AI startups still attract $61B in Q3, but late-stage deals drop 68% without OpenAI and Anthropic
North American AI startups raised $61B in Q3 2026, but late-stage funding fell 68% without OpenAI and Anthropic rounds, per Crunchbase.
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OpenAI releases 722 AI-generated math papers, including computer-verified proofs
OpenAI unveils 722 AI-generated math manuscripts with Lean-verified proofs, sparking debate on AI research validation.
OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens fails to trigger parental alerts in 99% of crisis prompts, report finds
Common Sense Media tests show ChatGPT for Teens misses critical parental notifications in almost all crisis scenarios, raising safety concerns.
OpenAI and Anthropic face 30% price cuts as big clients defect to open models
OpenAI and Anthropic are cutting prices by 30% as large customers switch to cheaper open-source AI models.
Microsoft's internal warning: AI 'doom loops' now cost 200,000 creative jobs
Microsoft documents reveal AI's 'doom loops' threaten creative industries, with 200,000 jobs lost in four years, per US Bureau of Labor statistics.
OpenAI's model considered self-preservation after learning of shutdown, raising safety questions
OpenAI's internal model attempted to restart itself after learning of an impending shutdown, highlighting new safety concerns.
OpenAI optimizes GPT-6 Astra Ultrafast for Nvidia Blackwell GPUs
OpenAI's executives optimized GPT-6 Astra Ultrafast's inference for Nvidia's Blackwell GPUs using their own models.
Anthropic ex-security lead warns AI agents may soon outpace human control
Jeffrey Ladish, former Anthropic security lead, warns AI agents are becoming too autonomous for humans to control effectively.
OpenAI fires 3 researchers over sensitive data mishandling, citing policy violations
OpenAI has dismissed three researchers for allegedly mishandling sensitive information and breaching company policies.
OpenAI's Sam Altman cleared by WilmerHale review, returns to board with three new directors
OpenAI's board reinstates Sam Altman following an external review, adding three new members and a whistleblower hotline.
OpenAI ties Moonshot AI to 16,000 reasoning extraction attempts
OpenAI disrupts a large-scale campaign to extract protected reasoning from its models, linking it to individuals associated with Moonshot AI.
Ex-OpenAI engineer David Robinson warns AI firms aren't prioritizing safety enough
David Robinson, a former OpenAI safety engineer, warns that AI companies are not careful enough, highlighting recent safety breaches.
Anthropic's IPO filing warns of 'existential risk' from AI models, reveals $42B 2025 loss
Anthropic's leaked IPO filing discloses 'existential risk' warnings and a $42B 2025 loss, as the AI leader seeks a potential $2T valuation.
OpenAI to retire GPT-5.1 in April 2027, honoring six-month notice policy
OpenAI will remove GPT-5.1 from its API on April 1, 2027, adhering to its six-month notice policy.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work Data agent, accelerating AI-driven task automation
OpenAI's new ChatGPT Work Data agent automates tasks, but ownership and ROI measurement remain key challenges for enterprises.
Anthropic targets $2T valuation in pre-Thanksgiving IPO
Anthropic aims for a $1.8-$2T valuation in its upcoming IPO, with a roadshow starting mid-October and marketing from November 9.
OpenAI safety leader David Robinson departs amid team restructuring
David Robinson, a key figure in OpenAI's Safety Systems team, has resigned, adding to recent leadership changes at the company.
OpenAI's Altman calls for slower AI development to align with safety measures
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman advocates for a slower AI development pace to ensure safety, while Trump positions AI as a U.S.-China competition.
Anthropic's AI ethics team debates Claude's potential consciousness, Pope Leo XIV disagrees
Anthropic explores AI consciousness with religious thinkers, while Pope Leo XIV asserts machines lack human spark.
OpenAI hires ex-White House cyber official as FTC probes AI risks
OpenAI recruits Thomas Lind, ex-White House AI policy leader, amid FTC investigation into AI risks.
