openai OpenAI API Adds Image Search, GPT-5.4 Bedrock Access, and Granular Billing OpenAI updates its API in June 2026 with image-enabled web search, moderation scores for responses, and per-minute container billing. Several legacy tools, including reusable prompts and Agent Builder, face upcoming deprecation.
baidu Baidu Launches Ernie 4.5 and X1 Models, Makes Chatbot Free Chinese tech giant Baidu introduces two new AI models, Ernie 4.5 and Ernie X1, and opens its Ernie Bot to the public at no cost ahead of schedule. The new models outperform rivals in several benchmarks while remaining highly affordable.
microsoft Microsoft Unlocks Copilot Voice and Think Deeper Features for Free Users Microsoft makes its Voice and o1-powered Think Deeper AI features free for all Copilot users. Paid subscribers still retain priority access during peak times and early access to experimental tools.
openai OpenAI Expands Enterprise Reach Amid Defense Deals and Leadership Shakeup OpenAI is making major moves in AI security and enterprise deployment through new acquisitions and consulting partnerships. However, these developments come alongside internal friction and controversial government contracts.
artificial intelligence Trump Revokes Biden AI Regulations, Backs Massive Infrastructure Venture President Trump officially revokes the previous administration's AI safety executive order, immediately ending key developer transparency requirements. He simultaneously announces a $500 billion AI infrastructure joint venture called Stargate with major technology companies.
openai OpenAI Unveils Operator, Its First Autonomous AI Agent for Web Tasks OpenAI releases Operator, a Level 3 AI agent that autonomously completes browser-based tasks like shopping and booking. The tool is currently available exclusively to U.S. ChatGPT Pro users.
stargate ai Stargate AI Project Commits $500 Billion to U.S. Data Center Infrastructure A massive $500 billion initiative co-led by OpenAI and Softbank aims to build large-scale AI data centers across the United States. The project seeks to secure American leadership in artificial intelligence while generating significant economic growth and national security advantages.
deepseek DeepSeek Launches Open-Source R1 Model to Rival OpenAI-o1 DeepSeek releases DeepSeek-R1, a highly capable open-source reasoning model that matches OpenAI-o1 performance. The model and its API are available now under a permissive MIT license.
openai OpenAI and Anthropic Forge First-of-Their-Kind Safety Pacts With US Government OpenAI and Anthropic sign new agreements granting the U.S. AI Safety Institute early access to their models for testing and evaluation. These memorandums of understanding mark a deeper level of collaboration between top AI developers and federal regulators.
openai OpenAI and Anthropic Agree to US Government AI Safety Testing OpenAI and Anthropic sign first-of-their-kind agreements with the U.S. AI Safety Institute to evaluate their models for potential risks before and after public release.
openai OpenAI Introduces 100% Accurate Structured Output for JSON Schemas OpenAI launches a new structured output feature for its API that guarantees model responses perfectly match developer-provided JSON schemas. The update accompanies a new model version and significant price cuts for API access.
openai OpenAI Faces Key Leadership Shifts as Co-Founders Depart OpenAI co-founder John Schulman leaves for rival Anthropic to focus on AI alignment, while President Greg Brockman takes an extended sabbatical through the end of the year.
amazon Amazon Develops 'Metis' AI Chatbot to Rival ChatGPT Amazon is reportedly building a new AI chatbot named Metis to compete directly with ChatGPT. The project features advanced capabilities like image generation and autonomous agent functions to help the tech giant catch up in the AI race.
openai OpenAI Introduces CriticGPT to Catch AI Hallucinations OpenAI unveils CriticGPT, a new model designed to review and find errors in code generated by ChatGPT. This AI critic aims to solve the growing problem of hidden hallucinations as language models become more advanced.
openai OpenAI Forms Internal Safety and Security Committee Ahead of New AI Model The OpenAI Board creates a new Safety and Security Committee to evaluate and improve safeguards across all projects within 90 days. Security experts praise the proactive move but caution that the lack of independent oversight could lead to an echo chamber.