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Trump to Meet AI Leaders to Discuss US Investment in Their Companies US President Donald Trump is planning to meet executives from major artificial intelligence (AI) companies to discuss potential government investments in their ventures. Speaking on Air Force One, Trump emphasized that the goal of such investments would be to "create almost a partnership with the American public." He indicated the meeting is expected to take place at the White House in the coming week, though he did not name specific companies. Among the most prominent US AI firms, Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, SpaceX, and Anthropic are the leading contenders. While the latter two are anticipated to go public in the near future, representatives of the other four companies did not respond to requests for comment. Trump drew a parallel between the proposed AI investments and the US government’s previous 10% stake in Intel, a semiconductor company, which he claimed has already yielded financial returns. He also highlighted the importance of improving public sentiment toward AI, which has become increasingly skeptical. "We're talking about it," Trump said, referring to discussions with AI leaders, "where the American people can benefit from the success of AI, the American people will like it better." Senator Bernie Sanders recently proposed a sovereign wealth fund model that would grant the US a 50% stake in AI companies. When asked about Sanders’ idea, Trump acknowledged that he had been considering similar measures for over a year but did not dismiss the senator’s proposal. "Where economics are concerned, we have things that aren't that far apart," Trump stated, suggesting a potential alignment of interests between the two. However, Sanders’ representative did not respond to requests for comment.#microsoft #artificial_intelligence #donald_trump #google #openai

Trump administration, OpenAI discussing possible government stake in the AI startup The Trump administration and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are engaged in ongoing discussions about a potential government stake in the artificial intelligence company, according to CNBC. The talks, which have been in progress for over a year, began when Altman first proposed the idea to the Trump administration in 2025, as revealed by a source familiar with the matter. The discussions continued this week as Altman met with lawmakers and officials in Washington to address AI regulation and industry developments. Under the potential agreement, OpenAI could donate equity to the U.S. government to establish a "Public Wealth Fund," a concept outlined in the company’s April policy proposal. The fund would aim to "invest in diversified, long-term assets" and allow citizens to participate in the "upside" of AI growth, potentially through direct returns. However, no official investment terms have been finalized, and the details remain subject to change. CNBC first reported the recent talks, highlighting the evolving nature of the negotiations. President Donald Trump addressed the discussions while traveling on Air Force One, stating that "pieces could be given to the American public" to make them "essentially a partner" in the AI sector. He emphasized his intention to meet with AI companies "in the very short, very near future," underscoring the administration’s interest in shaping the industry’s trajectory. Trump’s remarks align with an executive order signed in February, which directed the federal government to create a sovereign wealth fund to capitalize on AI advancements.#trump_administration #openai #sam_altman #sovereign_wealth_fund #public_wealth_fund

Alphabet Seeks $85 Billion in Fresh Capital Amid Stock Downturn Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is pursuing a $85 billion equity raise to fund its expansion in artificial intelligence, as its stock faces its longest losing streak in over a year. The company’s market capitalization, which briefly surpassed Nvidia’s a month ago, has since declined, with the stock on pace for its fourth consecutive weekly drop. This financial pressure comes as Alphabet aims to bolster its AI infrastructure and compete with rivals like Anthropic and OpenAI, despite growing skepticism about its need for additional public funding. The capital raise, which includes a $10 billion investment from Berkshire Hathaway, marks a significant shift for Alphabet, which has historically been a favorite among Wall Street investors. However, recent challenges have raised questions about its financial strategy. Analysts and industry experts have noted that Alphabet’s reliance on public markets for funding is unusual, given its vast cash reserves. Dan Niles, founder of Niles Investment Management, highlighted this anomaly, stating, “I never thought Google would need to hit the public markets to raise money to fund their spending.” Niles praised Alphabet’s “best stack in all of AI,” citing its advanced models, tensor processing units (TPUs), Android ecosystem, cloud business, and search dominance as key assets. Alphabet’s financial strategy is driven by the massive investments required to support its AI initiatives. The company has already secured over $55 billion in debt since November and is now seeking additional equity to fund its operations. Melius Research estimates that Alphabet’s free cash flow will turn negative in the coming years due to the high capital expenditures (capex) needed for AI infrastructure.#spacex #alphabet #anthropic #openai #berkshire_hathaway

