OpenAI has introduced a new image library feature for ChatGPT, allowing users to easily access and manage their AI-generated images. The feature is now rolling out to Free, Plus, and Pro users across both mobile and web platforms.
The new library appears in the ChatGPT sidebar under a ‘Library’ section, where users can browse a visual grid of their previously created images. A quick-access button also lets users generate new images directly from the same screen.
While the feature is already available in the iOS app, some users report it has not yet reached the web version, though its arrival is expected soon.
Designed to improve image accessibility and organisation, the feature will be especially useful for those who regularly create visuals through ChatGPT. Whether users are revisiting whimsical creations or practical graphics, the image library offers a convenient way to view and manage their visual content.
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OpenAI has updated its Preparedness Framework, the internal system used to assess AI model safety and determine necessary safeguards during development.
The company now says it may adjust its safety standards if a rival AI lab releases a ‘high-risk’ system without similar protections, a move that reflects growing competitive pressure in the AI industry.
Instead of outright dismissing such flexibility, OpenAI insists that any changes would be made cautiously and with public transparency.
Critics argue OpenAI is already lowering its standards for the sake of faster deployment. Twelve former employees recently supported a legal case against the company, warning that a planned corporate restructure might encourage further shortcuts.
OpenAI denies these claims, but reports suggest compressed safety testing timelines and increasing reliance on automated evaluations instead of human-led reviews. According to sources, some safety checks are also run on earlier versions of models, not the final ones released to users.
The refreshed framework also changes how OpenAI defines and manages risk. Models are now classified as having either ‘high’ or ‘critical’ capability, the former referring to systems that could amplify harm, the latter to those introducing entirely new risks.
Instead of deploying models first and assessing risk later, OpenAI says it will apply safeguards during both development and release, particularly for models capable of evading shutdown, hiding their abilities, or self-replicating.
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ChatGPT’s user base has doubled in recent weeks, with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman estimating up to 800 million people now use the platform weekly.
Speaking at TED 2025, Altman confirmed the surge during an on-stage conversation, acknowledging the figure after being pressed by TED curator Chris Anderson. He suggested the user growth was accelerating rapidly, describing the adoption as covering around 10% of the global population.
The platform’s popularity has soared thanks to viral new features, including a March update that introduced Ghibli mode—an image and video generator inspired by the animation style of Studio Ghibli.
Altman noted that this single feature drew in a million users within an hour of launch. When asked about artist compensation, he said OpenAI may eventually offer automatic payments to creators whose styles are used in prompts, though safeguards remain in place to avoid generating copyrighted material.
Other major updates include the rollout of a memory function that allows ChatGPT to remember user interactions indefinitely, making it a more personalised assistant over time. Altman also spoke about the development of autonomous AI agents capable of acting on users’ behalf, framed with safety guardrails.
While acknowledging fears of AI replacing human jobs, he encouraged a view of AI as a tool to unlock greater capabilities rather than a threat to livelihoods.
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Developed in collaboration with OpenAI, the feature goes beyond traditional search methods by allowing subscribers to use natural language queries based on mood, themes or descriptions rather than just titles or actors.
Currently, the tool is available only to a limited number of users in Australia and New Zealand using iOS devices, with opt-in access required. Netflix plans to expand the test to more regions, including the United States, in the near future.
The move highlights the streaming giant’s growing investment in AI, which it already uses for personalised recommendations.
Despite embracing AI, Netflix has stated it does not intend to replace creatives with technology. The company has publicly acknowledged concerns from the film and television industry, promising that writers, actors, and filmmakers remain central to its content creation strategy.
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OpenAI has filed a countersuit against Elon Musk, accusing the billionaire entrepreneur of a sustained campaign of harassment intended to damage the company and regain control over its AI developments.
The legal filing comes in response to Musk’s lawsuit earlier this year, in which he claimed OpenAI had strayed from its founding mission of developing AIfor the benefit of humanity.
In its countersuit, OpenAI urged a federal court to block Musk from taking further ‘unlawful and unfair actions’ and hold him accountable for the alleged damage already inflicted.
The company cited press attacks, legal pressure, and social media posts to Musk’s 200 million followers as tactics aimed at undermining its operations and reputation.
It also described Musk’s demands for corporate records and attempted acquisition efforts as part of a broader scheme to derail OpenAI’s progress.
The legal conflict highlights the growing rivalry between OpenAI and xAI, the AI firm Musk launched in 2023.
