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OpenAI's Sora Bans Deepfakes of Public Figures, Except for Dead Celebrities

Sora users have been able to create AI-generated videos of Michael Jackson, Tupac Shakur, and even Malcom X. OpenAI explains why.

By Michael Kan
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How Safe Is Your Facial Data With OpenAI's Sora App?

To create life-like deepfakes with Sora's Cameo feature, OpenAI needs to store your facial and audio data. Canceling your Sora account will also nuke your ChatGPT presence.

By Michael Kan
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Hype for OpenAI's Sora Sparks a Resale Market for Invite Codes on eBay

Any in-demand item can be resold, including invite codes for OpenAI's TikTok-like AI app.

By Michael Kan
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Sam Altman Admits Sora 2 'Slop' Feed Is a Money Grab to Fund GPUs

Amid backlash to the new AI-generated video product, OpenAI's CEO says the company is trying to pay for more computing power. Meta launched its own version this week.

By Emily Forlini
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman

OpenAI: There's a Small Chance Sora Would Create a Sexual Deepfake of You

OpenAI's testing found a 1.6% chance of Sora creating sexual deepfakes while using a person's likeness, despite the safeguards in place.

By Michael Kan
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OpenAI's Answer to TikTok Is Sora 2, a Fever Dream of Deepfakes

The Sora 2 AI video generator is set to power a new TikTok-style app that can create clips of you or your friends in all kinds of situations.

By Michael Kan
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ChatGPT Now Lets You Make Purchases Without Leaving the App

With ChatGPT's new Instant Checkout feature, users can buy products from Etsy without leaving the app. It's free for users, while merchants pay a 'small fee.'

By Jibin Joseph
ChatGPT's Instant Checkout feature in action

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Pulse to Deliver Proactive Morning Updates

With Pulse, ChatGPT reviews your history overnight to curate helpful updates for the next morning.

By Jibin Joseph
ChatGPT Pulse's interface

Will OpenAI Really Build 60 Football Fields Worth of AI Infrastructure Per Week?

CEO Sam Altman says increasing compute is the 'literal key' to boosting revenue, and maybe curing cancer. Can he get there without destroying the environment?

By Emily Forlini
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OpenAI Reportedly Following Apple's Playbook in Developing Its AI Device

OpenAI hires 12 former Apple execs to assist with building the device. Prototypes include a screen-free smart speaker, glasses, a digital voice recorder, and a wearable pin.

By Will McCurdy
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This ChatGPT Flaw Could Let a Hacker Steal Info From Your Emails

The findings from cybersecurity vendor Radware underscore the threat of hackers planting hidden AI instructions in web content to manipulate chatbots into executing malicious actions.

By Michael Kan
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This North Korean Phishing Attack Used ChatGPT's Image Generation

The phishing emails mimicked the official domain of a South Korean military institution.

By Michael Kan
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OpenAI: Women Make Up 'More Than Half' of ChatGPT Users

In the first-ever study about how people are using the chatbot, OpenAI says 70% of conversations are about non-work-related topics, a much higher percentage than just a year ago.

By Emily Forlini
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FTC Investigates Chatbot Security As Altman Talks Limiting ChatGPT Access

Amid reports of AIs discussing suicide methods with minors, OpenAI's CEO says the company has considered 'taking away some freedom' on ChatGPT for those 'in fragile mental places.'

By Jibin Joseph
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Should You Pay For ChatGPT Plus? Here Are 7 Reasons to Consider Upgrading

Is a paid ChatGPT Plus subscription worth $20 per month? Maybe, if you value access to GPT-5’s different modes, legacy AI models, Sora video creation, Deep Research, and more.

By Lance Whitney
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OpenAI Is Using Its AI Tools to Make an Animated Movie

'Critterz' will be made using OpenAI's GPT-5 model and other image generation tools. It's expected to be debut at the Cannes Film Festival in May.

By Jibin Joseph
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State AGs to OpenAI: Fix Your Child-Safety Issues or No For-Profit Pivot for You

The attorneys general of California and Delaware say 'OpenAI and the industry at large are not where they need to be in ensuring safety in AI products’ development and deployment.'

By Will McCurdy
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OpenAI Announces Hiring Platform, Will Use AI to Match Companies With Talent

The company is also working on a certification program designed to assure employers that candidates are skilled in using its tools.

By Jibin Joseph
Open AI CEO Sam Altman speaks during a talk session with SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son in Tokyo, Japan, on February 03, 2025

Following Teen Suicide Lawsuit, OpenAI Previews New Safety Measures

Next month, OpenAI will bring parental control tools to ChatGPT. Once linked to a teen's account, parents will receive notifications if the chatbot detects their child is in distress.

By Jibin Joseph
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OpenAI, Anthropic Swapped AI Models: Here's the Dirt They Uncovered

ChatGPT and Claude played all the hits, from hallucinations to sycophancy. But both chatbots also exhibited some concerning behavior for tools that are used by millions of people every day.

By Emily Forlini
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