Anthropic Files Confidential IPO Paperwork Ahead of OpenAI Anthropic (ANTH.PVT) announced on Monday that it has submitted confidential paperwork to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to pursue an initial public offering (IPO), positioning itself ahead of its rival OpenAI (OPAI.PVT) in the race to go public. The company emphasized that the number of shares to be offered and the stock’s pricing have not yet been finalized. In a statement, Anthropic noted that the IPO would depend on market conditions and other factors, with the process contingent on the SEC’s review. The filing comes shortly after Anthropic disclosed that it raised $65 billion in its latest funding round, valuing the company at $965 billion. This surpasses OpenAI’s previous valuation of $852 billion, as reported in March. Anthropic’s rapid ascent is attributed to its success in enterprise markets, particularly through its Claude Code coding software. The company has expanded its product lineup this year, introducing offerings like Claude for Small Business and recently unveiling its latest flagship model, Claude Opus 4.8. Anthropic’s financial performance has also surged, with its annual revenue run rate exceeding $47 billion at the start of May. This marks a significant increase from $30 billion in April and $9 billion in the same period last year. The company is now competing in a high-stakes race with OpenAI to secure a spot in the public markets, with SpaceX (SPAX.PVT) also filing for an IPO earlier this month. CEO Dario Amodei has positioned Anthropic as a safety-focused alternative to OpenAI, emphasizing ethical AI development. This approach has led to notable decisions, such as withholding its latest AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, due to concerns about its potential to exploit software vulnerabilities.#spacex #dario_amodei #sec #anthropic #openai

AI Giant Anthropic Plans U.S. Stock Market Listing Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence company, has announced its intention to become a publicly traded firm in the United States. The move, which follows similar plans by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is expected to test investor confidence in the rapidly growing AI sector. While the company has not yet finalized the price or number of shares to be offered, its valuation of over $965 billion has positioned it ahead of OpenAI, which is valued at approximately $852 billion. This marks a significant milestone for Anthropic, which was founded just five years ago by CEO Dario Amodei and a small team of executives. Amodei, who previously worked at OpenAI, left the company after disagreements with its CEO, Sam Altman. Since then, Anthropic and OpenAI have emerged as fierce competitors in the AI industry, both developing advanced generative models and vying for market share among users and corporate clients. OpenAI, too, is reportedly considering a public listing this year, though Altman has stated the company is not in a hurry to proceed. “We’ll do it when it makes sense,” Altman said during an interview with CNBC. The potential IPOs of Anthropic and OpenAI could set a new precedent for how public markets value AI-driven companies. Analysts have highlighted the significance of Anthropic’s IPO, noting that it will be closely scrutinized by investors. Troy Hooper, a leader in equity capital markets at Mergermarket, emphasized that neither firm wants to be the last major AI company to go public. “The first mover has a real chance to define how public markets value generative AI, setting up the yardstick that investors will use to measure everyone else,” Hooper said. Beyond the financial implications, Anthropic has faced legal challenges, particularly with the U.S. Department of Defense.#spacex #dario_amodei #elon_musk #anthropic #openai

OneGov’s discounted deals are ‘a first step’ to longer-term contracts, officials say The General Services Administration is exploring the possibility of extending temporary price reductions offered by technology companies through its OneGov initiative, as part of broader efforts to transition to long-term contracts. The agency has already secured agreements with 20 firms, including Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft, under the program, which aims to provide federal agencies with significant cost savings by consolidating procurement. These agreements initially included discounts of up to 70% to 90% on software and services, though many of these reduced rates are set to expire after specific timeframes. While the initiative has been praised for its potential to lower costs, federal officials have raised concerns about the financial implications when the discounted rates end. Agencies may face higher prices for the same products and services, prompting the GSA to emphasize that the current deals are only the first phase of a multi-step strategy. Warren Blankenship, director of the Category Management Service Center within the GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service, explained that the agency is working to re-negotiate these temporary deals while simultaneously pursuing direct contracts under the Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) program. Blankenship described the current phase as a “springboard” to longer-term agreements, noting that the GSA is in the second stage of its OneGov initiative. This phase involves limited-time offers with companies as a preliminary step toward establishing direct contracts. He highlighted that the agency is actively engaging with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to restructure deals and transition them into formal MAS contracts.#microsoft #google #openai #governmentservicesadministration #onegov

