News & Insights Across Asia
Apple is reportedly in talks to invest in OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, as part of a $100 billion funding round led by Thrive Capital. This move could signify a major advancement in AI integration within consumer technology.
OpenAI and Meta report significant user growth in AI services, intensifying the global competition in generative artificial intelligence.
OpenAI and Anthropic have agreed to provide the U.S. government access to their new AI models for safety testing, marking a significant collaboration in AI regulation.
OpenAI announces ‘SearchGPT,’ a new AI-powered search prototype designed to rival Google’s search engine by combining advanced AI models with real-time web information.
OpenAI introduces GPT-4o mini, a cost-effective and less energy-intensive AI model, aiming to broaden AI accessibility and affordability amid increasing competition in the AI market.
OpenAI is reportedly developing “Strawberry,” a secret project aimed at enhancing AI reasoning capabilities. The project could revolutionize how AI models plan, learn, and perform complex tasks.
OpenAI postpones ‘Voice Mode’ launch to July for technical improvements. The feature promises realistic voice conversations with ChatGPT, signifying progress in AI interaction.
OpenAI announces acquisition of Rockset to enhance infrastructure for its enterprise AI products, marking one of its largest acquisitions to date.
U.S. antitrust agencies are set to investigate Microsoft, OpenAI, and Nvidia over concerns of market dominance in the AI industry—a move that could have significant implications globally, including in Asia.
Current and former employees of OpenAI and Google DeepMind have issued an open letter warning about the risks of unregulated AI technology, calling for stronger oversight and transparency in the industry.
OpenAI has formed a Safety and Security Committee as it begins training its next-generation AI model, aiming to enhance safety protocols amid the development of advanced AI technologies.
Scarlett Johansson accuses OpenAI of using her voice likeness without consent, reigniting Hollywood’s concerns over AI’s impact on creative rights.
Scarlett Johansson accuses OpenAI’s ChatGPT of using a voice eerily similar to hers in its ‘Sky’ assistant, despite her declining to participate.
OpenAI unveils GPT-4o, a new AI model featuring realistic voice conversations and image interactions, marking a significant step forward in artificial intelligence technology.
Eight U.S. newspapers, including the New York Daily News and Chicago Tribune, are suing OpenAI and Microsoft for allegedly using copyrighted articles without permission to train their AI chatbots.
Apple renews discussions with OpenAI to integrate advanced AI features into future iPhones, signaling a significant move towards enhancing devices with generative AI technology.
OpenAI is now allowing users to access its ChatGPT AI chatbot without signing up, aiming to broaden AI accessibility. The change removes barriers for users curious about AI’s capabilities.
OpenAI unveils its Voice Engine capable of cloning voices with 15 seconds of audio but delays public release due to safety concerns over potential misuse.
OpenAI’s Sora, a revolutionary text-to-video generator, is redefining creativity in AI. CGTN’s Tian Wei discusses with industry pioneers the potential impact on technology and society.
Alibaba Cloud founder Wang Jian questions OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s plan to secure trillions for the semiconductor industry, calling it more marketing than substance.