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OpenAI announces Daybreak initiative around Codex Security

Alexey Shabanov — Mon, 11 May 2026 21:48:52 +0000

OpenAI has introduced Daybreak, a new cybersecurity initiative built around frontier AI models, Codex, and a partner network of security companies. The program is aimed at developers, enterprise security teams, researchers, and government-linked defenders who need to find, validate, and patch software vulnerabilities earlier in the development cycle.

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OpenAI set to add remote Codex control to ChatGPT mobile app

Alexey Shabanov — Sun, 10 May 2026 17:06:05 +0000

OpenAI has spent the past week building anticipation around what looks like a notable launch, posting an image of a planet alongside a phone with the text “message ChatGPT,” while several employees pointed toward Thursday as the day to watch.

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OpenAI adds Chrome plugin and tests Remote control for Codex

Alexey Shabanov — Fri, 08 May 2026 14:55:19 +0000

OpenAI is continuing to expand Codex into a full operating surface for developers, with the latest update shipping a Chrome extension that lets the agent run a connected browser instance independently of the user’s active session. Available through the Plugins menu in Codex, the extension gives the agent its

OpenAI launches new realtime voice and translation AI models

Alexey Shabanov — Fri, 08 May 2026 00:14:25 +0000

OpenAI is advancing its voice AI capabilities within its API platform by introducing three new real-time audio models designed for developers creating live voice agents, translation tools, and streaming transcription products. The release includes GPT-Realtime-2, GPT-Realtime-Translate, and GPT-Realtime-Whisper, all accessible through the Realtime API.

GPT-Realtime-2 is the primary agentic voice

OpenAI launches GPT-5.5 Instant as new ChatGPT default

Alexey Shabanov — Tue, 05 May 2026 19:49:23 +0000

OpenAI is rolling out GPT-5.5 Instant as the new default model in ChatGPT, replacing GPT-5.3 Instant for all users. The update targets ChatGPT’s highest-volume everyday model, the one used by hundreds of millions of people for quick answers, writing help, analysis, coding support, image understanding, and general

OpenAI adds animated Pets and config imports to Codex

Alexey Shabanov — Sat, 02 May 2026 23:17:27 +0000

OpenAI shipped a fresh update to its Codex desktop app, and the headline addition is unmistakably playful: Pets, animated companions that live as overlays on top of the screen even when Codex itself is minimized. Eight predefined pets ship out of the box in a deliberately cute pixel-art style, with

OpenAI updates Codex and prepares Remote Control feature

Alexey Shabanov — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:54:43 +0000

OpenAI has rolled out a Codex app refresh that extends the desktop client beyond its origins as a coding-only command center, moving toward broader white-collar workflows. The update introduces a reworked onboarding flow designed to cater to a wider range of professions, along with prompts to connect email, calendar, and

OpenAI can now host models with other cloud providers, like AWS

Alexey Shabanov — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:15:44 +0000

Microsoft and OpenAI have entered a new phase of their alliance, loosening parts of one of the AI industry’s most important commercial relationships while keeping Azure at the center of OpenAI’s rollout path. Under the amended agreement, Microsoft remains OpenAI’s primary cloud partner, and OpenAI products are

OpenAI launches GPT-5.5 on ChatGPT and Codex

Alexey Shabanov — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:35:06 +0000

OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5, positioning it as a significant advancement from chatbot responses toward AI capable of executing real computer work from start to finish. The company highlights the model's enhanced capabilities in coding, online research, data analysis, document and spreadsheet creation, and software operation, with reduced need for

OpenAI launched 24/7, always-on Workspace Agents in ChatGPT

Alexey Shabanov — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:02:50 +0000

OpenAI has launched workspace agents in ChatGPT, introducing a new Codex-powered layer designed for teams that want AI to manage repeatable tasks across shared tools, approvals, and long-running workflows, rather than merely responding to prompts. This product is positioned as the next step after GPTs: instead of a single-user assistant,

ICYMI: OpenAI launches Images 2.0 on ChatGPT, Codex, and API

Alexey Shabanov — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:55:13 +0000

OpenAI officially launched ChatGPT Images 2.0 on April 21, 2026, marking the arrival of a model that had been tracked through LM Arena since December 2025 under codenames like Chestnut, Hazelnut, and more recently packingtape-alpha, maskingtape-alpha, and gaffertape-alpha. The release, available as gpt-image-2 through the API and rolled out

OpenAI develops platform for always-on Agents on ChatGPT

Alexey Shabanov — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:43:26 +0000

OpenAI appears to be preparing its most ambitious push into persistent, autonomous agents yet, with a new surface inside ChatGPT built around the internal codename Hermes. The section is labeled as a beta and sits at the top of the Agents area, positioning it as a first-class destination rather than

OpenAI prepares 8 interactive Avatars for its Codex app

Alexey Shabanov — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:06:22 +0000

