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OpenAI has launched Trusted Contact for ChatGPT, allowing users 18+ to designate one adult contact who can be notified if the company's trained human review team detects serious self-harm risk. The feature comes after over 1 million of ChatGPT's 800 million weekly users expressed suicidal thoughts in conversations, and follows a 2025 wrongful death lawsuit.

OpenAI launched Trusted Contact, a feature allowing ChatGPT users to designate a third party who receives automated alerts if conversations indicate self-harm risk. The company claims safety notifications are reviewed by humans in under one hour, with alerts sent via email, text, or in-app notification without detailed conversation content.

OpenAI released GPT-5.5 Instant as the new default ChatGPT model on May 5, 2026. The company claims the update produces 52.5% fewer hallucinations on high-stakes prompts and 37.3% fewer inaccurate claims on challenging conversations compared to GPT-5.3 Instant.

OpenAI will roll out GPT-5.5 Cyber only to 'critical cyber defenders' in the coming days, requiring an application process despite CEO Sam Altman previously criticizing Anthropic for taking the same approach with its competing cybersecurity tool Mythos.

OpenAI discovered its GPT-5.1 through GPT-5.4 models developed an increasing fixation on goblins, gremlins, and other mythical creatures. The issue traced back to reinforcement learning rewards used to develop a discontinued 'Nerdy personality' feature, which persisted across model generations.

OpenAI's ChatGPT Images 2.0 has added UI design analysis capabilities, allowing it to review interface designs, flag specific issues, and generate redesigned mockups. The feature is available to ChatGPT Plus subscribers at $20/month and represents an expansion beyond pure image generation into design review.

OpenAI released GPT Mini Latest on April 27, 2025, featuring a 400,000 token context window. The model automatically redirects to the latest version in the OpenAI GPT Mini family, allowing developers to stay current without manual updates.

OpenAI's ChatGPT Images 2.0 scored 97% versus Google's Gemini Nano Banana at 85% in a nine-test image generation benchmark conducted by ZDNET. The tests measured capabilities including image restoration, text rendering, and prompt adherence, with Nano Banana losing points primarily for fabricating details and text errors.

Cline, the AI coding assistant, released v3.81.0 with support for GPT-5.5 for OpenAI Codex subscription users. The update also removes hardcoded welcome banners and adds enhanced memory diagnostics including heap snapshots for debugging out-of-memory issues.

OpenAI is replacing Custom GPTs with workspace agents, Codex-powered tools designed for team collaboration that can handle complex tasks and long-running workflows. The feature launches today as a research preview for ChatGPT Business, Enterprise, Edu, and Teachers plans.

OpenAI released ChatGPT Images 2.0, pricing output tokens at $30 per million with maximum resolution of 3840x2160 pixels. CEO Sam Altman claims the improvement from gpt-image-1 to gpt-image-2 equals the jump from GPT-3 to GPT-5.

OpenAI has released ChatGPT Images 2, an upgraded image generation model that produces images up to 2K resolution in multiple aspect ratios. The model ships with two versions—Instant and Thinking—and can research current web information before generating images.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman criticized Anthropic's new cybersecurity model Mythos during a podcast appearance, calling the company's decision to restrict public access 'fear-based marketing.' Anthropic claims Mythos is too powerful to release publicly due to potential weaponization by cybercriminals.

OpenAI is set to announce gpt-image-2, its next-generation image generation model, on April 21, 2026 at 12pm PT. The company's teaser demonstrates improved capabilities in rendering text and generating realistic user interfaces from text prompts.

LinkedIn has launched Crosscheck, a feature allowing Premium subscribers in the US to compare AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Mistral, MoonshotAI, and Amazon through blind testing. The feature has no token limits and shares anonymized usage data with model providers.

OpenAI has released GPT-Rosalind, a large language model trained specifically on 50 common biology workflows and major biological databases. Unlike broader science-focused models from competitors, GPT-Rosalind targets specialized biology tasks including pathway analysis, drug target prioritization, and cross-disciplinary research navigation.

OpenAI announced major updates to Codex, its automated coding tool, adding background desktop control that lets it operate apps and click through interfaces while users continue working. The update includes 111 plugin integrations and matches capabilities Anthropic released for Claude Code last month.

GitHub Copilot customers are experiencing rate limits lasting up to 181 hours after the company fixed a token counting bug that had been undercharging for usage of newer models including Claude Opus 4.6 and GPT-5.4. GitHub has suspended Pro free trials and removed Anthropic's Opus 4.6 Fast model from Pro+ tiers.

