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OpenAI Fast‑Tracks GPT‑5.2 Release Amid ‘Code Red’ to Counter Google’s Gemini 3

OpenAI Fast‑Tracks GPT‑5.2 Release Amid ‘Code Red’ to Counter Google’s Gemini 3

OpenAI has accelerated the launch of GPT‑5.2, labeling the effort a “code red” to regain performance ground after Google’s Gemini 3 outperformed its models in recent tests. The update focuses on core improvements—speed, reasoning, and reliability—rather than new flashy features. CEO Sam Altman and other insiders say the rollout, originally slated for later in the month, is now targeted for early December. By prioritizing raw performance, OpenAI aims to restore ChatGPT’s lead in everyday usability and reassure users that the service remains the most dependable AI chatbot.

SoftBank and Nvidia in Talks to Lead $1 Billion Investment in Skild AI at $14 B Valuation

SoftBank and Nvidia in Talks to Lead $1 Billion Investment in Skild AI at $14 B Valuation

SoftBank Group and Nvidia are reportedly negotiating a joint investment exceeding $1 billion in Skild AI, a robotics‑software startup valued at $14 billion. The company, which last raised $500 million at a $4.7 billion valuation, focuses on a robot‑agnostic foundation model rather than proprietary hardware. Skild AI recently unveiled its general‑purpose robot model, Skild Brain, and has secured partnerships with LG CNS and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. The move reflects growing investor interest in AI‑driven robotics, following large funding rounds for peers such as Physical Intelligence, Figure, and 1X.

OpenAI Report Finds Enterprise AI Saves Workers Under an Hour Daily

OpenAI Report Finds Enterprise AI Saves Workers Under an Hour Daily

OpenAI’s 2025 ‘The State of Enterprise AI’ report, based on anonymized usage data from over a million business customers and a survey of thousands of workers, shows that AI tools are increasingly adopted across companies but the average time saved is modest—less than an hour per active workday. Heavy‑use “frontier” users report larger gains, while most employees see incremental improvements in speed or quality. The report also notes a widening gap between power users and average workers and references an ongoing Ziff Davis copyright lawsuit against OpenAI.

Trump Announces Planned Executive Order to Preempt State AI Regulations

Trump Announces Planned Executive Order to Preempt State AI Regulations

President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that he will issue an executive order this week to create a single set of federal rules for artificial intelligence, aiming to stop companies from facing a patchwork of state laws. The move comes as states push their own AI measures, including bans on non‑consensual sexual imagery and limits on insurance use of AI. Tech firms such as Google, Meta, OpenAI and Andreessen Horowitz have urged national standards, while 35 states and the District of Columbia warned Congress against blocking state AI laws. Critics argue that only Congress can preempt state authority.

U.S. Commerce Department Grants Nvidia Approval to Export H200 AI Chips to China

U.S. Commerce Department Grants Nvidia Approval to Export H200 AI Chips to China

The U.S. Department of Commerce has authorized Nvidia to ship its H200 artificial‑intelligence chips to approved Chinese customers. The approval allows the company to sell chips that are roughly 18 months old, with the United States taking a 25% share of the sales. The decision comes amid bipartisan legislative efforts to block advanced AI chip exports and follows a series of policy shifts on U.S. chip sales to China. Lawmakers have introduced the Secure and Feasible Exports (SAFE) Chips Act, which would prohibit such exports for up to 30 months.

OpenAI Renames Sora Feature After Trademark Lawsuit with Cameo

OpenAI Renames Sora Feature After Trademark Lawsuit with Cameo

OpenAI faced a trademark lawsuit from the video‑personalization platform Cameo over the use of the name “cameo” for a self‑deepfaking feature in its Sora app. A U.S. district judge issued a temporary restraining order, forcing OpenAI to remove the name and rebrand the feature as “characters.” The dispute highlights the growing tension between generative‑AI companies and existing brands over naming rights, and it underscores the legal challenges that can arise as AI products enter mainstream markets.

Nvidia CEO Warns of China’s Rapid AI Infrastructure Build as Open‑Source Models Capture 30% of Global Usage

Nvidia CEO Warns of China’s Rapid AI Infrastructure Build as Open‑Source Models Capture 30% of Global Usage

Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang cautioned that China can construct AI data centers and even hospitals far faster than the United States, citing the country's expansive energy resources and swift construction capabilities. At the same time, a report from OpenRouter and Andreessen Horowitz shows Chinese open‑source large language models now account for roughly 30% of global AI token usage, up from just over 1% a year earlier. While Huang affirmed Nvidia’s chip technology remains ahead of China, the rapid growth of Chinese AI models and the nation’s infrastructure advantages highlight an intensifying competitive landscape.

Anthropic Expands Claude Code Access to Slack Users

Anthropic Expands Claude Code Access to Slack Users

Anthropic has launched a new feature that lets Slack users invoke Claude Code directly from their chats. By tagging Claude on a coding‑related message, the system automatically detects the task, pulls context from the thread, and routes the request to Claude Code, which can interact with authenticated code repositories. The functionality is available as a research preview within the existing Claude app for Slack, requiring no additional downloads. The rollout follows Anthropic’s recent release of the Claude Opus 4.5 model, which the company touts as a strong performer in coding tasks compared with competing AI systems.

Anthropic Unveils Claude Code Integration for Slack, Elevating AI-Powered Development

Anthropic Unveils Claude Code Integration for Slack, Elevating AI-Powered Development

Anthropic has introduced Claude Code as a beta feature within Slack, allowing developers to initiate full coding sessions directly from chat threads. The integration expands on existing Slack capabilities by automatically selecting repositories, posting progress updates, and linking to pull requests without leaving the conversation. This move underscores a broader industry shift toward embedding AI coding assistants in collaboration platforms rather than traditional IDEs. While competitors like Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and OpenAI Codex are also exploring similar integrations, Anthropic’s rollout highlights the strategic importance of workflow‑centric AI tools. Security and dependency concerns accompany the new functionality, prompting teams to consider access controls and platform reliability.

OpenAI and Instacart Enable In-Chat Grocery Shopping

OpenAI and Instacart Enable In-Chat Grocery Shopping

OpenAI and Instacart have launched a new feature that lets users shop for groceries directly within the ChatGPT interface. The integration builds on a prior AI‑driven search tool Instacart introduced over two years ago and reflects a broader push toward "agentic commerce," where AI assistants handle product research and purchases on behalf of users. The partnership also taps into OpenAI’s recent wave of app integrations and aims to create new revenue streams as the company explores ways to monetize its AI services.

Trump Vows Executive Order to Block State AI Regulations

Trump Vows Executive Order to Block State AI Regulations

President Donald Trump announced plans to issue an executive order that would prevent individual states from enacting their own artificial‑intelligence (AI) rules. The proposed order would create an “AI Litigation Task Force” to challenge state laws in court and direct federal agencies to assess state regulations deemed overly burdensome. Critics, including lawmakers from both parties and tech industry leaders, argue the move would create a patchwork of federal preemption that could stifle innovation and undermine consumer protections. The debate highlights a clash between federal authority and state autonomy in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.