OpenAI just overhauled its Chat Completions API with native function calling, letting GPT-4 and GPT-3.5 reliably output structured JSON to trigger external tools. The update also introduces a 16k context window for GPT-3.5 Turbo and slashes embedding costs by 75%. Why it matters: developers can now build real-world agents and database workflows without hacking fragile prompts.
Google DeepMind, OpenAI, and Anthropic just agreed to grant the UK government early access to their AI models for safety evaluations. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the deal alongside a £100M taskforce and an upcoming global summit, aiming to position the UK as the world capital of AI guardrails.
ChatGPT just preached to a packed church of over 300 people in Bavaria. Created alongside theologian Jonas Simmerlein, 98% of the 40-minute service—including prayers, music, and sermons—was generated by AI and delivered by digital avatars. Attendees were split, with some praising the smooth delivery while others missed human warmth and soul.
OpenAI just rolled out its first major update to the ChatGPT iOS app, bringing native iPad support with split-screen drag-and-drop. It also integrates directly with Siri and Shortcuts, letting you trigger custom prompts with your voice or build automated multi-step workflows without touching the browser.
OpenAI was just hit with what appears to be the first-ever defamation lawsuit after ChatGPT fabricated accusations against a radio host. The chatbot falsely claimed Mark Walters embezzled over $5 million from a non-profit while summarizing a legal document for a journalist. While internet platforms usually enjoy Section 230 immunity, an AI generating defamatory claims from scratch could rewrite the legal playbook.
Apple CEO Tim Cook just revealed he personally uses ChatGPT and confirmed Apple is looking at the tech closely. While excited about its promise, Cook warned about bias and misinformation, arguing that because AI moves too fast for regulation, companies must step up and police themselves.
Snapchat just rolled out My AI Snaps for Snapchat+ subscribers, letting users snap photos to the chatbot and receive AI-generated images in return. Powered by ChatGPT and GPT-4, the feature turns AI chat into visual messaging, though camera roll support and web access remain limited for now.
Asana just launched Asana Intelligence, embedding OpenAI's generative models directly into its Work Graph platform. The new tool suite brings instant meeting summaries, workflow health checks, writing assistance, and an "Ask Asana anything" assistant to track project status. Why it matters: It turns static project boards into an active assistant that spots bottlenecks and cuts down on status meetings.
Microsoft just integrated its AI-powered graphic tool Designer into the free version of Teams, rolling out in preview on Windows 11. Powered by OpenAI's DALL-E 2, it lets users spin up posters, presentations, and social graphics directly from text prompts. It essentially brings Canva-like design convenience right inside your daily collaboration hub.
Instacart just rolled out Ask Instacart, a new in-app AI search tool powered by ChatGPT that answers open-ended food questions. Shoppers can ask for dinner ideas, dietary substitutes, or side dish pairings directly in the search bar, with the rollout starting in the U.S. and Canada.
Top AI researchers and tech CEOs just signed a stark, one-sentence warning comparing the extinction risk of artificial intelligence to pandemics and nuclear war. Organized by the Center for AI Safety, signatories include OpenAI's Sam Altman, Google DeepMind's Demis Hassabis, and Turing Award winner Geoffrey Hinton. Why it matters: The concise statement shows unprecedented alignment across rival labs to force catastrophic AI risks into mainstream policymaking.
A New York attorney used ChatGPT for legal research and cited six entirely hallucinated cases in a court filing. When ordered to produce the opinions, he had ChatGPT generate bogus rulings and submitted the screenshots. The federal judge has ordered a sanctions hearing for everyone involved.
OpenAI just launched a grant program offering ten $100,000 grants to fund experiments in setting up democratic processes for deciding AI rules. Winning teams must engage at least 500 participants and open-source their code and reports by October 20, 2023. Why it matters: OpenAI believes decisions about AI behavior should reflect broad public oversight rather than being dictated by a single company.
Sam Altman just warned that OpenAI could cease operating in the EU if it can't comply with the upcoming AI Act. Altman pushed back on classifying general-purpose models like GPT-4 as "high risk," noting there are technical limits to compliance.
Pew Research Center just found that while 58% of U.S. adults are familiar with ChatGPT, only 14% have actually tried it themselves for work, learning, or entertainment. Awareness is significantly higher among college graduates and adults under 30. Among those who have used the chatbot, roughly four-in-ten say it has been somewhat useful.
Opera just launched Aria, a ChatGPT-powered AI assistant baked directly into its browser sidebar. Unlike vanilla ChatGPT, Aria can pull real-time information from across the web and answer technical questions using Opera's support database. It's Opera's direct answer to Microsoft Edge's Copilot sidebar, letting users summarize pages, draft copy, and write code without leaving the browser.
Microsoft just announced it is adopting OpenAI's open plugin standard across its entire Copilot lineup, while making Bing the default search engine inside ChatGPT. Developers can now build a single plugin that works across ChatGPT, Bing, and Microsoft 365 Copilot, backed by new Azure AI tooling and safety services. Why it matters: It unifies the two biggest AI ecosystems, making building and distributing AI tools far simpler.
OpenAI just launched its ChatGPT iPhone app, and Apple is already pocketing its standard 30% cut on every $20-per-month ChatGPT Plus subscription through in-app purchases. Analysts estimate Apple could easily rake in hundreds of millions annually from rival AI breakthroughs without even having to build a frontier model of its own.
OpenAI just published a framework for governing future superintelligence, arguing systems exceeding human expert levels could arrive within a decade. The team proposes an international body modeled after the IAEA to inspect frontier models and track compute, while keeping lower-tier models and open source free from heavy red tape.
1X just put its humanoid robot EVE to work in real-world security patrols across industrial sites in the US and Europe. Equipped with autonomous arms and instant remote-takeover features, the bot marks a commercial milestone, beating Tesla's Optimus to actual job sites.