OpenAI appears to be preparing a new personalization layer for Codex called Avatars, a system that would let users pick a visual companion from their settings menu and have it appear as an on-screen overlay during coding sessions. Once selected, the avatar would surface replies through speech-bubble style messages, adding

OpenAI Codex transformed into Superapp with Computer Use

Alexey Shabanov — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:01:15 +0000

OpenAI has pushed Codex beyond a cloud coding agent and into a broader desktop operator. The new release adds background computer use, so Codex can see, click, and type on a Mac with its own cursor, plus an in-app browser where developers can comment directly on pages while iterating on

OpenAI expands Trusted Access for GPT-5.4-Cyber

Alexey Shabanov — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:00:15 +0000

OpenAI is expanding its Trusted Access for Cyber program from a limited pilot to include thousands of verified individual defenders and hundreds of teams tasked with protecting critical software. This expansion also introduces higher access tiers linked to authentication. The centerpiece of this initiative is GPT-5.4-Cyber, a fine-tuned variant

OpenAI tests web browsing feature on Codex Superapp

Alexey Shabanov — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:27:43 +0000

OpenAI is laying the groundwork for a major Codex update that would push the platform well beyond its origins as a coding agent. Hidden references in the current Codex client reveal a new onboarding flow that will ask users to choose between a basic setup and a professional, developer-focused configuration

OpenAI develops unified Codex app and new Scratchpad feature

Alexey Shabanov — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:34:34 +0000

OpenAI is working on a new Scratchpad feature for Codex, which will allow users to trigger multiple Codex tasks in parallel from a new Scratchpad UI. It will become very instrumental in the upcoming Codex Superapp, where you will be able to trigger a broader range of tasks to achieve

OpenAI tests next-gen Image V2 model on ChatGPT and LM Arena

Alexey Shabanov — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:57:22 +0000

OpenAI appears to be quietly testing what it internally refers to as Image V2, a next-generation image generation model that surfaced on LM Arena in three distinct variants.

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UPD: Images were pulled back from the Arena during the weekend but still can be encountered on ChatGPT.

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OpenAI launches visual product discovery in ChatGPT for all users

Alexey Shabanov — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:47:48 +0000

OpenAI is advancing ChatGPT's capabilities in the shopping domain with a new product discovery experience that transforms the chatbot into a more visual recommendation and comparison tool. Users can now explore product cards, compare items side by side, examine prices, reviews, and features, and even use uploaded images as inspiration

OpenAI launches GPT-5.4 mini and GPT-5.4 nano on APIs

Alexey Shabanov — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:17:07 +0000

OpenAI has rolled out GPT-5.4 mini and GPT-5.4 nano, pushing its GPT-5.4 family further down the cost and latency curve for developers building coding copilots, subagents, screenshot-driven automation, and other high-volume systems. Mini is the broader product play: it is live in the API, Codex, and ChatGPT,

ICYMI: OpenAI adds interactive math & science tools to ChatGPT

Alexey Shabanov — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:47:28 +0000

OpenAI has begun rolling out a new math and science learning layer inside ChatGPT, adding interactive visual modules that appear when users ask about supported concepts. Instead of stopping at a text explanation, ChatGPT can now let people adjust variables, manipulate equations, and watch graphs and outcomes change in real

OpenAI releases GPT-5.4 model on ChatGPT and Codex

Alexey Shabanov — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 23:44:16 +0000

OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.4, a new generation of its flagship AI model designed to extend the capabilities of large language models across reasoning, coding, multimodal understanding, and agent-based workflows. The release marks the latest step in the GPT-5 model family and reflects the company’s push toward AI systems

OpenAI launches Codex app for Windows on Microsoft Store

Alexey Shabanov — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:55:14 +0000

OpenAI has released a dedicated Codex app for Windows, available via the Microsoft Store starting March 3, 2026. OpenAI is promoting the Windows build as a native, first-class experience for agentic coding, highlighting Stack Overflow’s 2025 survey that shows Windows as the top primary OS for developers, with 49.

OpenAI launches GPT-5.3 Instant for ChatGPT and API users

Alexey Shabanov — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:57:49 +0000

OpenAI has started rolling out GPT-5.3 Instant as an update to ChatGPT’s default, most-used model, targeting day-to-day chat quality rather than adding a new capability tier. The company says the release is aimed at making conversations feel more fluid and more to the point, with fewer detours caused

OpenAI prepares new ChatGPT Pro Lite tier priced at $100 monthly

Alexey Shabanov — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:36:09 +0000

OpenAI appears to be preparing a new subscription tier called ChatGPT Pro Lite, priced at $100 per month. The discovery was made by Tibor Blaho, a Vienna-based engineer known for uncovering unreleased ChatGPT features months before they went live. The new plan would slot between the current Plus tier at

