Block uses OpenAI models to speed security investigations
Block's security team is using OpenAI technology to investigate threats faster. According to OpenAI, the system can propose patches in minutes.
Amp extends AI agents beyond coding with OpenAI models
Amp demonstrates agent capabilities using OpenAI models including GPT-6 Astra, Ultrafast, GPT-Live-1, and Sign in with ChatGPT. The announcement showcases how agents can be applied outside traditional code tasks, according to OpenAI News.
Mathematicians Criticize OpenAI After Release of AI-Generated Proofs
OpenAI released hundreds of AI-generated mathematical proofs, prompting strong backlash from mathematicians who say the release does not advance the field. Futurism reports that researchers rejected OpenAI's claim about the release's value.
OpenAI’s math proofs fall short of researchers’ standards
OpenAI produced a large number of mathematical proofs that, according to a consulted group of mathematical researchers, deviated from the field’s guidelines. TechCrunch reports the researchers found the solutions did not meet expected standards.
Fired OpenAI safety researchers contest misconduct allegations
Three dismissed OpenAI safety researchers have disputed claims they mishandled sensitive information and published an open letter warning their firings are creating a chilling effect on the company’s safety culture. The letter frames the dismissals as harmful to internal research practices, according to TechCrunch AI.
OpenAI disruptions of AI-enabled false-front influence operations
OpenAI says it disrupted two AI-enabled influence operations that used fake journalists and a sham think tank to spread geopolitical messaging. The company described the operations as coordinated efforts leveraging AI to produce and amplify misleading content.
OpenAI’s Alexander Embiricos to Speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
OpenAI product lead Alexander Embiricos will appear on the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, days after OpenAI launches Dots. TechCrunch’s announcement invites readers to register for passes and promotional discounts.
Atlassian and OpenAI deepen partnership to connect AI with enterprise knowledge
Atlassian and OpenAI announced an expanded partnership to integrate frontier models with enterprise knowledge so teams can plan, build, and deliver work. The companies say the collaboration will connect OpenAI models to Atlassian’s tools and data to drive actionable workflows (source).
OpenAI adds visual ads to image generation results in US
OpenAI has started showing visual advertisements alongside image generation outputs for users in the U.S. only, according to TechCrunch. The ads appear after image results are displayed, per the report.
OpenAI outlines approach to EU text provenance and watermarking
OpenAI explains where its text watermarking will apply, how detection will work, and why initial access is limited to researchers. The company frames these details as its approach to complying with upcoming EU text provenance rules.
xAI redirects dot.com to Grok amid OpenAI’s Dots launch
TechCrunch reports that before OpenAI released its AI agent Dots, Elon Musk’s xAI acquired the domain dot.com. The domain now redirects to xAI’s Grok chatbot download page, prompting online reactions that it was a deliberate provocation.
OpenAI stops coordinated model-distillation extraction campaign
OpenAI says it disrupted a coordinated campaign that tried to extract protected model reasoning and is strengthening defenses against adversarial distillation. The company outlines steps to detect and mitigate similar extraction attempts going forward.