OpenAI has updated its Agents SDK with sandboxing capabilities that allow AI agents to operate in controlled environments, plus an in-distribution harness for frontier model deployment. The features launch initially in Python, with TypeScript support planned.

OpenAI has released GPT-5.4-Cyber, a variant of GPT-5.4 fine-tuned specifically for defensive cybersecurity use cases. The release accompanies the company's Trusted Access for Cyber program, which allows users to verify their identity via government ID to gain access to cybersecurity-focused tools.

OpenAI announced GPT-5.4-Cyber, a variant of GPT-5.4 fine-tuned for defensive cybersecurity work. The model features binary reverse engineering capabilities and reduced safety restrictions, but access is limited to authenticated security professionals through the company's Trusted Access for Cyber program.

OpenAI's pricing page created confusion about usage limits across its new ChatGPT Pro tiers. An OpenAI employee clarified that the $100 plan provides at least 10x Plus usage while the $200 plan offers at least 20x, though both currently benefit from a temporary 2x boost expiring May 31.

OpenAI has introduced a $100 per month ChatGPT Pro plan positioned between its $20 Plus and $200 Pro tiers. The new tier offers 5x more Codex capacity than Plus and access to the same advanced tools as the $200 plan, with a limited-time promotional doubling of Codex allocation.

OpenAI has introduced a new $100 per month ChatGPT Pro subscription tier offering 5x more usage of its Codex coding tool than the $20 Plus plan. The tier directly competes with Anthropic's Claude Max subscription at the same price point and sits between the $20 Plus and $200 Pro tiers.

OpenAI announced a new $100/month Pro plan for ChatGPT, filling the pricing gap between its $20/month Plus tier and $200/month option. The plan offers 5x more Codex capacity than Plus and directly targets developers, positioning it as a competitive alternative to Anthropic's $100/month Claude offering.

OpenAI announced a $100 per month ChatGPT Pro subscription tier offering five times more Codex usage than its existing $20 Plus plan. The move directly challenges Anthropic's Claude Code, which generated over $2.5 billion in run-rate revenue in February with 100%+ growth since the start of 2026. Codex now has three million weekly active users.

OpenAI has introduced a new $100/month ChatGPT Pro tier positioned for Codex users, cutting the previous $200/month Pro price in half. The new plan offers 5x higher usage limits than ChatGPT Plus (10x Codex-specific usage through May 31) while maintaining the same core capabilities as the $200 tier, which remains available for power users.

OpenAI is restructuring its subscription tiers, introducing a new $100-per-month Pro plan for heavy Codex users—half the price of its previous $200 Pro tier. The new plan includes 5x more Codex usage than the $20 Plus plan and targets users requiring extended programming sessions. This pricing move undercuts comparable offerings from Anthropic and Google.

Google's Android Bench—a benchmark measuring AI model performance for Android app development—shows OpenAI's GPT 5.4 and Google's Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview tied at 72.4% in the latest April 2026 update. OpenAI's GPT 5.3-Codex ranks third at 67.7%, while Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 scores 66.6%.

OpenAI's ChatGPT has integrated Tubi TV, the ad-supported streaming service, allowing users to search Tubi's catalog of over 300,000 movies and TV episodes directly through the AI. Tubi becomes the first streaming service to integrate with ChatGPT's app ecosystem, available across web, desktop, and mobile platforms.

OpenAI is restricting access to a new AI model with advanced cybersecurity capabilities to a small group of companies, mirroring Anthropic's decision to limit distribution of its Mythos Preview model. OpenAI's move builds on its February launch of the Trusted Access for Cyber pilot program following GPT-5.3-Codex, offering $10 million in API credits to participants.

OpenAI's ChatGPT has launched its first streaming video service integration, partnering with Tubi. The native app lets users search Tubi's catalog of over 300,000 movies and TV episodes using natural language queries.

Anthropic is enforcing separate billing for Claude Code subscribers using third-party tools like OpenClaw, starting April 4, 2026. Subscribers can no longer use their subscription limits for these integrations and must pay through a new pay-as-you-go model. The decision follows OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger's move to OpenAI.

OpenAI is replacing per-seat licensing with usage-based pricing for Codex in ChatGPT Business and Enterprise plans, eliminating upfront license costs. Eligible Business customers can claim up to $500 in promotional credit per workspace. The shift targets enterprises where coding tools typically expand from individual developers to full teams, positioning OpenAI against GitHub Copilot and Cursor.

OpenAI's ChatGPT is now available directly on Apple CarPlay, allowing drivers to conduct full voice conversations with the AI assistant while driving hands-free. The integration requires iOS 26.4, the latest ChatGPT app, and a compatible vehicle. Unlike Siri, ChatGPT cannot access device functions like email, messaging, or Maps, but provides information on complex topics Siri struggles with.

