OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov for U.S. government agencies

OpenAI partners with U.S. National Laboratories on scientific research, nuclear weapons security

OpenAI on Thursday said it's signed a partnership allowing the U.S. National Laboratories to use its latest line of AI models.

CNBC - 1h

Government agencies pouring resources into D.C. plane crash response

Recovery efforts are continuing after an American Airlines plane crashed in midair with an Army helicopter Wednesday night above Washington, D.C. CBS News Homeland Security correspondent Nicole ...

CBS News - 2h

ChatGPT Just Told Me How to Beat Netflix

Its plan makes sense.

Inc. - 6h

DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT: Hands On With DeepSeek’s R1 Chatbot

DeepSeek’s chatbot with the R1 model is a stunning release from the Chinese startup. While it’s an innovation in training efficiency, hallucinations still run rampant.

Wired - 2d

OpenAI partners with U.S. National Laboratories on scientific research, nuclear weapons security

OpenAI said Thursday that the U.S. National Laboratories will be using its latest artificial intelligence models for scientific research and nuclear weapons security.

NBC News - 1h

OpenAI probes DeepSeek

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story OpenAI investigates DeepSeek data use OpenAI is examining whether Chinese artificial intelligence startup ...

The Hill - 18h

Cruz to revive push to abolish government consumer protection agency

Senate Republicans backed a Wednesday effort from Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz to defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Cruz has unsuccessfully tried to disassemble the agency in the ...

The Hill - 19h

DeepSeek vs ChatGPT - how do they compare?

The Chinese AI app has raced to the top of the download charts - does it perform as well as its US rivals?

BBC News - 2d

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov for U.S. government agencies

OpenAI on Tuesday announced the launch of ChatGPT for government agencies in the U.S.

CNBC - 2d

OpenAI announces new ChatGPT version for government agencies

OpenAI is launching a new version of its popular ChatGPT model that is specifically tailored to government agencies and workers as the artificial intelligence firm seeks to remain a top player in ...

The Hill - 2d

Dozens of senior officials at top U.S. aid agency put on leave: reports

At least 56 senior officials in the top U.S. aid and development agency have been placed on leave amid a probe into an alleged effort to thwart President Trump's orders, reports say.

CBS News - 2d

New proposal could allow U.S. government to invest in TikTok

A new proposal to stop the ban on TikTok could give the U.S. government a significant stake in the social media app. Submitted by AI company Perplexity, the plan aims to address concerns about data ...

CBS News - 3d

Perplexity AI proposes TikTok merger with 50% U.S. government stake

Perplexity is seeking to create a new $300-billion public company with TikTok's U.S. business and include investments from other investors.

CBS News - 3d

Perplexity AI revises Tiktok merger proposal that could give the U.S. government a 50% stake

A proposal document viewed by CNBC, which was shared with ByteDance and prospective new investors, detailed the creation of a new U.S. holding company, "NewCo."

CNBC - 3d

Trump fires 17 independent watchdogs at US government agencies

Inspectors general at state, defense and transportation departments removed in apparent violation of federal law. Donald Trump fired 17 independent watchdogs at multiple US government agencies on ...

The Guardian - 5d

Analyzing Gov. Newsom's fact-checking efforts on wildfires

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking to the internet to fight wildfire misinformation. CBS News Sacramento investigative reporter Julie Watts and the CBS News Confirmed team have partnered up to ...

CBS News - 5d

Trump’s Rapid Changes in U.S. Government Stuns, Stirs Anxiety Among Federal Workers

The flurry of executive actions has upended nearly every aspect of working for the federal government, and the security of public sector work has nearly vanished.

Inc. - 5d

Esports company G2 launches new media house agency called 62

G2 Esports announced the launch of a new media agency called 62, which aims to connect brands with gamers.

VentureBeat - 6d

OpenAI Launches Operator, Its First AI Agent

Operator can search the web, move a cursor, click on webpages, and generally do much of what a human can do.

Inc. - 6d

OpenAI’s Operator Lets ChatGPT Use the Web for You

The company that kicked off the AI chatbot craze now wants AI to do more than just talk.

Wired - 6d

ChatGPT Is Restored After Hourslong Outage

Thousands of users were unable to access OpenAI’s chatbot starting around 6 a.m. on Thursday. Shortly after 10 a.m., the company said the issue had been resolved.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Perplexity launches Sonar API, taking aim at Google and OpenAI with real-time AI search

Perplexity's Sonar is a real-time AI search API challenging Google and OpenAI with disruptive pricing and superior performance.

VentureBeat - Jan. 21

Trump says U.S. government will only recognize two genders, male and female

During his inaugural address, Donald Trump said the United States would adopt an official policy of recognizing only two genders, male and female. Trump accused the government of "trying to ...

NBC News - Jan. 20

Coco Gauff writes 'RIP TikTok USA' on camera lens following U.S. government ban

Gauff had over 750,000 followers on TikTok, which is no longer available in the United States

CBS Sports - Jan. 19

She Is in Love With ChatGPT

A 28-year-old woman with a busy social life spends hours on end talking to her A.I. boyfriend for advice and consolation. And yes, they do have sex.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Google's Resolution for 2025: Catch Up to ChatGPT

Tired of trailing OpenAI, Chief Executive Sundar Pichai wants his Gemini chatbot to be used by 500 million people.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 16

‘I applaud the EPA’: agency launches formal review of five toxic chemicals

Review could lead to bans on plastic chemicals including vinyl chloride, compound at center of 2023 Ohio train wreck. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching a formal review of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 15

SpaceX launches a pair of lunar landers for U.S. and Japanese companies

ABC News - Jan. 15

OpenAI’s agentic era begins: ChatGPT Tasks offers job scheduling, reminders and more

OpenAI will let some users schedule task reminders on ChatGPT, a sign the company may be readying itself to release an agent.

VentureBeat - Jan. 14

Gov. Newsom says L.A. wildfires could be worst natural disaster in U.S. history: Full interview

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) exclusively speaks with NBC News Correspondent Jacob Soboroff as wind-fed wildfires sweep through the Los Angeles area.

NBC News - Jan. 12

Split emerges among U.S. spy agencies over mysterious 'Havana syndrome'

A split has emerged between U.S. spy agencies over whether a foreign adversary may be responsible for “Havana Syndrome” injuries to Americans stationed overseas.

NBC News - Jan. 11

U.S. Funding Dispute With World Anti-Doping Agency Boils Over

After the Biden administration withheld funding to the agency, saying it had lost confidence in its ability to police elite athletes, WADA removed the United States from its board.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

World Anti-Doping Agency faces crisis after US government withholds funding

US Anti Doping Agency says move ‘protects athletes’ Wada retaliates by barring US from key committees The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) is facing a crisis after the US government defaulted on ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

ChatGPT creator denies sister's childhood rape claim

Ann Altman filed a lawsuit alleging her brother sexually abused her between 1997 and 2006.

BBC News - Jan. 8

U.S. to Ease Aid Restrictions for Syria in Limited Show of Support for New Government

The move reflects Washington’s wariness about the U.S.-designated terror organization that leads the country.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6

$119 billion of U.S. government debt to be issued this week, raising questions about demand

A total of $119 billion in U.S. government debt issuance is about to drop this week through Wednesday, pushed forward due to Thursday’s abbreviated session for bond traders as the country marks the ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 6