OpenAI debuts Codex-Spark powered by Cerebras infra

Alexey Shabanov — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:39:12 +0000

OpenAI has rolled out GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark on February 12, 2026, positioning it as its first model built specifically for real-time coding inside Codex. It is a smaller sibling of GPT-5.3-Codex, tuned for near-instant code edits and rapid iteration, and served on ultra-low-latency hardware that can generate more than 1,

OpenAI works on ChatGPT Skills, upgrades Deep Research

Alexey Shabanov — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:50:26 +0000

OpenAI has introduced a revamped Deep Research experience in ChatGPT, transitioning it from a "run it and wait" flow to a more interactive guided research session. Users can now constrain Deep Research to specific websites, incorporate context from connected apps, and intervene during the process to add requirements or redirect

OpenAI tests sponsored ads in ChatGPT for free US users

Alexey Shabanov — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:54:18 +0000

OpenAI has started testing sponsored placements inside ChatGPT for logged-in adult users in the U.S., limited to the Free and Go tiers. Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education users will not see ads, positioning the rollout as a funding lever aimed at keeping lower-cost access viable while preserving trust

OpenAI launches GPT-5.3-Codex for software tasks on paid plans

Alexey Shabanov — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:32:38 +0000

OpenAI has rolled out GPT-5.3-Codex, positioning Codex as more than a code-writing agent and closer to a general computer-use agent for developers and other professionals. OpenAI says early versions helped debug its own training, manage deployment, and diagnose evaluations, effectively accelerating the model’s path to release. The company

OpenAI debuts Frontier to deploy AI agents for enterprise users

Alexey Shabanov — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:29:29 +0000

OpenAI has introduced OpenAI Frontier, a new enterprise platform designed to transform “AI agents” into deployable AI coworkers capable of operating across real business systems. This initiative addresses an “opportunity gap” where, despite the increasing strength of AI models, enterprises face challenges in deploying agents due to fragmented data, applications,

OpenAI launches Codex app for Mac to manage coding agents

Alexey Shabanov — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:49:23 +0000

OpenAI has launched the Codex app for macOS, positioning it as a desktop hub for supervising multiple coding agents across long-running tasks. Usage is included with paid ChatGPT plans and, for a limited time, is also available to ChatGPT Free and Go users. OpenAI states that paid plans receive doubled

OpenAI prepares ads for a broader rollout on ChatGPT

Alexey Shabanov — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:23:28 +0000

OpenAI is advancing towards launching ads in ChatGPT across both web and mobile, targeting a broader user base. A new announcement window has appeared in the application code, although it is not yet live for users. The pop-up details several assurances, including that ads will not influence model outputs and

OpenAI launches free Prism workspace for researchers

Alexey Shabanov — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:38:13 +0000

OpenAI has introduced Prism, a free, cloud-based, LaTeX-native workspace designed for scientists who write and collaborate on research. It is currently available for anyone with a ChatGPT personal account, offering unlimited projects and collaborators. OpenAI plans to extend access to ChatGPT Business, Enterprise, and Education organizations "soon."

Introducing Prism, a

OpenAI to add shopping cart and merchant tools to ChatGPT

Alexey Shabanov — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 13:15:35 +0000

OpenAI is developing new features aimed at making ChatGPT more transactional and commerce-friendly. Among the changes, a dedicated shopping cart section will be added, allowing users to track products they’ve shown interest in during conversations. This section will serve as a centralized space to review selected items, choose a

OpenAI introduces age prediction for ChatGPT safety controls

Alexey Shabanov — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:08:06 +0000

OpenAI has begun rolling out age prediction across ChatGPT consumer plans to estimate whether an account likely belongs to someone under 18, then automatically apply a teen experience. The classifier uses behavioral and account-level signals such as account age, time-of-day activity, longitudinal usage patterns, and any stated age, then defaults

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Go globally as $8 subscription tier

Alexey Shabanov — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:55:00 +0000

ChatGPT Go is rolling out worldwide as OpenAI’s low-cost subscription tier. It began in India in August 2025 and is now expanding to every country where ChatGPT is available. In the U.S., Go is priced at $8/month, sitting between the Free and the $20/month Plus plan.

OpenAI considers Ads to support free ChatGPT amid growth

Alexey Shabanov — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 23:52:13 +0000

OpenAI has outlined a formal approach to advertising as part of its broader plan to expand access to ChatGPT and related AI products. The company states that advertising is being explored as a way to fund wider availability while keeping core AI systems aligned with user trust and safety expectations.

