OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Group Chats Globally to All Subscribers

OpenAI has temporarily closed its San Francisco offices following an alleged threat from an activist who reportedly expressed intentions to cause physical harm to its employees. The warning was communicated via an internal message on OpenAI's Slack platform.

OpenAI has announced that it will retire its GPT-4o model from the API platform on February 16, 2026. This decision follows a notification sent to API customers, allowing a three-month transition period for applications still utilizing GPT-4o. While the model will be removed from the API, it will continue to be available to individual users of ChatGPT across various subscription tiers. The company considers GPT-4o a legacy system with lower usage compared to the newer GPT-5.1 series.

Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde reports on the recent volatility in markets driven by investor anxiety surrounding AI and cryptocurrency. OpenAI has partnered with Foxconn to design AI data center hardware in the US, while Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman comments on the US approval for advanced AI chips to be sold to the Middle East.

Bloomberg's Caroline Hyde reports on a turbulent week for markets driven by investor anxiety surrounding AI and cryptocurrency. OpenAI is collaborating with Foxconn to develop AI data center hardware in the U.S. Additionally, Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman comments on the U.S. approval for advanced AI chips to be sold to the Middle East.

OpenAI is under pressure as an internal memo reveals CEO Sam Altman's response to Google's advancements with its Gemini 3 model. The memo outlines OpenAI's strategy, codenamed 'Shallotpeat', to regain competitive ground in the AI landscape.

PowerToys 0.96 introduces an upgraded Advanced Paste feature with a redesigned user interface and support for various AI endpoints, including Azure, OpenAI, Gemini, Mistral, and local models like Foundry Local and Ollama. The update also enhances the Command Palette and PowerRename tools.

Meta is set to test an AI-powered personalized daily briefing for Facebook users in New York City and San Francisco. This new feature aims to provide users with tailored information relevant to their daily lives, positioning Meta to compete with ChatGPT's Pulse.

The AI industry is increasingly resembling a single interconnected entity as major players like Nvidia, OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft form partnerships and collaborations. This trend raises questions about the implications for competition, innovation, and consumer choice in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.