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Visit website →OpenAI Reveals Case Study Accelerating Antimicrobial Molecule Discovery with Codex and ChatGPT
OpenAI released a research case study demonstrating how Codex and ChatGPT reduced the time for antimicrobial molecule discovery from years to hours.
PickOpenAI Launches Data Agent in ChatGPT Work for Natural Language Data Analysis and Dashboard Creation
OpenAI has launched the Data agent in ChatGPT Work, enabling data analysis and dashboard creation through natural language questions.
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT for Financial Services Based on GPT-6 Astra
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Financial Services, combining GPT-6 Astra with built-in financial data.
OpenAI and GSA Expand Free AI Access and Cyber Defense Support for Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Governments
OpenAI and GSA have signed a contract to make AI license costs free for U.S. federal and local governments and expand cyber defense support.
OpenAI Launches Public Beta of Codex-Based Agents API
OpenAI has launched the public beta of its Agents API, built on the Codex harness.
PickOpenAI Launches GPT-Live-1 on API with Full-Duplex Voice Conversation Support
OpenAI has launched GPT-Live-1 on its API, supporting latency-free full-duplex voice conversations and backend model integration.
Paul Christiano Joins OpenAI Foundation Board and Safety and Security Committee
Paul Christiano joins the OpenAI Foundation Board and the Safety and Security Committee to strengthen AI alignment and governance oversight.
The window for AI policy is open. Act now
OpenAI released a policy statement supporting four California bills and strengthening internal safety measures in response to the rapid surge in AI capabilities.
OpenAI Releases GPT-6 Astra, Achieving SOTA in Professional Tasks and Improving Cost Efficiency
OpenAI released GPT-6 Astra, which achieves SOTA in professional tasks and coding, reducing cost per task through improved token efficiency.
PickHow GPT-5.6 Sol Helps Operate Quantum Computing Experiments
OpenAI automated superconducting qubit calibration workflows using GPT-5.6 Sol and Codex.
PickOpenAI Unveils GPT-6 Astra and Plans Year-End Deployment of Proprietary Inference Chip 'Jalapeño'
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-6 Astra and plans to deploy its proprietary inference chip, Jalapeño, by the end of the year.
PickOpenAI Releases ChatGPT Images 2.5… 50% Faster Generation and New API Models
OpenAI has released ChatGPT Images 2.5 and new API models, featuring a 50% increase in generation speed and improved editing precision.
PickOpenAI Announces Solution to Navier-Stokes Millennium Problem Using 10,000 AI Agents
OpenAI announced that it solved the Navier-Stokes Millennium Problem through its internal AI agent system.
OpenAI Announces $5 Million Grant for Research on AI's Impact on Youth
OpenAI is providing a total of $5 million in independent research grants to study the impact of generative AI on adolescents.
Pick1Password Achieves 21% Engineering Productivity Boost and 553% ROI with Codex Adoption
1Password achieved a 21% increase in engineering productivity and $780,000 in annual value growth through the adoption of Codex.
OpenAI Expands Support for Journalism Ecosystem… Providing AI Tools and Education to Universities and News Organizations
OpenAI has expanded its journalism support initiative, including AI tools, education, and partnerships, in collaboration with universities and news organizations.
OpenAI and WAN-IFRA Announce AI Program to Support Independent Media in Ukraine
OpenAI, WAN-IFRA, and AIRPPU have unveiled a collaborative program to enhance AI adoption and sustainability for independent media in Ukraine.
PickThe Mind of an Alien
OpenAI Chief Scientist Jakub Pachocki introduced alignment progress in GPT-6 Astra and called for international coordination and voluntary slowdowns in preparation for the era of recursive self-improvement.
Accelerating Research: An Inside Look at OpenAI
OpenAI reported that in August 2026, agent labor within its research organization surpassed human labor, leading to strengthened safety controls and a temporary pause in RL training as RSI progressed.
OpenAI Announces $1 Billion 'Daybreak' Initiative to Protect Essential Services
OpenAI launches a $1 billion Daybreak accessibility and technical support initiative to protect essential infrastructure.