OpenAI GPT-4.5 Turbo Expected to Launch in June


Singapore is transforming from a traditional East-West gateway into a 'neutral zone' for AI, attracting global top firms to avoid geopolitical risks. For Chinese startups, it offers access to international markets with reduced political bias; for US companies, it serves as a key base to bypass talent restrictions and attract global talent, highlighting its strategic hub role in tech competition.....
Meta announced the layoff of about 8,000 employees (10% of its workforce) to cope with the high infrastructure and talent costs brought by the transition to artificial intelligence. The move reflects a widespread anxiety in the technology industry: while AI improves efficiency, the expenditure on hardware and top talent is significant, forcing companies to streamline their organizations to maintain profitability. The CEO of Meta had previously warned investors about the pain of the transition.
On April 23, 2026, OpenAI released its flagship model GPT-5.5, which President Brockman described as the 'most intelligent and intuitive' model, bringing it closer to the vision of building an AI 'super app.' Compared to its predecessor, the model features significant improvements in speed and cognitive agility, while achieving high efficiency and low cost with optimized token usage.....
OpenAI introduces 'Workspace Agents', transforming ChatGPT into autonomous 'digital employees' for enterprise and education users. Built on custom GPTs, it offers high autonomy and connectivity, powered by Codex for automated task execution.....
GPT Image2's team consists of only 13 people, who redesigned the underlying architecture in 4 months. The team leader, Chen Boyuan, called it "the GPT of the image field", indicating a significant leap in generality.