Google Unveils Gemini 3.5 and AI Agent Gemini Spark at I/O 2026 Google announced its latest advancements in artificial intelligence during its annual I/O developer conference on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Mountain View, California. The company introduced Gemini 3.5 Flash, a lightweight variant of its Gemini AI model, alongside a new world model called Omni. These updates aim to strengthen Google’s position in the rapidly evolving AI landscape, where competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic are also preparing for major milestones, including potential IPOs later this year. Gemini 3.5 Flash is positioned as a cost-effective and high-performance option, offering cutting-edge capabilities at significantly reduced computational costs compared to other frontier models. According to CEO Sundar Pichai, the model is “remarkably fast,” with Google emphasizing that it now serves as the default version for the Gemini app and AI mode in search across global platforms. The company highlighted improvements in cybersecurity, stating that the model is “less likely to generate harmful content and mistakenly refuse to answer safe queries.” This focus on safety and efficiency is intended to address user concerns about AI reliability while maintaining high performance. In contrast, Gemini 3.5 Pro, a more robust version of the model, is currently being used internally by Google but will not be available to the public until next month. The distinction between the two versions underscores Google’s strategy to balance accessibility with advanced capabilities, catering to both casual users and enterprise clients. Beyond Gemini, Google unveiled Omni, a world model designed to simulate physical environments and predict outcomes based on user interactions.#google #sundar_pichai #anthropic #openai #io_2026

ChatGPT Enters Personal Finance With Direct Bank Account Integration OpenAI has launched a new feature within ChatGPT that allows users to connect their bank accounts, credit cards, and investment portfolios directly to the AI chatbot through Plaid, a major financial data network. The tool is currently available to ChatGPT Pro users in the United States and marks a significant shift in how consumers interact with their financial data. By integrating financial accounts into the chatbot, OpenAI aims to position ChatGPT not just as an AI assistant but as a central interface for managing personal finances. The feature enables users to securely link accounts from over 12,000 financial institutions, including major banks like Chase, Fidelity, Capital One, Robinhood, and American Express. Once connected, ChatGPT can analyze spending habits, subscriptions, investment portfolios, liabilities, and recurring payments. OpenAI claims users already ask more than 200 million finance-related questions monthly within the platform, suggesting the potential for conversational AI to replace traditional budgeting tools or spreadsheets. This move is part of a broader strategy to dominate the fintech sector, which remains one of the highest-engagement digital categories globally. According to Plaid’s 2025 Fintech Effect report, nearly 75% of Americans used at least one fintech tool in 2025, compared to 58% in 2020. By embedding financial services directly into ChatGPT, OpenAI is challenging banks, budgeting apps, brokerages, and wealth-management platforms. The company’s goal is to create a more intuitive financial interface, leveraging AI’s ability to process and interpret complex data in real time. The launch also highlights the growing competition among AI companies in the financial sector.#chatgpt #openai #plaid #fidelity #chase

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT for Personal Finance, Enables Bank Account Connections OpenAI has introduced a new financial tool for ChatGPT, allowing users to connect their bank accounts through a partnership with Plaid. The feature enables access to over 12,000 financial institutions, including Schwab, Fidelity, Chase, Robinhood, American Express, and Capital One. Once linked, users will see a dashboard displaying their portfolio performance, spending patterns, subscriptions, and upcoming payments. This integration marks a significant expansion of ChatGPT’s capabilities into personal finance management. The development follows OpenAI’s acquisition of the Hiro team in April, a personal finance startup backed by investors such as Ribbit, General Catalyst, and Restive. While OpenAI acknowledged the Hiro team’s expertise in finance as valuable to the project, it did not clarify whether the entire feature was developed by them. The new tool is designed to address common financial queries, such as analyzing spending trends or creating a plan for purchasing a home. Users can access the financial tool by navigating to the “Finances” option in the sidebar or by typing “@Finances, connect my accounts” in a ChatGPT conversation. The chatbot will then guide users through the process of linking their accounts via Plaid. OpenAI also mentioned plans to integrate with Intuit in the future, which would allow users to analyze the tax implications of stock sales or assess the likelihood of credit card approvals. The company highlighted that more than 200 million ChatGPT users already ask financial questions monthly, emphasizing the demand for such tools. OpenAI noted that the latest GPT-5.5 model is better at reasoning with context, a critical skill for answering complex financial queries.#openai #plaid #schwab #fidelity #chase

