OpenAI Calls a ‘Code Red’ + Which Model Should I Use? + The Hard Fork Review of Slop

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.

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.

The recent release of GPT-5 by OpenAI has sparked a negative shift in public sentiment towards AI, with many users criticizing the model for its perceived flaws rather than recognizing its capabilities. This backlash has led to claims that AI progress is stagnating, with some commentators labeling the technology as 'AI slop'.

Google Workspace has introduced new AI automation features, intensifying competition with OpenAI as the tech giant seeks to enhance its productivity tools. This update includes a one-page template for daily releases and insights from Anthropic on employee AI usage, reflecting a broader trend in AI integration within workplace environments.