OpenAI
Yann LeCun’s Critical Assessment of OpenAI’s Evolution Under Microsoft’s Influence
December 28, 2023 – In a recent interview with Wired magazine, Yann LeCun, Chief AI Scientist at Meta, launched a scathing critique of OpenAI under the leadership of Sam Altman. LeCun was candid in his assessment, stating that OpenAI has deviated from its original non-profit mission and has become a “contract research organization” for Microsoft….
Sam Altman Unveils OpenAI’s 2024 Roadmap: GPT-5 and AGI Research
December 25, 2023 – OpenAI Co-Founder and CEO, Sam Altman, made an exciting announcement today: GPT-5 is on its way! He took to social media to unveil OpenAI’s ambitious plans for 2024, which include a host of advancements such as GPT-5, improved speech and video models, enhanced reasoning capabilities, and higher rate limits. In addition…
Axel Springer and OpenAI Forge Historic Partnership for AI-Powered News Summaries
December 14, 2023 – Publishing giant Axel Springer and the developer behind ChatGPT, OpenAI, have announced a groundbreaking agreement. This unprecedented collaboration allows ChatGPT to generate summaries of news articles from media outlets such as Politico and Business Insider. Axel Springer has now become the world’s first publishing organization to deepen its integration with artificial…
OpenAI CEO Reopens ChatGPT Plus Registrations for New Users
December 14, 2023 – In the early hours of today, OpenAI’s CEO, Ultraman, announced the reopening of registrations for new users interested in subscribing to ChatGPT Plus. Just a few weeks ago, in mid-November, Ultraman had taken to social media to declare the suspension of new registrations for ChatGPT Plus accounts. He explained that the…
Managing Expectations: OpenAI’s Cautionary Note on AI Business Transformations
December 05, 2023 – OpenAI’s Cautionary Note on Rapid Business Transformation with AI While OpenAI is actively working towards expanding its enterprise user base, some of the company’s top executives are cautioning against expecting rapid, transformative changes in their businesses through this technology. In an interview with CNBC, OpenAI’s Chief Operating Officer, Brad Lightcap, emphasized…
Altman’s Potential Windfall: OpenAI’s AI Chip Deal with Rain AI
December 04, 2023 – Despite the recent turmoil surrounding Sam Altman, including his dismissal and subsequent reinstatement, it appears that he stands to profit even if OpenAI continues developing ChatGPT without him. This potential windfall is tied to an agreement that OpenAI entered into while Altman was CEO. The company signed a letter of intent…
OpenAI’s Employee Stock Sale Plan: A December Update
December 01, 2023 – OpenAI, the artificial intelligence startup, is reportedly sticking to its plan to allow employees to sell their company shares through a “tender offer,” granting them an additional month to consider selling their holdings, according to multiple sources. Insiders had previously revealed that OpenAI has been in negotiations with investors regarding the…
OpenAI Announces Sam Altman’s Return as CEO in Landmark Agreement
November 30, 2023 – OpenAI officially welcomes back Sam Altman as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The company announced the completion of the agreement that marks Altman’s return. Concurrently, Microsoft revealed its acquisition of a non-voting observer seat on the non-profit board governing OpenAI. In a memorandum shared with staff, Altman expressed unprecedented excitement about…
Turmoil and Turnaround: OpenAI’s Sudden CEO Shift and Board Restructuring
November 29, 2023 – Insider sources have informed Reuters that OpenAI, currently undergoing a restructuring phase, is not expected to extend board seats to other investors such as Microsoft, Khosla Ventures, and Thrive Capital. It’s noteworthy that Microsoft stands as OpenAI’s largest supporter, having previously committed billions of dollars in investments to the company. Amidst…
Employee Exodus: Over 96% of OpenAI Workforce Stands Firm Against Altman’s Dismissal
November 21, 2023 – The recent upheaval within the OpenAI board, resulting in the removal of ChatGPT founder Sam Altman, is far from reaching a resolution. In other words, the situation is still in flux. As of now, a total of 743 OpenAI employees have signed a joint letter, explicitly stating that the board’s actions…