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ChatGPT Now Cites Grokipedia, Raising New Misinformation Concerns

By Maria Konash 11 hours ago

OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT model has cited Elon Musk-backed Grokipedia across multiple topics, prompting concerns among researchers about how low-credibility sources can influence AI-generated answers.

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AI Can Now Tutor You Like a Human: Praktika Uses ChatGPT to Teach Real Conversations

By Maria Konash Jan 23, 2026

Language learning app Praktika is using OpenAI models to power a multi-agent tutoring system designed to improve real-world speaking fluency through adaptive, conversational lessons.

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OpenAI Partner LiveKit Hits Unicorn Status With $100M Raise

By Maria Konash Jan 23, 2026

LiveKit, a key provider of AI voice and video technology OpenAI, xAI, and Salesforce, closed a $100 million funding round, valuing the company at $1 billion.

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Demis Hassabis Says He’s “Surprised” by OpenAI’s ChatGPT Ads Test

By Maria Konash Jan 23, 2026

DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis said he was “surprised” by OpenAI’s decision to test ads in ChatGPT and emphasized careful consideration for ads in AI assistants.

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Apple Plans Chatbot-Style Siri Revamp for iOS 27

By Maria Konash Jan 22, 2026

Apple is preparing a major overhaul of Siri that would turn the assistant into a chatbot-style interface integrated into iOS 27, reflecting growing competitive pressure in generative AI.

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OpenAI Seeks Middle East Funding for $50 Billion Round

By Maria Konash Jan 22, 2026

OpenAI is in talks with Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds about a potential funding round that could raise roughly $50 billion, underscoring sustained investor appetite for large-scale AI development.

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Fuelled by AI, Global Mobile App Spending Surpasses Games in 2025

By Maria Konash Jan 21, 2026

Worldwide app spending reached $85 billion in 2025, led by generative AI apps like ChatGPT and Google Gemini, as non-game apps surpassed games globally.

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OpenAI Launches Education for Countries AI Initiative

By Maria Konash Jan 21, 2026

OpenAI has launched Education for Countries, a global program aimed at integrating AI tools into national education systems to address skills gaps and workforce shifts driven by AI.

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OpenAI Adds Age Prediction for Teen Safety on ChatGPT

By Maria Konash Jan 20, 2026

OpenAI now uses age prediction to adjust ChatGPT’s safety settings for teens. Users 18 and older can verify their age to disable extra restrictions.

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OpenAI Revenue Tops $20 Billion in 2025

By Maria Konash Jan 19, 2026

OpenAI says annualized revenue exceeded $20 billion in 2025, driven by rising compute capacity, record user activity, and new monetization strategies for ChatGPT.

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Signal Co-Founder Launches a ChatGPT-Like AI With Stronger Privacy

By Maria Konash Jan 19, 2026

Confer, created by Signal co-founder Moxie Marlinspike, offers a ChatGPT-like AI experience with strong privacy protections, keeping user conversations secure and unmonetized.

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OpenAI Prepares to Enter Hardware with First AI Device in 2026

By Samantha Reed Jan 19, 2026

OpenAI is on track to unveil its first consumer device in the second half of 2026, signaling a major expansion beyond software as the company explores a new category of AI-native hardware.