OpenAI Releases Upgraded Version of Whisper3 ASR Model, Plans to Open API


OpenAI asks court to reject xAI's trade secret lawsuit and seeks over $1M legal fees. The case was twice dismissed; xAI will appeal. OpenAI accuses xAI of suing first, finding evidence later, wasting resources. Dispute may continue months.....
OpenAI released a prompt guide for general users, integrating ChatGPT interface with Codex. It advocates 'start small, express needs directly' to lower interaction barriers, contrasting with API-focused developer docs. This follows the launch of ChatGPT Work, a standalone product based on Codex and GPT-5.6.....
Apple sued OpenAI in a California federal court, alleging trade secret theft. The case centers on former system electrical engineer Chang Liu, who after joining OpenAI, allegedly exploited his still-active access to infiltrate Apple's internal network and steal sensitive data.....
OpenAI safety head Heidke departs, another core loss for safety team. Analysts compare the recurring turnover to a 'Harry Potter curse.' After Weng Li left, Heidke stepped in; now his exit renews safety concerns.....
Several OpenAI employees publicly supported CEO Altman, refuting rumors that he suppresses dissent. The incident began when product manager Nick Huber deleted a post stating that interviews required verifying Altman's views, leading to external questioning of the internal culture. Employees such as Eric Mitchell emphasized that Altman is open to different opinions and denied any retaliatory actions.