· 4 days ago· TechCrunch AI
Elon Musk testifies that xAI trained Grok on OpenAI models
"Distillation" is a hot topic as frontier labs try to prevent smaller competitors from copying their models.
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· 4 days ago· Tom's Guide
'I was a fool': Elon Musk calls OpenAI's mission a ‘safety risk’— but courtroom gaffe proves he’s out of the loop
Elon Musk testifies in his lawsuit against OpenAI, calling for-profit AI a safety risk—here’s what happened in court and why it matters.
· 4 days ago· 9to5Mac
OpenAI explains why ChatGPT developed a goblin fixation, and how it solved the issue
OpenAI’s GPT-5.5 upgrade to ChatGPT and Codex appears to be going smoothly, especially compared to the rockier GPT-5.0 release last August. It turns out OpenAI got ahead of one issue that was brewing before the release of GPT-5.5 models: a goblin fixation. more…
· 4 days ago· ET Tech
Elon Musk faces tense questioning in cross-examination by OpenAI's lawyer
Elon Musk faced tough questions in court. He is suing OpenAI, alleging it shifted from its nonprofit mission. Musk claims the company sought to enrich itself. OpenAI counters that Musk wants control and is bitter about leaving. The trial is ongoing, with Musk seeking significant damages and a return
· 4 days ago· The Verge AI
Here’s how the new Microsoft and OpenAI deal breaks down
Microsoft's relationship with OpenAI has always been complicated, so I expected the close partnership-turned-situationship to end in tears. After all, executive disagreements, rearranged contracts, and frustrations over AI infrastructure have all regularly been part of the partnership, creating plen
· 4 days ago· The Verge AI
OpenAI talks about not talking about goblins
OpenAI is opening up about its goblin problem. After a report from Wired revealed instructions to OpenAI's coding model to "never talk about goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, or other animals or creatures," the AI startup published an explanation on its website, calling references
· 5 days ago· The Next Web
More banks join SoftBank’s $40 billion OpenAI loan as syndication enters soft-launch phase
HSBC, BNP Paribas, and Intesa Sanpaolo are among eight institutions that have submitted commitments as sub-underwriters, in one of the largest tests of creditor appetite for AI-linked debt. The $40 billion bridge loan SoftBank signed in March to fund its investment in OpenAI is attracting more lende
· 5 days ago· The Verge AI
OpenAI’s new security model is for ‘critical cyber defenders’ only
OpenAI is preparing to launch a new frontier cybersecurity model, GPT-5.5-Cyber. CEO Sam Altman said the model will not be available to the general public, but will be first rolled out to a select group of trusted "cyber defenders" in order for institutions to shore up their cyberdefenses. The limit
· 5 days ago· Livemint Technology
OpenAI says India is the biggest market for ChatGPT Images 2.0 model: Here are the top trends
OpenAI has said that India has emerged as the largest market for ChatGPT's Images 2.0 model and is popular among young users for self-expression and creativity
· 5 days ago· Livemint Technology
Explained: What went wrong with ChatGPT? How did ‘goblins’ enter OpenAI’s chatbot?
OpenAI has revealed the reason behind ChatGPT referencing Goblins, gremlins and other mythical creatures. The company explained that the issue stemmed from a faulty personality in the chatbot.
· 5 days ago· YourStory
Microsoft-OpenAI’s open relationship; Tuba Siddiqui’s personal care brand
Microsoft and OpenAI have announced a significant amendment to their partnership, with the duo moving from being an exclusive couple towards a more open relationship. Tuba Siddiqui's natural personal care brand, Soil Concept, offers plant-based products with a healthier, more sustainable approach.
· 5 days ago· ET Tech
OpenAI schedules private GPT-5.5 event in San Francisco
OpenAI is hosting an exclusive, invite-only event in San Francisco on May 5, coinciding with the launch of GPT-5.5. The "GPT-5.5 on 5/5" gathering aims to bring together developers and OpenAI team members for a "low-key meetup." This event follows the recent rollout of GPT-5.5, described as a "new c
· 5 days ago· Gizmodo
Google Gives OpenAI 20 Billion Reasons To Worry
Google posted giant revenue growth this past quarter and it was thanks to Gemini.
· 5 days ago· Gizmodo
Anthropic Reportedly Plotting to Surpass OpenAI’s Valuation in Next Funding Round
On secondary markets, its valuation has already $1 trillion or more.
· 5 days ago· Gizmodo
In Clarifying Testimony About OpenAI, Elon Musk Says ‘I Literally Was a Fool’
Musk's testimony about a "halo effect," and about feeling like a "fool" might help explain this weird lawsuit.
· 5 days ago· TechCrunch AI
Satya Nadella says he’s ready to ‘exploit’ the new OpenAI deal
Microsoft gets to offer OpenAI's tech to its cloud customers and doesn't have to pay for it. "We fully plan to exploit it," Nadella said.
· 5 days ago· VentureBeat
Amazon’s OpenAI gambit signals a new phase in the cloud wars — one where exclusivity no longer applies
Amazon Web Services on Tuesday launched one of the most consequential enterprise AI plays in the company's 20-year history, simultaneously bringing OpenAI's most powerful models to its Bedrock platform, unveiling a new agentic developer framework, releasing a desktop AI productivity tool called Amaz
· 5 days ago· Ars Technica AI
OpenAI Codex system prompt includes explicit directive to "never talk about goblins"
Directions also include system instructions to act like "you have a vivid inner life."
· 5 days ago· Dev.to
OpenAI Realtime API Migration: Complete Guide
This guide walks you through migrating a voice agent from the OpenAI Realtime API to AssemblyAI's Voice Agent API. You'll replace manual session management, audio buffer handling, and ephemeral token generation with a cleaner WebSocket interface that manages the full voice pipeline through a single