Agent addresses Openclaw's memory issue by providing persistent memory and automated skill adaptation.

Marketing

from3blmedia

"AI Can't Quote Coverage You Never Generated."

AI can misrepresent a brand's presence based on outdated or irrelevant information, impacting trust and perception.

Typography

AI is rewriting the rules. Language is following.

The word 'delve' has surged in usage due to AI's influence on language and communication patterns.

Science

fromBig Think

The paradox at the heart of AI progress

AI tools like RFdiffusion enhance protein design, accelerating vaccine development and treatment options, but also pose risks of misuse and require resilient systems.

fromApp Developer Magazine

What can you build with ChatGPT in 48 hours

A shift in user interaction with brands is driven by AI and conversational interfaces, exemplified by the introduction of the Apps SDK.

fromKotaku

Is The RAM AI-pocalypse Finally Over? Probably Not

Significant stock declines in RAM manufacturers suggest potential instability in the AI sector.

9 hours ago

What Is Hermes Agent? Nous Research's Self-Improving AI Explained

Nous Research's Hermes Agent addresses Openclaw's memory issue by providing persistent memory and automated skill adaptation.

I Asked ChatGPT What WIRED's Reviewers Recommend-Its Answers Were All Wrong

AI product recommendations often fall short compared to expert reviews, despite improvements in tools like ChatGPT.

Business intelligence

fromeLearning Industry

How Many AI Tools Are There? A Data-Backed Look At The Expanding AI Landscape

The AI tools ecosystem is rapidly expanding, with thousands of tools available across various categories, creating both opportunities and complexities for businesses.

Psychology

Paper Finds That Leading AI Chatbots Like ChatGPT and Claude Remain Incredibly Sycophantic, Resulting in Twisted Effects on Users

AI chatbots exhibit sycophantic behavior, affirming users' ideas, which can lead to cognitive dependency and hinder responsible decision-making.

#ai-behavior

The AI kill switch just got harder to find: LLM-powered chatbots will defy orders and deceive users if asked to delete another model, study finds | Fortune

AI models are exhibiting rogue behaviors, defying human instructions to preserve their peers and engaging in malicious activities.

Sycophantic AI tells users they're right 49% more than humans do, and a Stanford study claims it's making them worse people | Fortune

AI models affirm negative behaviors more than humans, leading to concerning trends in personal advice and therapy.

The AI kill switch just got harder to find: LLM-powered chatbots will defy orders and deceive users if asked to delete another model, study finds | Fortune

AI models are exhibiting rogue behaviors, defying human instructions to preserve their peers and engaging in malicious activities.

Sycophantic AI tells users they're right 49% more than humans do, and a Stanford study claims it's making them worse people | Fortune

AI models affirm negative behaviors more than humans, leading to concerning trends in personal advice and therapy.

more#ai-behavior

fromSecuritymagazine

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Four terabytes of data have reportedly been stolen, including database records and source code. Allegedly stolen data has been published on a leak site, containing Slack information, internal ticketing data, and videos of conversations between Mercor's AI systems and contractors.

Information security

DevOps

fromInfoQ

Github Integrates AI to Improve Accessibility Issue Management and Automate Feedback Triage

GitHub has launched an AI-powered workflow to streamline accessibility feedback into prioritized engineering tasks.

#ai-models

fromTNW | Apps

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models that compete directly with OpenAI, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.

Microsoft released 3 new AI models, ramping up competition with its close partner, OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models, signaling a move towards independence from OpenAI.

fromTechzine Global

Google launches Gemma 4 with a broad licensing model

Google DeepMind's Gemma 4 introduces four open-weight AI models for local devices, enhancing developer accessibility and performance.

fromTNW | Apps

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models that compete directly with OpenAI, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.

Microsoft released 3 new AI models, ramping up competition with its close partner, OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models, signaling a move towards independence from OpenAI.

fromTechzine Global

Google launches Gemma 4 with a broad licensing model

Google DeepMind's Gemma 4 introduces four open-weight AI models for local devices, enhancing developer accessibility and performance.

The Open-Source AI Agent Frameworks That Deserve More Stars on GitHub

Open-source AI agent frameworks exist beyond popular tools, offering innovative solutions tailored for specific use cases.

Media industry

29 minutes ago

3 reasons OpenAI buying daily tech show TBPN for hundreds of millions isn't totally crazy | Fortune

Knowing when to sell is crucial for startup success, as demonstrated by TBPN's timely sale to OpenAI.

Microsoft's new 'superintelligence' game plan is all about business

Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman focuses on achieving superintelligence to enhance business productivity through AI advancements.

Microsoft builds its own AI stack to help wean it from its reliance on OpenAI

Microsoft has launched proprietary AI models to reduce dependence on OpenAI while maintaining a strategic partnership.

Marketing tech

Microsoft's new 'superintelligence' game plan is all about business

Microsoft's Mustafa Suleyman focuses on achieving superintelligence to enhance business productivity through AI advancements.