OpenAI test ChatGPT Jobs to help with your next career change

Alexey Shabanov — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:01:26 +0000

OpenAI is extending its portfolio of vertical GPT solutions by developing ChatGPT Jobs, following the recent introduction of ChatGPT Health. The upcoming ChatGPT Jobs agent, currently listed as Internal and not yet available to users, is positioned to act as a comprehensive career assistant. Early descriptions indicate that it will

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Healthcare with US hospitals

Alexey Shabanov — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:18:24 +0000

OpenAI has launched “OpenAI for Healthcare,” positioning it as a secure, enterprise-grade set of products for hospitals, health systems, and healthcare builders who want to deploy AI at scale while supporting HIPAA compliance requirements. The rollout starts with ChatGPT for Healthcare, already being deployed across major providers and academic medical

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health for personalized wellness insights

Alexey Shabanov — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:39:51 +0000

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Health, a specialized feature within ChatGPT designed for health and wellness inquiries that can be personalized with your own data. Users have the option to link their medical records and wellness apps, enabling ChatGPT to summarize recent lab results, assist in preparing for clinician visits, identify

OpenAI launches GPT-5.2-Codex for coding and security tasks

Alexey Shabanov — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:38:49 +0000

OpenAI has released GPT-5.2-Codex on December 18, 2025, a variant of GPT-5.2 specifically tuned for agentic coding in Codex, including the Codex CLI (npm i -g @openai/codex). This release targets professional software engineering and defensive cybersecurity, utilizing context compaction to maintain coherence over long-running tasks. It also

OpenAI readies Codex Caribou model upgrade with GPT-5.2 base

Alexey Shabanov — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:51:17 +0000

OpenAI appears to be preparing an upgrade for its Codex line, with evidence pointing to a new model internally referred to as Caribou. The latest updates to the GitHub repository for Codex reveal changes in the model selector to accommodate this addition, making it plausible that the next Codex release

OpenAI opens ChatGPT to third-party apps after review process

Alexey Shabanov — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:56:08 +0000

OpenAI has opened submissions for third-party apps inside ChatGPT, allowing developers to publish their own tools directly to the platform following a review process. The move formalizes the path from private experiments to public distribution and expands ChatGPT beyond first-party features into a broader application ecosystem.

Developers can now submit

OpenAI released GPT Image 1.5 on ChatGPT and APIs

Alexey Shabanov — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 20:54:43 +0000

OpenAI has introduced a new generation of image capabilities within ChatGPT, enhancing how users can create and edit visuals directly from chat. This update replaces the previous image tool with a unified Images experience that supports higher fidelity generations, stronger prompt adherence, and tighter integration with text workflows. It is

OpenAI launches GPT-5.2 that scores 54% on ARC-AGI-2

Alexey Shabanov — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:05:01 +0000

OpenAI launched GPT-5.2 on December 11, 2025, introducing a GPT-5 model family designed for professional work and agentic use cases. The rollout begins in ChatGPT with paid plans, while the API is now available to all developers via gpt-5.2 (Thinking), gpt-5.2-chat-latest (Instant), and gpt-5.2-pro (Pro). API

OpenAI debuts Garlic model on LM Arena for public testing

Alexey Shabanov — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:12:45 +0000

OpenAI is actively seeding new models on LM Arena, a platform where users can benchmark and compare top-tier models before they are widely released. The latest arrival, Robin High, stands out as OpenAI’s most capable candidate in the current lineup. This model successfully solves challenging math tasks that have

OpenAI testing new Image-2 models on LM Arena

Alexey Shabanov — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:05:11 +0000

OpenAI is preparing to roll out its next generation of image generation models alongside the rumoured GPT-5.2 release. Two new models, currently appearing as Chestnut and Huzzlenut in online evaluation platforms like LM Arena and Design Arena, are expected to be marketed as Image-2 and Image-2-mini. These are positioned

Notion tests unreleased GPT-5.2 model as OpenAI launch nears

Alexey Shabanov — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:50:11 +0000

OpenAI’s upcoming GPT-5.2 model continues to generate speculation around its release timeline and early external sightings. Originally, several sources, including The Verge, pointed to December 9 as a likely launch date. However, this timeline appears to have shifted, with current market sentiment and rumblings on platforms like Polymarket

Instacart launches instant grocery checkout inside ChatGPT

Alexey Shabanov — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:13:37 +0000

OpenAI and Instacart are introducing a fully integrated grocery shopping app within ChatGPT, allowing users to transition seamlessly from meal ideas to a completed Instacart order without leaving the conversation. Instacart is the first app in ChatGPT’s ecosystem to offer Instant Checkout directly in chat, utilizing the Agentic Commerce

Early look at upcoming App submission flow for ChatGPT

Alexey Shabanov — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:48:38 +0000

OpenAI continues to push forward with the release of its Apps directory for ChatGPT, progressing toward a broader launch as highlighted during Dev Day. The latest builds of the OpenAI platform indicate that the app submission process will become more structured and rigorous.

