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Short bilingual briefs on the AI and technology news that matters, each linked to its original source and reviewed before publication.
OpenAI reportedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation
OpenAI is negotiating with investors to raise at least $30 billion in a pre-IPO funding round. This funding round is seen as a bridge to the company's future IPO.
Read the brief →U.S. government launches AI chatbot with Google and SpaceXAI
The U.S. government has launched a new AI chatbot developed in partnership with Google and SpaceXAI. This public-facing tool appears to be resistant to attempts at being compromised.
Read the brief →Sam Altman says OpenAI won’t go public until its models are safe
OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, stated that the company will not go public until it can make better promises regarding model safety. He noted that there is no firm timeline for this decision.
Read the brief →OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol, says it nearly matches GPT-6 Astra and costs less
OpenAI has introduced the new GPT-6.1 Sol, which offers significant improvements over its predecessor, GPT-6 Sol, in handling complex professional tasks. This model includes capabilities such as…
Read the brief →OpenAI expands ChatGPT’s plug-ins with app-like interfaces and automations
OpenAI is enhancing ChatGPT plug-ins with new app-like interfaces and automation features. These updates include interactive panels and file viewers, allowing developers to create app-like…
Read the brief →OpenAI gives Codex reusable cloud environments that work across devices
OpenAI has expanded Codex with new features including reusable cloud development environments, a revamped CLI with voice controls, new code review tools, and a security-focused product for scanning…
Read the brief →OpenAI launches Dots, its bubbly agentic avatar
At its DevDay event, OpenAI introduced Dots, a new personal assistant powered by GPT-6 Astra. These assistants are designed to operate independently of specific hardware or interfaces, continuously…
Read the brief →AI-powered app maker Wabi pivots to a messaging experience
Wabi, known for its AI app-building capabilities, is shifting towards a messaging experience with its new version, Wabi 2.0. This pivot allows it to function as a personal AI agent that assists…
Read the brief →OpenAI launches office suite features in competition with Microsoft
OpenAI has introduced a new set of office features that directly compete with traditional software. These features include a shared workspace for collaboration with the chatbot and OpenAI's new AI…
Read the brief →Here’s why OpenAI is absent from Nvidia’s industry-wide effort to end rogue AI agents
OpenAI has not publicly supported Nvidia's Open Agent Safety Platform but is privately collaborating with Nvidia. Nvidia has launched a new consortium of over 100 companies to address issues related…
Read the brief →OpenAI reportedly in talks to raise $30B round at $1.4T valuation
OpenAI is in discussions with investors to raise at least $30 billion in a pre-IPO funding round. This funding is seen as a bridge round leading to the company's anticipated public market debut.
Read the brief →OpenAI’s latest features take direct aim at the app store model
OpenAI is developing features that turn ChatGPT into a platform for discovering and using software. The company has also introduced a way for users to carry their ChatGPT identity into third-party…
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