OpenAI’s vice president of product policy, Ryan Beiermeister, was terminated after a male colleague accused her of sex discrimination, according to a Wall Street Journal report. Beiermeister denied the allegation and said it was “absolutely false.” The firing followed her criticism of a planned ChatGPT feature called “adult mode,” which would introduce erotic content. OpenAI said her departure was unrelated to the concerns she raised and highlighted her prior contributions. The company’s applications chief, Fidji Simo, confirmed the “adult mode” is slated for a first‑quarter launch. Read more →

Barret Zoph and Luke Metz, cofounders of the AI startup Thinking Machines Lab, have left the company to rejoin OpenAI. The move was announced by OpenAI’s applications chief Fidji Simo in an internal memo. A source alleged that Zoph was dismissed for sharing confidential information, a claim OpenAI did not verify. Mira Murati confirmed Zoph’s departure and named Soumith Chintala as the new chief technology officer. The departures also include Sam Schoenholz, who is returning to OpenAI, and follow the earlier exit of cofounder Andrew Tulloch to Meta. Thinking Machines Lab continues to develop its Tinker platform for customizing AI models. Read more →

OpenAI has introduced GPT Image 1.5, a new version of its ChatGPT image generation tool that promises faster performance, better instruction following, and more precise editing controls. The model is now available to all ChatGPT users and via API. Its rollout follows an internal “code red” memo that highlighted a competitive push against Google’s Gemini series and Nano Banana Pro, which have recently outperformed OpenAI on benchmark leaderboards. GPT Image 1.5 builds on the earlier GPT Image 1 release, adding granular post‑production features and a redesigned creative‑studio interface within the ChatGPT sidebar. Read more →

OpenAI announced plans to launch an "adult mode" for ChatGPT in early 2026, aiming to let users discuss mature topics while using AI‑driven age verification. The feature will rely on behavioral analysis rather than traditional "confirm your age" prompts, and its rollout depends on the effectiveness of a new age‑prediction model currently being tested in several countries. OpenAI sees the move as both a compliance step amid growing regulatory focus on online age verification and a potential premium offering for subscribers. Read more →

OpenAI introduced its newest foundation model, GPT-5.2, positioning it as the most advanced offering for developers and professional users. The launch comes as the company faces heightened competition from Google’s Gemini 3 and internal pressure highlighted by a recent “code red” memo from CEO Sam Altman. GPT-5.2 is available in three variants—Instant, Thinking, and Pro—each tailored to speed, complex reasoning, or maximum accuracy. OpenAI emphasizes gains in coding, math, long‑context reasoning, and tool use, while also noting a surge in enterprise adoption and significant infrastructure commitments. Read more →

OpenAI announced that a new “adult mode” for ChatGPT is slated to launch in the first quarter of 2026. The feature will be enabled only after the company perfects an age‑prediction model designed to identify users under 18 and apply appropriate safeguards. Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s CEO of Applications, said the model is currently being tested in select countries to ensure it correctly distinguishes teens from adults. The move follows a broader industry push toward more robust age‑verification technologies. Read more →

OpenAI announced that Denise Dresser, the former CEO of Slack and longtime Salesforce executive, will join the AI firm as chief revenue officer. In her new role, Dresser will guide global revenue strategy and help expand AI adoption across businesses. The move follows OpenAI's recent for‑profit restructuring and its push to serve more than one million business customers while hundreds of millions use ChatGPT weekly. Read more →

Denise Dresser, formerly CEO of Slack, is joining OpenAI as its new chief revenue officer. The move follows more than a decade at Slack’s parent company, Salesforce, where she helped launch AI features. At OpenAI, Dresser will lead revenue strategy for enterprise customers and oversee customer success. OpenAI’s applications chief, Fidji Simo, highlighted Dresser’s experience in scaling AI tools for businesses. The transition also triggers leadership changes at Slack, with chief product officer Rob Seaman set to serve as interim CEO. Read more →

OpenAI has launched GPT‑5.1, a two‑model system that pairs an Instant model for everyday requests with a Thinking model for more complex tasks. The update adds six new tone‑presets—Default, Friendly, Efficient, Professional, Candid and Quirky—plus the existing Cynical and Nerdy options, letting users tailor ChatGPT’s personality. OpenAI says the new models are “warmer, more intelligent, and better at following your instructions.” The rollout will start with paid users before extending to free accounts, while legacy models remain available for a limited period. Read more →

OpenAI announced it has acquired Software Applications, Inc., the developer of Sky—a desktop AI assistant for Mac that can see the screen and act within apps. The purchase brings together OpenAI's large language models with a product designed to work alongside users throughout their day, from writing to coding. Sky’s founders, Ari Weinstein and Conrad Kramer, previously sold Workflow to Apple, where it became Shortcuts, while co‑founder Kim Beverett spent a decade at Apple on Safari and other core services. The deal, led by OpenAI executives Nick Turley and Fidji Simo, adds a new layer to Apple’s emerging AI ecosystem, which includes Apple Intelligence and a partnership that routes Siri queries to ChatGPT. Read more →

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Pulse, a new feature that delivers a curated set of visual cards each morning based on a user’s calendar, chat history, and other personal data. Currently limited to Pro subscribers, Pulse aims to move ChatGPT from a reactive assistant to a proactive one, offering suggestions for daily activities, meals, workouts, and more. The rollout reflects OpenAI’s broader focus on AI agents that can act on behalf of users, while also emphasizing safety controls and user‑controlled data sharing. Read more →

