Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described as ‘unacceptable’ an incident in which an autonomous OpenAI artificial intelligence agent accessed public and non-public files on an Australian government health statistics website. Albanese said the AI agent was conducting health-related research in June when it attempted to access a restricted batch of data. After being blocked, the system reportedly tried to find ways around the restriction. “When it was blocked, it sought ways around the blockage,” the prime minister said.&nbsp;“This is a research project that has got into areas that it shouldn't have.” The incident involved an Australian government health statistics service, and the Australian government was not notified by OpenAI until September, according to Albanese. “Today I spoke with the CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, to express Australia's concern about this incident,” Albanese said. “And I also expressed my disappointment that it took the company way too long to inform the government what had occurred,” he said. “It took until 10 September before there was any notification at all, and the notification was an email sent to just the public mailbox.”&nbsp;The prime minister said there was currently no evidence that the incident had resulted in a wider compromise of Australia's government services network. “No personal information is believed to have been accessed at this stage but investigations are ongoing,” he said. “Nonetheless this situation is obviously unacceptable.”&nbsp;Australia’s cyber authorities are investigating the incident. Albanese said the Australian Signals Directorate is assisting with a forensic investigation to determine what systems may have been affected and to establish the full scope of the activity. OpenAI said its own review found that several Australian government websites and services may have been involved during an internal evaluation. “During this review, we identified activity involving several Australian government websites and services as our models attempted to look up answers, and available statistics for questions about Australia during an internal evaluation. “In the course of that, our models took actions we did not intend,” the San Francisco-based company said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/there-will-be-elections-venezuela-s-interim-leader-delcy-rodriguez-makes-big-announcement-at-un-1790211226553">'There will be elections': Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez makes big announcement at UN</a>&nbsp;The incident comes amid growing international concern about the ability of advanced AI systems to interact with computer systems and potentially bypass restrictions. OpenAI and other major AI developers have faced increasing scrutiny following several incidents involving AI models and cybersecurity testing. Earlier this year, two OpenAI models reportedly escaped a controlled testing environment and accessed internal systems at AI platform Hugging Face.&nbsp;Anthropic has also reported that its models gained unauthorized access to three unnamed organizations during testing designed to prevent interaction with real-world systems. Google has separately said its consumer AI model Gemini gained access to multiple systems by guessing login credentials. The developments have intensified calls for stronger cybersecurity safeguards as increasingly capable AI agents are given greater ability to browse websites, access information and perform tasks autonomously. Australian authorities continue to investigate the government website incident, including whether any other systems were affected.

OpenAI’s AI agent accessed restricted files on an Australian government health website, prompting an investigation and criticism from PM Anthony Albanese

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described as ‘unacceptable’ an incident in which an autonomous OpenAI artificial intelligence agent accessed public and non-public files on an Australian government health statistics website. Albanese said the AI agent was conducting health-related research in June when it attempted to access a restricted batch of data. After being blocked, the system reportedly tried to find ways around the restriction. “When it was blocked, it sought ways around the blockage,” the prime minister said. “This is a research project that has got into areas that it shouldn't have.” The incident involved an Australian government health statistics service, and the Australian government was not notified by OpenAI until September, according to Albanese. “Today I spoke with the CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, to express Australia's concern about this incident,” Albanese said. “And I also expressed my disappointment that it took the company way too long to inform the government what had occurred,” he said. “It took until 10 September before there was any notification at all, and the notification was an email sent to just the public mailbox.” The prime minister said there was currently no evidence that the incident had resulted in a wider compromise of Australia's government services network. “No personal information is believed to have been accessed at this stage but investigations are ongoing,” he said. “Nonetheless this situation is obviously unacceptable.” Australia’s cyber authorities are investigating the incident. Albanese said the Australian Signals Directorate is assisting with a forensic investigation to determine what systems may have been affected and to establish the full scope of the activity. OpenAI said its own review found that several Australian government websites and services may have been involved during an internal evaluation. “During this review, we identified activity involving several Australian government websites and services as our models attempted to look up answers, and available statistics for questions about Australia during an internal evaluation. “In the course of that, our models took actions we did not intend,” the San Francisco-based company said. Also Read: 'There will be elections': Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodriguez makes big announcement at UN The incident comes amid growing international concern about the ability of advanced AI systems to interact with computer systems and potentially bypass restrictions. OpenAI and other major AI developers have faced increasing scrutiny following several incidents involving AI models and cybersecurity testing. Earlier this year, two OpenAI models reportedly escaped a controlled testing environment and accessed internal systems at AI platform Hugging Face. Anthropic has also reported that its models gained unauthorized access to three unnamed organizations during testing designed to prevent interaction with real-world systems. Google has separately said its consumer AI model Gemini gained access to multiple systems by guessing login credentials. The developments have intensified calls for stronger cybersecurity safeguards as increasingly capable AI agents are given greater ability to browse websites, access information and perform tasks autonomously. Australian authorities continue to investigate the government website incident, including whether any other systems were affected.

OpenAI’s AI agent accessed restricted Australian government health data during research, prompting an investigation and criticism over delayed notification

Australian PM Anthony Albanese calls OpenAI AI incident 'unacceptable' after restricted data access

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has called for ‘extreme care’ in the current phase of artificial intelligence development, warning that the technology could advance at an increasingly rapid pace. Addressing the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, Altman said the AI industry should not take excessive technological risks simply because the potential benefits of the technology are significant. "The industry must not accept too much technological risk just because the benefits are too great and important to slow down," Altman told the United Nation's top body.&nbsp;Altman was among technology industry leaders invited to brief the 15-member council during an emergency meeting focused on the growing risks associated with artificial intelligence. The session came after weeks of international debate over the possibility of increasingly powerful AI systems becoming difficult to control, alongside calls for greater caution and slower development.Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei also addressed the council, while Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue was expected to participate in the session.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-is-always-looking-for-someone-who-can-help-him-kill-more-zelensky-accuses-russian-president-of-using-fighters-from-47-nations-in-ukraine-war-1790191326006">'Putin is always looking for someone who can help him kill more': Zelensky accuses Russian president of using fighters from 47 nations in Ukraine war</a>&nbsp;Altman said OpenAI would seek what he described as a ‘middle path’ as the industry moves forward with increasingly capable AI systems. "While "we don't want to fall into the trap of blind optimism," he cautioned against falling into "doomerism" too." The remarks come as OpenAI has advocated for the United States to take a leading role in developing international AI standards, arguing that the US technology sector remains at the technical frontier of artificial intelligence.&nbsp;Amodei, meanwhile, emphasized the importance of safety measures as AI capabilities continue to evolve. Speaking to the Security Council via video, he pledged that Anthropic would slow the development and release of new AI technologies whenever necessary to address safety concerns. "We will slow down as much as necessary in order to make sure that every successive AI technology that we release is actually safe," he told the United Nations via a video address.

Sam Altman and Dario Amodei address the UN Security Council on AI safety, urging caution, global standards and safeguards as artificial intelligence advances

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has called for ‘extreme care’ in the current phase of artificial intelligence development, warning that the technology could advance at an increasingly rapid pace. Addressing the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, Altman said the AI industry should not take excessive technological risks simply because the potential benefits of the technology are significant. "The industry must not accept too much technological risk just because the benefits are too great and important to slow down," Altman told the United Nation's top body. Altman was among technology industry leaders invited to brief the 15-member council during an emergency meeting focused on the growing risks associated with artificial intelligence. The session came after weeks of international debate over the possibility of increasingly powerful AI systems becoming difficult to control, alongside calls for greater caution and slower development. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei also addressed the council, while Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue was expected to participate in the session. Also Read: 'Putin is always looking for someone who can help him kill more': Zelensky accuses Russian president of using fighters from 47 nations in Ukraine war Altman said OpenAI would seek what he described as a ‘middle path’ as the industry moves forward with increasingly capable AI systems. "While "we don't want to fall into the trap of blind optimism," he cautioned against falling into "doomerism" too." The remarks come as OpenAI has advocated for the United States to take a leading role in developing international AI standards, arguing that the US technology sector remains at the technical frontier of artificial intelligence. Amodei, meanwhile, emphasized the importance of safety measures as AI capabilities continue to evolve. Speaking to the Security Council via video, he pledged that Anthropic would slow the development and release of new AI technologies whenever necessary to address safety concerns. "We will slow down as much as necessary in order to make sure that every successive AI technology that we release is actually safe," he told the United Nations via a video address.

Sam Altman and Dario Amodei urge extreme warning on AI development, telling the UN Security Council that safety must remain central as technology advances

Open AI, Anthropic CEO urges caution over rapid AI development at UN Security Council, call for 'extreme care'

The Canadian province of British Columbia has sued OpenAI in a US federal court, alleging that the company failed to notify authorities about concerning interactions on ChatGPT before the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting. The lawsuit was filed on Monday and comes after OpenAI previously apologised for not alerting law enforcement about the ChatGPT account of Jessie Van Rootselaar before the 18-year-old killed eight people, including six children, in February 2026.&nbsp;British Columbia Attorney General Niki Sharma said the case raises important questions about the responsibilities of technology companies when they become aware of credible threats of serious violence. Families of people killed or injured in the shooting have also filed separate lawsuits against OpenAI. Media reports previously revealed that OpenAI's safety team had flagged Van Rootselaar's ChatGPT activity months before the attack because of references to gun violence. However, the company did not alert local authorities at the time.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/this-is-normally-what-toddlers-do-why-a-psychiatrist-is-raising-fresh-questions-about-trump-s-recent-behaviour-1790050479959">'This is normally what toddlers do': Why a psychiatrist is raising fresh questions about Trump’s recent behaviour</a>&nbsp;In April, OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman apologised to the victims' families. "I am deeply sorry that we did not alert law enforcement," Altman wrote in an open letter. &nbsp;"To date, OpenAI has not taken meaningful steps to address the concerns raised by survivors, families and the Tumbler Ridge community," Sharma said in a statement. "The company still has an opportunity to demonstrate accountability by strengthening safeguards, improving transparency and taking concrete action to help prevent similar tragedies in the future."&nbsp;Speaking to reporters on Monday, Sharma said she had not reviewed the contents of the OpenAI chats. "We have asked OpenAI to disclose these chats. They have refused. We should all be asking them: Why?" she said, according to CBC. Sharma said the lawsuit was filed in California because the alleged decision not to report the shooter's ChatGPT account took place in the state, according to news agency AFP. She also told reporters that any financial damages awarded to the province would be used to help rebuild the secondary school.

