Cursor just launched a new $200/month Ultra plan packing 20x more usage than Pro, tailored for heavy coders who want predictable bills instead of pay-as-you-go spikes. The company is also upgrading Pro by shifting from request caps to compute limits, unlocking unlimited tool calls and unlimited access to its Auto model.
New York lawmakers just passed the RAISE Act, setting America’s first state-mandated safety reporting rules for cutting-edge AI models costing over $100 million to train. The bill ditches California’s controversial "kill switch" requirement, but tech giants failing to report serious risks still face civil penalties up to $30 million once Governor Kathy Hochul signs it into law.
OpenAI just supercharged ChatGPT Projects with support for Deep Research and Voice Mode. The update also improves project memory so it can pull context from past conversations, while mobile users can now upload files and switch models directly in the app.
Mattel just partnered with OpenAI to bring AI-powered experiences to iconic franchises like Barbie and Hot Wheels. Mattel is also deploying ChatGPT Enterprise internally for creative design, with the duo's first co-developed product set to debut later this year.
Meta is reportedly setting up a brand-new AI research lab dedicated to pursuing superintelligence. As part of a broader shakeup, Mark Zuckerberg has tapped Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang and is in talks to invest billions into his startup, while dangling seven- to nine-figure pay packages to poach researchers from OpenAI and Google.
Sam Altman just confirmed OpenAI is pushing back the launch of its open-weights model past June to later this summer. Altman teased that the research team pulled off something unexpected and amazing, making the delay well worth the wait. It looks like OpenAI's first open-weights release might pack bigger surprises than anticipated.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman just declared that humanity has passed the "event horizon" toward superintelligence in a new essay. He predicts AI will generate novel scientific insights by 2026, followed by real-world robotics in 2027, eventually driving intelligence costs down to near the price of electricity. Why it matters: Altman is framing an earth-shattering shift as a routine transition, while dropping clear hints about OpenAI's next frontier.
OpenAI just rolled out o3-pro, an upgraded reasoning model that replaces o1-pro for ChatGPT Pro and Team subscribers, as well as API developers. It brings built-in tool access like web browsing and Python execution, beating rivals on tough math and science tests, though it takes longer to respond and skips image generation for now.
Snap just announced plans to sell its lightweight AR glasses, Specs, to everyday consumers starting in 2026. The new see-through frames pack an onboard multimodal AI assistant to process video and audio, alongside developer support for OpenAI and Google DeepMind models.
OpenAI just restored most of its services following a massive daylong outage that crippled ChatGPT, Sora, and its developer APIs. While the API and core chatbot features are back to normal, OpenAI says voice mode is still suffering from elevated error rates.
Apple just upgraded Apple Intelligence across its lineup, introducing systemwide Live Translation and on-screen visual intelligence. Crucially, third-party developers can now tap directly into Apple's on-device foundation model for free offline inference via Swift. Public rollout arrives this fall.
OpenAI just rolled out an upgrade to ChatGPT's Advanced Voice mode for paid subscribers, making spoken conversations sound remarkably human. The update brings subtler intonation, realistic pauses, and emotional nuances like sarcasm and empathy, plus a hands-free continuous translation feature. Keep in mind that minor pitch glitches and occasional background hallucinations can still pop up.
HubSpot just rolled out a deep research connector for ChatGPT, letting paid ChatGPT users analyze their own CRM data without leaving the chat. The integration mirrors existing HubSpot access permissions so reps only see their own accounts, and HubSpot confirmed data won't be used to train OpenAI's models.
OpenAI is pushing back against court demands driven by The New York Times requiring it to indefinitely retain consumer ChatGPT and API logs, including deleted chats. OpenAI argued the sweeping order directly breaches its 30-day deletion privacy commitment and confirmed the disputed logs remain locked down from plaintiffs.
OpenAI is fighting a court order requiring it to preserve all ChatGPT logs, including deleted chats and sensitive API data. The mandate followed accusations by The New York Times and other publishers that OpenAI was destroying copyright evidence. OpenAI called the sweeping order premature and warned it puts hundreds of millions of users' privacy at risk.
OpenAI just updated ChatGPT's deep research mode to pull real-time context directly from internal workspace tools while respecting existing user permissions. The new connectors link with Outlook, Teams, Google Drive, Gmail, and Linear. It is rolling out to Team, Enterprise, and Edu accounts, as well as Plus and Pro users outside the EEA, Switzerland, and the UK.
Anthropic just pulled the plug on Windsurf's direct access to Claude 3.x models with less than five days of notice. Co-founder Jared Kaplan admitted it would be 'odd' to supply Claude to OpenAI amid rumors of a $3 billion buyout. Windsurf has scrambled to third-party inference providers to keep users coding, but short-term hiccups may follow.
OpenAI just published an Outbound Coordinated Disclosure Policy to govern how it reports vulnerabilities discovered by its AI tools in third-party software. With its models already catching zero-days, OpenAI is defaulting to open-ended fix timelines rather than strict deadlines to give developers breathing room.
OpenAI just expanded ChatGPT's memory to free users, letting the chatbot reference recent chats alongside saved notes for more tailored answers. Paid tiers get long-term retention while free users get lightweight continuity, and you can wipe specific details or turn off history reference in settings anytime.
OpenAI just started rolling out a lightweight version of memory improvements to free ChatGPT users. In addition to saved memories, the bot can now reference your recent chats to give more personalized responses. It makes casual writing, advice, and learning feel much more continuous without paying for Plus.
