Openai News & Updates

Salesforce launches an overhauled Slackbot AI agent with robust search capabilities, allowing users to access enterprise data, create documents, and automate tasks.

OpenAI has reached a $10 billion+ deal with Cerebras to deliver 750 megawatts of compute power, speeding up AI responses.

Anthropic's Claude for Healthcare offers AI-powered tools for providers, payers, and patients, utilizing connectors to speed up research processes and report generation.

ChatGPT has launched a new standalone translation tool, ChatGPT Translate, which offers a Google Translate alternative and more precise control over tone and intent. The tool is currently free to use and supports over 25 languages, with a focus on text translations only.

Google has developed the Universal Commerce Protocol, an open-source standard for shopping with AI, and announced plans to integrate a buy now feature on its Gemini search engine, making it easier for users to make purchases directly using AI tools.

The world's biggest memory makers are prioritizing AI companies, leading to a severe shortage of RAM for consumer products, causing price hikes across the board.

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Recent experiments show that large language models, such as ChatGPT, are able to effectively solve open math problems, indicating a potential breakthrough in human-AI collaboration.

OpenAI's ChatGPT Health chatbot is set to roll out with enhanced patient privacy features, allowing users to discuss health concerns in a secure and private setting.

Apple selects Google's Gemini AI to power its upcoming Siri upgrade, a multi-year partnership announced in 2026.

Converge Bio, a Boston- and Tel Aviv-based startup, has raised $25 million in a Series A round led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The funding will be used to enhance its AI-driven drug discovery platform, which uses generative AI to help pharmaceutical and biotech companies develop drugs faster.

OpenAI is requesting contractors to upload actual work from past and current jobs to generate high-quality training data, a move that may pose risks for companies using such an approach.

Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI claims that the company abandoned its original nonprofit mission and prioritized profits over safety. The case is headed to a jury trial in April 2024, with unsealed evidence revealing tensions between OpenAI's leaders and Musk's concerns about the company's commercialization.

OpenAI has invested in neurotech startup Merge Labs, cofounded by Sam Altman, to develop brain-computer interface technology.

Thinking Machines Lab, a startup co-founded by former OpenAI executive Mira Murati, is losing two co-founders, including CTO Barret Zoph, to a return to OpenAI.

Amazon has launched Alexa+, a revamped version of its virtual assistant, aiming to recapture the excitement of its 2014 release and offer a more personal and conversational experience. Alexa+ applies AI to real-world tasks by leveraging context from Amazon's devices and services, making it stand out from competing chatbots and search tools.

AI email assistants Superhuman and Shortwave compared, highlighting their AI-powered features and customizability. Shortwave offers a superior email experience in nearly every aspect, but Superhuman has unique features for networking. Both are third-party email apps that require linking to existing Gmail or Outlook inboxes.

Lenovo introduces Qira, a personal ambient intelligence system working across Lenovo and Motorola devices, allowing seamless task performance and personalized experiences.

Major AI companies, including OpenAI, Meta, and Google, have revised their stances on using AI for military purposes, allowing for its use in defense-related projects.

While 92% of users report AI boosts productivity, 58% spend 3+ hours/week revising or redoing AI outputs, highlighting the need for better AI governance and infrastructure.

ChatGPT recently updated its pricing plans, including a free tier, Plus, and Pro, each offering unique features and limits. The Plus plan provides early access to new features and models, while Pro offers even higher limits and exclusive capabilities.

OpenAI rehires co-founders Barret Zoph and Luke Metz, and another researcher, amidst controversy surrounding misconduct allegations and internal concerns at Thinking Machines Lab.

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