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As Apple reboots its AI work, OpenAI ramps up the pressure by declaring ‘code red’

As Apple reboots its AI work, OpenAI ramps up the pressure by declaring 'code red' | Photo shows close-up of a red light reminiscent of HAL

As Apple loses its AI head and reboots its work with a restructure, OpenAI is ramping up the pressure by declaring “code red.”

Concerned about being overtaken by Google’s Gemini, CEO Sam Altman has said that all of the company’s efforts will be devoted to improving the quality of ChatGPT

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ChatGPT ads are on the way, but iPhone users can avoid them

ChatGPT ads are on the way, but iPhone users can avoid them | A close-up of an iPhone user speaking to ChatGPT

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman once described the idea of embedded ChatGPT ads as “unsettling” and “a last resort,” but there are now multiple indications that they are on the way.

It had been previously reported that the company was considering ads appearing in the AI chatbot, at least for free users, and code has now been spotted which points to preparation for this …

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This ChatGPT voice update previews what we can expect from the new Siri

This ChatGPT voice update previews what we can expect from the new Siri | Frosted glass rendition of the new Siri logo

A new ChatGPT voice update has made interacting with the chatbot far more flexible than it used to be, and I think is an example of one of the key things we can eventually expect from the new Siri.

While OpenAI’s change might seem like a relatively small one on the surface, I’m already finding that it completely transforms the experience of using ChatGPT

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Alexa, Snapchat, Fortnite, ChatGPT and more taken down by major AWS outage

Alexa, Snapchat, Fortnite, ChatGPT and more taken down by major AWS outage | Photo shows a close-up of a red LED lightpanel

A major Amazon Web Services outage resulted in many different platforms and services being taken down for many users in the US. This includes Amazon, Alexa, Snapchat, Fortnite, ChatGPT, and more.

The problem first occurred shortly after midnight PDT. The company identified the cause a couple of hours later and says that it is now “continuing to observe recovery” across most services …

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Pressure mounts on Siri as ChatGPT ads start airing on primetime TV

Pressure mounts on Siri as ChatGPT ads start airing on primetime TV (still shown)

OpenAI is about to launch a series of ChatGPT ads, airing on primetime TV, streaming, and social media – with the first video being broadcast later today during NFL Primetime.

The latest move adds further pressure on Apple by highlighting the vast gulf between the current capabilities of Siri and generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT …

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GPT-5 brings big improvements to Mac vibe coding

My former colleague Parker Ortolani has been experimenting with “vibe coding” for months, building native and web apps by steering large language models with carefully crafted prompts. GPT-4o and Claude helped him get functional prototypes running, but GPT-5 is the first model that delivers the complete experience he’s been waiting for. Here’s how GPT-5 improves on earlier models:

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OpenAI keeps GPT-4o active and doubles GPT-5 usage for some users

Yesterday OpenAI released GPT-5, the latest model update to ChatGPT. More than 24 hours later, the new model is still rolling out to paid and free customers. Meanwhile, OpenAI is reconsidering the availability of certain models and limitations for customers. The new model will also be more transparent and offer more control over which tools it uses for which requests.

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