Investors are feverishly continuing to evaluate AI startups, and to try to avoid simply chasing a fad, they are paying extra-close attention to founders building what are typically […]
OpenAI makes ChatGPT ‘more direct, less verbose’
ChatGPT, OpenAI’s viral AI-powered chatbot, just got a big upgrade. OpenAI announced today that premium ChatGPT users — customers paying for ChatGPT Plus, Team or Enterprise — can […]
OpenAI shares Elon Musk’s emails, says he wanted ‘full control’ of the company
Following a lawsuit from Elon Musk asking for OpenAI to go non-profit again, OpenAI published Musk’s emails which show he backed the plan to go for-profit.
OpenAI pens response to Musk lawsuit: ‘We’re sad that it’s come to this’
OpenAI, the most valuable AI startup, said Wednesday it intends to dismiss all claims made by Elon Musk in a recent lawsuit and shed more light on its […]
OpenAI announces team to build ‘crowdsourced’ governance ideas into its models
OpenAI says it wants to implement ideas from the public about how to ensure its future AI models “align to the values of humanity.” To that end, the […]
Want to build a startup off OpenAI? Start here
OpenAI’s impressive technology stack led to a wave of startups building on top of its models and offerings. This is a popular topic on TechCrunch+, where columnists spend […]
OpenAI buffs safety team and gives board veto power on risky AI
OpenAI is expanding its internal safety processes to fend off the threat of harmful AI. A new “safety advisory group” will sit above the technical teams and make […]
OpenAI thinks superhuman AI is coming — and wants to build tools to control it
While investors were preparing to go nuclear after Sam Altman’s unceremonious ouster from OpenAI and Altman was plotting his return to the company, the members of OpenAI’s Superalignment […]
Sam Altman’s officially back at OpenAI — and the board gains a Microsoft observer
Sam Altman is officially back as OpenAI’s CEO after a tumultuous week and change. And OpenAI officially has a new board of directors, replacing most of the board […]
Contrary to reports, OpenAI probably isn’t building humanity-threatening AI
Has OpenAI invented an AI technology with the potential to “threaten humanity”? From some of the recent headlines, you might be inclined to think so. Reuters and The […]