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OpenAI releases GPT-5.5 Instant as new default ChatGPT model
OpenAI says GPT-5.5 Instant is rolling out as the new default ChatGPT model, with updated personalization controls and clearer memory sources.
OpenAI makes default ChatGPT more personal
OpenAI says GPT-5.5 Instant is the new default ChatGPT model, with stronger personalization, fewer hallucinations and memory-source controls.
Coinbase is laying off 700 employees as CEO cites need to be 'AI-native'
Coinbase said it will cut about 700 jobs, or 14% of staff, as Brian Armstrong pushes the company toward an AI-native operating model.
OpenAI says Musk texted Brockman and Altman with a threat after seeking a settlement
OpenAI says a new court filing shows Elon Musk texted Greg Brockman two days before the Oakland trial began, asking about settling the case and then warning Brockman and Sam Altman about public backlash. Reuters, Forbes and TechCrunch all reported the filing, and TechCrunch said the judge excluded the exchange from evidence.
Sierra raises $950M as the race to own enterprise AI gets serious
Sierra is raising $950 million in a new funding round led by Tiger Global and GV, according to multiple reports. The deal values the enterprise AI startup above $15 billion as investors keep pouring money into agent platforms.
Elon Musk’s only AI expert witness at the OpenAI trial fears an AGI arms race
Elon Musk’s only AI expert witness in the OpenAI trial, Peter Russell, testified about the risks of frontier AI and warned about an AGI arms race. The testimony came in Musk’s case alleging OpenAI abandoned its nonprofit mission.
OpenAI and Microsoft amend partnership to loosen cloud exclusivity
OpenAI and Microsoft amended their partnership to end exclusivity, expand OpenAI’s cloud flexibility and revise revenue-sharing terms.
OpenAI and Microsoft rewrite their $13 billion deal: Here's what changes
OpenAI and Microsoft amended their partnership to remove exclusivity, let OpenAI serve products across any cloud and revise revenue-sharing terms.
OpenAI loosens Microsoft ties as Musk trial begins
OpenAI and Microsoft amended their partnership to make Microsoft’s license non-exclusive as Elon Musk’s lawsuit over OpenAI’s direction began trial proceedings.
OpenAI secures first permanent London office with capacity for more than 500 staff
OpenAI has secured its first permanent London office, with capacity for more than 500 staff and an opening planned for 2027.
Anthropic stops Claude subscriptions from covering third-party AI agents like OpenClaw
Anthropic is ending Claude Pro and Max subscription coverage for third-party agent tools such as OpenClaw, according to VentureBeat and Anthropic support pages. Users who want continued access will need separate usage billing.