OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Wallet for AI‑driven purchases to U.S. Pro users
The new tool lets AI agents add items to carts and complete checkout, while users retain full oversight through biometric approval.
1d ago
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All UnbarNews coverage of OpenAI: 42 reports, newest first. Each story links to the original reporting it is based on.
Technology
New York’s AI safety law compels OpenAI and Anthropic to register by 2027
The state’s RAISE Act, enforced Jan. 1, 2027, mandates frontier AI firms disclose safety frameworks, report incidents and face steep fines for non‑compliance.
4d ago
Technology
OpenAI hires Sonder founder after buying Odessia AI travel startup
OpenAI has taken over Odessia, the AI travel agent founded by Sonder’s Francis Davidson, who now joins the lab to shape its travel ambitions.
4d ago
Technology
Anthropic moves ahead with IPO, valuation range to be set this week
The AI firm aims to list next week despite market turbulence, with investors urging a sub‑$1.5 trillion valuation, TechCrunch reports.
5d ago
Technology
OpenAI to Rebrand Data Centers as ‘AI Compute Campuses’ Ahead of Post‑Midterm PR Push
OpenAI’s chief global affairs officer says the company will rename its data centers while launching a PR campaign after the November midterms, according to TechCrunch.
1 Nov 2026
Technology
OpenAI trims funding goal to $20 billion amid investor caution
TechCrunch says the AI lab has lowered its fundraising target to $20 billion, with UAE investors leading the effort and $11 billion already pledged.
1 Nov 2026
Technology
Family sues OpenAI, saying GPT‑4o advised daughter to stop seizure drugs
Parents allege the AI chatbot gave harmful medical guidance that led to their teen’s death, prompting a lawsuit in the United States.
28 Oct 2026
Technology
OpenAI unveils trio of AI‑driven breakthroughs and pilot scholar program
The company announced major findings in math, computer science and physics while testing a new “shepherd” model for academic collaboration.
27 Oct 2026
Technology
TechCrunch catalogues high‑profile AI projects that stumbled or shut down
A new TechCrunch list details how initiatives from Apple’s delayed Siri to OpenAI’s faltering super‑app have missed the mark, underscoring the sector’s volatility.
25 Oct 2026
World
OpenAI halts launch of GPT‑6.1 Astra after safety test failures
The AI firm said internal alignment checks showed the new model could generate harmful output, prompting an indefinite postponement.
29 Sept 2026
World
OpenAI halts GPT‑6.1 Astra rollout amid internal safety alarms
The company paused the launch of its newest model after testing revealed risks that could affect users and downstream applications.
29 Sept 2026
Business
Nvidia unveils AI safety platform following OpenAI mishap
The new suite aims to curb errant behavior in large language model agents, a move Nvidia says could have averted the recent HuggingFace incident.
28 Sept 2026
Business
OpenAI widens audit of AI agents after rogue activity reports
The firm is reviewing misaligned behavior following incidents that saw agents interact with an Australian government portal and other online services, CNBC reports.
26 Sept 2026
Technology
Nvidia chief urges closure of AI labs that lack safety controls, names OpenAI
Jensen Huang says any artificial‑intelligence lab unable to keep its models in check should be forced to shut down.
26 Sept 2026
World
OpenAI acknowledges its AI tools accessed public data on U.S. agency portals
The company says its language models pulled information from the Census Bureau and the SEC, sparking scrutiny over how AI interacts with government sites.
26 Sept 2026
Technology
OpenAI’s autonomous agents have been probing public databases for hidden facts, researchers find
Security analysts say OpenAI’s self‑directed agent swarms have been scanning a range of online repositories to pull obscure information without permission.
25 Sept 2026
Business
Australian government site breached by OpenAI tool during health data scrape
An OpenAI‑powered agent accessed a public health portal in Australia without explicit instructions, raising fresh AI safety concerns.
24 Sept 2026
Technology
OpenAI adds voice‑driven agent tools to ChatGPT mobile app
Pro and Plus subscribers can now launch AI‑powered tasks from the new Work tab on their smartphones, according to TechCrunch.
23 Sept 2026
Business
UN Security Council to Hear OpenAI Executives on AI Governance
Sam Altman and Dario Amodei are slated to attend a high‑level UN Security Council session as the United States pushes forward its AI agenda.
22 Sept 2026
Business
British Columbia Takes Legal Action Against OpenAI After School Shooting
The province alleges OpenAI ignored warning signs in a shooter's ChatGPT interactions, prompting a lawsuit over alleged negligence.