OpenAI maintains that Musk’s actions are motivated by self-interest and a desire to slow down a competing organisation. A jury trial has been scheduled for spring 2026 to resolve the escalating dispute.
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Microsoft has announced it is ‘slowing or pausing’ some data centre construction projects, including a $1 billion plan in Ohio, amid shifting demand for AI infrastructure.
The company confirmed it would halt early-stage development on rural land in Licking County, near Columbus, and will repurpose two of the sites for farmland.
The decision follows Microsoft’s rapid scaling of infrastructure to meet the soaring demand for AI and cloud services, which has since softened. The company acknowledged that such large projects require continuous adaptation to align with customer needs.
While Microsoft did not specify other paused projects, it revealed the suspension of later stages of a Wisconsin data centre expansion.
The slowdown also coincides with changes in Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI, with the two companies revising their agreement to allow OpenAI to build its own AI infrastructure. This move reflects broader trends in AI computing needs, which are expensive and energy-intensive.
Despite the pause in Ohio, Microsoft plans to invest over $80 billion in AI infrastructure this fiscal year, continuing its global expansion, though it will now strategically pace its growth to align with evolving business priorities.
Local officials in Licking County expressed their disappointment, as the area had been a hub for significant tech investments, including those from Google and Meta.
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OpenAI has made its first move into the cybersecurity space by co-leading a US$43 million Series A funding round for New York-based startup Adaptive Security.
The round was also backed by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, highlighting growing investor interest in solutions aimed at tackling AI-driven threats.
Adaptive Security specialises in simulating social engineering attacks powered by AI, such as fake phone calls, text messages, and emails. These simulations are designed to train employees and identify weak points within an organisation’s defences.
With over 100 customers already on board, the platform is proving to be a timely solution as generative AI continues to fuel increasingly convincing cyber scams.
The funding will be used to scale up the company’s engineering team and enhance its platform to meet growing demand.
As AI-powered threats evolve, Adaptive Security aims to stay ahead of the curve by helping organisations better prepare their staff to recognise and respond to sophisticated digital deception.
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A new San Francisco-based startup, Deep Cogito, has unveiled its first family of AI models, Cogito 1, which can switch between fast-response and deep-reasoning modes instead of being limited to just one approach.
These hybrid models combine the efficiency of standard AI with the step-by-step problem-solving abilities seen in advanced systems like OpenAI’s o1. While reasoning models excel in fields like maths and physics, they often require more computing power, a trade-off Deep Cogito aims to balance.
The Cogito 1 series, built on Meta’s Llama and Alibaba’s Qwen models instead of starting from scratch, ranges from 3 billion to 70 billion parameters, with larger versions planned.
Early tests suggest the top-tier Cogito 70B outperforms rivals like DeepSeek’s reasoning model and Meta’s Llama 4 Scout in some tasks. The models are available for download or through cloud APIs, offering flexibility for developers.
Founded in June 2024 by ex-Google DeepMind product manager Dhruv Malhotra and former Google engineer Drishan Arora, Deep Cogito is backed by investors like South Park Commons.
The company’s ambitious goal is to develop ‘general superintelligence,’ AI that surpasses human capabilities, rather than merely matching them. For now, the team says they’ve only scratched the surface of their scaling potential.
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OpenAI is reportedly in talks to acquire io Products, an AI hardware startup co-founded by former Apple design chief Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, in a deal that could exceed $500 million.
Instead of focusing solely on software like ChatGPT and API tools, OpenAI appears to be eyeing consumer devices as a way to diversify its revenue.
io Products is said to be working on AI-powered consumer tech, including a screenless smartphone and smart home gadgets.
The company’s team includes several former Apple designers, such as Tang Tan and Evans Hankey. Instead of traditional screens, these new devices are expected to explore more ambient and context-aware ways of interaction.
Jony Ive, best known for his role in designing iconic Apple products like the iPhone and iMac, left Apple in 2019 to launch his design consultancy, LoveFrom.
His collaboration with Altman on io Products was publicly confirmed last year and has already drawn interest from high-profile backers, including Laurene Powell Jobs. Funding for the startup was projected to reach $1 billion by the end of 2024.
The move echoes Altman’s previous investments in AI hardware, such as Humane Inc., a wearable tech startup that also focused on screenless interaction. Instead of scaling that venture, however, HP acquired some of Humane’s assets for $166 million earlier this year.
OpenAI’s potential acquisition of io Products could mark a significant shift toward physical consumer products in the AI space.
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