OpenAI Releases GPT-5.5 Instant as New Default Model for ChatGPT

OpenAI has released GPT-5.5 Instant, a new model that replaces the previous default for ChatGPT. The company claims the new model offers reduced hallucination, improved performance, and clearer answers, while some users hope it recaptures the personality of the popular but deprecated GPT-4o model.

Pentagon Signs Classified AI Deals with OpenAI, Google, Nvidia and Others

The Pentagon has signed agreements with several major AI companies, including OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and Nvidia, to deploy their AI tools on classified military networks. The move is part of a broader effort to transform the U.S. military into an "AI-first fighting force," with AI company Anthropic being notably excluded from the deals after a dispute over usage terms.

Brockman Testifies He Feared Musk Might Physically Strike Him

During testimony in the Musk v. Altman trial, OpenAI President Greg Brockman recounted a tense meeting where he feared Elon Musk might physically strike him. The incident allegedly occurred after no one agreed to give Musk majority equity in OpenAI, leading Musk to become angry and threaten to withhold funding.

Microsoft and OpenAI Renegotiate Partnership, Ending Cloud Exclusivity

Microsoft and OpenAI have amended their partnership agreement, ending Microsoft's exclusive rights as OpenAI's cloud provider. The new terms allow OpenAI to offer its models on other platforms like AWS and Google Cloud, while also modifying revenue-sharing and intellectual property agreements between the two companies.

Anthropic Launches AI Agents for Financial Services

Anthropic has launched a new suite of 10 pre-built AI agents designed to automate common financial service workflows, such as earnings analysis and creating pitchbooks. The tools are powered by its new Claude Opus 4.7 model and will be integrated into Microsoft 365, deepening the company's ties to Wall Street.

OpenAI Reportedly Developing AI-Powered Smartphone

According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, OpenAI is developing its first hardware product, a smartphone centered around AI agents instead of traditional apps. The report suggests OpenAI is working with partners like Qualcomm and MediaTek and is targeting a mass production date in early 2027.

Google, Microsoft, xAI Agree to Pre-Release Government AI Model Reviews

Google, Microsoft, and xAI have agreed to allow the U.S. government to review their new AI models before public release. The initiative, led by the Commerce Department, aims to assess the capabilities and potential risks of powerful new AI systems before they are deployed.

ElevenLabs Reveals New Investors Including BlackRock and Jamie Foxx

Voice AI company ElevenLabs announced new investors for its $500 million Series D fundraising round, including BlackRock, NVIDIA, and celebrities like Jamie Foxx and Eva Longoria. The company also reported surpassing $500 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR).

ElevenLabs Reveals New Investors Including BlackRock and Jamie Foxx in Series D Round

Voice AI company ElevenLabs announced new investors for its $500 million Series D funding round, including BlackRock, Nvidia, and celebrities like Jamie Foxx and Eva Longoria. The company also reported that it has surpassed $500 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR).

Meta Ends Contract With Data Annotator Sama Over Privacy Concerns

Meta has terminated its contract with data annotation firm Sama after workers reported viewing sensitive footage, including private and intimate moments, captured by Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. The move resulted in 1,108 job losses in Kenya and has prompted investigations by data protection authorities.

ServiceNow Projects $30 Billion in Revenue by 2030, Driven by AI

ServiceNow projected it will reach over $30 billion in annual subscription revenue by 2030, with its AI offering, Now Assist, expected to be a significant growth driver. The company aims for AI to contribute approximately 30% of its Annual Contract Value (ACV) by that time.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Downplays AI 'Doomerism,' Touts Job Creation

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has pushed back against fears of AI-driven mass unemployment, arguing that the technology is a significant job creator. He criticized dire predictions from other industry leaders as unhelpful "doomerism," stating that while AI automates tasks, it does not eliminate entire jobs.