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TechCrunch AI
11 Jul 2026
Apple has filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI of orchestrating the theft of trade secrets, alleging involvement by OpenAI senior leadership and a long-time former Apple employee. The complaint says Apple discovered misappropriated confidential information but details and legal claims remain subject to court review.
MIT Technology Review
10 Jul 2026
Anthropic reports finding a hidden representational space that sheds light on how Claude processes concepts within large language models. The piece also discusses speculation around OpenAI building a broad “super app” to expand its consumer reach.
OpenAI News
10 Jul 2026
Deutsche Telekom is becoming an AI-native telco, integrating OpenAI-powered tools into customer service, employee workflows, and network operations. The company is also exploring AI-driven voice technologies to shape future communications.
TechCrunch AI
10 Jul 2026
OpenAI’s chief operating officer, Fidji Simo, is stepping down from her full-time role after an extended medical leave. The departure creates a leadership gap as OpenAI pursues a potential IPO and intensifies competition with Anthropic in the enterprise market.
TechCrunch AI
10 Jul 2026
OpenAI says its new family of models, including GPT‑5.6, will continue to power Microsoft’s Copilot 365 productivity suite. The company labeled GPT‑5.6 the “preferred model” amid reports of tension between OpenAI and Microsoft.
TechCrunch AI
10 Jul 2026
OpenAI is shutting down its standalone Atlas AI browser less than a year after launch. The company plans to move some agentic browsing features into its desktop app and a Chrome extension, TechCrunch reports.
TechCrunch AI
10 Jul 2026
OpenAI announced a new family of models centered on GPT-5.6, which the company says brings improvements across multiple capabilities. The announcement highlights potential gains in areas such as cybersecurity, though detailed benchmarks were not included in the excerpt.
OpenAI News
23 Apr 2026
OpenAI outlines how to adjust Codex settings for personalization, detail level, and permissions to help tasks run smoothly. The guidance aims to let users customize workflows while controlling access and output granularity.
OpenAI News
09 Jul 2026
Microsoft has adopted OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 as the preferred model powering Microsoft 365 Copilot across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Chat, and Cowork. The upgrade is said to deliver stronger capabilities for faster, higher-quality document and chat assistance.
OpenAI News
25 May 2026
OpenAI research finds about 4 million Americans use ChatGPT to start, run, or grow small businesses. The study suggests AI lowers entrepreneurship costs by handling tasks like planning, marketing, and customer support.
OpenAI News
09 Jul 2026
OpenAI has announced a Bio Bug Bounty tied to GPT-5.5, inviting researchers to report biological safety vulnerabilities. The program outlines scope, rewards, and reporting procedures on OpenAI’s News site.
TechCrunch AI
10 Jul 2026
Reporting notes the details of federal discussions with OpenAI and Anthropic over safety assessments remain unclear. TechCrunch AI indicates some dialogue occurred but provides limited specifics on criteria or process.