OpenAI
OpenAI Takes Action: Blocking API Access in Unsupported Regions
June 25, 2024 – Developers of APIs have taken to social media today to express concern over a “warning letter” received from OpenAI. The letter indicates that the company will be implementing additional measures to halt API usage in unsupported regions. According to the letter, “Based on data, your organization has API traffic originating from…
OpenAI Revises Secondary Stock Sales Policy, Granting Equal Access to Current and Former Employees
June 25, 2024 – In a significant shift of its policies, OpenAI has announced a revised approach to secondary stock sales, now enabling both current and former employees to participate equally in annual tenders, according to a report by CNBC. Previously, OpenAI had imposed restrictive measures that determined who could engage in stock sales, causing…
OpenAI Bolsters Search Powers with Acquisition of Rockset
June 22, 2024 – On June 21 local time, OpenAI announced the completion of its acquisition of Rockset, a company specializing in database retrieval and analysis. This move is aimed at integrating Rockset’s technology and talent to enhance the search infrastructure of OpenAI’s various products. In its press release, OpenAI emphasized that artificial intelligence has…
GPT-4 Fools Majority in Turing Test, 54% Mistake it for a Real Person
June 17, 2024 – A recent study reveals that an increasing number of people are finding it difficult to distinguish between GPT-4 and humans in the Turing Test. The Turing Test, also known as the “Imitation Game,” was proposed by computer scientist Alan Turing in 1950. The criterion for the test is whether a machine…
OpenAI Set to Transition to For-Profit Model to Boost Investor Incentives
May 31, 2024 – According to a recent report from The Information, sources close to the matter have revealed that Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is contemplating a significant change in the company’s structure. Altman is considering reorganizing OpenAI into a fully-fledged for-profit entity, primarily to address the ongoing tension between its non-profit status and…
GPT-4o’s Custom GPT and Other Advanced Features Now Free for All ChatGPT Users
May 30, 2024 – ChatGPT has recently expanded its offerings for free users, allowing them to experiment with a range of new GPT-4o features, including custom GPT models, analytics charts, and more. This move comes as part of OpenAI’s commitment to making GPT-4o accessible to all users for free, with paid users enjoying a fivefold…
OpenAI Forms Safety Committee and Kicks Off Advanced Model Training
May 29, 2024 – OpenAI has recently announced the formation of a Safety and Security Committee within its board of directors. This committee is tasked with advising on crucial safety and security decisions related to OpenAI’s projects and operations. The immediate priority for the committee is to evaluate and enhance OpenAI’s development processes and safeguards…
Musk’s Alien Joke Falls Flat as No One Believes His Extraterrestrial Claims
May 27, 2024 – At the Paris Viva Tech conference on Thursday, tech tycoon Elon Musk jokingly claimed to be an alien, although no one believed him. During a question-and-answer session, the host inquired about rumors regarding Musk’s extraterrestrial lineage. Musk responded with a chuckle, “I am an alien, yes. I’ve always said I’m an…
Apple Partners with OpenAI to Integrate ChatGPT into iOS 18
May 27, 2024 – According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has reached an agreement with OpenAI to integrate a series of generative AI features into the upcoming iOS 18 system. This partnership is expected to be officially announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 next month. However, Apple is not putting all its eggs…
No Account Needed: ChatGPT Goes Mobile with Login-Free Version
May 22, 2024 – OpenAI’s popular chatbot, ChatGPT, is soon expected to arrive on mobile devices in a login-free version. This development was discovered by Android Authority in the ChatGPT (beta) v1.2024.136 version for Android, revealing a feature that enables users to engage in conversation with the AI chatbot without the need to create an…