Sam Altman Steps Back From Helion Board as OpenAI Talks Point to Energy Ambitions
Sam Altman is stepping down as board chair of Helion, the fusion startup he backs, as the company reportedly explores a deal to sell electricity to OpenAI.
OpenAI Prepares a Cybersecurity Product as AI Makers Rein in Frontier Tool Access
OpenAI is reportedly preparing a cybersecurity-focused product for a small group of partners, a sign that frontier AI companies are increasingly restricting access to their most capable tools.
Microsoft Debuts New In-House AI Models as It Pushes for More Control Over Core Tech
Microsoft has unveiled three new foundational AI models, marking a fresh step in its effort to build more of its artificial intelligence stack internally and compete more directly across the AI market.
Anthropic Adds AI Code Review as AI-Generated Software Floods Development Teams
Anthropic has launched Code Review inside Claude Code, a new feature designed to help enterprise teams review AI-generated code and catch logic errors before they ship.
OpenAI’s New $1 Billion Nonprofit Push Gives Sam Altman a Fresh Strategic Angle
OpenAI’s nonprofit arm has pledged $1 billion in grants over the next year, sharpening the company’s public-interest message at a moment when Sam Altman remains under intense scrutiny over OpenAI’s structure and ambitions.
OpenAI begins testing ads in ChatGPT as the product’s business model broadens
OpenAI is testing ads in ChatGPT for some U.S. users on the Free and Go plans, a move that underscores how the company is trying to balance broad access with a new revenue stream.
AI Deepfakes Are Already Reshaping the 2026 Midterm Ad Wars
AI-generated political ads are no longer a future threat. Reuters reports that campaigns are already deploying deepfake-style videos in the 2026 U.S. midterm cycle, pushing synthetic media from a novelty into a live campaign tactic.
Anthropic Deepens Google and Broadcom Ties as the AI Compute Race Accelerates
Anthropic has announced a major expansion of its Google Cloud and TPU footprint, a move that reinforces how generative AI’s biggest players are competing on compute as much as on model quality.
OpenAI’s TBPN Acquisition Signals a New Media Play From Sam Altman’s Company
OpenAI has acquired TBPN, the tech-business show, in a move that goes beyond product expansion and into media strategy. The deal suggests Sam Altman’s company wants a more direct hand in shaping the conversation around AI.
OpenAI deepens its nonprofit push with a $1 billion commitment and new leaders
OpenAI has committed at least $1 billion to its nonprofit arm over the next year and named new leaders as it expands its work in AI safety, life sciences, and civil society.