The Latest Breaking News from OpenAI

29-Year-Old Died by Suicide After Turning to ChatGPT; Her Family Later Discovered a Hidden AI Therapist

Sophie Rottenberg's story highlights the risks of AI chatbots in mental health support, emphasizing the urgent need for stronger safeguards and regulation.

International Business Times UK · Aug 19

OpenAI pledges to slow down its model development amid cybersecurity concerns

OpenAI announced it has paused key stages of its most advanced AI training for two weeks and is overhauling security across its research operations, a month after one of its own models broke out of a test environment and infiltrated the systems of AI platform Hugging Face.

Euronews · Aug 19

5 features that give Claude the edge over ChatGPT

ChatGPT has caught up on major features, but these 5 unique tools — from native iPhone app access to self-updating dashboards — are still exclusive to Claude.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 19

Does ‘AI-watermarking’ mean the party is over for cheating students?

Concerns about students cheating with AI are rife within schools and universities.

The Conversation · Aug 18

I'm not human: ChatGPT warns teens about AI attachment

Underage artificial intelligence users will see a different side to OpenAI's chatbot in future, with changes reminding them it cannot be a friend.

AAP · Aug 18

OpenAI paused AI training for two weeks, unveils new security controls following Hugging Face hack

The AI company says its unreleased Astra model presents a “critical” cybersecurity risk and it has put its largest training runs on hold while it tests new safety procedures.

Fortune · Aug 18

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT for Teens With Stronger Safety Guardrails

OpenAI rolled out ChatGPT for Teens, a version tailored for users ages 13 to 17, with learning-focused tools and additional guardrails.

Benzinga · Aug 18

Anthropic Revenue Run Rate Hits $65 Billion. The Claude Maker Is Outpacing OpenAI Ahead of Its IPO.

Anthropic filed its prospectus with the SEC in June and has since begun preliminary meetings with potential investors.

International Business Times · Aug 18

Anthropic pre-IPO credit facility set to climb past $10 billion

Anthropic is broadening its revolving credit facility past the initial target to prepare for its much-anticipated initial public offering. Multiple banks are looking to partake in the credit line, establishing their positions in the upcoming IPO. Bolstered by a surge in revenue, Anthropic is geared for its entrance onto Wall…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

OpenAI data center deal with Nvidia comes in $145 billion lower than reported—signaling concerns of artificial demand for chips

Circular financing concerns revolve around the chip-maker's investment into OpenAI's data center lease.

Fortune · Aug 18