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EpiBench: Verifiable Evaluation of AI Agents on Epigenomics Analysis

OpenAI expands Codex trial access for Plus and Pro subscribers

OpenAI is expanding access to its Codex AI model beyond its initial trial group to include Plus and Pro subscribers. This expansion could accelerate the adoption of AI-powered developer tools in the cryptocurrency space, potentially influencing how blockchain developers build and deploy smart contracts.

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Meet the OpenAI Engineer Leading ChatGPT's Biggest Transformation Yet

Thibault Sottiaux, an OpenAI engineer instrumental in scaling ChatGPT's AI coding capabilities into one of the company's fastest-growing business units, is now leading a comprehensive redesign of ChatGPT itself. This leadership transition signals OpenAI's commitment to evolving its flagship product with deeper technical expertise.

OpenAI acquires Ona to enhance Codex with secure cloud execution technology

OpenAI has acquired Ona, a company specializing in secure cloud execution technology, to integrate its capabilities into Codex. This acquisition aims to address enterprise concerns around security and data governance, potentially accelerating Codex adoption in corporate environments where these considerations are critical.

Renaissance Capital’s Matt Kennedy says there’s no IPO mania, just three massive deals hogging all the attention

Renaissance Capital analyst Matt Kennedy argues that the IPO market is not experiencing broad mania, but rather capital concentration in three major deals—likely SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic—that are dominating investor attention and potentially crowding out opportunities for smaller companies seeking to go public.

Will This Year's Three Historic IPOs Crash the Stock and Crypto Markets?

Three major tech companies—SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic—are pursuing concurrent IPOs and funding rounds with combined valuations exceeding $3.5 trillion, potentially triggering significant market volatility across both equities and cryptocurrency sectors.

SpaceX is about to make history—and 80% of VCs won’t see a dime of it

A Term Sheet investor meetup revealed that venture capital firms will capture minimal returns from SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic's anticipated exits, with 80% of VCs excluded from the wealth creation. This highlights a structural shift in how mega-cap private companies distribute ownership and liquidity among investors.

OpenAI considers price cuts to compete with Anthropic, WSJ reports

OpenAI is considering price reductions to compete with Anthropic in the increasingly competitive AI market, according to reporting from the Wall Street Journal. This potential move raises critical questions about the long-term profitability and sustainability of AI service providers as competition intensifies.

Supporting Europe’s work in ensuring a trustworthy AI ecosystem

OpenAI has endorsed the EU Code of Practice on AI content transparency, committing to implement provenance standards and develop tools to help users identify AI-generated content. This alignment with European regulatory frameworks demonstrates major AI companies' willingness to adopt transparency measures ahead of formal AI Act implementation.

Enterprises are unhappy with frontier AI labs, Palantir CEO says

Palantir CEO Alex Karp has criticized frontier AI labs for misunderstanding enterprise customer needs, claiming leading model developers lack sufficient business acumen. His comments emerge as OpenAI and Anthropic pursue public market listings, raising questions about whether AI companies can bridge the gap between cutting-edge capability and practical corporate application.

Access OpenAI models and Codex through your Oracle cloud commitment

Oracle Cloud has integrated OpenAI models and Codex into its platform, allowing enterprise customers to leverage existing cloud commitments for AI development and deployment. The partnership enables organizations to build and deploy AI applications while maintaining enterprise-grade security and governance standards.

OpenAI updates ChatGPT model picker for pro users with six new response tiers

OpenAI has introduced an updated model picker for ChatGPT Pro users, featuring six new response tiers that allow customers to select different levels of AI capability and response quality. This enhancement aims to improve user experience by providing tailored options that can boost productivity and user satisfaction.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman warns IPO could be delayed amid recursive self-improvement risks

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has indicated that the company's IPO could be delayed as leadership weighs the potential benefits of recursive self-improvement capabilities against the urgency of going public. This suggests OpenAI may prioritize achieving transformative AI breakthroughs over near-term capital markets objectives.

OpenAI and Nvidia CEOs didn’t flinch at Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee, and now they’re paying up as their application numbers soar

OpenAI and Nvidia's CEOs are absorbing Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee without resistance, leading to increased foreign worker applications at frontier AI companies. Meanwhile, larger tech firms are reducing their H-1B hiring, creating a divergence in immigration strategy between AI leaders and traditional tech giants.

A $7 billion horse race: Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley battle for ‘lead left’ position ahead of OpenAI and Anthropic IPOs

Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are competing for the lead underwriter position on anticipated IPOs from OpenAI and Anthropic, two of the most valuable AI companies. This $7 billion underwriting opportunity represents significant prestige and fees for whichever bank secures the coveted 'lead left' role.

From data to decisions: how LSEG is scaling trusted AI

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) has partnered with OpenAI to deploy trusted AI across its operations, enabling 4,000 employees to leverage AI for accelerated insights and faster product release cycles. This enterprise adoption demonstrates how established financial infrastructure firms are integrating generative AI to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency at scale.

OpenAI proposes public wealth fund to give Americans a stake in the AI boom

OpenAI has proposed establishing a public wealth fund that would distribute AI-generated economic gains to American citizens, aiming to democratize wealth creation from artificial intelligence advancement. The initiative addresses growing concerns about economic inequality by giving the broader population direct stakes in AI industry profits rather than concentrating wealth among investors and tech executives.

OpenAI and Anthropic race for IPO, but timing remains uncertain

OpenAI and Anthropic are competing to go public, with potential IPO plans that could significantly reshape AI market valuations and investor positioning globally. The timing of these offerings remains uncertain, but the race signals growing maturity in the AI sector and increasing institutional appetite for exposure to leading AI companies.

It’s not FAANG anymore. It’s MANGOS.

The tech industry's power structure may shift as SpaceX, Anthropic, and OpenAI pursue public listings, potentially replacing the FAANG acronym with MANGOS. This transition reflects a broader market consolidation around space exploration, AI, and next-generation computing rather than traditional internet platforms.

‘We expect it to leak’: OpenAI is frontrunning the narrative around its $1 trillion IPO

OpenAI is strategically controlling narrative around its anticipated $1 trillion IPO by preemptively discussing potential information leaks. The company's approach reflects broader corporate communication strategies as it prepares for one of the largest public offerings in tech history.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman advocates for mandatory AI evaluations on Capitol Hill

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified before Congress advocating for mandatory AI risk evaluations to be conducted after AI models are developed. His proposal aims to balance regulatory oversight with innovation acceleration, potentially reshaping how AI governance evolves and influencing both regulatory frameworks and venture capital investment strategies in the sector.

As OpenAI files for IPO, Sam Altman’s eye-scanning company is doing layoffs, report says

Tools for Humanity, Sam Altman's identity verification startup, is conducting layoffs as the company struggles to generate meaningful revenue. The downsizing occurs as OpenAI, another Altman-led venture, moves toward a potential IPO, highlighting challenges in commercializing biometric authentication technology.

The Download: how the World Cup ball will fly and OpenAI’s “super app”

MIT Technology Review's newsletter covers two diverse technology topics: the aerodynamic properties of this year's FIFA World Cup ball and OpenAI's expansion into a "super app" platform. The World Cup ball's design may affect ball flight characteristics compared to previous tournaments, while OpenAI's broader platform ambitions signal the company's evolution beyond conversational AI.

OpenAI’s Radical ChatGPT Transformation Signals IPO Ambitions

OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT into a comprehensive superapp by integrating Codex, an Atlas browser, and third-party partnerships, signaling preparation for a potential IPO. This strategic transformation mirrors competitive moves by rival Anthropic and reflects the AI industry's shift toward offering integrated ecosystems rather than standalone tools.