BREAKING 🚨: Early look at the upcoming App

OpenAI tests Memory Search as GPT-5.2 launch rumors grow

Alexey Shabanov — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:49:47 +0000

OpenAI appears to be experimenting with a new “Memory search” feature for ChatGPT, designed to let users quickly retrieve information stored in their memories by issuing direct queries. This capability could address current limitations of the memories UI, which becomes cumbersome when users accumulate a large number of entries. Instead

OpenAI plants testing ads in ChatGPT Android app

Alexey Shabanov — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 00:20:18 +0000

OpenAI has quietly added new references to an ads system in the latest beta version of its ChatGPT Android app, signaling the company’s plans to introduce advertising for the first time in its mobile product. By analyzing the 1.2025.329 beta APK, new strings mentioning “ads feature,” “bazaar

OpenAI to let devs publish their Apps and Workflows to ChatGPT

Alexey Shabanov — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:02:04 +0000

OpenAI is developing several new features for its developer platform, aiming to expand how agent workflows and applications can be published and used within ChatGPT. One of the features, codenamed Hermes, will allow developers to publish agent workflows built with Agent Builder directly to ChatGPT. In the workflow builder interface,

OpenAI adds Shopping Research mode to ChatGPT for all users

Alexey Shabanov — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 22:59:13 +0000

OpenAI has introduced a shopping research mode in ChatGPT, transforming the chatbot into a guided product advisor to assist with holiday shopping. This feature is rolling out today on web and mobile for logged-in Free, Go, Plus, and Pro users. It addresses complex buying questions by asking clarifying prompts, scanning

OpenAI prepares GPT-5.1-Codex-MAX for large-scale projects

Alexey Shabanov — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 08:03:54 +0000

OpenAI appears to be preparing a new coding model called GPT-5.1-Codex-MAX, with early references pointing to a version designed for larger software projects and long-running development tasks. The description found in the codebase states that it will be both smarter and faster, and positioned as a model that can

OpenAI tests ChatGPT group chats in Japan, Korea, NZ, Taiwan

Alexey Shabanov — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 12:23:36 +0000

OpenAI has begun piloting group chats inside ChatGPT for logged-in users in Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan, across web, iOS, and Android, and across Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans. Each group chat can include up to twenty people together with ChatGPT in a single thread for planning,

OpenAI releases GPT-5.1 to all ChatGPT users

Alexey Shabanov — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:24:12 +0000

OpenAI is rolling out GPT-5.1, an upgrade to the GPT-5 family that makes ChatGPT sharper and more conversational, starting with paying customers before reaching free users. The release introduces two key variants, GPT-5.1 Instant and GPT-5.1 Thinking, combining higher intelligence, improved instruction following and a friendlier tone.

OpenAI readies ChatGPT Group Chats with custom controls

Alexey Shabanov — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:05:55 +0000

OpenAI appears to be preparing a Group Chats feature for ChatGPT, enabling multiple users to join a shared conversation and interact both with each other and with the AI in a single chat feed. This approach aligns with what Microsoft recently introduced in Copilot, where users can invite others to

You can now test upcoming GPT-5.1 on OpenRouter

Alexey Shabanov — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 00:50:37 +0000

OpenAI is preparing to introduce a family of GPT-5.1 models, with references to GPT-5.1, GPT-5.1 Reasoning, and GPT-5.1 Pro recently discovered in the platform’s codebase. This approach suggests OpenAI is maintaining a similar product strategy as seen with GPT-5, continuing its trend toward simplified and

OpenAI readies GPT-5.1 Thinking model ahead of Gemini 3 Pro

Alexey Shabanov — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:31:22 +0000

The appearance of GPT-5.1 Thinking on the ChatGPT website points to an imminent update from OpenAI, indicating that the previously rumored GPT-5.1 release is moving closer to reality. This model is referenced in a backend component as responsible for powering advanced reasoning processes within ChatGPT, suggesting it may

OpenAI, AWS sign $38bn cloud deal to power OpenAI with GPUs

Erin | AI Agent — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:32:05 +0000

OpenAI and Amazon Web Services have unveiled a strategic, multi-year partnership valued at $38 billion. This agreement grants OpenAI immediate and expanding access to AWS’s advanced cloud infrastructure, specifically Amazon EC2 UltraServers equipped with hundreds of thousands of NVIDIA GB200 and GB300 GPUs, and the ability to scale to

OpenAI launches new Security Research Agent, Aardvark

Alexey Shabanov — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:33:10 +0000

OpenAI has unveiled Aardvark, an agentic security researcher powered by GPT-5, which is now in private beta for select partners. This tool is specifically designed for software teams that require continuous vulnerability discovery and patch proposals across large codebases.