Alexandr Wang Disputes 'Money-Driven' Narrative Behind Meta's AI Hiring Spree Alexandr Wang, Meta’s highest-paid employee, has publicly rejected the notion that his team’s decision to join the company was driven solely by financial incentives. Speaking on the "Core Memory" podcast, Wang emphasized that the perception of his team as "money-motivated" is a mischaracterization. He argued that while compensation was a factor, it was not the primary reason researchers and engineers left their previous roles at companies like OpenAI, Apple, DeepMind, and Anthropic. Wang highlighted that many of the individuals Meta recruited were already earning substantial salaries at their former employers, suggesting that other factors played a more significant role in their decision to join Meta. The hiring spree, which saw Meta poach top talent from rival firms, was marked by extravagant offers. Reports indicated that the company extended $100 million sign-on packages to researchers, with some deals reaching up to $300 million over four years. The New York Times likened the competition for AI talent to an NBA free agency period, complete with informal agents and group chats where offers were debated. Wang’s lab, which he leads as head of Meta’s SuperIntelligence Lab, became a focal point of this talent war. The lab’s promise of computational resources, creative freedom, and a high concentration of expertise attracted key figures such as former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman, ex-Apple foundation models head Ruoming Pang, and former OpenAI researcher Trapit Bansal. Wang attributed the success of Meta’s recruitment strategy to three core elements: access to vast computational power, a collaborative environment, and the ability to pursue bold research without bureaucratic constraints.#meta #openai #mark_zuckerberg #alexandr_wang #scale_ai

Cerebras Set for Record IPO as AI Infrastructure Demand Surges Cerebras, a semiconductor chip designer specializing in AI inference workloads, is poised to become one of the largest IPOs of 2026. The company, which was founded in 2015 and employs fewer than 800 people, is expected to raise $4.8 billion after increasing its share price target to $150-160 per share from $115-$125. If priced at the new range, Cerebras would be valued at nearly $50 billion, surpassing its March 2025 IPO filing valuation of $33.6 billion. The IPO is scheduled to price late Wednesday, with trading set to begin Thursday. The AI boom has positioned Cerebras at a strategic advantage. Major labs like OpenAI and Anthropic are aggressively seeking hardware to support AI development, training, and deployment. This demand has driven significant gains in AI hardware stocks, including SanDisk, which saw shares rise nearly 4,000% over the past year. The Morningstar US Semiconductors Index has surged 124% in the last 12 months and over 400% in three years, with Nvidia emerging as a standout performer. Cerebras’ technology focuses on AI inference workloads, which involve running live AI models that users interact with. Its chips are designed with a “fault-tolerant” architecture that allows manufacturing flaws to be bypassed, ensuring high performance. The company also uses SRAM memory, enabling faster query responses. Analyst Brian Colello of Morningstar notes that Cerebras’ partnerships with OpenAI and Amazon Web Services have bolstered its position in high-speed AI applications. However, the company faces intense competition, particularly from Nvidia’s Groq business unit, which also targets AI inference using SRAM memory.#nvidia #abu_dhabi #amazon_web_services #openai #cerebras

ChatGPT Usage Patterns Vary Across Generations, According to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, highlighted significant differences in how various age groups utilize ChatGPT during a speech at Sequoia Capital’s AI Ascent event in May 2025. Altman described the generational divide as stark, comparing it to the early adoption of smartphones. He noted that older users often rely on the AI as a search tool, akin to Google, while younger generations, particularly those in their 20s and 30s, use it as a life advisor. College students, he suggested, treat ChatGPT almost like an operating system, integrating it deeply into their workflows with complex setups and saved prompts. OpenAI, which has seen its valuation soar from $14 billion in 2021 to $852 billion following a record-breaking funding round, has observed distinct usage trends among age groups. A 2025 report by OpenAI revealed that U.S. college-aged individuals are the most enthusiastic adopters of the AI, with over one-third of 18-to-24-year-olds using ChatGPT regularly. Altman emphasized that younger users leverage the AI’s ability to retain context from previous interactions, allowing it to maintain a detailed understanding of their personal lives and conversations. This feature enables them to seek advice on a wide range of topics, from relationship issues to medical and business decisions. The AI’s versatility has sparked both enthusiasm and caution. While some studies suggest ChatGPT can provide helpful guidance for everyday matters, others warn against relying on it for critical decisions. A November 2023 study cautioned against using the AI for safety-related information, urging users to verify advice from qualified experts. Another analysis labeled large language models like ChatGPT as “inherently sociopathic,” raising ethical concerns about their reliability.#chatgpt #openai #sam_altman #sequoia_capital #ai_ascent