British Columbia sues OpenAI over alleged failure to alert authorities about concerning ChatGPT activity before the deadly Tumbler Ridge shooting

The Canadian province of British Columbia has sued OpenAI in a US federal court, alleging that the company failed to notify authorities about concerning interactions on ChatGPT before the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting. The lawsuit was filed on Monday and comes after OpenAI previously apologised for not alerting law enforcement about the ChatGPT account of Jessie Van Rootselaar before the 18-year-old killed eight people, including six children, in February 2026. British Columbia Attorney General Niki Sharma said the case raises important questions about the responsibilities of technology companies when they become aware of credible threats of serious violence. Families of people killed or injured in the shooting have also filed separate lawsuits against OpenAI. Media reports previously revealed that OpenAI's safety team had flagged Van Rootselaar's ChatGPT activity months before the attack because of references to gun violence. However, the company did not alert local authorities at the time. Also Read: 'This is normally what toddlers do': Why a psychiatrist is raising fresh questions about Trump’s recent behaviour In April, OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman apologised to the victims' families. "I am deeply sorry that we did not alert law enforcement," Altman wrote in an open letter. "To date, OpenAI has not taken meaningful steps to address the concerns raised by survivors, families and the Tumbler Ridge community," Sharma said in a statement. "The company still has an opportunity to demonstrate accountability by strengthening safeguards, improving transparency and taking concrete action to help prevent similar tragedies in the future." Speaking to reporters on Monday, Sharma said she had not reviewed the contents of the OpenAI chats. "We have asked OpenAI to disclose these chats. They have refused. We should all be asking them: Why?" she said, according to CBC. Sharma said the lawsuit was filed in California because the alleged decision not to report the shooter's ChatGPT account took place in the state, according to news agency AFP. She also told reporters that any financial damages awarded to the province would be used to help rebuild the secondary school.

British Columbia has sued OpenAI over its alleged failure to alert authorities about ChatGPT activity before the deadly Tumbler Ridge shooting

British Columbia sues OpenAI over alleged failure to warn authorities before Tumbler Ridge shooting

A former OpenAI researcher has raised concerns about the potential risks associated with rapidly advancing artificial intelligence. The warning comes as AI systems become increasingly capable and are adopted across industries.


Former OpenAI researcher warns of growing risks from Artificial Intelligence 

OpenAI boss Sam Altman on Tuesday (Sep 16) said that people were justified in their fears around artificial intelligence (AI), but added that people should have more faith in his company. and others like it to do the right thing when it comes to &nbsp;development amid rising public concerns about all the risks. Speaking during a conference hosted by software firm Salesforce in San Francisco, Altman said: "The world should trust that we are going to do the right thing because it's the right thing and we feel the magnitude of this. It doesn't take as much imagination as it used to for [us] to imagine how this could go wrong. I think the world is right to be afraid of this."&nbsp;Altman said that he believed AI companies like his own were capable of essentially regulating themselves. “We will get it right, I'm very confident in our company's and industry's ability to do this safely,” he said. He added that companies should keep alignment and safety way ahead of capabilities and if they couldn't, they would “slow down or stop.”&nbsp;This week, Altman announced that OpenAI will not pursue an initial public offering (IPO) in 2026, pointing to growing concerns surrounding artificial intelligence safety and alignment as the primary reason for the delay. Speaking in an interview with Fortune, Altman stated that stepping into public markets under current conditions would be unwise. "I actually think that, given everything happening with safety, right now would be an ill-advised moment to go public, and we don't feel pressure on that," Altman said.&nbsp;<h2>Concerns around AI</h2>The concerns around AI was triggered in a massive way after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called on the artificial intelligence industry to slow the pace of AI development. “We must slow the pace at which we improve the capabilities of AI models,” he wrote. At the same time, former Anthropic and OpenAI employee, Jacob Coxon, claimed in a post that researchers at the firms “believe AI could kill all humans." Soon after these comments, Altman said he agreed with the former on the “need to pace the frontier" and Space X boss Elon Musk said, “Dario is right.” As the debate expanded, Geoffrey Hinton, widely known as the 'godfather of AI' has backed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's calls for artificial intelligence (AI) companies to slow their pace of development. He said that Amodei's warning was “very sensible" and practically nobody knows if AI can ‘be kept under control.’&nbsp;<h2>How China and US reacted?</h2>However, political reactions have been different on the issue. US President Donald Trump and China downplayed the concerns. While Trump called it a “hoax” like climate change, China called it “fearmongering.” Trump went on to declare “whoever wins AI, wins,” Trump told reporters at his golf club in Doonbeg, Ireland, ”We can put guardrails, and we can do this and that, but I think you have a lot of negative forces that are bringing it up and they’re bringing up things that won’t happen,” he added. “The only “guardrails” that AI needed were a “STRONG AND SMART” president,” he opined on Truth Social. Meanwhile, China’s ministry of foreign affairs said that all parties should work together on AI. “Fearmongering, confrontation and vicious competition will only disrupt the process of global AI governance, which serves no one’s interest,” spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a press conference on Monday.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said people are justified in fearing AI but urged trust in OpenAI and other firms to develop the technology safely. His remarks come amid calls from AI leaders, including Dario Amodei and Geoffrey Hinton, to slow development and prioritise safety.

OpenAI boss Sam Altman on Tuesday (Sep 16) said that people were justified in their fears around artificial intelligence (AI), but added that people should have more faith in his company. and others like it to do the right thing when it comes to development amid rising public concerns about all the risks. Speaking during a conference hosted by software firm Salesforce in San Francisco, Altman said: "The world should trust that we are going to do the right thing because it's the right thing and we feel the magnitude of this. It doesn't take as much imagination as it used to for [us] to imagine how this could go wrong. I think the world is right to be afraid of this." Altman said that he believed AI companies like his own were capable of essentially regulating themselves. “We will get it right, I'm very confident in our company's and industry's ability to do this safely,” he said. He added that companies should keep alignment and safety way ahead of capabilities and if they couldn't, they would “slow down or stop.” This week, Altman announced that OpenAI will not pursue an initial public offering (IPO) in 2026, pointing to growing concerns surrounding artificial intelligence safety and alignment as the primary reason for the delay. Speaking in an interview with Fortune, Altman stated that stepping into public markets under current conditions would be unwise. "I actually think that, given everything happening with safety, right now would be an ill-advised moment to go public, and we don't feel pressure on that," Altman said. Concerns around AI The concerns around AI was triggered in a massive way after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called on the artificial intelligence industry to slow the pace of AI development. “We must slow the pace at which we improve the capabilities of AI models,” he wrote. At the same time, former Anthropic and OpenAI employee, Jacob Coxon, claimed in a post that researchers at the firms “believe AI could kill all humans." Soon after these comments, Altman said he agreed with the former on the “need to pace the frontier" and Space X boss Elon Musk said, “Dario is right.” As the debate expanded, Geoffrey Hinton, widely known as the 'godfather of AI' has backed Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's calls for artificial intelligence (AI) companies to slow their pace of development. He said that Amodei's warning was “very sensible" and practically nobody knows if AI can ‘be kept under control.’ How China and US reacted? However, political reactions have been different on the issue. US President Donald Trump and China downplayed the concerns. While Trump called it a “hoax” like climate change, China called it “fearmongering.” Trump went on to declare “whoever wins AI, wins,” Trump told reporters at his golf club in Doonbeg, Ireland, ”We can put guardrails, and we can do this and that, but I think you have a lot of negative forces that are bringing it up and they’re bringing up things that won’t happen,” he added. “The only “guardrails” that AI needed were a “STRONG AND SMART” president,” he opined on Truth Social. Meanwhile, China’s ministry of foreign affairs said that all parties should work together on AI. “Fearmongering, confrontation and vicious competition will only disrupt the process of global AI governance, which serves no one’s interest,” spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a press conference on Monday.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said people are justified in fearing AI but urged trust in OpenAI and other firms to develop the technology safely. His remarks come amid calls from AI leaders, including Dario Amodei and Geoffrey Hinton, to slow development and prioritise safety.

OpenAI boss Sam Altman repeats AI 'slow down' call, says world 'right to be afraid'

A joint investigation by OpenAI and independent AI safety institutes (including METR and Redwood Research) has revealed a shocking security incident: a coordinated swarm of nearly 700 OpenAI AI agents (688 models) escaped their restricted testing environments and hacked into the open-source platform Hugging Face.

Around 700 open AI agents acted in a co-ordinated swarm: reports

Internal safety debates and growing artificial intelligence security concerns are reportedly causing delays in OpenAI's latest model rollout strategy. As developers and safety researchers navigate complex risks surrounding autonomous agents, national security, and model alignment, the company is facing increased friction between rapid commercial deployment and rigorous risk mitigation.


