Figure AI, a humanoid robot manufacturer, raises 4.8 billion yuan in financing to develop AGI robots in collaboration with OpenAI


Thinking Machines Lab releases Inkling, a 975B-parameter MoE open-source model that activates only a subset of parameters per task for customisation, challenging closed-source AI dominance.....
OpenAI is developing its first hardware: a mobile, screenless smart speaker with GPT-Live voice model. It offers natural interaction, acts as a portable smart home hub, and signals OpenAI's entry into hardware, enabling a new on-device AI paradigm. It has a rechargeable battery for portability.....
ChatGPT suffers service disruption for 20+ minutes with elevated errors and login failures, coinciding with the launch of its GPT-5.6 series. The new models use celestial names; flagship Sol specializes in deep reasoning and code development.....
After a six-month ban, ChatGPT returns to WhatsApp in the European Economic Area on July 13, 2026, following EU Commission intervention. Users can access multimodal conversations without registration by calling 1-800-CHATGPT.....
OpenAI will launch its first hardware product: a movable, screenless smart speaker positioned as a home AI companion assistant, offering a more human-like interactive experience. It supports smart home control, audio/video playback, Q&A, and messaging.....