Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Restricts Sign-ups After Major Cyberattack Amid Rapid Growth
DeepSeek, a rising Chinese AI company, temporarily halts new user registrations following large-scale malicious attacks on its platform. The startup has recently overtaken ChatGPT in App Store downloads and gained attention for its cost-effective R1 model development.
OpenAI Researcher's Death Sparks Family's Call for FBI Investigation
The family of former OpenAI researcher Suchir Balaji rejects the suicide ruling in his death and demands an FBI probe, citing cybersecurity concerns. Parents question the swift conclusion by local authorities and highlight Balaji's role as an AI whistleblower who criticized major tech companies.
OpenAI's GPT-5 Development Faces Major Setbacks and Uncertain Future
OpenAI's ambitious GPT-5 project is experiencing significant delays and technical challenges, falling months behind schedule despite massive investments. The setbacks highlight data limitations and raise questions about the feasibility of achieving planned AI advancement goals.
OpenAI's O3 Model Shatters AI Performance Records with 87.5% Accuracy
OpenAI's revolutionary O3 system has achieved unprecedented scores on the ARC-AGI-1 benchmark, reaching 87.5% accuracy with enhanced computing power. This breakthrough represents a dramatic leap from GPT-3's initial 0% to GPT-4o's 5% accuracy, setting new expectations for AI capabilities.
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Phone Service with 1-800 Number
OpenAI introduces voice access to ChatGPT through a toll-free number, offering 15 minutes of free monthly conversation to US callers. The service, born from an internal hackathon, aims to make AI more accessible while also supporting international users via WhatsApp messaging.
AI Models Show Diverse Patterns in Social Cooperation Experiments
Research examining how AI agents develop social norms reveals varying abilities to foster cooperative behavior across different language models. Claude 3.5 Sonnet demonstrated superior cooperation, while other models showed mixed results in experiments testing indirect reciprocity and punishment mechanisms.
OpenAI Whistleblower Dies at 26 After Exposing ChatGPT Copyright Concerns
Former OpenAI researcher Suchir Balaji, who publicly challenged the company's data collection practices for ChatGPT, was found dead in San Francisco. The 26-year-old whistleblower had recently accused OpenAI of copyright violations and was expected to play a key role in ongoing lawsuits.
OpenAI Launches Premium $200 ChatGPT Plan with Advanced AI Capabilities
OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Pro, a $200 monthly subscription offering unlimited access to advanced models and features for power users. The premium tier includes the enhanced o1 reasoning model, which reduces coding errors by 75%, while reflecting the company's strategy to address its financial challenges.
OpenAI and Anduril Join Forces to Create Advanced Anti-Drone Defense Systems
OpenAI enters the defense sector through a landmark partnership with Anduril Industries to develop AI-powered anti-drone technology. The collaboration aims to enhance military defense capabilities while maintaining ethical considerations around AI use in national security.
OpenAI Explores Ad Integration for ChatGPT Amid Growing Operational Costs
OpenAI is cautiously considering implementing advertisements in ChatGPT as operational costs approach $5 billion annually. While executives remain divided on the strategy, recent high-profile hires from Google and Instagram suggest preparation for potential ad capabilities.