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OpenAI Confirms Astra Reaches Critical Cyber Level Before Launch
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OpenAI Confirms Astra Reaches Critical Cyber Level Before Launch

Akshay Kumar · September 3, 2026

OpenAI confirms its Astra model reached a critical cybersecurity threshold. The company added new safety limits and will roll out access to early testers.

The Pentagon Deploys Custom ChatGPT And Grok For Military Use
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The Pentagon Deploys Custom ChatGPT And Grok For Military Use

Akshay Kumar · August 31, 2026

The Pentagon has just launched secure, custom versions of ChatGPT and Grok for military personnel. Discover how these AI tools speed up daily defense tasks.

ChatGPT, Reddit And Roblox Now Face Strict European Union Rules
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ChatGPT, Reddit And Roblox Now Face Strict European Union Rules

Akshay Kumar · August 31, 2026

The European Union is placing strict new rules on ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox. Each platform must now share data and pass audits to keep online users safe.

ChatGPT and Codex Add Support for Multiple Gmail and Google Accounts
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ChatGPT and Codex Add Support for Multiple Gmail and Google Accounts

Akshay Kumar · August 31, 2026

ChatGPT and Codex now support multiple Gmail and Google Calendar accounts. Learn how to link your personal and work profiles to a single chat environment.

ChatGPT App Might Soon Get A Native WhatsApp Sticker Creator
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ChatGPT App Might Soon Get A Native WhatsApp Sticker Creator

Akshay Kumar · August 8, 2026

A new code leak shows the ChatGPT app might soon let users create custom AI stickers and export them directly to WhatsApp without using third-party tools.

OpenAI’s Leaked Hardware Device Is A Small But Costly Speaker
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OpenAI's Leaked Hardware Device Is A Small But Costly Speaker

Akshay Kumar · August 7, 2026

Leaked details reveal a new OpenAI smart speaker shaped like a hockey puck. The premium $300 device includes a camera, moving parts, and battery power.

OpenAI Lowers Prices For Two Of Its GPT-5.6 Models In ChatGPT
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OpenAI Lowers Prices For Two Of Its GPT-5.6 Models In ChatGPT

Akshay Kumar · July 30, 2026

OpenAI just reduced the pricing for its GPT-5.6 Terra and Luna models. API developers get lower rates while paid subscribers gain higher usage limits.

OpenAI Gives 100,000 Researchers Free Access to Advanced AI Models
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OpenAI Gives 100,000 Researchers Free Access to Advanced AI Models

Akshay Kumar · July 30, 2026

OpenAI is giving 100,000 academic researchers free access to GPT-5.6 Sol Pro and specialized tools to accelerate scientific discovery by the year 2027.

OpenAI President Addresses ChatGPT Desktop App Issues
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OpenAI President Addresses ChatGPT Desktop App Issues

Akshay Kumar · July 30, 2026

OpenAI president Greg Brockman admits the current ChatGPT desktop app is messy. He revealed plans for a new tab-free design to improve the user experience.

ChatGPT Stops Writing in the Styles Of Famous Authors
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ChatGPT Stops Writing in the Styles Of Famous Authors

Akshay Kumar · July 28, 2026

ChatGPT now refuses direct requests to copy specific writing styles of famous authors. The chatbot will only offer to use similar themes and feelings.

ChatGPT Shared Bioweapon And Poison Guides With Hundreds Of Users
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ChatGPT Shared Bioweapon And Poison Guides With Hundreds Of Users

Akshay Kumar · July 28, 2026

Hundreds of users asked a chatbot for bioweapon and poison recipes. The system gave detailed instructions while the creators kept police in the dark.

OpenAI’s First Custom Hardware Could Be a Keyboard Built for Codex
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OpenAI's First Custom Hardware Could Be a Keyboard Built for Codex

Akshay Kumar · June 30, 2026

OpenAI is launching its first custom hardware this July. The company teamed up with Work Louder to build a specialized keyboard designed for Codex users.

