openai OpenAI Unleashes Over 200 Plugins and Web Browsing for ChatGPT Plus Users OpenAI grants ChatGPT Plus subscribers access to a beta version featuring web browsing capabilities and more than 200 third-party plugins. These new additions significantly expand the AI's functionality for tasks ranging from shopping to marketing.
chatgpt OpenAI Launches ChatGPT iOS App in Over 40 Countries OpenAI rolls out its official ChatGPT app for iOS users across more than 40 nations, featuring voice input support. An Android version of the popular AI chatbot app is also confirmed for release soon.
ai regulation Senate Hearing Examines AI Regulation as Experts Clash Over Oversight Lawmakers propose a new independent agency and transparency rules for artificial intelligence, while AI Now Institute pushes back against Sam Altman's regulatory proposals. Critics highlight the contradiction between Altman's safety concerns and OpenAI's rapid commercial deployments.
artificial intelligence Senate Hearing Explores AI Regulation with Industry Leaders The U.S. Senate holds its first hearing on artificial intelligence oversight, hearing testimony from OpenAI, IBM, and academia on proposed safety standards and licensing frameworks.
openai OpenAI CEO Calls for Government Licensing of Advanced AI Systems OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tells a Senate committee that the U.S. should require licensing and testing for powerful AI models. Lawmakers respond congenially as they seek consensus on how to regulate the rapidly advancing technology.
artificial intelligence Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Landmark Hearing on AI Regulation The Senate Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law convenes key industry leaders to discuss rules for artificial intelligence. Lawmakers hear testimony from OpenAI, IBM, and a prominent AI critic to shape future oversight.
microsoft Microsoft Drops Bing Waitlist, Unveils Visual and Multimodal AI Search Microsoft transitions its AI-powered Bing and Edge from a limited preview to an open preview, removing the waitlist entirely. The update introduces visual answers, multimodal support, and persistent chat history.
ai risk Top AI Experts Warn That Artificial Intelligence Poses Extinction Risk Hundreds of leading AI experts and industry executives sign a statement warning that AI poses an extinction risk on par with pandemics and nuclear war. The signatories call for global action to mitigate this societal-scale threat.
openai OpenAI Closes $300M Share Sale Amid Booming AI Investment OpenAI completes a $300 million share sale that values the company between $27 billion and $29 billion. The deal brings in major venture capital firms while the broader AI sector continues to raise billions.
italy Italy Agrees to Lift ChatGPT Ban Under Strict Data Protection Rules Italy's data protection regulator plans to lift its ban on ChatGPT by the end of April, provided OpenAI implements new transparency and age verification measures.
chatgpt OpenAI Boosts ChatGPT Privacy With History Toggle And Data Export OpenAI gives ChatGPT users greater control over their information by introducing a feature to disable chat history and a tool to export data. The company is also developing a dedicated Business subscription for professionals.
artificial intelligence Senate Judiciary Committee Questions AI Leaders on Regulation Needs The Senate Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law holds a hearing to discuss potential rules for artificial intelligence. Industry leaders from OpenAI and IBM testify alongside a prominent AI critic.
openai OpenAI Opens Waitlist for GPT-4 API Access for Developers OpenAI begins inviting developers to join a waitlist for its new GPT-4 API. The company prioritizes access for developers who contribute valuable model evaluations.
italy Italy Reverses ChatGPT Ban Pending New Privacy Safeguards Italy's data protection regulator plans to lift its ban on ChatGPT by the end of April if OpenAI implements required privacy and age verification measures.
openai OpenAI Supercharges ChatGPT With New Plugin Ecosystem OpenAI brings plugin support to ChatGPT, allowing the AI to browse the web, run code, and connect to third-party services. This update overcomes previous data limitations by giving the chatbot access to real-time and custom information.