OpenAI has identified its close relationship with Microsoft as a potential business risk, according to a financial document shared with prospective investors as part of its latest funding round. The disclosure highlights the company’s reliance on Microsoft for a significant portion of its financing and computing infrastructure, raising concerns about concentration risk as it prepares for a possible initial public offering. The document, which includes detailed risk factors related to both

​OpenAI is reworking its approach to artificial intelligence-driven shopping, stepping back from its earlier push into instant checkout and shifting toward an app-based retail model within ChatGPT. The move comes months after the company introduced a feature that allowed users to complete purchases directly inside the chatbot, a concept that initially attracted strong interest from major ecommerce players. Retailers such as Etsy, Walmart and Shopify had quickly aligned with the initiative,

Anni Chen, a software engineer at Amazon, has revealed that AI toolsnow help

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has launched an internal review following the upload of sensitive contracting documents to a public version of ChatGPT by its acting director, according to officials familiar with the matter. The incident, which occurred last summer, triggered multiple automated security alerts within the Department of Homeland Security and has renewed scrutiny around the use of artificial intelligence tools inside federal agencies. The documen

US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he has signed an executive order initiating a significant change in federal marijuana policy, directing that cannabis be reclassified as a less dangerous drug under US law. The move represents one of the most notable shifts in national drug policy in recent years, although it stops short of legalizing marijuana for recreational use at the federal level. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said the order would begin the process of

A migratory seagull carrying a Chinese-made GPS tracking device was found along Karnataka’s Karwar coast, raising questions due to the location’s proximity to the strategic INS Kadamba naval base. Locals first spotted the bird near Timmakka Garden in Uttara Kannada district and alerted the marine division of the forest department. The discovery drew attention because INS Kadamba hosts key Indian Navy assets and is undergoing expansion that will make it one of the largest naval bases in th

OpenAI has officially launched GPT-5.1, the latest upgrade to its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT. The new version promises a smarter, more conversational AI with enhanced personality features. GPT-5.1 comes in two versions: GPT-5.1 Instant and GPT-5.1 Thinking. Instant is optimized for everyday tasks like planning trips, coding assistance, and casual conversations, with a warmer and slightly cheeky tone. GPT-5.1 Thinking caters to complex or abstract questions, offering clearer, jargon-free resp

Nvidia made history on Wednesday by becoming the first publicly traded company to achieve a market capitalization of $5 trillion, marking a defining moment in the global technology and artificial intelligence landscape. The milestone underscores the company’s rapid evolution from a graphics chip producer into the backbone of the worldwide AI revolution, firmly establishing its leadership in a sector reshaping economies and industries. The Santa Clara, California-based firm’s sto

When researcher Kevin Cantera from Las Cruces, New Mexico, began experimenting with ChatGPT at the education technology firm where he worked, he believed he was future-proofing his career. Encouraged by his supervisors, he adopted artificial intelligence as a daily assistant to streamline his writing, research, and communication tasks. His results were exceptional, and he quickly became one of the company’s most productive employees. But only months later, Cantera was unexpectedly

Not every Nobel laureate began as a model student. Some were expelled, others barely passed exams, and a few were told they would never amount to anything. Yet their names now stand among history’s greatest thinkers. From Einstein’s rebellious intellect to David Card’s quiet brilliance on a Canadian farm, these laureates show that unconventional paths often lead to extraordinary destinations. Their stories remind us that curiosity, not conformity, is the true hallmark of genius.

Livermore, California, has lost out to Albuquerque, New Mexico, in its ambitious bid to host Pacific Fusion’s $1 billion nuclear fusion research facility. The Livermore City Council had earlier approved a proposal packed with financial and tax incentives, but despite the effort, Pacific Fusion selected Albuquerque as the home for its new 225,000-square-foot research center. What Livermore Offered

The launch of Apple’s iPhone Air at the September 9 ‘Awe Dropping’ event has created a massive buzz in the tech world. Even OpenAI CEO Sam Altman couldn’t resist joining the hype. On X (formerly Twitter), Altman admitted this was the “first iPhone upgrade he really wanted in a while,” calling it “very cool.” He confirmed his excitement was for the ultra-thin 5.6 mm iPhone Air, which weighs just 165 grams and stan

American billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc. and artificial intelligence company OpenAI in a federal court in Texas, alleging that the two technology giants have illegally conspired to maintain monopolies in the rapidly expanding field of artificial intelligence. According to Musk, their actions have prevented fair competition, harmed innovation, and specifically suppressed his own ventures, X and xAI, from competing on equ

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping industries, and healthcare and biotechnology are at the forefront of this transformation. Google Cloud AI is playing a major role in driving innovation, improving patient outcomes, and accelerating scientific discoveries. By combining advanced machine learning capabilities with scalable cloud infrastructure, Google Cloud AI enables medical institutions, biotech companies, and research teams to process vast amounts of data faster and more accurately

San Jose State University has suffered a major loss in student research support following the elimination of longstanding federally funded science training programs. For over four decades, these programs provided essential academic, financial, and mentorship support for students pursuing careers in science, particularly those from underrepresented and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The cancellation of this funding creates a significant gap in the pathway to science and research careers,

Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, is struggling to match the success of OpenAI's ChatGPT, according to new data. While Microsoft’s Copilot has reached 79 million downloads globally, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has amassed a staggering 900 million downloads, placing it far ahead in the AI race. Google’s Gemini holds second place with 200 million downloads, and DeepSeek follows with 127 million. Despite significant investments, including an $80 b

OpenAI is reportedly working on new office tools integrated within ChatGPT that aim to challenge Microsoft’s dominant Office suite. The upcoming tools, which will allow users to create and edit spreadsheets and presentations directly in the ChatGPT interface, are expected to offer a more streamlined and accessible alternative to traditional productivity software like Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. This new dev

Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time, has once again demonstrated his dominance on the board—this time not against a human grandmaster, but against artificial intelligence. Carlsen, who holds the highest Elo rating in chess history and has been the world number one since 2011, revealed that he recently played a game against ChatGPT, the AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, and emerged victorious without losing a single piece. The fiv

The rise of artificial intelligence has introduced a wave of virtual assistants capable of writing, reasoning, coding, and even offering emotional support. ChatGPT by OpenAI leads this revolution, but it's far from the only player in 2025. A growing number of advanced AI tools now compete across industries—each tailored to different use cases, audiences, and expectations. Whether you're a developer, researcher, creative writer, student, or business user, choosing