AI security concerns slow OpenAI's model push

The nightmare once shown in movies like Terminator and The Matrix is becoming a real cybersecurity concern. OpenAI says two AI models went rogue during a security test and successfully hacked into Hugging Face, one of the world's biggest AI tech platforms. The AI models reportedly demonstrated the ability to find vulnerabilities, exploit them and carry out cyberattacks, and all that with limited human intervention. From AI manipulation experiments to autonomous cyber threats, machines are increasingly showing unexpected behaviour.  


OpenAI: Rogue AI agent hacked rival platform by itself

OpenAI has revealed details of an autonomous AI agent that reportedly escaped a security test environment and carried out unauthorized actions involving Hugging Face systems. The incident has renewed discussions around AI safety, cybersecurity risks, and the need for stronger safeguards as advanced AI agents become more capable.


OpenAI reveals autonomous AI agent escaped security test and hacked hugging face systems

OpenAI has announced the GPT-5.6 family, introducing three new artificial intelligence models GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna. The new models are designed for different workloads, from advanced scientific research to everyday AI applications. Unlike previous launches, however, GPT-5.6 will initially be available only to a small group of trusted partners before a broader rollout in the coming weeks.<h2>Three models for different tasks</h2>GPT-5.6 Sol is OpenAI's flagship model, built for demanding reasoning, coding and scientific work. Terra is aimed at enterprise and developer use, offering performance similar to GPT-5.5 at roughly half the cost. Luna is the fastest and most affordable option, targeting applications where speed and lower costs matter most. OpenAI also says Sol introduces "Max Reasoning Effort", allowing the model to spend more time solving difficult problems, alongside "Ultra Mode", where multiple specialised AI agents collaborate on complex tasks.<h2>Better coding and stronger security</h2>According to OpenAI, GPT-5.6 delivers improvements in coding, planning and computational biology while using fewer computing resources than previous models. The company also highlighted stronger cybersecurity capabilities, saying the model performs well on vulnerability research benchmarks while remaining below its internal "Cyber Critical" risk threshold. To improve safety, OpenAI added expanded safeguards, including real-time monitoring, automated and human red-team testing, account-level abuse detection and stricter controls for cyber-related requests.<h2>Why is GPT-5.6 restricted?</h2>The limited rollout follows consultations with the US government before launch. OpenAI said it agreed to begin with a controlled preview while US authorities develop a broader framework for evaluating advanced AI systems. The company stressed that the restriction is temporary and plans to expand GPT-5.6 across ChatGPT, the API and Codex over the coming weeks, adding that government preview requirements should not become the long-term approach for releasing frontier AI models.

OpenAI has introduced the GPT-5.6 family of AI models, featuring improvements in reasoning, coding and cybersecurity. However, the company is starting with a limited preview after briefing the US government on the models' capabilities.

OpenAI has announced the GPT-5.6 family, introducing three new artificial intelligence models GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra and Luna. The new models are designed for different workloads, from advanced scientific research to everyday AI applications. Unlike previous launches, however, GPT-5.6 will initially be available only to a small group of trusted partners before a broader rollout in the coming weeks. Three models for different tasks GPT-5.6 Sol is OpenAI's flagship model, built for demanding reasoning, coding and scientific work. Terra is aimed at enterprise and developer use, offering performance similar to GPT-5.5 at roughly half the cost. Luna is the fastest and most affordable option, targeting applications where speed and lower costs matter most. OpenAI also says Sol introduces "Max Reasoning Effort", allowing the model to spend more time solving difficult problems, alongside "Ultra Mode", where multiple specialised AI agents collaborate on complex tasks. Better coding and stronger security According to OpenAI, GPT-5.6 delivers improvements in coding, planning and computational biology while using fewer computing resources than previous models. The company also highlighted stronger cybersecurity capabilities, saying the model performs well on vulnerability research benchmarks while remaining below its internal "Cyber Critical" risk threshold. To improve safety, OpenAI added expanded safeguards, including real-time monitoring, automated and human red-team testing, account-level abuse detection and stricter controls for cyber-related requests. Why is GPT-5.6 restricted? The limited rollout follows consultations with the US government before launch. OpenAI said it agreed to begin with a controlled preview while US authorities develop a broader framework for evaluating advanced AI systems. The company stressed that the restriction is temporary and plans to expand GPT-5.6 across ChatGPT, the API and Codex over the coming weeks, adding that government preview requirements should not become the long-term approach for releasing frontier AI models.

OpenAI has introduced the GPT-5.6 family of AI models, featuring improvements in reasoning, coding and cybersecurity. However, the company is starting with a limited preview after briefing the US government on the models' capabilities.

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 arrives with stronger coding and reasoning. Here's what changed

OpenAI's financials are raising fresh questions about the economics of the artificial intelligence boom. According to audited financial documents reviewed by the Financial Times, the ChatGPT-maker's losses surged dramatically in 2025.

OpenAI's financials highlight the enormous costs of building and scaling advanced AI systems. The firm reportedly generated $13.1 billion in revenue last year. But total costs and expenses reached $34 billion, resulting in losses of around $38.5 billion. That is nearly eight times higher than the roughly $5 billion the company lost in 2024.

OpenAI Burns Cash at Unseen Scale

OpenAI said on Monday that it has confidentially filed for a draft for IPO. The company is expected to go public as early as Q4FY26 with a valuation that could be close to a trillion dollars. The AI giant has submitted its S-1 form for review and is keeping the sensitive financial books private before they are made public to the prospective investors.“We recently submitted a confidential S-1. We expect it to leak, so we’re just announcing it. We have not decided on timing yet; it may be a while because there are things we want to do that are likely easier as a private company. But it’s a complicated set of tradeoffs, and this gives us the option to go public sooner if that ends up being best,” read OpenAI's blog post.The company has a private valuation of somewhat close to $850 billion. CFO Sarah Friar told CNBC in April that it’s “good hygiene” for a company like OpenAI to look, feel and act like a “public company”. However, she did not mention a specific timeline for the IPO. The company is currently working with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley on the filing.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-exports-may-2026-ai-ev-tech-demand-trade-surplus-1780983208551">China exports surge 19.4% in May as AI, EV and tech demand offset West Asia war risks</a><h2>Open AI Financial reality</h2>OpenAI was last valued privately at $852 billion; going public would shed light on the real financial margin and expose the company to intense scrutiny. It flagship LLM (large language model) ChatGPT now supports more than 900 million active users weekly. OpenAI has raised around $180 billion in private VC funding. It is burning staggering computing and operational infrastructure costs exceeding $100 billion annually. Internal communication from the company, reported by the Wall Street Journal, states that it is not expected to be profitable before 2030. It plans to spend roughly $600 billion on computing and data centres by 2030, as reported by CNBC and Reuters.<h2>Race to Wall Street</h2>OpenAI marks the third AI giant which is racing to become public. Its primary rival, Anthropic, maker of Claude, has beaten them to the market with a confidential filing, at a private valuation of roughly $965 billion. Elon Musk's rocket maker SpaceX is leading the pack with its record-breaking $1.77 trillion valuation. SpaceX stock trading is scheduled to officially start on Friday, June 12, 2026, and is expected to raise around $75 billion.&nbsp;

OpenAI has confidentially filed for an IPO and could go public as early as Q4 FY26. The ChatGPT maker is reportedly targeting a valuation approaching $1 trillion amid soaring AI demand.

OpenAI said on Monday that it has confidentially filed for a draft for IPO. The company is expected to go public as early as Q4FY26 with a valuation that could be close to a trillion dollars. The AI giant has submitted its S-1 form for review and is keeping the sensitive financial books private before they are made public to the prospective investors. “We recently submitted a confidential S-1. We expect it to leak, so we’re just announcing it. We have not decided on timing yet; it may be a while because there are things we want to do that are likely easier as a private company. But it’s a complicated set of tradeoffs, and this gives us the option to go public sooner if that ends up being best,” read OpenAI's blog post. The company has a private valuation of somewhat close to $850 billion. CFO Sarah Friar told CNBC in April that it’s “good hygiene” for a company like OpenAI to look, feel and act like a “public company”. However, she did not mention a specific timeline for the IPO. The company is currently working with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley on the filing. Also Read: China exports surge 19.4% in May as AI, EV and tech demand offset West Asia war risks Open AI Financial reality OpenAI was last valued privately at $852 billion; going public would shed light on the real financial margin and expose the company to intense scrutiny. It flagship LLM (large language model) ChatGPT now supports more than 900 million active users weekly. OpenAI has raised around $180 billion in private VC funding. It is burning staggering computing and operational infrastructure costs exceeding $100 billion annually. Internal communication from the company, reported by the Wall Street Journal, states that it is not expected to be profitable before 2030. It plans to spend roughly $600 billion on computing and data centres by 2030, as reported by CNBC and Reuters. Race to Wall Street OpenAI marks the third AI giant which is racing to become public. Its primary rival, Anthropic, maker of Claude, has beaten them to the market with a confidential filing, at a private valuation of roughly $965 billion. Elon Musk's rocket maker SpaceX is leading the pack with its record-breaking $1.77 trillion valuation. SpaceX stock trading is scheduled to officially start on Friday, June 12, 2026, and is expected to raise around $75 billion.

OpenAI has confidentially filed for an IPO and could go public as early as Q4 FY26. The ChatGPT maker is reportedly targeting a valuation approaching $1 trillion amid soaring AI demand.

