OpenAI is ending API access to fan-favorite GPT-4o model in February 2026

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OpenAI Locks Down San Francisco Offices Following Alleged Threat From Activist
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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.
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AI, Crypto Anxiety Creates Volatile Week for Markets
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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.
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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.
There Is Only One AI Company. Welcome to the Blob
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