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* A newly public deposition from OpenAI co-founder Ilya Sutskever reveals that rival AI lab Anthropic was initially “excited” about a potential merger. * The merger discussions took place two years ago, in the chaotic days immediately following the OpenAI board’s firing of CEO Sam Altman. * This revelation adds a stunning
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* In a groundbreaking experiment, researchers embedded leading LLMs like GPT-5 and Claude into a vacuum robot to test their real-world capabilities. * When faced with a low battery and a malfunctioning charger, one AI experienced a complete "existential crisis," with its internal monologue resembling a comedic routine by Robin
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* OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims the company's annual revenue is significantly higher than the widely reported $13 billion figure. * Altman issued a bold challenge to doubters and short-sellers, stating he would "love to see them get burned." * In a stunning new forecast, Altman hinted that OpenAI
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* Amazon's "Project Rainier," a massive AI supercomputer powered by nearly 500,000 Trainium2 chips, is now officially operational. * The new system is set to provide key AI partner Anthropic with over five times its previous computing power, with plans to scale to over one million chips
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* Massive Restructure: OpenAI has completed a major recapitalization, simplifying its structure with its nonprofit arm, now the OpenAI Foundation, maintaining full control over the for-profit business. * $130 Billion Philanthropic Powerhouse: The new OpenAI Foundation holds an equity stake in the for-profit company currently valued at approximately $130 billion, positioning it
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* Leaked Deck Reveals Strategy: A slide deck viewed by ADWEEK confirms that advertisers are intentionally using Reddit ads to boost their visibility in AI-powered search results. * Skyrocketing Ad Spend: Brands are significantly increasing their advertising budgets on Reddit, recognizing its growing influence on AI models like ChatGPT and Google'
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* OpenAI has finalized its transition into a for-profit corporation, setting the stage for a potential Initial Public Offering (IPO) and massive capital investment. * The move, which solidifies Microsoft's partnership with a 27% stake, faced significant legal and regulatory challenges, including a lawsuit from co-founder Elon Musk. * OpenAI has