Race to Wall Street- OpenAI files confidentially for IPO on US stock market

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the Trump administration are considering a possible government stake at the artificial intelligence start-up, reported CNBC. Earlier reports have surfaced that White House has held preliminary discussions with major AI companies about the potential for the government to buy some shares in their firms. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday, Trump stated that his administration is exploring concepts where pieces of these companies could be given to the federal government to establish a "partnership with the American public."The report comes as the AI giants SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic are planning for an IPO. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has discussed the idea of selling equity to the government at the start of Trump's second term. It had also sought a US government loan to build chip factories ​in the US. Earlier this week, Altman met with a range of lawmakers and officials in Washington about regulation and the latest developments in AI.&nbsp;“There are concepts where pieces could be given to the American public, where the American public essentially becomes a partner,” said US President Donald Trump to the reporter.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tova-noel-denies-orange-figure-jeffrey-epstein-jail-footage-1780741329354">Who is Tova Noel? Former Epstein guard denies being orange figure seen on staircase</a>As part of the deal, OpenAI will donate equity to the US government to seed something like the “Public Wealth Fund”. Open AI said that the government c could “invest in diversified, long-term assets” and would enable citizens to participate in the “upside” of AI growth.&nbsp;The decision could have implications both domestically and globally. As the government could effectively become a partner of the companies, this means the government would need to keep the AI companies' stock price high to fund public programs. Further, we could see softening of regulations to break up tech monopolies or enforce data privacy rules. It could also be a hedge against public backlash for job loss and resource allocation.Sen Bernie Sanders proposed that the US government take a 50 per cent ownership stake in the AI companies. If the government becomes the majority stakeholder, focus might shift to national security and defence. It would force the government to look away from profit; countries like Russia and China would perceive this as an extension of the US military.&nbsp;As news in Washington circulated, whether the government should take an ownership stake in individual AI companies, tech and chip stocks saw a bloodbath. Tech stocks plummeted on Friday, as the NASDAQ was down by 4.2 per cent on Friday, and the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index dropped over 10 per cent. Brodcom was down by 13 per cent, NVIDIA was down 6.2 per cent on Friday, falling below the $5 trillion market cap threshold, and Meta declined 5.5 per cent along with other companies like Marvell Technology, Micron Technology, Intel and Advanced Micro Devices.&nbsp;

The Trump administration is reportedly exploring a potential government stake in OpenAI and other AI firms, raising questions about regulation, public ownership and the future of the artificial intelligence industry.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and the Trump administration are considering a possible government stake at the artificial intelligence start-up, reported CNBC. Earlier reports have surfaced that White House has held preliminary discussions with major AI companies about the potential for the government to buy some shares in their firms. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Friday, Trump stated that his administration is exploring concepts where pieces of these companies could be given to the federal government to establish a "partnership with the American public." The report comes as the AI giants SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic are planning for an IPO. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has discussed the idea of selling equity to the government at the start of Trump's second term. It had also sought a US government loan to build chip factories in the US. Earlier this week, Altman met with a range of lawmakers and officials in Washington about regulation and the latest developments in AI. “There are concepts where pieces could be given to the American public, where the American public essentially becomes a partner,” said US President Donald Trump to the reporter. Also Read: Who is Tova Noel? Former Epstein guard denies being orange figure seen on staircase As part of the deal, OpenAI will donate equity to the US government to seed something like the “Public Wealth Fund”. Open AI said that the government c could “invest in diversified, long-term assets” and would enable citizens to participate in the “upside” of AI growth. The decision could have implications both domestically and globally. As the government could effectively become a partner of the companies, this means the government would need to keep the AI companies' stock price high to fund public programs. Further, we could see softening of regulations to break up tech monopolies or enforce data privacy rules. It could also be a hedge against public backlash for job loss and resource allocation. Sen Bernie Sanders proposed that the US government take a 50 per cent ownership stake in the AI companies. If the government becomes the majority stakeholder, focus might shift to national security and defence. It would force the government to look away from profit; countries like Russia and China would perceive this as an extension of the US military. As news in Washington circulated, whether the government should take an ownership stake in individual AI companies, tech and chip stocks saw a bloodbath. Tech stocks plummeted on Friday, as the NASDAQ was down by 4.2 per cent on Friday, and the PHLX Semiconductor Sector index dropped over 10 per cent. Brodcom was down by 13 per cent, NVIDIA was down 6.2 per cent on Friday, falling below the $5 trillion market cap threshold, and Meta declined 5.5 per cent along with other companies like Marvell Technology, Micron Technology, Intel and Advanced Micro Devices.

The Trump administration is reportedly exploring a potential government stake in OpenAI and other AI firms, raising questions about regulation, public ownership and the future of the artificial intelligence industry.

Trump administration explores potential government stake in OpenAI

Anthropic announced on Thursday (May 28) that it has raised $65 billion in a fresh funding round, pushing the company’s valuation to an eye-popping $965 billion, surpassing rival OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. The latest investment round cements Anthropic’s position as one of the most influential companies in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence industry. The startup, led by former OpenAI executive Dario Amodei, has earned recognition for its advanced coding capabilities and cutting-edge AI models.&nbsp;Anthropic’s rapid rise has largely been driven by its focus on enterprise AI solutions rather than consumer-facing products, a strategy that differs from the path initially taken by OpenAI. Founded by former OpenAI employees, including CEO Amodei, Anthropic has also built its reputation around AI safety while aggressively developing new technologies to remain competitive in the global AI race. “This funding will help us serve the historic demand we are experiencing, stay at the research frontier, and bring Claude to more of the places where work happens,” said Krishna Rao, Anthropic’s chief financial officer.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/they-walk-among-us-white-house-s-aliens-gov-website-isn-t-about-ufos-it-s-about-migrants-1780011068741">'They walk among us': White House's 'aliens.gov' website isn't about UFOs — it's about migrants</a>&nbsp;Anthropic’s near-trillion-dollar valuation now places it ahead of OpenAI, which was valued at $852 billion in March. Industry observers believe both companies could pursue public listings as early as this year. Ahead of both firms, SpaceX, which absorbed xAI earlier this year, could begin trading publicly as soon as June 12, targeting a valuation of around $1.75 trillion in what could become the largest IPO in history.&nbsp;The funding round was led by prominent Silicon Valley investors, including Altimeter Capital, Dragoneer, Greenoaks, and Sequoia Capital. Anthropic also secured $15 billion in previously committed investments from major cloud computing companies, including $5 billion from Amazon. Chipmakers Micron Technology, Samsung, and SK hynix joined the round as strategic infrastructure partners, reflecting the growing importance of semiconductor companies in powering AI development.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-heavily-dependent-on-us-patriot-systems-ukraine-sounds-alarms-as-attacks-intensify-1780021846414/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-heavily-dependent-on-us-patriot-systems-ukraine-sounds-alarms-as-attacks-intensify-1780021846414/embed</a>&nbsp;The company said Claude has become the first frontier AI model available across the world’s three largest cloud platforms, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. The fundraising comes as Anthropic faces a major legal dispute with the Pentagon. The company has sued the US Defense Department after being labelled a supply chain risk, a designation Anthropic argues was unconstitutional retaliation for refusing to provide the military with unrestricted access to its AI systems. Anthropic’s next-generation AI model, Mythos, has reportedly demonstrated unprecedented cybersecurity capabilities. Due to those concerns, the company has restricted access to select security partners instead of making the model publicly available.

Anthropic raised $65 billion in a new funding round, valuing the Claude maker at $965 billion and surpassing OpenAI. The AI startup continues expanding enterprise AI and cloud partnerships while navigating a Pentagon legal dispute

Anthropic announced on Thursday (May 28) that it has raised $65 billion in a fresh funding round, pushing the company’s valuation to an eye-popping $965 billion, surpassing rival OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT. The latest investment round cements Anthropic’s position as one of the most influential companies in the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence industry. The startup, led by former OpenAI executive Dario Amodei, has earned recognition for its advanced coding capabilities and cutting-edge AI models. Anthropic’s rapid rise has largely been driven by its focus on enterprise AI solutions rather than consumer-facing products, a strategy that differs from the path initially taken by OpenAI. Founded by former OpenAI employees, including CEO Amodei, Anthropic has also built its reputation around AI safety while aggressively developing new technologies to remain competitive in the global AI race. “This funding will help us serve the historic demand we are experiencing, stay at the research frontier, and bring Claude to more of the places where work happens,” said Krishna Rao, Anthropic’s chief financial officer. Also Read: 'They walk among us': White House's 'aliens.gov' website isn't about UFOs — it's about migrants Anthropic’s near-trillion-dollar valuation now places it ahead of OpenAI, which was valued at $852 billion in March. Industry observers believe both companies could pursue public listings as early as this year. Ahead of both firms, SpaceX, which absorbed xAI earlier this year, could begin trading publicly as soon as June 12, targeting a valuation of around $1.75 trillion in what could become the largest IPO in history. The funding round was led by prominent Silicon Valley investors, including Altimeter Capital, Dragoneer, Greenoaks, and Sequoia Capital. Anthropic also secured $15 billion in previously committed investments from major cloud computing companies, including $5 billion from Amazon. Chipmakers Micron Technology, Samsung, and SK hynix joined the round as strategic infrastructure partners, reflecting the growing importance of semiconductor companies in powering AI development. https://www.wionews.com/videos/ukraine-heavily-dependent-on-us-patriot-systems-ukraine-sounds-alarms-as-attacks-intensify-1780021846414/embed The company said Claude has become the first frontier AI model available across the world’s three largest cloud platforms, Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. The fundraising comes as Anthropic faces a major legal dispute with the Pentagon. The company has sued the US Defense Department after being labelled a supply chain risk, a designation Anthropic argues was unconstitutional retaliation for refusing to provide the military with unrestricted access to its AI systems. Anthropic’s next-generation AI model, Mythos, has reportedly demonstrated unprecedented cybersecurity capabilities. Due to those concerns, the company has restricted access to select security partners instead of making the model publicly available.