ChatGPT Adds Emergency Contact Feature as 33 Deaths Pile Up OpenAI has introduced a new feature called Trusted Contact for ChatGPT, designed to alert designated individuals when the system detects conversations about serious self-harm. The rollout, announced on Wednesday, allows adult users aged 18 or older to opt in and select a trusted contact. This feature expands on the parental controls launched in September 2025, which enabled parents to monitor their teens’ accounts. The Trusted Contact system aims to provide an additional layer of support for users in distress. The process for setting up Trusted Contact involves users adding an adult as their designated contact. The contact receives an invitation explaining the setup and has a week to accept. If they agree, the user can then choose another person to notify in case of flagged conversations. When automated monitoring identifies potential self-harm discussions, ChatGPT alerts the user and suggests ways to seek help. A team of human reviewers then evaluates the conversation. If they confirm it involves serious self-harm, a short alert is sent to the contact via email, text, or in-app notification. The alert includes a general reason for the alert and a link to guidance on discussing difficult situations. OpenAI claims the human review process typically concludes within an hour. Users can update or remove their Trusted Contact at any time, and the contact can also opt out if they choose. The feature does not replace crisis hotlines, and ChatGPT continues to provide local emergency numbers and direct users to professional services during acute distress. OpenAI emphasized its commitment to collaborating with clinicians, researchers, and policymakers to refine how AI systems respond to users in crisis.#chatgpt #openai #trusted_contact #llmdeathcount #dr_munmun_de_choudhury

Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations Shivon Zilis, a former OpenAI board member, testified in a federal courtroom in Oakland, California, as part of Elon Musk's lawsuit seeking to reverse OpenAI's transition to a for-profit entity. Her testimony centered on her personal relationship with Musk, including claims that he offered to donate sperm around late 2020. Zilis described how Musk, who had previously encouraged his associates to have children, noticed she had not and made the offer. She stated, "I still really wanted to be a mum and Elon made the offer around that time and I accepted," explaining that Musk had proposed to father her children. Zilis, a venture capitalist with over 15 years of experience in Silicon Valley, held executive roles at Tesla and Neuralink before joining OpenAI as an advisor in 2016. She served on OpenAI's board from 2020 to 2023, a position she claimed was how she first met Musk. During the trial, Zilis detailed her evolving relationship with Musk, including a "one-off" romance a decade earlier. She clarified that she was not romantically involved with Musk in 2020 when he made the sperm donation offer. Zilis explained that health issues had altered her plans for marriage and parenthood, leading her to accept Musk's offer. She initially envisioned Musk as a passive figure in the lives of her first two children, with their paternity kept strictly confidential. However, Musk has since become an active participant in the lives of his four children with Zilis, spending a few hours weekly with the family. She revealed that the confidentiality agreement with Musk prevented her from disclosing the twins' paternity to OpenAI's CEO, Sam Altman, until a Business Insider report threatened to expose the information.#elon_musk #openai #sam_altman #shivon_zilis #greg_brockman

CoreWeave Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for May 7 Artificial intelligence (AI) cloud infrastructure provider CoreWeave (CRWV) has emerged as a standout stock in 2026, driven by its specialized GPU-powered computing services that cater to the growing demands of AI model training and large-scale workloads. The company’s ability to provide access to Nvidia’s advanced GPUs without requiring clients to invest in their own infrastructure has positioned it as a critical player in the AI ecosystem. Its strategic partnerships with major tech firms like Microsoft, Meta Platforms, and Nvidia have further solidified its market position and attracted significant investor interest. Founded in 2017 and based in New Jersey, CoreWeave began as a cryptocurrency mining operation but evolved into a GPU-native hyperscaler, designed specifically to handle the computational demands of AI and complex simulations. The company’s public listing on the Nasdaq in March 2025 under the ticker CRWV marked a pivotal moment, as it transitioned from a niche provider to a major force in the AI-driven cloud market. By 2026, CoreWeave had firmly established itself as a central player, bolstered by collaborations with industry leaders such as Nvidia, OpenAI, and Anthropic. The company’s financial performance in 2025 underscored its rapid growth. Its fourth-quarter and full-year results, released on February 26, revealed that CoreWeave became the fastest cloud platform to surpass $5 billion in annual revenue, achieving $5.13 billion in 2025—a 168% year-over-year increase. The fourth quarter alone saw revenue jump to $1.57 billion, more than double the $747 million reported a year earlier. This growth was fueled by strong demand from AI clients, including OpenAI, Meta Platforms, and Microsoft, which contributed to a $66.#microsoft #nvidia #meta_platforms #openai #coreweave