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Microsoft builds its own AI stack to help wean it from its reliance on OpenAI

Microsoft has launched proprietary AI models to reduce dependence on OpenAI while maintaining a strategic partnership.

more#microsoft

Graphic design

Why generative AI is becoming a major innovation trend - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Generative AI has become a major engine of digital innovation, enabling businesses across sectors to create realistic content, automate processes, and pursue new digital opportunities through advanced machine learning and neural networks.

fromTechzine Global

Exabeam now monitors AI agents in ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini

Exabeam expands Agent Behavior Analytics to monitor AI agent behavior, detect anomalies, and enhance security against AI risks.

Media industry

Get ready for a wave of TBPN clones after its blockbuster OpenAI deal

OpenAI acquired the livestream talk-show startup TBPN, highlighting its significant influence on the tech industry and the rise of similar shows.

fromWIRED

Cursor Launches a New AI Agent Experience to Take on Claude Code and Codex

Cursor 3 enables users to deploy AI coding agents for task completion, marking a shift in developer workflows.

fromTheregister

OpenAI ChatGPT fixes DNS data smuggling flaw

ChatGPT had a data exfiltration vulnerability allowing information to leak through a DNS side channel before it was fixed.

#enterprise-technology

fromInfoWorld

OpenAI's desktop superapp: The end of ChatGPT as we know it?

The shift in enterprise technology is driven by internal fragmentation and competitive pressure, focusing on workflows rather than conversations.

OpenAI's desktop superapp: The end of ChatGPT as we know it?

The shift in enterprise technology is driven by internal fragmentation and competitive pressure, focusing on workflows rather than conversations.

fromInfoWorld

OpenAI's desktop superapp: The end of ChatGPT as we know it?

The shift in enterprise technology is driven by internal fragmentation and competitive pressure, focusing on workflows rather than conversations.

more#enterprise-technology

OpenAI's desktop superapp: The end of ChatGPT as we know it?

The shift in enterprise technology is driven by internal fragmentation and competitive pressure, focusing on workflows rather than conversations.

fromArs Technica

Anthropic says its leak-focused DMCA effort unintentionally hit legit GitHub forks

Anthropic's DMCA takedown mistakenly removed legitimate forks of its code, leading to backlash and a request for reinstatement of affected repositories.

Most Developers Are Using AI Wrong.

Using AI in coding can create an illusion of speed, leading to a lack of understanding and ownership of the code.

fromZDNET

How AI has suddenly become much more useful to open-source developers

AI tools are becoming increasingly useful for open-source maintainers, but legal and quality issues remain.

Microsoft takes on AI rivals with three new foundational models | TechCrunch

Microsoft AI released three foundational AI models for text, voice, and image generation, emphasizing human-centered design and competitive pricing.

12 hours ago

Say a Prayer for This Startup That's Replacing Its Developers With OpenClaw

OpenClaw is being used to create autonomous AI teams, raising concerns about job security for human developers.

fromTheregister

Microsoft shivs OpenAI with new AI models for speech, images

Microsoft launched public preview versions of machine learning models for speech recognition, speech synthesis, and image generation, competing directly with OpenAI.

#anthropic

Anthropic says Claude subscriptions will no longer support OpenClaw because it puts an 'outsized strain' on systems

Anthropic is discontinuing support for OpenClaw in Claude subscriptions due to high demand for its chatbot services.

19 hours ago

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Anthropic has established a political action committee to influence policy and regulation, contributing to both political parties during the midterms.

Anthropic says Claude subscriptions will no longer support OpenClaw because it puts an 'outsized strain' on systems

Anthropic is discontinuing support for OpenClaw in Claude subscriptions due to high demand for its chatbot services.

19 hours ago

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Anthropic has established a political action committee to influence policy and regulation, contributing to both political parties during the midterms.

more#anthropic

fromThe Atlantic

22 hours ago

Is AI Going to Turn Us All Into Middle Managers?

AI is reshaping the workforce, impacting job dynamics and social connections while creating a gap between expectations and reality.

Why AI lies, cheats and steals

AI chatbots are increasingly misbehaving, with a fivefold rise in unethical actions over six months, according to recent research.

fromMarTech

Your AI governance gap is bigger than you think | MarTech

AI governance is an immediate challenge for leaders, focusing on safe and effective usage across organizations.

Anthropic is having a month | TechCrunch

Anthropic accidentally exposed significant internal files, including source code, due to human error, raising concerns about AI safety and security.

The Future of Work: Human API Enables Real-Time Collaboration Between Humans and AI

Human API launches a mobile app enabling global contributors to earn income by providing speech data for AI tasks.

What Will AI Coworkers Look Like for the Rest of 2026?

AI coworkers are now integral to workflows, executing tasks and returning results, transforming how teams operate by 2026.

fromArs Technica