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OpenAI introduces Operator to automate tasks such as vacation planning, restaurant reservations
OpenAI on Thursday unveiled Operator, which it calls "an agent that can go to the web to perform tasks for you."CNBC - Jan. 23 -
OpenAI Unveils New Agent Tool ‘Operator’
The new tool, called Operator, can shop for groceries or book a restaurant reservation. But it still needs help from humans.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
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. - Jan. 23 -
OpenAI introduces Operator to automate tasks like vacation planning, restaurant reservations
OpenAI is taking its ChatGPT chatbot to the next level, adding a feature to automate tasks like planning vacations, filling out forms, making restaurant reservations and ordering groceries.NBC News - Jan. 23 -
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 - Jan. 23 -
LNG exporter Venture Global slashes IPO price range despite President Trump’s pro-energy push
Venture Global is now seeking a more reasonable valuation of about $65 billion, versus earlier plans for about $110 billion.MarketWatch - Jan. 23 -
Firms in Trump's Stargate venture have touted DEI programs, clashing with new order
President Trump has announced a major AI initiative called "Stargate" -- but the firms involved have DEI policies that go against his goal of eliminating such programs.ABC News - Jan. 22 -
Here's what to know about Trump's Stargate AI deal with OpenAI
The $500 billion Stargate project is projected to create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Here's what's known so far.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
OpenAI spars with Elon Musk over $500bn Stargate project
Tesla boss in rare break with Donald Trump over AI initiative, saying ‘they don’t actually have the money’Financial Times - Jan. 22 -
Microsoft loses status as OpenAI's exclusive cloud provider
Microsoft won't be the sole cloud provider for OpenAI but can decide whether to deliver the capacity or allow another company to do it.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
Google invests further $1bn in OpenAI rival Anthropic
Artificial intelligence group closes in on $60bn valuationFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
SoftBank and OpenAI back sweeping AI infrastructure project in US
Donald Trump calls $100bn initiative a ‘declaration of confidence in America’Financial Times - Jan. 22 -
Trump announces AI infrastructure investment backed by Oracle, OpenAI and Softbank
President Donald Trump announced a venture with OpenAI, Oracle and Softbank to invest billions of dollars in U.S. AI infrastructure.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
Trump unveils $500bn joint AI venture between OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank
Dubbed Stargate, it aims to construct data centers and infrastructure needed to power AI development. Donald Trump has unveiled what he called “the largest AI infrastructure project in history” – a ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Trump Announces $100 Billion Stargate A.I. Initiative With OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank
OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank formed a new joint venture called Stargate to invest in data centers, building on major U.S. investments in the technology.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump to announce AI infrastructure investment backed by Oracle, OpenAI and Softbank
President Donald Trump will announce a joint venture Tuesday with OpenAI, Oracle and Softbank to invest billions of dollars in AI infrastructure in the United States.NBC News - Jan. 21 -
Generali and Natixis Ink Asset-Management Joint Venture
Generali and the owner of France’s Natixis Investment Managers agreed to jointly create a European asset manager overlooking nearly $2 trillion.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21 -
Trump-backed crypto venture to extend token sales after raising $1bn
Entrepreneur Justin Sun among investors buying into World Liberty FinancialFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
OpenAI’s Ex-CTO Raids Rivals for Top Team at Her Startup
Mira Murati’s still unnamed AI startup’s goal remains a mystery, but she clearly has a plan—starting with gathering a pool of industry experts.Inc. - Jan. 17 -
Bitkraft Ventures hires Anuj Tandon to kick off game investments in India
Anuj Tandon has joined Bitkraft Ventures, a seed-stage investor for interactive media and games, as partner focused on the fast-growing Indian game market.VentureBeat - Jan. 17 -
How GTA pioneer Dan Houser’s Absurd Ventures will make great worlds with strong storytelling
South Korean game publisher Smilegate recently made a strategic investment and became a partner in Absurd Ventures, a game studio founded by Rockstar Games cofounder Dan Houser. Houser spent more ...VentureBeat - Jan. 16 -
US targets China’s answer to OpenAI with trade blacklisting
Beijing-based Zhipu singled out among artificial intelligence start-ups for allegedly advancing Chinese military capabilitiesFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
OpenAI Details How It Would Like AI to Be Regulated
The resulting regulation—or lack thereof—could have repercussions for businesses working on artificial intelligence.Inc. - Jan. 14 -
How AI Triggered a Venture Capital Uptick in 2024
VC dealmaking is on the rise, but still well below peak levels in 2021.Inc. - Jan. 14 -
OpenAI outlines proposals to bolster national security, drive economic growth
OpenAI laid out a series of new artificial intelligence (AI) policy proposals Monday, encouraging U.S. development of the emerging technology to stay ahead of China while minimizing its risks. "As ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
OpenAI Courts Trump With Vision for ‘A.I. in America’
The maker of ChatGPT hopes to spur investment from the Middle East and avoid strict regulations on the development of new technologies.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
OpenAI has begun building out its robotics team
Previously, OpenAI partnered with robotics startup Figure to provide the models powering the latter's humanoid robots.VentureBeat - Jan. 10 -
Disney’s streaming strategy gets more confusing as Venu Sports venture is axed
Analysts are split on whether Disney should move forward with plans to combine Hulu + Live TV and Fubo, following the cancellation of its sports joint venture with Fox and WBD.MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
Disney, Warner Bros., Fox kill streamed sports joint venture
Three of the nation's largest broadcast media companies have scrapped plans to launch a joint direct-to-consumer streaming platform for live sports, the group announced Friday. Warner Bros. ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Musk calls on California and Delaware to force auction of OpenAI stake
Latest salvo in legal battle over ChatGPT-maker’s restructuring as a for-profit companyFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Denies Sexual-Abuse Claims Made by Sister
Ann Altman’s lawsuit says the alleged abuse occurred at the family’s home in Missouri when she and Sam Altman were children.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 8 -
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denies sister's sexual abuse allegations in lawsuit
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s sister, Ann Altman, filed a lawsuit on Monday, alleging that her brother sexually abused her regularly between the years of 1997 and 2006.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman accused of sexual abuse by sister in lawsuit
Tech entrepreneur and family say Ann Altman’s claims that abuse started in childhood are ‘utterly untrue’ . The sister of the OpenAI chief executive, Sam Altman , has filed a lawsuit alleging that ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Piers Morgan targets US after YouTube venture buyout from Rupert Murdoch’s News UK
British presenter’s production company to acquire his ‘Uncensored’ showFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
OpenAI begins 2025 with massive hype for AGI, superintelligence
The AGI and superintelligence hype has hit a fever pitch unlike any I've seen in my 15 years writing about technology.VentureBeat - Jan. 6 -
‘Virtual employees’ could join workforce as soon as this year, OpenAI boss says
Sam Altman says tools that carry out jobs autonomously, known as AI agents, could transform business output. Virtual employees could join workforces this year and transform how companies work, ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Chinese venture capitalists force failed founders on to debtor blacklist
Pursuit of entrepreneurs threatens start-up ecosystem as investors target personal assets to claw back fundingFinancial Times - Jan. 6
