EducateKaro – Handpicked Tech & Startup News: Summarized for You
Handpicked Tech & Startup News: Summarized for You
OpenAI is in talks to acquire coding assistant startup Windsurf for over $3 billion, marking its biggest deal yet. The move signals a potential AI app acquisition race as big players look beyond in-house tools. The deal could raise antitrust questions, especially given OpenAI’s complex ties with Microsoft and competition with rivals like Anysphere.
Read more on Axios
OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman announced that their GPT-4o-powered image generator is now free for everyone, previously exclusive to paid ChatGPT users. With a possible three-image daily limit, it’s already a hit—melting GPUs and sparking Studio Ghibli-style art debates. OpenAI also raised $40 billion, boasting 500 million weekly ChatGPT users.
Read more on TechCrunch
OpenAI’s new Responses API offers tools for developers to create AI agents that tackle tasks like web searches and file scanning. Designed to simplify building production-ready agents, it builds on past ChatGPT agents like Operator and Deep Research. OpenAI plans more enhancements soon, while CEO Sam Altman teased a creative writing model.
Read more on YourStory
Microsoft is gearing up to rival OpenAI with its own AI models, dubbed ‘MAI,’ for Microsoft 365 Copilot. Led by Mustafa Suleyman, the team is testing these advanced models, which match OpenAI’s benchmarks, and exploring third-party options like xAI. A potential API release later this year could shake up the AI scene.
Read more on YourStory
OpenAI is broadening access to its AI agent, Operator, for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in countries such as Australia, Brazil, and the U.K., while excluding the EU and a few other regions. Initially launched in the U.S. in January, Operator assists with tasks like booking tickets for subscribers who pay $200 per month through a dedicated webpage, competing with companies like Google, Anthropic, and Rabbit.
Read more on TechCrunch
Mira Murati, who previously served as the CTO at OpenAI, has started a new AI company called Thinking Machines Lab. This initiative is all about developing AI systems that are more accessible, customizable, and powerful. The goal is to connect the cutting-edge capabilities of AI with what the public can truly understand. Thinking Machines Lab plans to create multimodal systems that are not only collaborative but also tailored to fit individual user needs, all while prioritizing safety to help prevent misuse. Murati has brought in top talent from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and other prestigious firms. They’re currently on the lookout for more hires and there’s buzz that they might be in the process of raising substantial venture capital.
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OpenAI has unanimously rejected Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion offer to acquire its nonprofit arm, reaffirming that “OpenAI is not for sale.” CEO Sam Altman dismissed Musk’s bid as an attempt to slow down OpenAI, calling him “insecure” and urging him to compete by building a better product.
Read complete interview on livemint
OpenAI has updated its AI training policy to embrace intellectual freedom, aiming to offer multiple perspectives on controversial topics. This move might be influenced by the new Trump administration and reflects a broader Silicon Valley trend towards less content moderation, focusing on neutrality and free speech in AI responses.
Read more on TechCrunch
OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle have launched the Stargate Project, aiming to invest up to $500 billion in AI infrastructure in the U.S. over four years, starting with $100 billion. The initiative begins in Texas and promises to create numerous jobs while bolstering U.S. AI leadership. Key tech partners include Microsoft, Nvidia, and Arm, with MGX as an investor, focusing on building data centers to support AI advancements.
Read more on TechCrunch.
OpenAI may soon launch “Operator,” an AI tool capable of autonomously performing tasks like coding and booking travel. Leaks suggest the macOS ChatGPT app includes hidden options for Operator, and benchmarks show mixed performance. While surpassing rivals on some tasks, Operator struggles with others. Safety concerns and competition from Anthropic and Google highlight the challenges of AI agent development.
Read more on TechCrunch.
