OpenAI’s Sam Altman vows ‘better models’ as China’s DeepSeek disrupts global race
DeepSeek’s generative AI chatbot, a direct rival to ChatGPT, is able to perform some tasks at the same level as recently released models from OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta, despite claims it cost a fraction of the money and time to develop.
OpenAI struggles to price Microsoft stake in deal to become for-profit company
$540 $319 for your first year Make up your own mind. Build robust opinions on the FT's trusted journalism. Offer available until 27 February 2025. Then $75 per month. Complete digital access to quality FT journalism. Cancel anytime during your trial.
FirstFT: OpenAI’s Altman vows ‘better models’ amid DeepSeek challenge
Also in today’s newsletter, Vanke’s crisis reignite fears for China’s property sector, and Tesla sues EU over tariffs on EVs from China
Hosted on MSN3h
Sam Altman Says OpenAI Is Going to Deliver a Beatdown on DeepSeek
After several days of silence, OpeNAI CEO Sam Altman has finally collected himself, and spoken out about Chinese AI startup DeepSeek throwing Silicon Valley into sheer chaos. The company's R1 AI model scared investors this week,
Stargate artificial intelligence project to exclusively serve OpenAI
Stargate, a high-profile artificial intelligence infrastructure project trumpeted by US President Donald Trump this week, will exclusively serve ChatGPT maker OpenAI, according to people familiar with the matter.
OpenAI’s Stargate project reportedly doesn’t have the money it needs
OpenAI's Stargate project lacks a fully developed plan and hasn't secured funding yet, according to a report from the Financial Times.
What does OpenAI get from Stargate? A $500 billion chance to build a whole new moat
OpenAI is focusing on AI infrastructure with Stargate as rivals like China's DeepSeek close the gap on its AI models.
Indian media houses rally against OpenAI over copyright dispute
Exclusive-OpenAI to face Indian digital news firms of Ambani, Adani in copyright battle
OpenAI to face digital news firms of Ambani's News18, Adani's NDTV in copyright battle
OpenAI chief Altman says DeepSeek's R1 model 'impressive'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called Chinese startup DeepSeek's R1 AI model "impressive" on Monday, but emphasized that OpenAI believes greater computing power was key to their own success.
OpenAI to face Indian news firms of Ambani, Adani in copyright battle, documents show
Digital news units of Indian billionaires Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani, and other outlets including the Indian Express and the Hindustan Times, are joining proceedings against OpenAI for improperly using copyright content,
OpenAI's for-profit evolution hits a major roadblock — as the ChatGPT maker struggles to establish Microsoft's equity in its reportedly $30 billion charitable arm
OpenAI is reportedly deliberating transforming into a for-profit entity. However, the process has seemingly been stunted as the ChatGPT maker struggles to determine Microsoft's equity in the public benefit corporation,
OpenAI stuck pricing Microsoft stake in deal to become for-profit, FT says
OpenAI’s board is stuck in negotiations to become a for-profit company, struggling to determine the price of Microsoft’s (MSFT) stake in the