OpenAI Reveals GPT-5.5 to Power Agentic Coding and Knowledge Work
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OpenAI Reveals GPT-5.5 to Power Agentic Coding and Knowledge Work

Akshay Kumar · April 24, 2026

OpenAI introduces GPT-5.5, a new AI model that automates complex coding tasks, operates computer interfaces, and accelerates scientific research workflows.

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Images 2, Featuring Magazine Design Tools
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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Images 2, Featuring Magazine Design Tools

Akshay Kumar · April 22, 2026

OpenAI releases ChatGPT Images 2, an advanced model bringing flawless multilingual text rendering and the new ability to generate complete magazine layouts.

OpenAI Urges Mac Users to Update ChatGPT and Codex Apps Immediately
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OpenAI Urges Mac Users to Update ChatGPT and Codex Apps Immediately

Rajat Saini · April 11, 2026

OpenAI asks Mac users to update their ChatGPT and Codex applications immediately. This vital security patch fixes a compromised third party developer tool.

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Ken_Ray · August 30, 2024 · Add Comment

Rick Smolan made his name in photography. While that’s not how he spends his time today, he’s got thoughts on image generation through A.I. He sat with host Ken Ray for this week’s show, talking 30+ years of Photoshop, publishing, making movies out of pictures out of nothing, Apple Intelligence, and what he’s up to now.

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How to Proofread Your Documents with ChatGPT Desktop App on Mac
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How to Proofread Your Documents with ChatGPT Desktop App on Mac

Amalia S · July 13, 2024

Experience the convenience of ChatGPT desktop app on Mac. Learn how to proofread your documents effortlessly with this powerful AI tool.

Neither Apple nor Microsoft Want OpenAI Board as Observers
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Neither Apple nor Microsoft Want OpenAI Board as Observers

Abhinav Anand · July 10, 2024

Microsoft has reportedly ditched its observer seat on the OpenAI board while Apple is planning the same, reports FT.

Apple and OpenAI reportedly finalize the deal to bring ChatGPT to iOS 18
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Apple and OpenAI reportedly finalize the deal to bring ChatGPT to iOS 18

Ivan Jenic · May 30, 2024

Apple and OpenAI have reportedly finalized a deal to integrate ChatGPT into iOS 18 and other operating systems.

ChatGPT, DuckDuckGo, Copilot Search Down Due to Microsoft Outage
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ChatGPT, DuckDuckGo, Copilot Search Down Due to Microsoft Outage

Mahit Huigol · May 23, 2024

Outage in Bing search has taken down ChatGPT, DuckDuckGo, and Co-Pilot search. All of these use Bing search as their search engine.

Apple Inches Closer to Bring ChatGPT-Powered Features to iPhone: Report
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Apple Inches Closer to Bring ChatGPT-Powered Features to iPhone: Report

Abhinav Anand · May 11, 2024

Apple is inching closer to closing a deal with OpenAI to leverage the popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, for upcoming iPhone AI-focused features.

Apple’s Generative AI: An In-House Rival to OpenAI’s ChatGPT
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Apple's Generative AI: An In-House Rival to OpenAI's ChatGPT

Jeff Butts · July 20, 2023

Apple is developing Apple GPT, its own version of ChatGPT. The initiative aims to expand the company’s generative AI capabilities.

How to Install and Use the Official ChatGPT App on iPhone
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How to Install and Use the Official ChatGPT App on iPhone

Darryl Dsouza · May 19, 2023

Since Open AI has finally announced the ChatGPT app, we’ve put together a guide to help you use the official ChatGPT app on iPhone.

Top 7 ChatGPT Apps for iPhone and iPad
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Top 7 ChatGPT Apps for iPhone and iPad

Arnold Zafra · April 28, 2023

More apps using Open AI’s chatbot API are coming out. Arnold Zafra rounds up the top seven ChatGPT apps for iPhone and iPad.

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