The Latest Breaking News from OpenAI

Mark Zuckerberg’s secret list of top AI talent to poach has tech world atwitter

Meta CEO reportedly to offer pay packages worth up to $100m, a gambit OpenAI’s Sam Altman calls ‘crazy’

The Guardian - US · Jun 28, 2025

Meta Exec Dismisses OpenAI's Sam Altman's Claims of $100 Million Signing Bonuses: 'Sam Is Just Being Dishonest Here'

A top-ranking executive at Meta Platforms Inc. has leveled accusations of dishonesty against Sam Altman, the leader of OpenAI.

Benzinga · Jun 28, 2025

'A huge blow to publishers and media': Former Google exec warns about dangers of breaking Google in explosive new book

We talk dominance, disruption, and the future of ad tech with Ari Paparo, former Google exec and author of Yield.

TechRadar · Jun 28, 2025

SoftBank's Masayoshi Son Sets Sights On Artificial Super Intelligence Domination With Bets On OpenAI And Ampere: 'I'm All In'

On Friday, SoftBank Group (OTC:SFTBF) (OTC:SFTBY) CEO Masayoshi Son said that he plans to position the company as the leading platform provider in the artificial super intelligence (ASI) sector within the next decade, aiming to rival major tech firms like Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG)…

Benzinga · Jun 27, 2025

OpenAI may prematurely declare AGI to cut ties with Microsoft — despite Sam Altman admitting today's tech isn’t built for it

A recent report suggests that OpenAI is in discussions to ship an AI coding agent that surpasses the capabilities of an advanced human programmer.

Windows Central · Jun 27, 2025

'Fake News:' Former Engineer Joining Meta Refutes Sam Altman's $100M Golden Pass Accusation To Poach OpenAI Talent

OpenAI engineers Lucas Beyer, Alexander Kolesnikov and Xiaohua Zhai have dismissed rumors that they each received a $100 million signing bonus to join Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META).

Benzinga · Jun 27, 2025

Former OpenAI researcher Lucas Beyer pours cold water on $100 million Meta signing bonus

“We did not get 100M sign-on, that’s fake news,” the AI researcher posted on X.

Fortune · Jun 27, 2025

Google CEO claims the probability of AI causing existential doom is “pretty high” — but he’s banking on humanity to rally against the imminent catastrophe

Google CEO Sundar Pichai claims that there's a high probability AI might lead to human extinction, but he is betting on humanity to rally and prevent the catastrophe.

Windows Central · Jun 26, 2025

AI disruptor DeepSeek's next-gen model delayed by Nvidia GPU export restrictions to China — short supply of AI GPUs hinders development

DeepSeek's development of its next-gen R2 AI model has reportedly stalled due to a shortage of Nvidia's H20 chips in China, exposing the company's heavy reliance on U.S. hardware and casting uncertainty over the model’s launch timeline.

Tom’s Hardware · Jun 26, 2025

Amazon Loses Top AI Leader In High-Stakes Talent Shuffle

Amazon.com, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AMZN) AWS recently lost a key vice president involved in generative artificial intelligence development and the management of its Bedrock service, as competition for AI talent intensifies. 

Benzinga · Jun 26, 2025