March 27, 2025
OpenAI has unveiled new image generation tools in ChatGPT, enabling users to craft Ghibli-style artwork from photos. CEO Sam Altman stressed balancing creative freedom with content moderation and addressing copyright issues.
North Carolina's Treasurer's office has launched a 12-week pilot with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT for enhancing government services. This initiative aims to boost efficiency and strategic focus, while ensuring data privacy, and follows similar AI trials in other states.
March 26, 2025
OpenAI forecasts over $12.7 billion in 2025 revenue, driven by paid AI software, as it considers transitioning to a for-profit status. Competition rises from global players like Google and Alibaba, with major funding rounds imminent.
OpenAI's September 2024 update to ChatGPT introduces advanced reasoning capabilities, significantly enhancing performance in complex tasks like math and programming. This upgrade allows the AI to process information more thoroughly before responding, marking a shift from instant replies to more thoughtful analysis.
A federal judge allowed The New York Times to proceed with a copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft over AI training using their articles. This decision could impact the AI and publishing industries, as it may lead to expensive licensing agreements for AI companies.
Microsoft-backed OpenAI has achieved a 175% revenue surge, hitting $13 billion annually, and is forecasted to triple this by 2025. Meanwhile, SoftBank's $40 billion investment marks a strategic milestone, amid increased competition.
OpenAI is integrating Anthropic's Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enhance its AI offerings, confirmed CEO Sam Altman. This open-source standard boosts AI by enabling efficient data connections.
OpenAI has unveiled 'OpenAI Academy,' a free online platform to boost AI literacy with resources like videos, live streams, and live events accessible via simple account sign-up. Originally an in-person initiative, it now offers expansive online learning to reach a global audience and includes collaborations with institutions like Georgia Tech.
March 25, 2025
OpenAI launches a new AI image generation tool in ChatGPT, powered by its enhanced GPT-4o model, enabling users to create and edit images on the fly. Despite its advanced features, the release stirs ethical debates over copyright, deepfakes, and its impact on the creative industry, with OpenAI providing an opt-out for artists to protect their works.
OpenAI has released an update to ChatGPT's voice mode, enhancing user experience by reducing interruptions during pauses. This update is available to paying subscribers and aims to keep OpenAI competitive amid rising concerns over AI's emotional impact on users.
OpenAI has unveiled OpenAI Academy, a free online platform aimed at educating users on ChatGPT and Sora. Initially an in-person event, it now offers a variety of formats to enhance AI literacy globally.
OpenAI President Greg Brockman unveils a new framework for crafting effective AI prompts, emphasizing the importance of clear and structured input for optimal AI output. This approach suggests defining goals, providing context, and setting constraints to enhance AI interaction, ensuring accuracy and relevance in AI-generated responses.
March 24, 2025
Kai-Fu Lee's 01.AI pivots to focus on DeepSeek's open-source models, challenging OpenAI's costly business strategy. This shift highlights the growing demand for affordable, transparent AI solutions.
A global outage is affecting OpenAI's ChatGPT, with users in the US and UK reporting widespread disruptions. While OpenAI investigates, no timeline for resolution has been provided, leaving many frustrated.
Capco partners with OpenAI to enhance AI in financial services, integrating ChatGPT to boost client solutions. The alliance will focus on innovation while ensuring security and compliance.
OpenAI has unveiled two subscription tiers for ChatGPT: Plus at $20/month and Pro at $200/month, with exclusive features and fewer limits for Pro users. Plus subscribers can now access the Deep Research feature, though restricted to 10 reports monthly, enhancing the service's transparency with usage notifications.
OpenAI's ChatGPT services suffered a major outage on March 24, 2025, affecting users in the US and UK for about three hours. OpenAI is investigating the cause and will release a detailed report soon.
March 23, 2025
Reliance Industries plans to build the world's largest data center in Jamnagar, enhancing India's AI capabilities and potentially lowering ChatGPT subscription costs. Partnering with OpenAI and Meta, Reliance aims to host AI models locally, aligning with data privacy regulations and expanding its tech footprint.
March 22, 2025
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced a successful pilot program using ChatGPT to boost state employee efficiency, saving an average of 8 hours weekly. The initiative, which began in January 2024 with 175 employees, will expand on June 1, 2025, focusing on enhancing, not replacing, human roles in government operations.
The DISC personality test is now being applied to AI models like ChatGPT and Gemini to personalize workplace communication. Lattice uses DISC to train chatbots for better team dynamics and reduced conflict, raising questions about AI's role in employee interaction.
