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Actions by Germany's BayLDA against the decentralized identification project World, co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, reveal the state’s push to monopolize the collection and storage of personal data, particularly sensitive biometric information.

OpenAI has introduced a new web search feature within ChatGPT, allowing users to access real-time information directly in the chat interface.

As reported by The Verge, OpenAI plans to release a new AI model named Orion by early December 2024. In the coming weeks, the model is expected to be hosted on Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform, OpenAI’s primary partner and investor.

In its latest research, OpenAI analyzed millions of ChatGPT requests and discovered that the AI’s responses could be influenced by details such as the user’s name, age, gender, or race. This was found to occur in about 0.001% of interactions.

As part of its ongoing global expansion, OpenAI is establishing new offices in five strategic capitals. The move highlights the company’s commitment to innovation and its goal to recruit top-tier talent worldwide.

The AI industry reaches a new milestone as OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, secures a record $6.6 billion in new funding. This significant investment pushes the company’s valuation to $157 billion.

Mira Murati, the Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI, has made the decision to depart from the company. Her exit marks the latest in a wave of high-profile departures from the top management of the world’s leading AI company.

Bloomberg reports that OpenAI is on the verge of releasing its latest AI model, named Strawberry, which is expected to improve its ability to reason through tasks. A limited access release is planned for this week, though no public launch date has been announced.

OpenAI announced the introduction of an advanced Voice Mode for some subscribers of its paid service. If you're one of them, you might have received a notification in the app or an email.

OpenAI launched its new language model, GPT-4o Mini, described by the company as “the most functional and cost-effective yet.” Future updates are planned to include image, music, and video processing capabilities.

Sam Altman, OpenAI’s CEO, stated that the next major AI model from the company is unlikely to roll out in 2024. The delay reflects OpenAI’s commitment to focusing on current model development rather than rushing a new launch.

OpenAI plans to build its first in-house AI chip in 2026. For this purpose, the company partners with manufacturers Broadcom and TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company), Reuters reports.

In which areas are LLM-controlled robots being applied? The advent of Large Language Models (LLMs), like GPT-4 by OpenAI, has significantly advanced human-robot collaboration. These AI models are deployed in various fields, such as autonomous vehicles, robotic warehouse management, and even security automation.

At the Adobe MAX event on October 14, Adobe (San Jose, California) unveiled an expansion to its Firefly AI tool suite.

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Canvas, a powerful new feature aimed at improving the way users work with text and code through artificial intelligence (AI). This innovative tool offers a more interactive experience, allowing users to easily edit, enhance, and refine content.

OpenAI, the ambitious AI startup, is reporting massive losses. By the end of 2024, after covering operating costs, the company is expected to face an astonishing $5 billion deficit.

OpenAI launched two new AI models equipped with reasoning capabilities: o1 and o1-mini, designed specifically for scientific tasks and programming. These models are distinguished by their extended response generation time, which allows for the application of various strategies and early detection of errors.

On July 25, OpenAI announced the development of a new prototype called SearchGPT. This tool will enable users to obtain quick and precise answers from relevant online sources.

The project will use generative AI to help paralyzed patients generate messages via signals from its BCI.