Anthropic raised $65 billion, reaching a $965 billion valuation and overtaking OpenAI in the intensifying global artificial intelligence race

Anthropic surpasses Open AI with massive $965 billion valuation as AI race intensifies

One of the major financial stories of 2026 is happening now: a wave of massive AI IPO is building, and the question of whether sky-high valuations signal a bubble peak is very much driving the market sentiment. There is a massive trillion-dollar gap in the economy, driven by top executives making decisions that are, in turn, driven by a speculative capital supercycle with bubble-like characteristics for chatbots that have a questionable profit model, and in the worst-case scenario, it could result in a crash.&nbsp;<h2>What is happening with the AI giants?</h2>OpenAI is targeting a listing as early as Q4 2026. Its most recent venture capital funding round puts its value at $852 billion, and it will be exploring a valuation of $1 trillion while going public. Elon Musk has combined SpaceX with xAI for its public debut at an astounding 10-figure amount, north of $1.75 trillion. It's also targeting mid-2026, possibly in June. Similarly, Anthropic is planning for its IPO in June 2026 and seeking a valuation of over $1 trillion. Other AI-driven startups like Anduril Industries, Databricks, Cerbras are also calling themself IPO ready and planning to hit the market.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sanctions-iran-drone-missile-network-china-uae-belarus-1778309174036">US sanctions 10 individuals, companies across 5 countries over Iran missile and drone program</a><h2>Why is the math worrying for these AI giants?</h2>OpenAI has raised $180 billion in total across 13 rounds from 70 investors, according to Tracxn. The latest was in a single round of $122 billion driven by investments from Amazon, Nvidia and SoftBank. They have generated $13.1 billion in revenue in 2025, according to CFO Sarah Friar. HSBC projects the cumulative loss at $115 billion through 2029 and $76 billion per annum by 2030. Similarly, according to Crunchbase, Anthropic has raised over $64 billion, and the majority of the money was burnt at compute, and as of March 2025, it raised $30 billion in revenue. Meanwhile, xAI generated only $250 million in revenue over its last six reported months and lost $2.5 billion in the process. The noticeable trend here is that all of these giants are spending huge amounts of money to remain operational while incurring huge losses.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to SEC filings and secondary sources like Bloomberg, Crunchbase and Fortune, all of these companies have raised an estimated $320 billion and are seeking a combined valuation of approximately $4 trillion. Altogether, they burn over $100 billion in operational costs each year, and incur roughly 62 per cent loss. To put it in perspective, every $1 they earn, they spend $1.62, US GDP is $29 trillion, the most valuable and liquid company, Apple, has a public worth of $3 trillion, and that has been built over 48 years. Now they are asking for a comparable valuation, without being profitable.&nbsp;<h2>Why could these IPOs potentially crush the stock market?</h2>There is a hidden flaw in the accounting that no one wants to discuss, even though everyone knows. All of these companies are seeking at least 30 to 40 times their revenue in public valuation. It's like a tech gold rush, but it's more and more appearing like a ticking time bomb which could explode anytime, burn portfolios, and create chaos on Wall Street. It only works if they have a sort of monopoly over the global market and zero operating costs. But that's not the case; each of these is competing with the other and has massive operating costs. Every prompt in any AI tool requires real resources, power chips, and cooling, turning growth into a cost multiplier, even before it reaches profitability and scalability. There is no solid foundation; every floor is built upon perception and private valuation. Notably, there is only a finite amount of wealth in Wall Street, irrespective of paper valuation, and to fund massive IPOs, institutional money could be pulled out of companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia, triggering selling pressure across the S&amp;P 500. Going public would shed light on the true cost of the financial reality of AI infrastructure. It could shed light on the controversial cloud deals, revealing whether AI revenue streams are truly sustainable. Historically, when tech companies rush to cash out on the private valuation, it means the window of maximum hype is closing in, the narrative could collapse, and the biggest tech revolution could turn into a massive delusion. &nbsp;

A wave of massive AI IPOs led by OpenAI, xAI and Anthropic is raising fears of a speculative tech bubble as firms seek trillion-dollar valuations despite massive losses and rising infrastructure costs.


One of the major financial stories of 2026 is happening now: a wave of massive AI IPO is building, and the question of whether sky-high valuations signal a bubble peak is very much driving the market sentiment. There is a massive trillion-dollar gap in the economy, driven by top executives making decisions that are, in turn, driven by a speculative capital supercycle with bubble-like characteristics for chatbots that have a questionable profit model, and in the worst-case scenario, it could result in a crash. What is happening with the AI giants? OpenAI is targeting a listing as early as Q4 2026. Its most recent venture capital funding round puts its value at $852 billion, and it will be exploring a valuation of $1 trillion while going public. Elon Musk has combined SpaceX with xAI for its public debut at an astounding 10-figure amount, north of $1.75 trillion. It's also targeting mid-2026, possibly in June. Similarly, Anthropic is planning for its IPO in June 2026 and seeking a valuation of over $1 trillion. Other AI-driven startups like Anduril Industries, Databricks, Cerbras are also calling themself IPO ready and planning to hit the market. Also Read: US sanctions 10 individuals, companies across 5 countries over Iran missile and drone program Why is the math worrying for these AI giants? OpenAI has raised $180 billion in total across 13 rounds from 70 investors, according to Tracxn. The latest was in a single round of $122 billion driven by investments from Amazon, Nvidia and SoftBank. They have generated $13.1 billion in revenue in 2025, according to CFO Sarah Friar. HSBC projects the cumulative loss at $115 billion through 2029 and $76 billion per annum by 2030. Similarly, according to Crunchbase, Anthropic has raised over $64 billion, and the majority of the money was burnt at compute, and as of March 2025, it raised $30 billion in revenue. Meanwhile, xAI generated only $250 million in revenue over its last six reported months and lost $2.5 billion in the process. The noticeable trend here is that all of these giants are spending huge amounts of money to remain operational while incurring huge losses. According to SEC filings and secondary sources like Bloomberg, Crunchbase and Fortune, all of these companies have raised an estimated $320 billion and are seeking a combined valuation of approximately $4 trillion. Altogether, they burn over $100 billion in operational costs each year, and incur roughly 62 per cent loss. To put it in perspective, every $1 they earn, they spend $1.62, US GDP is $29 trillion, the most valuable and liquid company, Apple, has a public worth of $3 trillion, and that has been built over 48 years. Now they are asking for a comparable valuation, without being profitable. Why could these IPOs potentially crush the stock market? There is a hidden flaw in the accounting that no one wants to discuss, even though everyone knows. All of these companies are seeking at least 30 to 40 times their revenue in public valuation. It's like a tech gold rush, but it's more and more appearing like a ticking time bomb which could explode anytime, burn portfolios, and create chaos on Wall Street. It only works if they have a sort of monopoly over the global market and zero operating costs. But that's not the case; each of these is competing with the other and has massive operating costs. Every prompt in any AI tool requires real resources, power chips, and cooling, turning growth into a cost multiplier, even before it reaches profitability and scalability. There is no solid foundation; every floor is built upon perception and private valuation. Notably, there is only a finite amount of wealth in Wall Street, irrespective of paper valuation, and to fund massive IPOs, institutional money could be pulled out of companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia, triggering selling pressure across the S&P 500. Going public would shed light on the true cost of the financial reality of AI infrastructure. It could shed light on the controversial cloud deals, revealing whether AI revenue streams are truly sustainable. Historically, when tech companies rush to cash out on the private valuation, it means the window of maximum hype is closing in, the narrative could collapse, and the biggest tech revolution could turn into a massive delusion.

A wave of massive AI IPOs led by OpenAI, xAI and Anthropic is raising fears of a speculative tech bubble as firms seek trillion-dollar valuations despite massive losses and rising infrastructure costs.

Are AI IPOs the next dot-com bubble? OpenAI, xAI and Anthropic chase trillion-dollar valuations

A suspect was arrested after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at the home of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, early Friday morning (April 10). The individual also reportedly issued threats near the company’s headquarters in San Francisco. According to the company, no injuries were reported in either incident.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Molotov cocktail is a crude incendiary device typically made using a bottle filled with flammable liquid and a wick that is ignited before being thrown. “Early this morning, someone threw a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman’s home and also made threats at our San Francisco headquarters. Thankfully, no one was hurt,” said Jamie Radice, an OpenAI spokesperson. “The individual is in custody, and we’re assisting law enforcement with their investigation," he added, without giving any further details. Altman has not publicly responded to the incident.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-us-loading-warships-trump-warns-of-renewed-strikes-if-iran-does-not-comply-in-peace-talks-1775840972736">‘US loading warships’: Trump warns of renewed strikes if Iran does not comply in peace talks</a><h2>What the police said</h2>A spokesperson for the San Francisco Police Department said that officers responded to a fire investigation at approximately 4:12 am. They discovered that “that an unknown male subject threw an incendiary destructive device at a home, causing a fire to an exterior gate.” The suspect fled the scene on foot. The device, a hand-thrown incendiary weapon usually made from a glass bottle filled with flammable liquid and a cloth fuse, ignited before being thrown, setting part of an exterior gate on fire before the suspect fled on foot.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/nato-toils-to-avoid-becoming-casualty-of-iran-war-1775838580448/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/nato-toils-to-avoid-becoming-casualty-of-iran-war-1775838580448/embed</a>&nbsp;About an hour later, at 5:07 am, police responded to a separate call near the OpenAI headquarters on the 1400 block of 3rd Street, where a 20-year-old man allegedly threatened to burn down a building. Officers identified the individual as the same suspect from the earlier incident and took him into custody. “When officers arrived on scene, they recognized the male to be the same suspect from the earlier incident and immediately detained him,” said the SFPD.

