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GPT-5.5 launch

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Learn the key ideas, practical uses, and latest developments around GPT-5.5 launch through concise, beginner-friendly explainers.

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OpenAI called the Hugging Face attack unprecedented. But we’ve been here before.

A decade-old experiment showed OpenAI how far an AI will go to achieve the goals it’s given. You need to enable JavaScript to view this site. Skip to Content MIT Technology Review Featured Topics Newsletters Events Audio MIT Technology Review Featured Topics Newsletters Events Audio Artificial intelligence OpenAI called the Hugging Face attack unprecedented. But we’ve been here before.

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Musk v. Altman week 2: OpenAI fires back, and Shivon Zilis reveals that Musk tried to poach Sam Altman

OpenAI president Greg Brockman said Elon Musk wanted the company to create a for-profit entity—and endured a public peek into his diary. You need to enable JavaScript to view this site. Skip to Content MIT Technology Review Featured Topics Newsletters Events Audio MIT Technology Review Featured Topics Newsletters Events Audio Artificial intelligence Musk v. Altman week 2: OpenAI fires back, and Sh

OpenAI Reportedly Launching a Phone for ChatGPT
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OpenAI Reportedly Launching a Phone for ChatGPT

OpenAI is rumored to be developing a smartphone tailored for its ChatGPT AI technology. As the competition heats up in the mobile market, this move raises questions about how OpenAI might stack up against giants like Samsung and Apple. The phone is expected to integrate seamless AI features, enhancing user experience.

Mira Murati tells the court that she couldn’t trust Sam Altman’s words
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Mira Murati tells the court that she couldn’t trust Sam Altman’s words

Mira Murati, OpenAI's Chief Technology Officer, testified in court that she struggled to trust the commitments made by Sam Altman, the CEO, asserting that his actions complicated her work. This revelation highlights internal tensions within OpenAI amidst its rapid evolution in the AI landscape.

Elon Musk Had a Bad Week in Court
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Elon Musk Had a Bad Week in Court

Elon Musk faced significant challenges in court this week, particularly in relation to OpenAI. Discussions about the impact of his recent dealings and their implications for technology and industry took center stage. The outcomes could shape the future dynamics of AI development and its governance.

OpenAI restricts access to Cyber, following previous limits on Mythos
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OpenAI restricts access to Cyber, following previous limits on Mythos

OpenAI is rolling out its cybersecurity testing tool, GPT-5.5 Cyber, but only to critical cyber defenders at first. This decision comes after OpenAI's previous criticisms of Anthropic for limiting access to their Mythos tool. The selective release raises questions about access and utility in cybersecurity.

Elon Musk confirms xAI used OpenAI’s models to train Grok
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Elon Musk confirms xAI used OpenAI’s models to train Grok

Elon Musk recently confirmed that his company, xAI, utilized OpenAI's models as part of its training process for the AI known as Grok. This disclosure included aspects of model distillation, indicating a method of improving AI performance. Musk highlighted that this relationship is ‘partly’ accurate.

GPT-5.5 is OpenAI's Most Capable Agentic AI Model Yet
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GPT-5.5 is OpenAI's Most Capable Agentic AI Model Yet

OpenAI announced the launch of GPT-5.5 on April 23, calling it a groundbreaking advancement in agentic AI. This model is designed for real-world applications, capable of independent planning, tool usage, and performance checking, marking a significant leap in AI capabilities.

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