OpenAI

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Pro, a premium subscription priced at $200 per month. It's probably not for you. For $2,400 per year, power users and researchers (who require advanced AI capabilities) will get unlimited access to OpenAI's latest models, including o1, GPT-4o, and Advanced Voice Mode. Continue Reading →

OpenAI’s user base has surged to an impressive 300 million weekly active users, CEO Sam Altman revealed at The New York Times DealBook Summit. His ambition is to get to a billion by next year. Continue Reading →

OpenAI has introduced a free online course for K-12 educators, developed in collaboration with Common Sense Media. The program, ChatGPT Foundations for Educators, consists of nine modules covering AI basics, generative AI, and practical applications of ChatGPT in classrooms. According to OpenAI, early deployments in schools, including those in Arizona and California, have been well received, with 98% of participants reporting new ideas and strategies for teaching. Continue Reading →

OpenAI is taking AI to the next level with its plans to release autonomous AI agents, which could redefine how we interact with technology and manage daily tasks. Unlike traditional AI assistants, these agents act independently, executing multi-step tasks to accomplish goals. Continue Reading →

OpenAI is set to launch an autonomous AI agent, code-named "Operator," early next year. According to Bloomberg, the initial release will serve as a research preview and developer tool and is expected to be released in January. This is a trend; Anthropic recently launched a similar feature called "computer use," and Google is rumored to have its own AI agent scheduled for release in December. Continue Reading →

Over the past few months, Tesla's Optimus robot and NVIDIA robotics platform have been raising awareness of nascent humanoid and general-purpose robot initiatives. Some people think these robots are science fiction concept projects. They are far from it. When will advanced generative AI and reasoning engines merge with hardware? Let's follow the money. Continue Reading →

Today is a very big day for everyone in the media business. Right now, open ChatGPT and choose ChatGPT 4o. You'll see a globe in the context window. Click it and enter your search term. Sit back and wonder about the future of link-based search, ecommerce, and the web itself. Continue Reading →

For those unfamiliar, GitHub is a super popular, web-based platform (owned by Microsoft) that allows developers to store, share, and collaborate on code. Their AI Copilot (powered by OpenAI) has been around for months. Now, GitHub’s Copilot is officially multi-model, supporting Anthropic’s Claude, Google’s Gemini, and OpenAI’s GPT-4 variants. Continue Reading →

OpenAI has introduced "Swarm," an experimental framework designed to coordinate networks of AI agents. Though not an official product, Swarm provides developers with a blueprint for creating AI systems capable of autonomous collaboration on complex tasks. Continue Reading →

There have been some big leadership changes at OpenAI this week, starting with Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati announcing her departure after 6.5 years. (If you remember, she took over as CEO when Sam Altman was fired for a weekend last year.) Alongside her, VP of Research Barret Zoph and Chief Research Officer Bob McGrew also announced their exits. Mark Chen has been promoted to Senior VP of Research and Matt Knight will assume the role of Chief Information Security Officer. Continue Reading →