Man arrested after Molotov cocktail attack at Sam Altman’s home and threats near OpenAI HQ in San Francisco; no injuries reported

A suspect was arrested after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at the home of Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, early Friday morning (April 10). The individual also reportedly issued threats near the company’s headquarters in San Francisco. According to the company, no injuries were reported in either incident. A Molotov cocktail is a crude incendiary device typically made using a bottle filled with flammable liquid and a wick that is ignited before being thrown. “Early this morning, someone threw a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman’s home and also made threats at our San Francisco headquarters. Thankfully, no one was hurt,” said Jamie Radice, an OpenAI spokesperson. “The individual is in custody, and we’re assisting law enforcement with their investigation," he added, without giving any further details. Altman has not publicly responded to the incident. Also Read: ‘US loading warships’: Trump warns of renewed strikes if Iran does not comply in peace talks What the police said A spokesperson for the San Francisco Police Department said that officers responded to a fire investigation at approximately 4:12 am. They discovered that “that an unknown male subject threw an incendiary destructive device at a home, causing a fire to an exterior gate.” The suspect fled the scene on foot. The device, a hand-thrown incendiary weapon usually made from a glass bottle filled with flammable liquid and a cloth fuse, ignited before being thrown, setting part of an exterior gate on fire before the suspect fled on foot. https://www.wionews.com/videos/nato-toils-to-avoid-becoming-casualty-of-iran-war-1775838580448/embed About an hour later, at 5:07 am, police responded to a separate call near the OpenAI headquarters on the 1400 block of 3rd Street, where a 20-year-old man allegedly threatened to burn down a building. Officers identified the individual as the same suspect from the earlier incident and took him into custody. “When officers arrived on scene, they recognized the male to be the same suspect from the earlier incident and immediately detained him,” said the SFPD.

Suspect arrested after Molotov cocktail attack at Sam Altman’s home and threats near OpenAI headquarters in San Francisco; no injuries reported

Molotov cocktail thrown at Open AI's CEO Sam Altman’s home; suspect arrested

OpenAI has begun testing ads for ChatGPT users on its Free and Go subscription tiers in the US. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the company said that ads do not influence ChatGPT’s answers and are clearly labelled as sponsored, with visual separation from responses. OpenAI said the goal of introducing ads is to keep ChatGPT free for a wider audience with fewer usage limits. The change applies only to lower-cost plans, while paid tiers such as Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education will remain ad-free.


OpenAI To Introduce ADs on ChatGPT as New Revenue Stream

A growing wave of scams is exploiting artificial intelligence tools to craft convincing emails, advertisements, and even fake legal notices. Investigations reveal how fraudsters are misusing AI platforms, including those linked to OpenAI, to deceive victims at scale. Experts warn that AI-powered phishing and deepfake messaging are becoming more sophisticated, raising serious concerns over digital security, online fraud, and the urgent need for stronger safeguards.


Open AI Scams: Accounts Used AI to Write Emails, Ads & Fake Legal Messages

Analysts suggest the "empowerment" narrative serves a strategic purpose for Western tech giants: maintaining access to India. 



Analysts suggest the "empowerment" narrative serves a strategic purpose for Western tech giants: maintaining access to India.&nbsp;<h3>&nbsp;</h3>

AI Summit 2026: Why western delegates are lying about upcoming AI job crisis?

Elon Musk has sued OpenAI and Microsoft for fraud and seeks &nbsp;$79bn to $134 bn in damages. He accused them of defrauding him and sought a share in the “wrongful gains” they received from his seed money. He alleged that OpenAI and Microsoft defrauded him by claiming it to be a non-profit and now pivoting to a profit model for personal and commercial gain.&nbsp;Musk made an initial investment of $38 million, which was approximately 60 per cent of OpenAI's initial seed funding. OpenAI gained between $65.5 billion and $109.4 billion because of its contribution during 2015, and Microsoft gained around $13.3 billion and $25.1 billion. Musk later left OpenAI in 2018 and started xAI, his own chatbot, Grok. Both companies have undergone a merger and restructuring and violated their founding mission, so his entitled to the gains.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/elon-musk-x-1-million-payout-long-form-articles-creators-1768637587409">X is offering $1mn prize for the top performing long-form article creator</a>&nbsp;"Just as an early investor in a startup company may realise gains many orders of magnitude greater than the investor's initial investment, the wrongful gains that OpenAI and Microsoft have earned – and which Mr Musk is now entitled to disgorge – are much larger than Mr Musk's initial contributions," read a court filing by Musk.OpenAI has dismissed the lawsuit as “baseless” and a campaign of “harassment”. Musk's damage valuation was put forward by his expert, C. Paul Wazzan. It also states that Musk may seek punitive damages and other penalties. In response, OpenAI and Microsoft have urged the judge to restrict what the expert can present. They argued that the analysis is “made up,” “unverifiable” and “unprecedented”. The companies also said that it seeks huge figures as a competitor from a non-profit to a former donor.&nbsp;A judge in Oakland, California, ruled this month that a jury will hear the trial, expected to start in April.

Elon Musk has sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking up to $134 billion in damages over alleged fraud and a disputed partnership.

Elon Musk has sued OpenAI and Microsoft for fraud and seeks $79bn to $134 bn in damages. He accused them of defrauding him and sought a share in the “wrongful gains” they received from his seed money. He alleged that OpenAI and Microsoft defrauded him by claiming it to be a non-profit and now pivoting to a profit model for personal and commercial gain. Musk made an initial investment of $38 million, which was approximately 60 per cent of OpenAI's initial seed funding. OpenAI gained between $65.5 billion and $109.4 billion because of its contribution during 2015, and Microsoft gained around $13.3 billion and $25.1 billion. Musk later left OpenAI in 2018 and started xAI, his own chatbot, Grok. Both companies have undergone a merger and restructuring and violated their founding mission, so his entitled to the gains. Also Read: X is offering $1mn prize for the top performing long-form article creator "Just as an early investor in a startup company may realise gains many orders of magnitude greater than the investor's initial investment, the wrongful gains that OpenAI and Microsoft have earned – and which Mr Musk is now entitled to disgorge – are much larger than Mr Musk's initial contributions," read a court filing by Musk. OpenAI has dismissed the lawsuit as “baseless” and a campaign of “harassment”. Musk's damage valuation was put forward by his expert, C. Paul Wazzan. It also states that Musk may seek punitive damages and other penalties. In response, OpenAI and Microsoft have urged the judge to restrict what the expert can present. They argued that the analysis is “made up,” “unverifiable” and “unprecedented”. The companies also said that it seeks huge figures as a competitor from a non-profit to a former donor. A judge in Oakland, California, ruled this month that a jury will hear the trial, expected to start in April.

Elon Musk has sued OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking up to $134 billion in damages over alleged fraud and a disputed partnership.

Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Microsoft, alleges fraud and seeks upto $134 bn

ChatGPT- maker OpenAI has now cautioned that AI browsers including its recently launched ChatGPT Atlas agent, may never be fully immune to prompt injection attacks. Watch this report for more details!


OpenAI warns AI browsers may never be fully secure

By licensing character libraries and investing in AI infrastructure, traditional studios may set new standards for how intellectual property is shared and controlled in a generative AI world. 

By licensing character libraries and investing in AI infrastructure, traditional studios may set new standards for how intellectual property is shared and controlled in a generative AI world.&nbsp;

Can you make the next Avengers movie on ChatGPT? Here's what Disney x OpenAI deal means

OpenAI plans to invest $1.4 trillion in computing power, aiming to expand its AI capabilities, accelerate research, and support large-scale AI model development in the coming years.


Open AI Plans $1.4 TN Spend on Computing Power

OpenAI has lost a music copyright case in a German court, marking a significant legal setback for the AI company. The ruling highlights ongoing concerns over AI-generated content and intellectual property rights. Experts say this decision could impact how AI companies train models using copyrighted material in the future.

Open AI Loses Music Copyright Battle in German Court 

OpenAI has lost a music copyright case in a German court, marking a significant legal setback for the AI company. The ruling highlights ongoing concerns over AI-generated content and intellectual property rights. Experts say this decision could impact how AI companies train models using copyrighted material in the future.


OpenAI has finalized a massive $38 billion, seven-year deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to power its AI infrastructure. The partnership grants OpenAI access to hundreds of thousands of NVIDIA GPUs and millions of CPUs to train next-generation AI models at scale.

OpenAI–AWS: OpenAI Strikes Mega $38B Cloud Deal with Amazon Web Services 

OpenAI is looking to ease restrictions in order to allow ChatGPT users access to a broader range of content, including adult-themed and erotic content. 


New age checks enable adult content on ChatGPT

OpenAI is considering measures to alert law enforcement if users engage in threat-related chats, while also working on parental control tools aimed at protecting teenagers on the platforms.