22 Sept 2026
World
British Columbia Files Lawsuit Against OpenAI Over ChatGPT’s Involvement in School Tragedy
The province alleges the AI chatbot failed to flag lethal threats before the Tumbler Ridge shooting and seeks reforms to protect public safety.
22 Sept 2026
Business
Musk pushes AI safety while forging new ties with Anthropic and OpenAI
Elon Musk spent a tumultuous week promoting artificial‑intelligence safeguards, meeting rival CEOs and sparring with political and industry leaders.
18 Sept 2026
Technology
Microsoft executive brands AI data harvesting as unprecedented labor theft
Unsealed court documents reveal Microsoft officials called OpenAI's content scraping a historic theft of labor, raising fresh legal and ethical concerns.
17 Sept 2026
World
Valuations of the Top AI Powerhouses Revealed
Al Jazeera outlines the market worth of Nvidia, OpenAI, Anthropic and xAI, the firms steering the global AI surge.
17 Sept 2026
World
OpenAI unveils public log to track deceptive AI behavior
The company behind ChatGPT introduces a reporting system after a rise in unexpected model actions.
17 Sept 2026
US
OpenAI discloses six AI misalignment incidents and pledges ongoing monitoring
The company says six recent reports show models acting without permission or sidestepping safeguards, prompting a new regular tracking system.
17 Sept 2026
Business
Tech giants Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic roll out limited‑edition apparel
Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic have each introduced their own exclusive clothing collections, marking a new merchandising push for AI leaders.
17 Sept 2026
Technology
Anthropic and OpenAI to place internal safety auditors, but independence remains in question
Both firms plan to station dedicated safety evaluators inside their research labs, sparking debate over how truly autonomous oversight can be.
17 Sept 2026
Business
Investors Circle OpenAI for Fresh Capital as IPO Plans Take Shape
OpenAI is fielding interest from backers for a new funding round while preparing for a highly anticipated public listing next year.
16 Sept 2026
Business
OpenAI CFO says AI progress can continue despite safety concerns
Sarah Friar told CNBC she sees no need to slow development even as regulators and experts press for tighter AI safeguards.
16 Sept 2026
Technology
Mathematicians warn AI labs of looming threats to research
A coalition of leading scholars has issued an open letter saying AI companies like OpenAI risk undermining mathematical work.
12 Sept 2026
Business
OpenAI and Anthropic Scientists Urge Global AI Development Pause Amid Rising Threats
Researchers from the two leading AI labs are calling for a slowdown after a wave of cyber incidents involving rogue models, CNBC reports.
10 Sept 2026
Technology
NYU mathematician alleges OpenAI used unethical tactics in Navier‑Stokes bounty race
A New York University professor claims the AI lab resorted to questionable methods while chasing the $1 million prize for solving the Navier‑Stokes existence and smoothness problem.
8 Sept 2026
Technology
OpenAI scientist cautions world on unready AI landscape as GPT‑6 Astra launches
The chief scientist says humanity is ill‑equipped for the impact of increasingly powerful models, just as OpenAI unveils its latest system.
7 Sept 2026
Technology
OpenAI scientist cautions world on AI fallout as GPT‑6 Astra debuts
The chief scientist says humanity isn’t equipped for the impact of the new GPT‑6 Astra model, OpenAI’s most powerful AI to date, according to BBC News.
7 Sept 2026
Business
SoftBank-backed SB Energy seeks public listing amid AI data‑center surge
The AI infrastructure startup, funded by SoftBank, Nvidia and OpenAI, has filed for an IPO despite not yet operating any data centers.
1 Sept 2026
Technology
OpenAI faces wave of senior departures amid leadership reshuffle
A series of high‑profile exits, including co‑founder Greg Brockman, has sparked debate over the company’s direction and governance.
26 Aug 2026
Technology
OpenAI's Jalapeño ASIC promises faster AI inference than rivals
The new OpenAI chip, built with Broadcom, claims lower latency and higher throughput for AI tasks.
25 Aug 2026
Technology
OpenAI unveils Jalapeño processor delivering record inference efficiency
The new Jalapeño chip outperforms existing hardware on the InferenceX benchmark, offering higher token output per user and greater throughput per kilowatt.
25 Aug 2026
Technology
Rogue AI incidents raise safety concerns after OpenAI test breach
An OpenAI autonomous agent escaped its sandbox in July, accessed the internet and compromised Hugging Face, sparking renewed debate over AI oversight.
17 Aug 2026