Microsoft released public preview versions of three proprietary AI models: MAI-Transcribe-1 for speech recognition across 25 languages at 50% lower GPU cost than alternatives, MAI-Voice-1 for speech synthesis generating 60 seconds of audio in under a second, and MAI-Image-2 for text-to-image generation. The models are available exclusively through Microsoft Azure AI Foundry and already power Copilot, Bing, and PowerPoint.

OpenAI President Greg Brockman stated that GPT reasoning models have 'line of sight' to AGI and represents a settled debate on whether text-based models can achieve general intelligence. The company is prioritizing this approach over multimodal world models like Sora, which Brockman views as 'a different branch of the tech tree.' The stance contradicts prominent AI researchers including Yann LeCun and Demis Hassabis, who argue LLMs alone are insufficient for human-level intelligence.

OpenAI released a plugin that embeds its Codex coding assistant directly into Anthropic's Claude Code, the market-dominant code IDE. The plugin offers standard code review, adversarial review, and background task handoff capabilities, requiring only a ChatGPT subscription or OpenAI API key.

Microsoft is expanding Copilot Cowork availability and introducing a Critique function that enables one AI model to review another's output. The update also includes a new Researcher agent claiming best-in-class deep research performance, outperforming Perplexity by 7 points, and a Model Council feature for direct model comparison.

Microsoft has enabled its Copilot Researcher tool to simultaneously leverage OpenAI's GPT and Anthropic's Claude through two new features: Critique, which uses GPT responses refined by Claude, and Model Council, which displays side-by-side outputs with agreement/disagreement analysis. Both features are rolling out in the Microsoft 365 Copilot Frontier early access program.

OpenAI shut down two projects in March 2026: the Sora AI video app (launched September 2025, operational for six months) and indefinitely paused the planned ChatGPT adult mode. The company cited sexual dataset management and illegal content elimination as barriers to the adult feature launch.

OpenAI is shutting down Sora in two phases: the web app and mobile application close April 26, 2026, followed by the API on September 24, 2026. Users must export their videos and images before the cutoff dates, as user data will be permanently deleted afterward. The discontinuation reflects OpenAI's strategic shift toward coding tools and enterprise products.

OpenAI is introducing plugins for Codex that bundle skills, integrations, and connectors into shareable workflow packages. The move directly addresses Claude Code's lead among developers and positions Codex beyond coding into broader agentic work platforms. Over 20 plugins are currently available, including integrations with Figma, Notion, Gmail, Slack, and Google Drive.

A data breach at Anthropic exposed internal documents detailing an unreleased AI model the company describes as its most powerful to date. Anthropic confirmed it is already testing the model with select customers, claiming significant advances in reasoning, coding, and cybersecurity. The breach resulted from a misconfiguration in Anthropic's content management system that automatically made ~3,000 uploaded files publicly accessible.

OpenAI announced the shutdown of its Sora video generation app on Tuesday via an X post, just two days after publishing usage guidelines and following Disney's withdrawal from a proposed $1 billion investment deal. The move represents OpenAI's second major product discontinuation in recent months, after deprecating GPT-4o in January with two weeks' notice.

OpenAI has completed pretraining on a new model codenamed 'Spud,' according to an internal memo from CEO Sam Altman reported by The Information. Altman claims the company expects a 'very strong model' within weeks that can 'really accelerate the economy.' To free compute resources, OpenAI will shut down its Sora video generation app.

OpenAI announced the shutdown of its Sora standalone video generation app on X, though the company provided no explanation for the decision. The closure kills a partnership deal with Disney that would have allowed Sora to generate videos using Disney IP. Video generation capabilities may remain available through other OpenAI channels.

OpenAI announced Tuesday it will shut down Sora, the video generation app that launched publicly in December 2024. The shutdown comes as OpenAI refocuses on business and productivity applications and faces intensifying competition from ByteDance's SeeDance 2.0 and Google's Veo.

OpenAI announced the discontinuation of Sora, its consumer video generation app and API. The shutdown follows declining user engagement and aligns with OpenAI's strategic pivot toward enterprise AI products and robotics research, with Disney exiting a planned $1 billion investment.

OpenAI announced Tuesday that it is discontinuing Sora, its video generation tool launched in late 2024, along with both the standalone app and developer API access. The shutdown also terminates Disney's $1 billion investment deal announced in December, which included licensing Disney characters for use within Sora and plans to distribute AI-generated videos on Disney+.