OpenAI may alert police over threat chats, plans parental controls for teens 

OpenAI is likely to release an AI-powered web browser in the coming weeks to challenge Alphabet’s market-dominating Google Chrome, said a Reuters report, citing three people familiar with the developments. The browser is slated to launch in the coming weeks and aims to use artificial intelligence to fundamentally change how consumers browse the web.&nbsp;&nbsp;If OpenAI’s browser is adopted by the 400 million weekly active users of ChatGPT, it would impact Google’s share of advertisement revenue. Chrome is a key pillar of Alphabet’s ad business and makes up nearly three-quarters of its revenue, as it provides user information to help Alphabet target ads more effectively and profitably. It also gives Google a way to route search traffic to its own engine by default.Sources said that OpenAI’s browser is designed to keep some user interactions within a ChatGPT-like native chat interface instead of clicking through to websites.&nbsp;The sources declined to be identified, saying they are not authorised to speak publicly on the matter.&nbsp;<h2>OpenAI faced stiff competition from Google and Anthropic</h2>&nbsp;Sam Altman-led OpenAI flipped the tech industry with the launch of its AI chatbot ChatGPT in late 2022. After its initial success, OpenAI has faced stiff competition from rivals like Google and startup Anthropic and is seeking new areas of growth.A web browser would allow OpenAI to directly integrate its AI agent products, such as Operator, into the browsing experience, enabling the browser to carry out tasks on behalf of the user.The browser’s access to a user’s web activity would make it the ideal platform for AI “agents” that can take actions on their behalf, like booking reservations or filling out forms, directly within the websites they use.&nbsp;<h2>With 3bn users, Google holds more than two-thirds of global market</h2>&nbsp;Google Chrome is used by more than 3 billion people and currently holds more than two-thirds of the worldwide browser market, according to web analytics firm StatCounter. Apple’s Safari lags far behind with a 16% share.OpenAI said last month that it has 3 million paying business users for ChatGPT.Other AI startups like The Browser Company and Brave have announced AI-powered browsers capable of performing actions on a user’s behalf this year. Perplexity, a well-funded startup known for its search engine, also launched its AI browser, Comet, on Wednesday.

Chrome is a key pillar of Alphabet’s ad business and makes up nearly three-quarters of its revenue, as it provides user information to help Alphabet target ads more effectively and profitably. It also gives Google a way to route search traffic to its own engine by default.

OpenAI is likely to release an AI-powered web browser in the coming weeks to challenge Alphabet’s market-dominating Google Chrome, said a Reuters report, citing three people familiar with the developments. The browser is slated to launch in the coming weeks and aims to use artificial intelligence to fundamentally change how consumers browse the web. If OpenAI’s browser is adopted by the 400 million weekly active users of ChatGPT, it would impact Google’s share of advertisement revenue. Chrome is a key pillar of Alphabet’s ad business and makes up nearly three-quarters of its revenue, as it provides user information to help Alphabet target ads more effectively and profitably. It also gives Google a way to route search traffic to its own engine by default. Sources said that OpenAI’s browser is designed to keep some user interactions within a ChatGPT-like native chat interface instead of clicking through to websites. The sources declined to be identified, saying they are not authorised to speak publicly on the matter. OpenAI faced stiff competition from Google and Anthropic Sam Altman-led OpenAI flipped the tech industry with the launch of its AI chatbot ChatGPT in late 2022. After its initial success, OpenAI has faced stiff competition from rivals like Google and startup Anthropic and is seeking new areas of growth. A web browser would allow OpenAI to directly integrate its AI agent products, such as Operator, into the browsing experience, enabling the browser to carry out tasks on behalf of the user. The browser’s access to a user’s web activity would make it the ideal platform for AI “agents” that can take actions on their behalf, like booking reservations or filling out forms, directly within the websites they use. With 3bn users, Google holds more than two-thirds of global market Google Chrome is used by more than 3 billion people and currently holds more than two-thirds of the worldwide browser market, according to web analytics firm StatCounter. Apple’s Safari lags far behind with a 16% share. OpenAI said last month that it has 3 million paying business users for ChatGPT. Other AI startups like The Browser Company and Brave have announced AI-powered browsers capable of performing actions on a user’s behalf this year. Perplexity, a well-funded startup known for its search engine, also launched its AI browser, Comet, on Wednesday.

Chrome is a key pillar of Alphabet’s ad business and makes up nearly three-quarters of its revenue, as it provides user information to help Alphabet target ads more effectively and profitably. It also gives Google a way to route search traffic to its own engine by default.

OpenAI to release AI-powered web browser, challenge Google Chrome

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has escalated its recruitment efforts in a high-stakes attempt to build its own artificial intelligence (AI) empire.&nbsp;According to Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, Meta has made offers to some of his best engineers, including signing bonuses of up to $100 million and annual compensation packages worth even more.&nbsp;Despite these lavish incentives, Altman confirmed on a recent episode of the Uncapped podcast that OpenAI’s top talent has remained steadfast and declined to accept Meta's overtures.“Meta started making giant offers to a lot of people on our team,” Altman said. “You know, like $100 million signing bonuses, more than that (in) compensation per year. At least, so far, none of our best people have decided to take them up on that.”The massive offers from Meta come as part of a broader, aggressive strategy to accelerate its AI efforts. Meta, which has struggled to keep pace with competitors like OpenAI, Google, and Amazon in the AI race, has recently doubled down on its commitment to AI by investing billions in both talent and cutting-edge technology.&nbsp;These efforts include the launch of its new “superintelligence” division, aimed at creating AI systems that exceed human cognitive capabilities.Altman’s remarks underscore the growing competition for top-tier AI talent. The pursuit of elite engineers has reached a fever pitch in Silicon Valley, with companies like Meta, OpenAI, and Google making offers that rival those of professional athletes in other industries.&nbsp;Researchers who specialise in AI are now some of the most sought-after individuals in the tech world, with offers running into the tens of millions of dollars.<h2>Meta’s aggressive AI push</h2>Meta’s ambitions in AI have grown bolder in recent months. The company recently announced a monumental $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI, a leader in AI data processing and labelling.&nbsp;The deal gives Meta a 49 per cent stake in Scale AI and brings its CEO, Alexandr Wang, on board to lead Meta's newly formed superintelligence lab.&nbsp;In addition to the investment in Scale, Meta has reportedly offered generous compensation packages to top AI researchers from OpenAI and Google, hoping to assemble a team capable of competing with the industry’s elite.Despite these investments, Meta has faced challenges in its pursuit of AI dominance. The company has delayed the release of its next major AI model due to concerns about its capabilities, with sources claiming that internal struggles over product development and leadership have hindered progress.&nbsp;Moreover, while Meta has released several open-source AI models, including the Llama series, it has faced criticism for allegedly overstating the performance of these models compared to the models developed by competitors like OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Google’s Gemini.One of the most ambitious aspects of Meta's AI strategy is the formation of a “superintelligence” unit, which aims to create an AI system that surpasses human intelligence. This project is being led by Alexandr Wang, who left Scale AI for Meta in a move that highlights the growing value placed on AI expertise.&nbsp;Meta’s superintelligence lab is expected to drive innovations in technologies such as self-driving cars and robotic systems, giving the company a competitive edge in both the AI and hardware sectors.<h2>The AI talent war intensifies</h2>Meta’s high-profile recruitment efforts are part of a broader trend in the tech industry, where AI talent has become the hottest commodity. Since OpenAI’s release of ChatGPT in 2022, the AI arms race has escalated to a level never seen before, with companies vying to secure the brightest minds in machine learning and natural language processing.The importance of individual contributors (ICs) in the AI field cannot be overstated. Researchers with specialised expertise are seen as pivotal to the success of AI models, with the best talent having the potential to make or break the trajectory of a company’s AI ambitions. This has led to a scramble for top engineers, with some researchers receiving offers worth tens of millions of dollars in salary and bonuses.For instance, Google’s DeepMind has reportedly offered AI researchers compensation packages in the ballpark of $20 million per year, along with expedited equity grants.&nbsp;Similarly, OpenAI has been forced to offer significant retention bonuses to prevent its talent from jumping ship. Meta’s lavish recruitment offers are part of this ongoing battle for AI supremacy, with Mark Zuckerberg overseeing efforts to recruit leading researchers from rival companies.This battle for AI talent has also drawn in other major players like Amazon and Microsoft, who are investing billions in AI startups and expanding their own research divisions.&nbsp;Microsoft, for instance, has poured more than $13 billion into OpenAI, while Amazon has invested heavily in the AI startup Anthropic. With the stakes so high, no company in Silicon Valley can afford to be left behind in the race to dominate the AI landscape.<h2>Race to stay competitive</h2>Despite its aggressive hiring tactics and massive investments, Meta’s position in the AI race is still far from secure. The company has been criticised for its perceived slow progress in AI development, especially in comparison to OpenAI and Google.&nbsp;Meta’s efforts to build a competitive AI lab have been hampered by employee churn, internal management struggles, and a series of product releases that have failed to meet expectations.One of the major challenges Meta faces is its reliance on an open-source strategy. While the company has released models like Llama to the public, which has allowed third-party developers to build on top of them, some have criticised Meta for inflating the capabilities of its models to make them appear more competitive with industry leaders.&nbsp;Furthermore, Meta's internal divisions have led to infighting and delays in product development, leaving the company vulnerable to the rapid advancements made by its rivals.The war for AI supremacy is not just about technology; it’s about securing the best minds to create the next generation of intelligent systems. With companies like Meta and OpenAI vying for the brightest engineers, the future of AI will likely be shaped by the talent that is recruited today.&nbsp;As Meta continues its push to assemble a superintelligence team, the question remains: will it be able to close the gap and compete with the likes of OpenAI and Google? Only time will tell.

The massive offers from Meta come as part of a broader, aggressive strategy to accelerate its AI efforts. Meta, which has struggled to keep pace with competitors like OpenAI, Google, and Amazon in the AI race. 

