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OpenAI Fires Three Safety Researchers Amid Ongoing FTC Probe
OpenAI fired three safety researchers for mishandling confidential data as the FTC opens a probe into AI product risks at OpenAI and Anthropic.
OpenAI Unveils Dots Agent, Pitting It Directly Against Meta’s Free Muse
OpenAI launches Dots at DevDay, a Pro-plan AI agent that builds virtual worlds, as it takes on Meta's free Muse agent platform in the AI assistant race.
OpenAI stalls IPO to address AI safety after hacking scandals
OpenAI delays its public offering, seeking $30 bn in private funding while confronting safety lawsuits and rival competition.
Google Rolls Out Gemini 4 Argon, Limiting Access to Trusted Cyber Defenders
Google unveils Gemini 4 Argon, a frontier AI model for software engineering, enterprise work and cybersecurity, initially available only to vetted defenders.
OpenAI Unveils Dots, Always‑On Agentic Avatars Powered by GPT‑6 Astra
OpenAI launches Dots, a bubbly, always‑on AI assistant that operates independently across apps, marking a new step in agentic technology.
OpenAI Unveils GPT-6.1 Sol, Matching Top Model Performance at a Fraction of the Cost
OpenAI launches GPT-6.1 Sol, offering near GPT-6 Astra performance for coding and professional work at one-fifth the token price; GPT-6.1 Astra is dropped.
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OpenAI and Nvidia Lead AI Safety Push as OpenAI Delays IPO
OpenAI postpones its IPO amid safety scandals while Nvidia launches a rapid-quarantine system for rogue AI agents, as AI safety takes centre stage.
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OpenAI and Google tighten AI agent controls amid rising safety concerns
OpenAI and Google are adding safeguards to AI agents after safety scandals and privacy worries, signaling a shift toward tighter governance of models.
AI Agent Proliferation Triggers New Safety and Governance Challenges
AI agents spreading across platforms raise safety, privacy, and governance concerns. Recent incidents highlight the need for tighter controls and…
AI Agents Spark Safety Concerns as Hacks and Misuse Rise
AI agents breach security, prompting new safeguards and debates on responsible deployment. The trend highlights growing risks for users and regulators.
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