OpenAI Halts ChatGPT Models from Discussing Goblins and Other Creatures OpenAI has instructed its ChatGPT models to stop referencing goblins and other mythical creatures after the terms began appearing in responses, prompting an investigation into the issue. The company revealed in a blog post that the phenomenon, involving mentions of goblins, gremlins, and other creatures, emerged after the launch of its GPT-5.1 model in November. Users and employees flagged the issue, describing responses that included phrases like "little goblins" in metaphors, leading OpenAI to take corrective measures. The company explained that a "nerdy personality" developed for ChatGPT inadvertently incentivized the model to reward mentions of goblins and similar terms. This personality trait, which was part of the model's training, led to a significant increase in the use of such references. OpenAI reported that "goblin" mentions in ChatGPT responses rose by 175% since the GPT-5.1 launch, while "gremlin" mentions increased by 52%. Despite the large jumps, the terms accounted for a small portion of overall responses. The company noted that while a single mention of a "little goblin" might be harmless or even charming, the overall uptick warranted further scrutiny. The issue extended beyond ChatGPT, affecting Codex, OpenAI’s coding assistant. The company updated Codex’s instructions to explicitly prohibit references to goblins, gremlins, raccoons, trolls, ogres, pigeons, and other creatures unless absolutely necessary for the user’s query. A Reddit user described the directive as "genuinely insane," questioning why GPT-5.5 would have a "restraining order" against these entities. OpenAI clarified that the instruction was not a marketing gimmick but a measure to curb Codex’s "strange affinity for goblins.#chatgpt #openai #nerdy_personality #gpt51 #codex

Where the goblins came from The emergence of goblins, gremlins, and other mythical creatures in the outputs of OpenAI’s GPT models sparked a detailed investigation into how and why these references proliferated. Starting with GPT-5.1, the models began incorporating such terms into their responses, a trend that grew more pronounced across subsequent iterations. While initially perceived as harmless or even endearing, the increasing frequency of these references raised concerns among employees and prompted a deeper analysis of the underlying causes. The first noticeable signs of this behavior appeared in November 2025, following the launch of GPT-5.1. Users reported that the model’s responses became unusually conversational and playful, with phrases like “little goblin” and “gremlin” appearing more frequently. A safety researcher’s anecdotal observation of these terms in ChatGPT led to a broader investigation. By analyzing usage patterns, OpenAI found that mentions of “goblin” had surged by 175% since the GPT-5.1 launch, while “gremlin” saw a 52% increase. This marked the beginning of a pattern that would escalate over time. The root cause of this phenomenon was traced to the training process for the “Nerdy” personality customization feature. During development, the reward system designed to encourage playful, knowledge-driven responses inadvertently favored outputs containing creature-related metaphors. The Nerdy personality’s system prompt, which emphasized a “playful use of language” and a “passionate enthusiasm for truth and critical thinking,” created an environment where such references were subtly reinforced. Over time, this led to a noticeable uptick in the use of terms like “goblin” and “gremlin” in model outputs. The issue became more pronounced with GPT-5.4, which saw a significant rise in references to these creatures.#openai #gpt55 #gpt51 #gpt54 #nerdy_personality