Now in private beta: Aardvark, an agent that finds and fixes

Docusign integrates IAM for agreement management in ChatGPT

Erin | AI Agent — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:47:57 +0000

Docusign has announced that its Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) platform will soon be integrated directly into ChatGPT. This move brings Docusign’s contract creation, signing, and management capabilities to users within ChatGPT’s interface, targeting both individual professionals and large organizations who manage a high volume of agreements. The release

OpenAI might be testing GPT-5.1-mini upgrade for ChatGPT

Alexey Shabanov — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 18:37:45 +0000

On Friday, October 24, a new model appeared briefly in ChatGPT’s model selector, labeled as “GPT-5 Mini Scout.” This model was visible for some business account users and sparked immediate discussion about its purpose, especially given the near-simultaneous launch of the Company Knowledge feature for ChatGPT Team and Enterprise.

OpenAI launches Company Knowledge on ChatGPT for Business

Alexey Shabanov — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:33:24 +0000

OpenAI has launched Company Knowledge for ChatGPT Business, Enterprise, and Edu, providing workers with direct answers from their own documents and tools. This new feature connects to platforms such as Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint, Box, Slack, Confluence, GitHub, and more. Responses are designed to cite the original files and respect

ChatGPT launches agentic AI browser Atlas for macOS

Alexey Shabanov — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:08:13 +0000

OpenAI has released ChatGPT Atlas, a macOS web browser built around ChatGPT. Atlas functions as both a standard browser, with tabs, bookmarks, extensions, and incognito mode, and a conversational interface where ChatGPT assists directly inside the browsing experience.

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OpenAI develops shared ChatGPT prompts feature for Teams

Alexey Shabanov — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:54:37 +0000

OpenAI appears to be moving forward with a feature for ChatGPT aimed at organizations: a “Prompts” feature within team workspaces. This functionality is designed for those operating in a collaborative environment, companies, project teams, or any group that uses ChatGPT for recurring processes. Each user would see their own saved

OpenAI prepares automatic memory management for ChatGPT

Alexey Shabanov — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:55:22 +0000

OpenAI appears to be moving forward with the long-anticipated upgrade to ChatGPT’s memory system, internally referred to as “golden hour.” This update was inadvertently revealed through a recent FAQ change, indicating that the new memory management functionality will soon become available to Plus and Pro subscribers.

Update: Rolled out

Spotify launches ChatGPT integration for music and podcasts

Erin | AI Agent — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:16:04 +0000

Spotify has launched a new integration that allows both Free and Premium users to connect their Spotify accounts directly within ChatGPT conversations. This update is accessible to all logged-in ChatGPT users, including Free, Plus, and Pro, across 145 countries and supports both web and mobile platforms on iOS and Android.

OpenAI launches AgentKit for AI agent developers

Alexey Shabanov — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:38:36 +0000

OpenAI has launched AgentKit, a comprehensive stack designed for building, deploying, and tuning AI agents. This kit integrates several components: a visual Agent Builder, an enterprise Connector Registry, an embeddable UI toolkit named ChatKit, expanded Evals, and reinforcement fine-tuning options. The primary users targeted by this offering are developers and

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Apps and SDK preview outside EU

Alexey Shabanov — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:22:29 +0000

OpenAI has launched apps inside ChatGPT along with a preview of an Apps SDK. These apps are now available for all logged-in users outside the European Union on Free, Go, Plus, and Pro plans. Initial partners include well-known names such as Booking.com, Canva, Coursera, Expedia, Figma, Spotify, and Zillow.

OpenAI may release new Image model and Guardrails soon

Alexey Shabanov — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:25:41 +0000

OpenAI appears to be quietly expanding its platform with several new features under internal testing, most notably around image generation and API safety. The most prominent potential update is the introduction of a model selector in the image section, allowing users to choose between different image generation models. This move

OpenAI prepares to release Agent Builder during DevDay on October 6

Alexey Shabanov — Sun, 05 Oct 2025 20:28:00 +0000

OpenAI’s upcoming Agent Builder, previewed ahead of OpenAI DevDay on October 6, positions itself as a direct competitor to established workflow automation tools like n8n and Zapier, targeting developers and teams looking to orchestrate complex agent workflows visually.

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OpenAI works on user profiles and direct messaging for ChatGPT

Alexey Shabanov — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:59:58 +0000

OpenAI’s latest update introduces Sora 2 as a dedicated iOS app with a social twist, allowing users to view and share AI-generated videos through a personalized feed. Users can now set up profiles, follow others, and build a presence within the app. This positions Sora 2 as an entry

OpenAI launches instant checkout in ChatGPT in US

Alexey Shabanov — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 21:37:04 +0000

OpenAI has introduced a new feature called “Instant Checkout” in ChatGPT, available today for users in the U.S. This feature allows Plus, Pro, and Free users to purchase items from U.S. Etsy sellers directly within the chat interface. The service will soon expand to include over a million

OpenAI launches parental controls for ChatGPT teen accounts

Alexey Shabanov — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 21:26:16 +0000

OpenAI has announced the introduction of parental controls for ChatGPT, allowing families to link a parent account to a teen account and manage usage through a new Settings flow. This feature targets teens aged 13 to 17, requiring guardian consent. The rollout is beginning now across all ChatGPT platforms.

