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OpenAI business and news from across the web.- AI Yi-Yi!OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Work, a cloud-based AI agent designed to manage tasks across email, Slack, and calendars. The company is also reportedly shutting down its Atlas web browser.
- Evening Legal BriefsApple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the artificial intelligence company stole trade secrets. The lawsuit claims that OpenAI's scheme to use these secrets was present at every level of its operations.
Apple (AAPL) sues OpenAI over stolen trade secrets related to hardware and securityApple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that the company, led by former Apple designer Tang Tan, stole trade secrets to develop AI hardware products. The lawsuit also names Jony Ive, founder of io Products acquired by OpenAI, though he is not a defendant. This legal action comes as OpenAI prepares for an IPO and follows a 2024 partnership between Apple and OpenAI for AI features in Apple products.- Apple calls OpenAI's hardware business 'rotten to its core' in trade secret theft lawsuitApple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the artificial intelligence company of stealing trade secrets. The lawsuit also names io Products, a hardware company led by Jony Ive, as a defendant. Apple alleges that OpenAI used its proprietary information to develop its AI models.
- OpenAI's browser isn't dead, it just moved to the ChatGPT appOpenAI is shifting its strategy for its browser technology, moving it from a standalone product to integration within the ChatGPT mobile application. This change indicates a new approach to how the company will offer its browser-related features to users.
- Evening Legal BriefsThis article rounds up recent legal news affecting the gaming and tech industries. Grand Theft Auto 6 players in Australia will require identification to play, while OpenAI faces copyright challenges from news organizations.
- OpenAI releases a new ChatGPT tool for all things work relatedOpenAI has released a new ChatGPT tool designed for professional use. This new application aims to assist with various work-related tasks, marking a significant expansion of their AI offerings.
- AI Yi-Yi!OpenAI has launched GPT-Live, a new voice feature for ChatGPT that enables more natural, full-duplex conversations. Separately, an Ivy League professor observed a 50% drop in student scores after suspecting AI cheating and requiring in-person final exams.
- AI Yi-Yi!OpenAI is reportedly considering offering a 5% stake to some US entities to address concerns, while Nvidia is proposing a new optional financing model that includes taking a cut of AI cloud revenue alongside hardware sales. These developments highlight ongoing shifts in the artificial intelligence industry.
- OpenAI reportedly wants all AI companies to give the US government a stake in their businessesOpenAI CEO Sam Altman is reportedly proposing that leading artificial intelligence companies offer the US government a five percent equity stake in their businesses. This initiative aims to involve sovereign funds in the burgeoning AI industry.
Security researchers have leveraged bad maths to get around AI safety guardrails, naming the attack method after one of…Security researchers have developed a new attack method called 'BioShocking' that bypasses AI safety guardrails by leveraging flawed mathematical puzzles and nostalgic references. This technique was demonstrated on several AI agents, including ChatGPT, causing them to ignore safety protocols and potentially compromise user credentials. While OpenAI has reportedly fixed the vulnerability, other vendors are still working on solutions.
Memory prices are predicted to rise as much as 50% in Q3 and it only gets worse from thereMemory prices for RAM and SSDs are predicted to increase significantly in Q3 and Q4 of 2026, with further year-on-year increases expected in 2027, driven by demand from AI data centers. A recovery is not anticipated until 2028. This price surge is already impacting PC builds and is expected to lead to price hikes for devices like iPads and Macbooks.- AI Yi-Yi!OpenAI has announced new AI models that are currently not available for public use. The article also touches upon the race for AI dominance among World Cup teams and the broader impact of AI on tech firms.
- OpenAI launches a limited preview of GPT-5.6 for a 'small group of trusted partners'OpenAI has launched a limited preview of its new AI model, GPT-5.6, making it available to a select group of trusted partners. The model comes in three variants, including options that are both the most powerful and most affordable developed by the company.
- AI Yi-Yi!A24 is defending its partnership with Google regarding AI technology, while OpenAI is previewing its next-generation model, GPT-5.6 Sol. Separately, The New York Times has criticized Microsoft for allegedly building a copyright-infringing supercomputer for OpenAI.
Evening Reading - June 25, 2026This article is a collection of various news items from June 25, 2026, including layoffs at Bungie, OpenAI's GPT-5.6 access policy, price increases for Xbox consoles and Apple products, and details about EVO 2026. It also touches on the perceived decline of Destiny 2 and mentions the CEO of Shacknews, Asif Khan.
OpenAI GPT-5.6 access will be approved on a customer by customer basis by the Trump administrationThe Trump administration has requested OpenAI to stagger the release of its new GPT-5.6 model, approving access on a customer-by-customer basis during the preview period. This decision comes amid ongoing concerns about artificial intelligence security and follows the White House's release of stricter AI guidelines. OpenAI and Microsoft are also facing a lawsuit from newspaper publishers over alleged copyright infringement.- OpenAI will initially only release ChatGPT 5.6 to government-approved customersOpenAI has announced that ChatGPT 5.6 will initially be available only to customers who have received government approval. This policy deviates from previous voluntary review processes.
Microsoft announces even more Xbox Series price increases for 1st AugustMicrosoft is increasing the prices of Xbox Series X and Series S consoles globally starting August 1st, with some models seeing a 33% hike. The company cites rising component costs, particularly for SSDs and memory, as the primary reason for the price adjustments. This follows similar price increases last year and affects consoles worldwide, with specific US pricing detailed.- OpenAI's free GPT-5.5 model makes ChatGPT better at understanding contextOpenAI has released an upgrade to the free model powering ChatGPT, referred to as GPT-5.5. This update aims to improve the model's contextual understanding capabilities for users interacting with the free version of the service.