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OpenAI's video generation AI platform, Sora, was reportedly costing the company $1 million per day to operate. Despite the high operational costs, the project is considered highly profitable within the context of AI development.
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OpenAI has addressed a DNS data smuggling vulnerability within its ChatGPT service. The flaw, reported by The Register, allowed for potential data exfiltration through DNS queries.
Microsoft's research assistant can now use multiple AI models simultaneously
Microsoft's Copilot research assistant now integrates multiple AI models, including OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude, through its new Critique feature. This enhancement aims to improve factual accuracy, analytical breadth, and presentation quality for complex research tasks. An alternative feature, Model Council, offers side-by-side responses from both AI providers for comparison.
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This article presents a surreal, dreamlike narrative weaving together various gaming news and opinion pieces. It touches on interviews with actors from Life is Strange: True Colors, a personal reflection on the weapon choice in Marathon, and commentary on Crimson Desert's ambitious design. It also briefly mentions OpenAI's Sora video generation technology and its financial struggles.
Mark Zuckerberg offered to 'help' Elon Musk with DOGE in 2025
Text messages published in court documents reveal that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg offered to assist Elon Musk with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in early 2025. The exchange also included discussions about potentially bidding on OpenAI's intellectual property. Musk's lawyers have argued that these personal communications are irrelevant to his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI.
Feature: PS5 Price - Why Does It Cost So Much in 2026?
The PlayStation 5's price is increasing significantly in 2026 due to a confluence of factors including the pandemic's impact on supply chains, global inflation, and increased tariffs. Component costs, particularly RAM, have also surged due to high demand from AI companies like OpenAI. These economic pressures are affecting other hardware manufacturers like Nintendo and Valve, and are expected to impact future console generations and development budgets.
The AI Doc explores how we can survive an uncertain AI future
The documentary 'The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist' explores anxieties surrounding the future of artificial intelligence, interviewing proponents and critics alike. While not offering entirely new insights, the film aims to demystify AI for mainstream audiences, highlighting the fervent belief in AI's potential and the possibility for public pushback against its development.
Engadget Podcast: Can Microsoft fix Windows 11 by dumping AI?
This podcast episode discusses Microsoft's potential shift in Windows 11 strategy, moving away from heavy AI integration like Copilot towards core features and customization. The hosts also touch upon OpenAI's Sora, Meta's legal troubles regarding child engagement and social media addiction, an iOS exploit, Epic Games layoffs, and the dissolution of the Afeela EV collaboration between Honda and Sony.
The Morning After: Sony and Honda’s debut EV is dead before it even arrived
Sony and Honda have officially discontinued their Afeela electric vehicle project, citing a review of their business direction. The companies are reportedly facing significant financial losses in the EV market. In other news, Hades 2 is coming to Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5, while Meta and YouTube were found negligent in a social media addiction lawsuit.
Google Gemini now lets you import your chats and data from other AI apps
Google Gemini has introduced new features allowing users to import chat history and data from other AI platforms. This move aims to facilitate easier transitions for users switching to Gemini, with similar functionality recently added by Anthropic. These options are available for both free and paid consumer accounts.
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Enterprises are significantly increasing their spending on artificial intelligence, with OpenAI and Anthropic capturing the majority of these budgets. Meanwhile, traditional SaaS providers are facing challenges in maintaining their market position amidst this shift.
Senator Bernie Sanders announces bill to pause US data center construction: 'AI and robotics will impact our economy, our democracy, our privacy rights... even our very survival as human beings on this planet'
Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have introduced the AI Data Center Moratorium Act, proposing a pause on new data center construction in the US. The bill aims to establish national safeguards for AI development, addressing concerns about economic impact, privacy, misinformation, and environmental costs associated with AI's growing energy and water demands.
OpenAI drops plans to release an adult chatbot
OpenAI has indefinitely canceled plans to release an erotic chatbot for adults, citing concerns from employees and investors. The company also decided to shelve its Sora video generator and will focus on core productivity tools. This decision follows internal debates and external controversies surrounding AI ethics and user attachment.
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The potential deal between Disney and OpenAI has reportedly fallen through, highlighting Hollywood's susceptibility to major technology companies. In separate news, Intel has officially launched its Xeon 600 chips and announced new vPro Panther Lake CPUs, signaling a strong focus on its vPro platform.
Disney (DIS) exits $1 billion OpenAI deal as Sora is discontinued
OpenAI has announced the discontinuation of its Sora text-to-video AI content generator, which was launched in February 2024. Disney has reportedly exited a $1 billion deal with OpenAI, though the exact reasons for Disney's withdrawal were not specified.
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Valve is reportedly testing AI tools internally, according to a studio writer. Meanwhile, OpenAI has announced plans to shut down its Sora text-to-video model, and Claude Code is being developed to automate computer tasks.
Disney quashes $1 billion deal with OpenAI after Sora video app shutters, vows to "continue to engage with AI…
Disney has canceled its planned $1 billion investment in OpenAI, reportedly due to the closure of OpenAI's Sora video app. The entertainment giant had intended to integrate user-generated AI videos onto its platforms like Disney Plus. Disney stated it will continue to engage with AI technologies.
OpenAI discontinues Sora video generation app, Disney pulls out of $1 billion investment deal
OpenAI is discontinuing its Sora video generation app and related developer tools, shifting focus to productivity applications like a desktop 'superapp'. This decision follows concerns over copyright issues and a reported $1 billion investment deal with Disney that has now been canceled. The company plans to share details on preserving user work and API timelines soon.
OpenAI is shutting down its Sora video generation app
OpenAI is discontinuing its Sora video generation app and API service, with details on the shutdown timeline to be announced later. The company stated its research team will now focus on world simulation for robotics. This decision follows a reported decline in app interest and aligns with OpenAI's strategic shift towards enterprise customers.
OpenAI shuts down Sora app as Disney pulls out of investment deal
OpenAI is shutting down its video generation app Sora, with the team thanking users for their contributions. Concurrently, Disney has withdrawn its planned $1 billion investment into OpenAI. While the Sora app is being discontinued, OpenAI intends to continue pursuing AI video technology in other forms, such as within ChatGPT.
