AI denial is becoming an enterprise risk: Why dismissing “slop” obscures real capability gains

Anti-AI activist Sam Kirchner is currently on the run after allegedly threatening to shoot and kill employees of OpenAI, prompting police to label him as armed and dangerous. This situation has led to heightened security measures at OpenAI's San Francisco offices, where employees have been instructed to remain indoors and avoid displaying any OpenAI branding.

ChatGPT's user growth has significantly slowed, with only a 5% increase in global monthly active users from August to November, contrasting sharply with Gemini's impressive 30% growth during the same period. This trend raises concerns about ChatGPT's competitive position in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna has stated that he does not perceive an AI bubble, despite widespread concerns among analysts and investors, emphasizing that the focus should be on the $8 trillion investment in data centers rather than speculative financial trends. He expressed worries about the unsustainable infrastructure investments by AI companies like OpenAI, which are pursuing advanced AI capabilities.

Sources indicate that SpaceX is planning a secondary share sale that could elevate its valuation to $800 billion, surpassing OpenAI and making it the most valuable private company in the U.S. This move follows recent discussions by the company's CFO with investors regarding the transaction.

OpenAI is facing significant challenges as it declares a 'code red' for its ChatGPT platform amid rising competition from Google's Gemini 3, which has rapidly gained a substantial user base. This situation reflects a growing concern within OpenAI regarding its market position and sustainability.

Google has been found to gather three times the amount of AI training data compared to OpenAI, leveraging its search monopoly to enhance its AI capabilities. This revelation comes amid ongoing antitrust scrutiny, where Google acknowledges using publisher content for AI training despite potential legal challenges.

A federal court has ordered OpenAI to disclose 20 million anonymized ChatGPT logs as part of a lawsuit filed by the New York Times. This ruling is significant as it highlights the ongoing scrutiny of AI companies regarding user data and transparency in their operations.

Teachers have shared their experiences with artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom, highlighting the rapid integration of tools like ChatGPT into educational settings. As school boards draft policies and universities host discussions on AI's role in education, the feedback from educators is crucial in shaping future implementations.