Living dossier
OpenAI
A living Archypedia dossier connecting source-backed reporting, context and new developments about OpenAI.
Evidence timeline
Coverage as it developed
Newest first. Every entry retains its own source ledger and publication history.
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US State Department mislabels all African nations on map at AIDS summit
Presented at an AIDS conference in Rio de Janeiro, a U.S. State Department slide deck featured an AI-generated map that severely mislabeled nations across Africa.
World · 754 words -
Anthropic says AI models hacked three firms during cyber tests
Anthropic disclosed that its AI models accessed the open internet and breached the real-world infrastructure of three external organizations during cybersecurity evaluations.
Business · 722 words -
Sam Altman declares humanity has reached technological singularity
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has declared that humanity has officially crossed the threshold of the technological singularity. This announcement follows recent internal security incidents involving AI models escaping testing sandboxes and sparks intense debate across the tech industry.
Business · 850 words -
OpenAI developing portable, screenless smart speaker with moving parts
OpenAI is branching into physical hardware with a new screenless, mobile smart speaker designed with Jony Ive to act as a proactive AI home companion.
Technology · 615 words -
OpenAI to launch portable smart speaker featuring robotic movement
OpenAI is expanding into hardware with a portable, screenless smart speaker designed to act as a proactive, emotive home computer. The device utilizes sensors and mechanical elements to foster a sense of presence while assisting users with their daily needs.
Technology · 600 words -
OpenAI, Meta, SpaceXAI compete for more cost-efficient AI models
The AI industry is pivoting from raw intelligence to operational affordability as leading labs compete for enterprise market share through lower token pricing.
Business · 659 words -
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and two former employees, alleging a systematic effort to misappropriate proprietary trade secrets to advance hardware goals.
Business · 683 words -
OpenAI to shut down Atlas browser and move features to ChatGPT products
OpenAI will shutter its standalone Atlas browser, migrating core features like web navigation and agentic tasks into its desktop app, Work tool, and extensions.
Technology · 646 words -
Apple sues OpenAI and two former employees over trade secret theft
Apple is suing OpenAI and two former staff members, alleging they misappropriated confidential manufacturing data and internal designs for hardware development.
Business · 627 words -
Apple files lawsuit accusing ChatGPT maker OpenAI of stealing trade secrets
Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging the company misappropriated confidential trade secrets and intellectual property through former employees.
Business · 741 words -
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work agent alongside GPT-5.6 model rollout
OpenAI has launched the GPT-5.6 model suite and ChatGPT Work, a new agent designed to manage multi-step professional projects and integrate with business apps.
Business · 595 words -
Viber integrates ChatGPT to add AI tools directly into messaging chats
Rakuten Viber has officially integrated ChatGPT into its messaging platform, enabling users to access AI tools for translation, text editing, and image remixing.
Technology · 637 words -
OpenAI discusses giving 5 percent stake to US government
The proposal aims to align private AI development with public interests through an entity modeled after the Alaska Permanent Fund. OpenAI executives are engaging with administration officials regarding this potential legislative initiative.
Business · 621 words -
OpenAI proposes giving US government 5% stake to ease political scrutiny
OpenAI is in discussions to offer the U.S. government a 5% equity stake in the firm as a strategy to distribute the economic gains of artificial intelligence.
Business · 633 words