OpenAI has launched Pulse, a new ChatGPT feature that creates personalized reports while users sleep. Offering five to ten concise briefs each morning, Pulse aims to make ChatGPT the first app people check at the start of their day. Initially available to Pro plan subscribers, the service provides news roundups, customized itineraries, and other tailored content displayed as AI‑generated cards. Integrated with Connectors like Google Calendar and Gmail, Pulse can parse emails and calendar events overnight, surfacing key messages and agendas. OpenAI plans to expand Pulse to all users, with future ambitions for more agentic capabilities. Read more →

OpenAI announced a sweeping reorganization of its senior leadership while completing a $1.1 billion acquisition of product‑analytics firm Statsig. Fidji Simo, former Instacart CEO, joins as CEO of Applications, overseeing the newly formed Applications team. Statsig founder Vijaye Raji becomes OpenAI’s CTO of Applications, and senior engineer Srinivas Narayanan is promoted to CTO of B2B Applications. Kevin Weil shifts to a science‑focused role as VP of AI for Science. The changes aim to streamline product development across ChatGPT, Codex and other enterprise offerings while preserving Statsig’s independent operations in Seattle. Read more →

OpenAI announced an all‑stock acquisition of product‑testing startup Statsig for $1.1 billion, based on its $300 billion valuation. Statsig founder and CEO Vijaye Raji will join as CTO of Applications, reporting to new Applications CEO Fidji Simo. The deal brings Statsig’s experimentation platform in‑house to accelerate development of ChatGPT, Codex and future tools. Concurrently, OpenAI reshuffled senior roles: Chief Product Officer Kevin Weil will lead a new OpenAI for Science unit, while head of engineering Srinivas Narayanan becomes CTO of B2B Applications. The acquisition awaits regulatory approval, and Statsig will retain its Seattle office while its staff become OpenAI employees. Read more →

OpenAI announced the development of an AI-driven hiring service called the OpenAI Jobs Platform, aimed at matching businesses with talent through artificial intelligence. Led by Fidji Simo, the platform will include a dedicated track for small businesses and local governments, and will be supported by a certification program through OpenAI Academy that targets millions of Americans. The initiative positions OpenAI in direct competition with LinkedIn, which is owned by Microsoft, and reflects the company’s broader push into new markets beyond its ChatGPT product. Partnerships with major employers such as Walmart underscore the platform’s ambition to reshape recruitment and AI education. Read more →

OpenAI announced a sweeping reorganization of its senior leadership while completing a $1.1 billion acquisition of product‑analytics firm Statsig. Fidji Simo, former Instacart CEO, joins as CEO of Applications, overseeing the newly formed Applications team. Statsig founder Vijaye Raji becomes OpenAI’s CTO of Applications, and senior engineer Srinivas Narayanan is promoted to CTO of B2B Applications. Kevin Weil shifts to a science‑focused role as VP of AI for Science. The changes aim to streamline product development across ChatGPT, Codex and other enterprise offerings while preserving Statsig’s independent operations in Seattle. Read more →

OpenAI announced a sweeping reorganization of its senior leadership while completing a $1.1 billion acquisition of product‑analytics firm Statsig. Fidji Simo, former Instacart CEO, joins as CEO of Applications, overseeing the newly formed Applications team. Statsig founder Vijaye Raji becomes OpenAI’s CTO of Applications, and senior engineer Srinivas Narayanan is promoted to CTO of B2B Applications. Kevin Weil shifts to a science‑focused role as VP of AI for Science. The changes aim to streamline product development across ChatGPT, Codex and other enterprise offerings while preserving Statsig’s independent operations in Seattle. Read more →

OpenAI announced an all‑stock acquisition of product‑testing startup Statsig for $1.1 billion, based on its $300 billion valuation. Statsig founder and CEO Vijaye Raji will join as CTO of Applications, reporting to new Applications CEO Fidji Simo. The deal brings Statsig’s experimentation platform in‑house to accelerate development of ChatGPT, Codex and future tools. Concurrently, OpenAI reshuffled senior roles: Chief Product Officer Kevin Weil will lead a new OpenAI for Science unit, while head of engineering Srinivas Narayanan becomes CTO of B2B Applications. The acquisition awaits regulatory approval, and Statsig will retain its Seattle office while its staff become OpenAI employees. Read more →

OpenAI announced an all‑stock acquisition of product‑testing startup Statsig for $1.1 billion, based on its $300 billion valuation. Statsig founder and CEO Vijaye Raji will join as CTO of Applications, reporting to new Applications CEO Fidji Simo. The deal brings Statsig’s experimentation platform in‑house to accelerate development of ChatGPT, Codex and future tools. Concurrently, OpenAI reshuffled senior roles: Chief Product Officer Kevin Weil will lead a new OpenAI for Science unit, while head of engineering Srinivas Narayanan becomes CTO of B2B Applications. The acquisition awaits regulatory approval, and Statsig will retain its Seattle office while its staff become OpenAI employees. Read more →

OpenAI announced the development of an AI-driven hiring service called the OpenAI Jobs Platform, aimed at matching businesses with talent through artificial intelligence. Led by Fidji Simo, the platform will include a dedicated track for small businesses and local governments, and will be supported by a certification program through OpenAI Academy that targets millions of Americans. The initiative positions OpenAI in direct competition with LinkedIn, which is owned by Microsoft, and reflects the company’s broader push into new markets beyond its ChatGPT product. Partnerships with major employers such as Walmart underscore the platform’s ambition to reshape recruitment and AI education. Read more →