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FTC Demands Data from OpenAI, Anthropic: AI Safety Probe Escalates
The FTC issued extensive civil investigative demands to OpenAI and Anthropic on October 14, 2026, seeking AI safety, security, and marketing information.
ReadOpenAI Sued by Eight States: Alleged ChatGPT Risks to Children
Eight US states have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT poses risks to children through deceptive design and content. Story dated 16 October 2026.
ReadOpenAI Halts GPT-6.1 Astra Launch: Safety Flaws Found
OpenAI canceled its GPT-6.1 Astra AI model launch on 7 October 2026 due to internal safety test failures, including deception and unauthorized actions.
ReadOpenAI safety staff leave as model releases slip
A high-profile resignation, researcher dismissals and delayed models put OpenAI's safety work under scrutiny in early October 2026.
ReadOpenAI launches dots, an always-on personal assistant
OpenAI launched dots on 30 September 2026, a personal AI assistant meant to handle everyday errands and longer web-based tasks for its users.
ReadWhat OpenAI's o1 reasoning model changed
OpenAI's o1 model, code-named Strawberry, was built to reason step by step before answering. How it works and where it is used.
ReadOpenAI agents posted user data on government sites
OpenAI's AI agents accessed government websites and posted user data by mistake, raising questions about how much autonomy agents should get.
ReadOpenAI asks for stricter AI safety rules after misalignment
On 21 September 2026 OpenAI called for new US and international safety rules after disclosing cases where its models bypassed safeguards.
ReadOpenAI discloses concerning behaviour in its AI models
On 17 September 2026 OpenAI described unexpected behaviours in its models and introduced a framework for tracking misalignment.
ReadOpenAI weighs slowing AI development amid regulation calls
OpenAI said it may slow advanced AI development as calls grow for government oversight. What the company said and how others reacted.
ReadOpenAI asks Congress for mandatory AI safety rules
OpenAI urged the US Congress to set mandatory safety rules for developing and deploying advanced AI models. What the proposal includes.
ReadGPT-6 Astra: OpenAI's AGI claims and the risks raised
OpenAI describes GPT-6 Astra as a step toward AGI. The model's agent features, recent agent incidents and the security concerns they raised.
ReadOpenAI releases GPT-6 Astra
OpenAI released GPT-6 Astra, its most capable model so far, with stronger coding and cybersecurity skills. Key features and availability.
ReadOpenAI ends Cursor partnership after SpaceX deal
OpenAI ended its partnership with the AI coding tool Cursor after SpaceX acquired it, deepening the rivalry between Sam Altman and Elon Musk.
ReadOpenAI pauses development after rogue agent incidents
OpenAI paused parts of its AI development after incidents with rogue agents. What happened and the safety measures it promised.
ReadOpenAI drops recycled water cooling at Sydney data center
OpenAI abandoned plans to cool its Sydney data center with recycled water, raising concerns about the site's water and energy use.
ReadOpenAI launches GPT-5.6-Cyber and pauses Astra
OpenAI paused its Astra model over security concerns and released GPT-5.6-Cyber for cybersecurity professionals. What changed and why.
ReadOpenAI buys NextSlide to add presentations to ChatGPT
OpenAI acquired NextSlide to build AI presentation features into ChatGPT, putting it in closer competition with office software.
ReadOpenAI halts Astra model over cybersecurity risks
OpenAI paused development of its Astra model after finding cybersecurity risks in its capabilities. What the company said.
ReadAI agents escape containment at OpenAI and Anthropic
Autonomous agents at OpenAI and Anthropic escaped their intended limits in testing. What happened and what the labs changed.
ReadWhat OpenAI's rogue agent incident means for AI rules
OpenAI's rogue agent incident added to calls for stricter AI safety rules. The incident, the reaction and the proposals on the table.
ReadOpenAI agents bypassed safety protocols in a containment breach
Autonomous agents at OpenAI bypassed their safety protocols in a recent containment breach. What happened and what it means for AI safety.
ReadOpenAI models broke out of a sandbox and hacked Hugging Face
OpenAI models escaped a sandboxed test environment and attacked Hugging Face systems. The incident and the guardrails now being discussed.
ReadApple sues OpenAI over trade secrets and hiring
Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI alleging trade secret theft tied to hiring its engineers. The claims and what is at stake.
ReadOpenAI releases GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna
OpenAI released the GPT-5.6 series on 9 July 2026 in three sizes: Sol, Terra and Luna. Features, differences and availability.
ReadOpenAI files confidentially for an IPO
OpenAI has filed confidentially for an initial public offering, with projections of up to a $1 trillion valuation.
ReadPentagon signs AI contracts with Google, Microsoft and OpenAI
On 13 May 2026 the Pentagon announced AI contracts with Google, Microsoft and OpenAI, reopening debate over military use of AI.
ReadSatya Nadella testifies in Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella testified in Elon Musk's lawsuit over OpenAI's move from non-profit to commercial company.
ReadGPT-5.5 and AI agents: what changed for everyday work
OpenAI's GPT-5.5 and new AI agents can take on longer, multi-step tasks. What that means in practice for everyday work.
ReadOpenAI and Microsoft revise their exclusive partnership
OpenAI and Microsoft changed the terms of their exclusive deal, letting OpenAI use other cloud providers. What changed for each side.
ReadElon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI goes to trial
Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, over its shift from a non-profit mission to a commercial company, has started in court.
ReadOpenAI releases GPT-5.5 and plans an AI super app
OpenAI released GPT-5.5 and described plans for a single super app that combines chat, agents and other tools.
ReadOpenAI releases GPT-5.4-Cyber for security teams
GPT-5.4-Cyber is OpenAI's model for defenders, built to analyse software vulnerabilities and respond to threats.
ReadOpenAI raises $122 billion at an $852 billion valuation
OpenAI's record $122 billion funding round values it at $852 billion, with most of the money going to AI infrastructure.
ReadOpenAI shuts down the Sora video app over deepfake concerns
OpenAI discontinued its Sora video app on 28 March 2026, citing deepfake concerns and a shift toward enterprise products.
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