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OpenAI has officially unveiled GPT-4.5, the highly anticipated AI model codenamed Orion. This latest iteration marks the company’s largest and most sophisticated model to date, leveraging a greater volume of computing power and training data than any of its predecessors. While OpenAI acknowledges the model’s scale, the company has stated in a white paper that GPT-4.5 is not considered a “frontier AI model.” Access and Availability GPT-4.5 is now accessible to ChatGPT Pro subscribers, who pay $200 per month, as part of a research preview. Developers on OpenAI’s API with premium plans can also start using the model immediately. Users…

Ensuring security in AI-generated software is a growing challenge. While artificial intelligence can speed up development, it also introduces new risks that companies struggle to monitor. Addressing this issue, San Francisco-based cybersecurity startup Archipelo has emerged from stealth with $12 million in funding to enhance security in both human and AI-driven code. A New Approach to Developer Security Archipelo has developed a platform focused on “Developer Security Posture Management” (DevSPM), a tool designed to provide enterprises with visibility into the security of their code at every stage of development. According to CEO and co-founder Matthew Wise, there was no existing…

Norwegian robotics company 1X has unveiled its latest humanoid robot, Neo Gamma, marking the next step in its home-focused robotics development. This new model follows Neo Beta, which debuted in August, and is designed as a prototype for testing in real-life home environments. Images released by the company show Neo Gamma engaged in various household tasks, such as making coffee, folding laundry, and vacuuming. Testing and Development 1X has confirmed that Neo Gamma will soon be tested in select homes, moving beyond lab environments. However, the company stresses that widespread commercial availability is still far off. Unlike most humanoid robots…

OpenAI has announced the expansion of its AI-powered assistant, Operator, to several new regions. This advanced AI agent, designed to complete tasks on behalf of users, is now available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the U.K., and other countries. Availability and Functionality Operator, which first launched in the U.S. in January, is now accessible in most regions where ChatGPT is offered. However, it remains unavailable in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland due to regulatory constraints. This AI agent can handle various tasks, including booking tickets, making restaurant reservations, filing…

California’s privacy enforcement agency is pushing to penalize a Florida-based data broker involved in one of last year’s largest data breaches, which exposed hundreds of millions of Social Security numbers. Regulator Seeks Financial Penalty The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA), responsible for overseeing the state’s data privacy regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), announced on Thursday that it is pursuing a $46,000 fine against National Public Data. The company is being penalized for failing to register as a data broker in California. National Public Data made headlines in April 2024 when it suffered a cyberattack that led to…

Instagram is testing a new feature that allows users to privately dislike or downvote comments, helping them express disapproval or mark irrelevant remarks. Testing the Dislike Feature Users recently spotted a new button next to comments on Instagram posts and Reels, prompting the company to confirm that it is experimenting with this functionality. This test aims to improve the overall experience in comment sections by allowing users to signal negative feedback on comments they find unhelpful or inappropriate. In a post on Threads, Instagram head Adam Mosseri explained that the dislike count will remain hidden, meaning no one—including the comment’s…

OpenAI’s board of directors has unanimously rejected Elon Musk’s attempt to purchase the nonprofit entity that oversees the organization, according to a statement released on Friday. Musk’s Bid Dismissed as Competitive Disruption In a message posted through OpenAI’s official account on X, board chair Bret Taylor described Musk’s offer as a move intended to interfere with a competing AI company rather than a genuine acquisition attempt. “OpenAI is not for sale, and the board has unanimously rejected Mr. Musk’s latest attempt to disrupt his competition,” Taylor stated. “Any restructuring of OpenAI will only serve to strengthen our nonprofit mission of…

Valve has taken down a game from its Steam platform after discovering it contained malware, according to reports. The company warned users who had downloaded the game to take immediate action, including considering a complete system reformat to remove any potential threats. PirateFi Removed Due to Security Concerns The game in question, PirateFi, was marketed as an exciting survival experience set in a colorful, low-poly world. Players could choose to explore solo or join others in multiplayer mode. While it remains unclear how many users downloaded the game, an archived version of its Steam page showed it had a 9/10…

Snapchat is expanding its premium subscription service, Snapchat+, by introducing AI-powered custom stickers and self-destructing Snaps. These new features aim to attract more users to the paid tier and enhance engagement within the platform. Create AI-Generated Stickers in Chats Snapchat+ subscribers in the U.S. now have the ability to generate personalized stickers that match their messages. Users can simply type in the chat bar and then tap the sticker search button to generate an AI-powered sticker featuring the text they entered. Snapchat isn’t the only company exploring AI-generated stickers. Both Apple and Meta have already introduced similar features, reflecting a…

Tinder is turning to artificial intelligence in an effort to regain its shrinking user base. The popular dating app, owned by Match Group, plans to introduce AI-powered features for discovery and matching in the coming months. These updates aim to offer a fresh alternative to the traditional swipe-based approach, which once revolutionized the industry but has since lost its novelty for many users. New AI Features to Improve Matches In its latest earnings report, Tinder highlighted that AI-generated recommendations will help users find more personalized and meaningful matches. Match Group CFO Gary Swidler explained that this new AI-driven system will…