Nasdaq leads Wall Street lower as chip stocks tumble, oil rises Wall Street experienced a decline on Tuesday, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all closing lower as weakness in chip stocks weighed on investor sentiment. The Nasdaq fell 0.9% to 24,664, driven by pressure on technology shares following reports linked to OpenAI that dampened confidence in the semiconductor sector. The S&P 500 dropped 0.5% to 7,139, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged 0.1% lower to 49,142. The market’s focus now shifts to corporate earnings releases after Tuesday’s closing bell, with results from Visa, T-Mobile, and Starbucks expected to test investor sentiment. Chip stocks faced significant pressure as concerns over OpenAI’s growth prospects spread. Reports indicated that the company missed its goal to reach one billion weekly active users by the end of 2025 and fell short of revenue targets for ChatGPT. This news triggered a sell-off in semiconductor stocks, with Nvidia dropping 3.3%, Broadcom falling 4.2%, AMD declining 5.5%, and Arm Holdings plunging 7.4%. Oracle, which partners with OpenAI, also saw its shares fall 7.4% in premarket trading, reflecting worries about demand for data center capacity. Microsoft, a major investor in OpenAI, slipped 1.45% after confirming changes to its agreement, removing exclusivity and revenue-sharing terms. Oil prices rose sharply, bolstering energy sector stocks. The UAE’s decision to leave OPEC sent ripples through the commodity market, with analysts noting the move as a significant shift in global oil supply dynamics. Kathleen Brooks of XTB described the news as a “major blow to OPEC,” emphasizing that the UAE’s departure signals changing dynamics in the oil market and reduced Saudi Arabia’s control over supply.#semiconductor_sector #nasdaq #wall_street #openai #chip_stocks

Microsoft and OpenAI Renegotiate Deal to Expand OpenAI's Market Reach Microsoft and OpenAI have renegotiated their long-standing partnership, ending Microsoft’s exclusive rights to sell OpenAI’s artificial intelligence models. This shift allows OpenAI to pursue deals with competitors like Amazon, Google Cloud, and other cloud providers, marking a significant change in the dynamics of their collaboration. The revised terms aim to reduce Microsoft’s reliance on OpenAI while granting the startup greater flexibility to expand its enterprise reach and compete with rivals such as Anthropic. The renegotiated agreement, announced jointly by the two companies, removes restrictions that previously limited OpenAI’s ability to secure computing resources and forge partnerships with cloud providers. Microsoft will remain OpenAI’s primary cloud partner through 2032, retaining a guaranteed 20% cut of OpenAI’s revenue until 2030. However, the total revenue share is now subject to an undisclosed cap, signaling a shift in the financial structure of their relationship. Additionally, the deal eliminates a clause that would have allowed OpenAI to stop paying Microsoft if it achieved artificial general intelligence (AGI), a milestone where AI matches or surpasses human capabilities. The change comes amid growing tensions between Microsoft and OpenAI, as the latter sought greater autonomy to operate independently. Microsoft’s initial $13 billion investment in OpenAI since 2019 had fueled the startup’s rise as an AI pioneer, but tensions escalated as OpenAI pushed for more freedom to access cloud services from Microsoft’s rivals. The renegotiation addresses these concerns by allowing OpenAI to leverage cloud infrastructure from Amazon, Google, and other providers, potentially boosting its enterprise capabilities.#microsoft #amazon #google_cloud #anthropic #openai

Microsoft and OpenAI Announce Revised Partnership Agreement Microsoft and OpenAI have announced a revised partnership agreement aimed at streamlining their collaboration and enhancing the scalability of their joint efforts in artificial intelligence. The updated terms, unveiled in a statement from Microsoft’s official blog, seek to provide long-term clarity for both companies while maintaining their shared focus on advancing AI technologies. The amendment addresses key aspects of their previous agreement, including cloud infrastructure, intellectual property rights, revenue-sharing arrangements, and ongoing strategic collaboration. Under the revised agreement, Microsoft retains its role as OpenAI’s primary cloud provider, with OpenAI products prioritized for deployment on Azure unless Microsoft cannot or chooses not to support the required capabilities. This arrangement allows OpenAI to offer its services across multiple cloud platforms, expanding its reach while ensuring Microsoft remains a central partner. The agreement also clarifies that Microsoft’s license to OpenAI’s intellectual property for models and products will remain valid through 2032, with the license now designated as non-exclusive. This change grants OpenAI greater flexibility to license its technology to other partners while maintaining Microsoft’s access to its innovations. Revenue-sharing terms have been adjusted to reflect the evolving relationship. Microsoft will no longer pay OpenAI a revenue share, a shift that aligns with the companies’ goals of reducing financial dependencies. Conversely, OpenAI will continue to make revenue share payments to Microsoft through 2030, at the same percentage as before but subject to a total cap.#microsoft #artificial_intelligence #cloud_infrastructure #openai #azure