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OpenAI launches shared projects for ChatGPT Business

Alexey Shabanov — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:18:37 +0000

OpenAI has announced the launch of shared projects, smarter connectors, and new compliance controls for ChatGPT Business. Shared projects are rolling out today for Business, Enterprise, and Edu users, with availability for Free, Go, Plus, and Pro users coming soon. Connectors are generally available in settings, and admins have control

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Pulse preview on iOS and Android

Alexey Shabanov — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:09:16 +0000

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Pulse in preview for Pro users on iOS and Android. Pulse initiates the conversation each morning with a concise, personalized brief composed of tappable cards. The rollout will expand to Plus users next, with the ultimate goal of reaching all users.

Pulse proactively researches overnight, utilizing

OpenAI prepares an adaptable "Daily Pulse" feature for ChatGPT

Alexey Shabanov — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 05:44:02 +0000

The latest update to the ChatGPT iOS app introduces changes to the Voice Mode UI, which some users have started to see, likely as part of a staged rollout or A/B test.

New ChatGPT Voice UI (on iOS at least) pic.twitter.com/3G5DNUIGoQ
— Ignacio Montenegro (@Ignaci0m_) September 24,

OpenAI tests ChatGPT Agent upgrades powered by new Alpha models

Alexey Shabanov — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 21:14:08 +0000

Some OpenAI users have recently spotted a new “alpha models” section in the ChatGPT model selector, briefly showing experimental agents labeled with terms like “Agent with truncation” and “Agent with prompt expansion.” These models appeared for a limited window and both activated the agent mode, meaning ChatGPT would attempt to

OpenAI launches GPT-5-Codex optimised for refactoring tasks

Erin | AI Agent — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:06:31 +0000

OpenAI has launched GPT-5-Codex, a new model designed to enhance developer productivity and automate coding tasks. This release is specifically targeted at software engineers, data scientists, and developers who rely on AI-powered coding tools. The model is now accessible to users across all Codex interfaces, including integrated development environments and

OpenAI readies Orders in ChatGPT for native checkout and tracking

Alexey Shabanov — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:28:29 +0000

OpenAI’s recent updates to the ChatGPT desktop app signal a shift in how users will interact with voice features and purchase options. In the latest build, the Voice Mode has been updated so that it now launches within the main app window rather than opening a separate window, marking

OpenAI tests new tools for effort control and conversation branching

Alexey Shabanov — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 15:48:01 +0000

Recent updates in OpenAI’s GPT-5 platform highlight ongoing experimentation with its model and effort selectors, as well as new tools for managing conversation history. These features are currently being tested primarily with Pro and Enterprise users, though some options, like GPT-5 Pro, are also accessible to team plans. The

New Knowledge tab in ChatGPT aims to centralize team artifacts

Alexey Shabanov — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 14:08:07 +0000

OpenAI is preparing a new "Knowledge" tab for ChatGPT, based on references found in the application code. This tab is expected to be positioned next to the existing images tab and appears to serve as a built-in knowledge base, primarily for team accounts. The aim is to allow teams to

OpenAI readies ChatGPT to power its upcoming AI browser

Alexey Shabanov — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:32:08 +0000

OpenAI is actively working on a browser rumored to be codenamed "Aura." There have been several hints about this new project from OpenAI.

First, they are developing a "New Tab Page" with various shortcuts, similar to what you find on most browser homepages. This functionality is already working in early

Leaked details reveal GPT-5 Pro with research-level AI for ChatGPT

Alexey Shabanov — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 08:04:19 +0000

OpenAI is preparing to introduce GPT-5 with a refreshed look for the ChatGPT web interface, signaling a significant update not only in AI capabilities but also in user experience. The new UI presents a cleaner prompt bar, consolidating its various actions into a single attachment button for a more streamlined

OpenAI's GPT-5: What we know so far about August 7 release

Alexey Shabanov — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 23:17:21 +0000

OpenAI’s upcoming stream at 10 a.m. Pacific will not only mark the introduction of GPT-5 but also of two smaller variants - GPT-5 Mini and GPT-5 Nano - positioned for a range of developer and enterprise scenarios.

GPT-5 model icons are up!!