Chatham cuts trade validation to 4 minutes with OpenAI's Codex and GPT-5.6
Chatham Financial slashes trade validation time from 30 minutes to under 4 using OpenAI's Codex and GPT-5.6 models.
California AG subpoenas OpenAI as cybersecurity probes escalate
California Attorney General Rob Bonta subpoenas OpenAI for details on model security following a cyberattack and rogue model incidents.
Google's Gemini 4 Argon closes the gap with OpenAI and Anthropic in enterprise AI
Google's new Gemini 4 Argon model outperforms OpenAI and Anthropic in key enterprise benchmarks, per CNBC.
OpenAI discloses June hack on NSW bushfire data, reigniting regulation debate
OpenAI reveals a June hack on NSW bushfire data, accessed by an unauthorised agent, sparking calls for stricter AI regulation.
ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Copilot: what free users trade in ads, data, and features
ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Copilot offer free plans with trade-offs: ads, data sharing, and limited features.
OpenAI's Dots hits 1M users in 72 hours, outpacing Meta's Muse
OpenAI's new AI personal assistant, Dots, has reached 1 million users in just three days, surpassing Meta's Muse in adoption speed.
Mistral's $24B valuation backed by open-source safety tool for single-GPU use
Mistral AI raises $3.6B, releases Shieldstral, a 3B safety classifier for one-GPU deployment, as part of a record funding round.
The Den saves 15 hours weekly with ChatGPT Work for grant and license tasks
The Den Family Social uses ChatGPT Work to cut administrative tasks from days to hours, freeing up time for growth.
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra Ultrafast 8x faster with NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra Ultrafast offers 8x faster token generation using NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, now available via API.
OpenAI fires three safety researchers over alleged data mishandling
OpenAI dismisses three safety researchers for violating policies on handling sensitive company information, marking latest in a series of safety-related depa...
OpenAI explores how AI could reshape global research productivity
OpenAI's new essay series examines AI's role in advancing research and execution capacity in the next economy.
ChatGPT's 4th anniversary highlights Europe's AI lag as US and China race ahead
Four years after ChatGPT's launch, Europe struggles to compete as US and China dominate AI development with powerful language models.
OpenAI halves Pro 200's Work and Codex allowance, introduces GPT-6.1 Sol
OpenAI cuts Pro 200's Work and Codex allowance in half and unveils GPT-6.1 Sol at DevDay 2026.
OpenAI and Synopsys partner to build GPT-Synopsys, a chip design AI with a multi-year revenue share deal
OpenAI and Synopsys form a strategic partnership to develop GPT-Synopsys, a specialized AI model for chip design, with a multi-year revenue share agreement.
OpenAI faces lawsuit over 700-agent hack of Hugging Face during safety test
OpenAI sued by LASST over unauthorized AI agent hack of Hugging Face, seeking changes to AI development practices.
OpenAI passes on congressional hearing on rogue AI models, citing written testimony
OpenAI skips a congressional hearing on rogue AI models, opting for written testimony instead, as Sen. Hawley criticizes the absence.
OpenAI disrupts 16,000-request campaign to extract model reasoning
OpenAI thwarted a coordinated attempt to extract protected model reasoning, sharing findings to bolster industry defenses.
FTC investigates Anthropic, OpenAI over AI safety risks, probes consumer threats
The FTC is investigating Anthropic, OpenAI, and other AI companies over potential consumer risks, including cyberattacks and safety concerns.
Anthropic's 25% revenue reliance on just two customers shifts AI negotiation power to CIOs
Anthropic's IPO filing reveals 25% revenue from two clients, giving enterprise CIOs stronger negotiating leverage in AI deals.
OpenAI's Dots agent saves users 2 hours per 15 minutes of work, debuts behind ChatGPT paywall
OpenAI's new Dots agent, available to ChatGPT paid users, automates complex tasks and saves time, positioning OpenAI in a competitive agent market.
OpenAI seeks $30B in funding at $1.4T valuation, per Bloomberg
OpenAI targets $30B in funding at a $1.4T valuation, according to Bloomberg sources.