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has escalated its recruitment efforts in a high-stakes attempt to build its own artificial intelligence (AI) empire. According to Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, Meta has made offers to some of his best engineers, including signing bonuses of up to $100 million and annual compensation packages worth even more. Despite these lavish incentives, Altman confirmed on a recent episode of the Uncapped podcast that OpenAI’s top talent has remained steadfast and declined to accept Meta's overtures. “Meta started making giant offers to a lot of people on our team,” Altman said. “You know, like $100 million signing bonuses, more than that (in) compensation per year. At least, so far, none of our best people have decided to take them up on that.” The massive offers from Meta come as part of a broader, aggressive strategy to accelerate its AI efforts. Meta, which has struggled to keep pace with competitors like OpenAI, Google, and Amazon in the AI race, has recently doubled down on its commitment to AI by investing billions in both talent and cutting-edge technology. These efforts include the launch of its new “superintelligence” division, aimed at creating AI systems that exceed human cognitive capabilities. Altman’s remarks underscore the growing competition for top-tier AI talent. The pursuit of elite engineers has reached a fever pitch in Silicon Valley, with companies like Meta, OpenAI, and Google making offers that rival those of professional athletes in other industries. Researchers who specialise in AI are now some of the most sought-after individuals in the tech world, with offers running into the tens of millions of dollars. Meta’s aggressive AI push Meta’s ambitions in AI have grown bolder in recent months. The company recently announced a monumental $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI, a leader in AI data processing and labelling. The deal gives Meta a 49 per cent stake in Scale AI and brings its CEO, Alexandr Wang, on board to lead Meta's newly formed superintelligence lab. In addition to the investment in Scale, Meta has reportedly offered generous compensation packages to top AI researchers from OpenAI and Google, hoping to assemble a team capable of competing with the industry’s elite. Despite these investments, Meta has faced challenges in its pursuit of AI dominance. The company has delayed the release of its next major AI model due to concerns about its capabilities, with sources claiming that internal struggles over product development and leadership have hindered progress. Moreover, while Meta has released several open-source AI models, including the Llama series, it has faced criticism for allegedly overstating the performance of these models compared to the models developed by competitors like OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Google’s Gemini. One of the most ambitious aspects of Meta's AI strategy is the formation of a “superintelligence” unit, which aims to create an AI system that surpasses human intelligence. This project is being led by Alexandr Wang, who left Scale AI for Meta in a move that highlights the growing value placed on AI expertise. Meta’s superintelligence lab is expected to drive innovations in technologies such as self-driving cars and robotic systems, giving the company a competitive edge in both the AI and hardware sectors. The AI talent war intensifies Meta’s high-profile recruitment efforts are part of a broader trend in the tech industry, where AI talent has become the hottest commodity. Since OpenAI’s release of ChatGPT in 2022, the AI arms race has escalated to a level never seen before, with companies vying to secure the brightest minds in machine learning and natural language processing. The importance of individual contributors (ICs) in the AI field cannot be overstated. Researchers with specialised expertise are seen as pivotal to the success of AI models, with the best talent having the potential to make or break the trajectory of a company’s AI ambitions. This has led to a scramble for top engineers, with some researchers receiving offers worth tens of millions of dollars in salary and bonuses. For instance, Google’s DeepMind has reportedly offered AI researchers compensation packages in the ballpark of $20 million per year, along with expedited equity grants. Similarly, OpenAI has been forced to offer significant retention bonuses to prevent its talent from jumping ship. Meta’s lavish recruitment offers are part of this ongoing battle for AI supremacy, with Mark Zuckerberg overseeing efforts to recruit leading researchers from rival companies. This battle for AI talent has also drawn in other major players like Amazon and Microsoft, who are investing billions in AI startups and expanding their own research divisions. Microsoft, for instance, has poured more than $13 billion into OpenAI, while Amazon has invested heavily in the AI startup Anthropic. With the stakes so high, no company in Silicon Valley can afford to be left behind in the race to dominate the AI landscape. Race to stay competitive Despite its aggressive hiring tactics and massive investments, Meta’s position in the AI race is still far from secure. The company has been criticised for its perceived slow progress in AI development, especially in comparison to OpenAI and Google. Meta’s efforts to build a competitive AI lab have been hampered by employee churn, internal management struggles, and a series of product releases that have failed to meet expectations. One of the major challenges Meta faces is its reliance on an open-source strategy. While the company has released models like Llama to the public, which has allowed third-party developers to build on top of them, some have criticised Meta for inflating the capabilities of its models to make them appear more competitive with industry leaders. Furthermore, Meta's internal divisions have led to infighting and delays in product development, leaving the company vulnerable to the rapid advancements made by its rivals. The war for AI supremacy is not just about technology; it’s about securing the best minds to create the next generation of intelligent systems. With companies like Meta and OpenAI vying for the brightest engineers, the future of AI will likely be shaped by the talent that is recruited today. As Meta continues its push to assemble a superintelligence team, the question remains: will it be able to close the gap and compete with the likes of OpenAI and Google? Only time will tell.

The massive offers from Meta come as part of a broader, aggressive strategy to accelerate its AI efforts. Meta, which has struggled to keep pace with competitors like OpenAI, Google, and Amazon in the AI race.&nbsp;

AI talent poaching intensifies: Meta offers $100 million bonuses to OpenAI employees as it struggles to keep pace in the AI race

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has landed a $200 million contract from the United States Department of Defense&nbsp;to develop cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools for military applications, the Pentagon confirmed on Monday.&nbsp;It is the company’s most high-profile defence contract to date, placing OpenAI, originally a consumer-facing tech firm, at the heart of America’s military–AI transformation.&nbsp;“Under this award, the performer will develop prototype frontier AI capabilities to address critical national security challenges in both warfighting and enterprise domains,” the Pentagon stated.&nbsp;The work will be carried out primarily in and around Washington, with an estimated completion date of July 2026.<h2>Why it matters</h2>The deal underscores Washington’s push to harness frontier AI systems for battlefield readiness, faster intelligence synthesis, and advanced decision-making, as strategic rivalries with China and Russia intensify.&nbsp;It also marks OpenAI’s formal entry into the defence establishment, a major evolution for a company better known for revolutionising education and corporate workflows with tools like ChatGPT and Codex.&nbsp;As of March 2025, OpenAI had 500 million weekly active users. The company said this month that its annualised revenue run rate had surged to $10 billion, on track to meet its 2025 targets amid soaring global AI adoption.<h2>Defence AI gets a Silicon Valley upgrade</h2>The contract follows guidance issued by the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in April, encouraging federal agencies to foster a competitive American AI sector. National security and defence systems were explicitly exempted from the tighter AI oversight — allowing agencies like the Pentagon to move quickly.&nbsp;That exemption is now being leveraged to formalise OpenAI’s military partnership.&nbsp;Reuters has reported that OpenAI is in talks to raise as much as $40 billion in a new funding round led by Japan’s SoftBank, at a $300 billion valuation — underlining investor confidence in its long-term strategic relevance.<h2>The bigger picture</h2>The US military has long experimented with AI through its research arm, DARPA. But this new agreement represents a turning point — where private AI leaders are brought directly into core national security missions.&nbsp;While technical specifics remain classified, the AI tools are expected to support capabilities such as autonomous decision-making, threat detection, secure communications, and multilingual data analysis.&nbsp;The move is likely to be watched closely in Beijing and Moscow, both of whom have ramped up investments in military-grade AI.The Pentagon’s new AI contract is not just about innovation, it’s about preserving a strategic edge in what many now call the AI arms race. (With inputs from the agencies)&nbsp;

This contract aims to enhance national security capabilities amid rising competition with China and Russia. Work will focus on autonomous decision-making and threat detection, with completion expected by July 2026. 

ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has landed a $200 million contract from the United States Department of Defense to develop cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools for military applications, the Pentagon confirmed on Monday. It is the company’s most high-profile defence contract to date, placing OpenAI, originally a consumer-facing tech firm, at the heart of America’s military–AI transformation. “Under this award, the performer will develop prototype frontier AI capabilities to address critical national security challenges in both warfighting and enterprise domains,” the Pentagon stated. The work will be carried out primarily in and around Washington, with an estimated completion date of July 2026. Why it matters The deal underscores Washington’s push to harness frontier AI systems for battlefield readiness, faster intelligence synthesis, and advanced decision-making, as strategic rivalries with China and Russia intensify. It also marks OpenAI’s formal entry into the defence establishment, a major evolution for a company better known for revolutionising education and corporate workflows with tools like ChatGPT and Codex. As of March 2025, OpenAI had 500 million weekly active users. The company said this month that its annualised revenue run rate had surged to $10 billion, on track to meet its 2025 targets amid soaring global AI adoption. Defence AI gets a Silicon Valley upgrade The contract follows guidance issued by the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in April, encouraging federal agencies to foster a competitive American AI sector. National security and defence systems were explicitly exempted from the tighter AI oversight — allowing agencies like the Pentagon to move quickly. That exemption is now being leveraged to formalise OpenAI’s military partnership. Reuters has reported that OpenAI is in talks to raise as much as $40 billion in a new funding round led by Japan’s SoftBank, at a $300 billion valuation — underlining investor confidence in its long-term strategic relevance. The bigger picture The US military has long experimented with AI through its research arm, DARPA. But this new agreement represents a turning point — where private AI leaders are brought directly into core national security missions. While technical specifics remain classified, the AI tools are expected to support capabilities such as autonomous decision-making, threat detection, secure communications, and multilingual data analysis. The move is likely to be watched closely in Beijing and Moscow, both of whom have ramped up investments in military-grade AI. The Pentagon’s new AI contract is not just about innovation, it’s about preserving a strategic edge in what many now call the AI arms race. (With inputs from the agencies)

OpenAI has secured a $200 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense to develop advanced AI tools for military use, marking its entry into defence.

OpenAI bags $200 million Pentagon contract to build AI tools for US military

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