Larry Summers Steps Down From OpenAI Board Over Epstein Ties

OpenAI has launched GPT-5.1-Codex-Max, an advanced model aimed at managing extensive context and executing complex engineering tasks that may take up to twenty-four hours. This update enhances the coding environment, allowing for improved efficiency and problem-solving capabilities in software engineering.

OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.1-Codex-Max, claiming it is significantly better at long-horizon reasoning and is the first model specifically trained for Windows environments. This new model aims to enhance coding efficiency and tackle complex engineering tasks that may take up to twenty-four hours to complete.

OpenAI has introduced GPT‑5.1-Codex-Max, a new coding model available in its Codex developer environment. This model enhances AI-assisted software engineering with improved reasoning, efficiency, and interactive capabilities. It replaces GPT‑5.1-Codex as the default model, designed to handle complex software development tasks across multiple contexts.

OpenAI has announced the launch of ChatGPT for Teachers, a specialized version of its AI chatbot aimed at K-12 educators and school districts. This service will be available for free to K-12 educators in the United States until June 2027, providing tools to enhance teaching and learning experiences.

Oriol Vinyals, co-lead of Gemini, stated that the advancements in Gemini 3 are attributed to improved pre-training and post-training processes. This statement challenges the prevailing notion that gains from pre-training are diminishing. Vinyals emphasized the importance of these enhancements in the context of AI development.

Larry Summers has resigned from the board of OpenAI following the release of his email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein. The decision comes amid growing scrutiny over his past associations and public commitments.

Amazon continues to sell various teddy bears powered by OpenAI technology, despite previous withdrawals from the market. Concerns have been raised regarding the vetting process of these products by OpenAI.

OpenAI is expanding its presence in the retail sector as Target prepares to launch a new ChatGPT-powered app for shoppers. The app is set to enter beta testing next week, aiming to enhance the shopping experience through AI technology.