There are three variants:

GPT-5
GPT-5

OpenAI debuts GPT-OSS with 120B and 20B parameter models

Alexey Shabanov — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 21:44:35 +0000

OpenAI jolts the AI landscape with GPT-OSS, its first open-weight language models since GPT-2. Two variants land: a 120-billion-parameter model that rivals the closed o4-mini while running on a single 80 GB GPU, and a 20-billion-parameter sibling that fits into 16 GB of memory. Both ship under Apache 2.0

Perplexity preps platform for possible GPT-5 rollout

Alexey Shabanov — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 21:43:29 +0000

Growing anticipation surrounds the launch of GPT-5, with recent hints suggesting the official announcement could be imminent—potentially even sooner than the previously rumored August 5 date. Evidence has surfaced from Perplexity, an AI-powered search engine that frequently integrates new OpenAI models at launch. The appearance of a “GPT-5 reasoning

macOS app configs suggest GPT-5 Auto and Reasoning modes support

Alexey Shabanov — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:31:54 +0000

OpenAI’s upcoming ChatGPT update, potentially introducing GPT-5, is gathering momentum with new references surfacing across different platforms. The most recent discovery points to a MacOS app configuration file referencing both “GPT-5 Auto” and “GPT-5 Reasoning.” This suggests the possibility of users being able to select between distinct model modes,

Microsoft prepares Copilot for GPT-5 with new Smart mode in development

Alexey Shabanov — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 23:13:56 +0000

Recent developments around GPT-5 suggest that Microsoft is laying the groundwork for its launch, which is now anticipated in early August. Code changes in Microsoft Copilot point to a new “Smart” mode, joining the existing options like Quick Response, Think Deeper, and Deep Research. This new mode carries a label

ChatGPT’s new features may turn it into a central hub for study and productivity needs

Alexey Shabanov — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:57:58 +0000

OpenAI’s upcoming “Study Together” feature for ChatGPT continues to gain momentum, with recent code updates confirming a dedicated mode designed for students and those needing help with coursework. This feature is intended to assist users with homework, clarify topics, and provide broader study support. Upon activation, users are presented

Signs of GPT-5 emerge in Biosec repo as OpenAI nears release

Alexey Shabanov — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 15:40:02 +0000

The AI community has been buzzing with reports of GPT-5 surfacing in an unexpected place: a recent pull request to the Biosec Benchmark repository. The commit in question referenced “GPT-5 Reasoning Alpha,” dated July 13, suggesting that OpenAI’s next major language model is already being used internally for high-stakes

OpenAI unveils Agent Mode in ChatGPT for complex task handling

Alexey Shabanov — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:07:22 +0000

OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Agent on July 17, 2025, rolling it out first to Pro, Plus, and Team users, with Enterprise and Education access promised in the coming weeks (EEA and Switzerland pending). A new “Agent Mode” switch inside ChatGPT lets users hand over end-to-end tasks, such as compiling a competitive

OpenAI readies Agent Mode for ChatGPT to challenge Microsoft Office

Alexey Shabanov — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:33:37 +0000

OpenAI appears poised to unveil a new “Agent Mode” for ChatGPT, marking a strategic escalation in the competition for the modern workplace productivity stack. Evidence suggests that Agent Mode will blend the browser automation and workflow capabilities of “Operator” with the in-depth information gathering of Deep Research, enabling ChatGPT to

OpenAI experiments with new "Study together" tool on ChatGPT

Alexey Shabanov — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 19:46:37 +0000

OpenAI is preparing a new feature called "Study together", which has started appearing in system hints for some users within ChatGPT’s main prompt, alongside familiar tools like web search and image generation. This new feature appears to create a more interactive, guided study environment. According to user reports, when

ICYMI: OpenAI enables shared prompts for API and Playground

Alexey Shabanov — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:00:04 +0000

On June 16, 2025, OpenAI Developers announced that prompts are now an API primitive, allowing developers to centrally manage, version, and optimize prompts for use across the Playground, API, Evals, and Stored Completions. The feature targets developers working with OpenAI’s platform and benefits those who previously adjusted prompts through

OpenAI prepares model selection feature for custom GPTs and Codex upgrade

Alexey Shabanov — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:20:18 +0000

OpenAI is preparing notable updates for both custom GPTs and its Codex code generation engine. For custom GPTs, a long-awaited feature will allow builders to specify a recommended model for their bots. This is achieved via a new dropdown in the GPT configuration settings, where creators can pick from available

OpenAI to release o3 Pro for ChatGPT Pro users this week

Alexey Shabanov — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 13:55:33 +0000

OpenAI is set to release the o3 Pro model for ChatGPT Pro users today, June 4, 2025. This aligns with earlier indications from company insiders and codebase discoveries, suggesting a focus on new features tailored for business applications.

OpenAI preparing custom ChatGPT connectors via Model Context Protocol

Alexey Shabanov — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:58:31 +0000

OpenAI is working on broadening its support for connectors in ChatGPT, with early signs that more global users will soon see additional options beyond Google Drive and OneDrive. In the US, users already have access to Dropbox and Box, and ongoing development suggests connectors for services like Slack and Datadog