OpenAI

OpenAI is making Singapore a key hub for its Asia-Pacific expansion, aiming to grow its team and work with major clients like Singapore Airlines, Grab, and Sea Group. The company is offering customised AI solutions and investing in partnerships and infrastructure to support the rapidly growing ChatGPT user base.

OpenAI has launched Instant Checkout, allowing ChatGPT users in the U.S. to buy products directly within chat, starting with single-item orders from Etsy. The feature works with stored payment methods and is expected to expand to over a million Shopify merchants, letting AI handle transactions while merchants manage fulfilment.

OpenAI’s Sora app has reached over one million downloads in under five days, growing faster than ChatGPT during its early launch despite being invite-only in the US and Canada. The AI-driven platform lets users create short videos with text prompts or “cameos,” but its rapid popularity has raised copyright and moderation challenges.

OpenAI’s new app Sora 2 quickly sparked controversy as users created hyperrealistic fake videos of crimes, politics, and celebrities. The app faces backlash over deepfakes and copyright issues, forcing OpenAI to tighten safety measures and give rights holders more control.

Spotify has teamed up with ChatGPT to offer music and podcast recommendations through natural conversation, available to users worldwide. The feature aims to make discovery easier while keeping user data private and giving artists’ work protection.

Nintendo has denied claims that it lobbied the Japanese government to restrict generative AI, after a politician admitted spreading false information. The controversy comes as the gaming industry debates AI use, with many developers already experimenting while Nintendo remains cautious about protecting its IP.

OpenAI has launched Sora 2, a new AI system that creates realistic videos with accurate motion and sound. The accompanying Sora app lets users appear in AI-generated scenes using “cameos” and share videos in a TikTok-style feed.

OpenAI has launched its biggest ChatGPT campaign, showing how people use the chatbot in daily life across TV, streaming, outdoor and social media in the US, UK and Ireland. The ads feature real-life moments like cooking, fitness and trip planning, aiming to make ChatGPT feel personal and relatable.

Elon Musk’s company xAI has sued OpenAI, claiming it stole trade secrets by poaching engineers and taking confidential code and techniques. xAI is seeking damages and orders to remove the stolen materials, while the case highlights a legal battle over employee recruitment and intellectual property.

A North Korea-linked group used AI to create a fake South Korean military ID and launch a phishing campaign targeting journalists, researchers, and human rights workers. The attack highlights the growing use of AI in cyber-espionage, with authorities warning of increased risks and urging stronger security measures.