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ChatGPT downloads are slowing — and may cause problems for OpenAI’s IPO
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ChatGPT downloads are slowing — and may cause problems for OpenAI’s IPO

ChatGPT's growth is slowing significantly, with uninstall rates surging 413% year-over-year in May following OpenAI's...

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OpenAI misses revenue targets as Anthropic and Google close in
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OpenAI misses revenue targets as Anthropic and Google close in

OpenAI missed its internal revenue targets for Q1 2026 while facing increasing competition from Anthropic and Google....

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The next phase of the Microsoft OpenAI partnership
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The next phase of the Microsoft OpenAI partnership

OpenAI and Microsoft have announced an amended partnership agreement that clarifies their long-term relationship and...

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Sam Altman’s Orb Company Promoted a Bruno Mars Partnership That Doesn't Exist
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Sam Altman’s Orb Company Promoted a Bruno Mars Partnership That Doesn't Exist

Sam Altman's Orb company falsely promoted a partnership with Bruno Mars that the artist's representatives confirm never...

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OpenAI’s existential questions
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OpenAI’s existential questions

OpenAI's latest acquisitions are discussed in relation to addressing two major existential challenges facing the...

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Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles exit OpenAI as company continues to shed ‘side quests’
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Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles exit OpenAI as company continues to shed ‘side quests’

Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles are departing OpenAI as the company discontinues its Sora project and dissolves its science...

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OpenAI Executive Kevin Weil Is Leaving the Company
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OpenAI Executive Kevin Weil Is Leaving the Company

Kevin Weil, former Instagram VP, is departing OpenAI. The company is consolidating the AI science application he led...

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Some OpenAI shareholders reportedly question whether Altman can steer the company to a public offering
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Some OpenAI shareholders reportedly question whether Altman can steer the company to a public offering

OpenAI shareholders are reportedly expressing doubts about CEO Sam Altman's ability to lead the company to a successful...

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Tokenmaxxing, OpenAI’s shopping spree, and the AI Anxiety Gap 
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Tokenmaxxing, OpenAI’s shopping spree, and the AI Anxiety Gap 

OpenAI is aggressively acquiring companies across finance and media sectors, while Anthropic has unveiled a powerful...

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OpenAI acquires AI finance startup Hiro, which built a "personal AI CFO"
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OpenAI acquires AI finance startup Hiro, which built a "personal AI CFO"

OpenAI has acquired AI finance startup Hiro, which offered a personal AI CFO service. The service is being shut down...

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OpenAI has bought AI personal finance startup Hiro
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OpenAI has bought AI personal finance startup Hiro

OpenAI has acquired Hiro, an AI personal finance startup, to build financial planning capabilities into ChatGPT. The...

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OpenAI tells investors its infrastructure gives it an edge over Anthropic
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OpenAI tells investors its infrastructure gives it an edge over Anthropic

OpenAI is positioning its early infrastructure investments as a competitive advantage over Anthropic in investor...

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The vibes are off at OpenAI
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The vibes are off at OpenAI

OpenAI faces stability concerns despite closing a massive $122 billion funding round at $852 billion valuation and...

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Iran threatens ‘Stargate’ AI data centers
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Iran threatens ‘Stargate’ AI data centers

Iran has threatened to target U.S.-linked data centers, specifically referencing 'Stargate' AI infrastructure, as...

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OpenAI acquires TBPN

OpenAI acquires TBPN to expand its dialogue with the tech community and support independent media conversations around...

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OpenAI Now Valued at $852B After Funding Round
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OpenAI Now Valued at $852B After Funding Round

OpenAI has reached a valuation of $852 billion following a new funding round, solidifying its position as one of the...

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Accelerating the next phase of AI
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Accelerating the next phase of AI

OpenAI has secured $122 billion in new funding to expand its frontier AI capabilities globally and increase compute...

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