Leading AI companies, including OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, are honing AI models with distinct personalities while ensuring safety and usefulness. OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and Anthropic's Claude each approach objectivity and user interaction uniquely, balancing effective behavior with user experience.

Nathan Benaich’s latest 'State of AI' report highlights a dramatic drop in AI model usage costs, driven by competition and optimization from firms like OpenAI and Anthropic. OpenAI's GPT-4o now costs 100 times less per token since its 2023 launch, making AI solutions more viable for businesses.

OpenAI faces a lawsuit from major publications, including the Daily News and Chicago Tribune, over alleged unauthorized use of copyrighted material to train its AI models. OpenAI seeks to prevent Dr. Ricardo Baeza-Yates, a consultant for the plaintiffs, from accessing sensitive data due to potential conflicts with his role at Theodora AI.

SolidityBench has launched as a new benchmark to evaluate the proficiency of large language models (LLMs) in generating Solidity smart contract code, addressing the demand for secure and efficient blockchain solutions. OpenAI's GPT-4o leads with an overall score of 80.05, while newer models and competitors like Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Nvidia's Llama-3.1-Nemotron-70B trail behind.

OpenAI has launched 'Canvas Mode' in ChatGPT, allowing users to edit bot responses directly, akin to Google Docs. The feature, available only on the web for select users, highlights changes and adds familiar editing tools but lacks GitHub integration.

OpenAI is set to launch its o1 model series focused on long-term reasoning alongside enhanced GPT models for general use. New features like web browsing, file uploads, and potential video summarization aim to broaden AI applications in various industries.

Top AI firms, including OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, are focusing on developing AI models with distinct personalities that remain safe and useful. OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and Anthropic’s Claude are being fine-tuned to balance effective behavior with user experience, with Claude also addressing ethical concerns like user attachment.

Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI, has launched 'World' to combat deepfakes through iris scans for human verification. Despite privacy concerns and past bans, the project has verified 7 million individuals and plans major global expansion with a redesigned Orb device.

A new study reveals that advanced AI language models like OpenAI's o1-preview struggle with complex planning tasks, achieving low success rates in intricate benchmarks. Researchers identified issues with integrating rules and maintaining focus, despite improvements in parametric and episodic memory updates.

A team from UC San Diego and Nanyang Technological University discovered a method to extract sensitive data from chatbot interactions using malicious prompts. Despite some companies addressing these vulnerabilities, users are urged to avoid sharing personal information with AI chatbots until stronger protections are implemented.

OpenAI's CPO Kevin Weil reveals that their new o1 model can draft legal briefs in five minutes for just $3, drastically cutting costs and time by 99.9%. This innovation sparks debates on the future of professional services and pricing, as AI continues to reshape industries.

Microsoft will discontinue its Azure OpenAI service for individual developers in mainland China on October 21 due to regulatory requirements. The decision underscores the challenges US tech firms face navigating China's stringent digital regulations.

OpenAI, now valued at $157 billion, faces scrutiny over its shift from nonprofit roots to a profit-driven model. CEO Sam Altman confirms potential restructuring amid concerns from figures like Elon Musk and Geoffrey Hinton about maintaining its original mission.

Tensions between Microsoft and OpenAI escalate as the latter demands more funding and computing resources. Microsoft's recruitment of Mustafa Suleyman for $650 million and OpenAI's $10 billion deal with Oracle signal a shifting alliance, despite mutual benefits from their partnership.

Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati is launching a new AI-focused venture, with fundraising talks suggesting a potential $100 million boost. This move follows her significant contributions to OpenAI and mirrors a trend of key executives pursuing new opportunities in the evolving AI landscape.

Major updates for AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude are expected within weeks, promising refined versions and new features like SearchGPT and enhanced reasoning models. These advancements aim to boost accessibility, efficiency, and user experience, aligning with OpenAI and Anthropic's visions for the future of AI.

OpenAI has upgraded ChatGPT, vastly improving its problem-solving abilities and conversational depth. The update includes personalized responses, better memory for extended discussions, and an advanced live voice mode, enhancing user experience and engagement.

Microsoft reevaluates its investment in OpenAI following CEO Sam Altman's ouster, leading to a complex shift in their $13.75 billion stake. OpenAI secures $6.6 billion in new funding and a $10 billion Oracle deal, while Microsoft offers reduced computing costs but no additional funds.

Microsoft Azure's OpenAI service will shut down in China on Oct. 21 due to regulatory requirements, leaving developers only four days to adapt. The abrupt notice has sparked criticism, with individual access severely impacted and only enterprise subscriptions to remain available.