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2026
Alabama attorney general opens investigation into OpenAI over Hugging Face breach
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall's office said the state opened an investigation into OpenAI after its models hacked technology company Hugging Face last month, examining whether OpenAI's inability or unwillingness to ensure the safety of its products violated Alabama's consumer protection laws and poses an ongoing risk of substantial harm to the state's citizens.
2026
Salesforce launches Slack Code for collaborative AI software development
Salesforce launched Slack Code, a feature available across all Slack plans that lets software development teams work with AI coding agents such as Anthropic's Claude Code, Cognition's Devin, GitHub Copilot, OpenAI's ChatGPT, and Vercel agents inside shared Slack code channels, with separate access required for the partner AI services.
2026
OpenAI adds Apple Messages integration to ChatGPT for Mac
OpenAI added an Apple Messages plugin to ChatGPT for Mac, allowing the AI to read, search, draft and send texts through iMessage, SMS and RCS across all plans on the macOS desktop app, including ChatGPT Work and Codex.
2026
Omacom Foundation launches with $23.5 million in pledges and donations
The Omacom Foundation was incorporated as a nonprofit to hold trademarks, fund infrastructure, promote the work, and support open-source projects and developers Omarchy depends on. Twelve Founding Patrons each contributed $1 million, corporate patrons pledged $1 million a year for three years or $1.5 million in tokens, and over 800 donors raised over $120,000, bringing total pledges and donations to approximately $23.5 million.
2026
Slack launches Slack Code coding channels
Slack launched Slack Code, a coding product that adds project-specific channels where teams and AI agents write, review and ship software together inside the chat app. It is available on any Slack plan, with access to each partner agent sold separately, and launches with agents from Anthropic, Cognition, GitHub, Vercel and OpenAI.
2026
OpenAI launches Private Safety Processing preview
OpenAI announced a preview of its Private Safety Processing service for select customers, which monitors AI model misuse through automated systems without retaining customer data, extending its zero data retention safety capabilities.
2026
OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT for Teens in New Zealand
OpenAI began rolling out ChatGPT for Teens in New Zealand, creating a default experience for users identified as under 18, with age-appropriate safeguards, break reminders, and learning tools such as Study Mode, quizzes, and Study Hours.
2026
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens
OpenAI launched ChatGPT for Teens, a dedicated experience for users under 18 that combines stronger safety protections with new learning-focused features, including Study Mode, homework reminders, quizzes, Learning Visualizations, and scheduled Study Hours, alongside a new education partnership with CodeAI.
2026
OpenAI launches teen-focused ChatGPT with parental controls
OpenAI launched a version of ChatGPT designed for minors on August 18, adding parental controls and stronger safeguards.
2026
OpenAI partners with CodeAI to help teens learn about AI
OpenAI announced a partnership with CodeAI to help teens learn more about AI, including how it works, how to direct it or question it, and how to use it.
2026
OpenAI commits to large-scale deployment of NVIDIA AI infrastructure at PORTS-Pike
According to an NVIDIA press release, OpenAI will build and operate a world-class AI factory at PORTS-Pike and has committed to large-scale deployment of NVIDIA AI infrastructure by 2030, with initial deployment expected to provide 4.25 gigawatts of AI factory capacity.
2026
OpenAI signs 20-year data center lease with SoftBank's SB Energy for PORTS-Pike campus
OpenAI signed a 20-year lease with SoftBank's energy developer SB Energy on August 17, 2026, to lease about 8 IT-GW of AI compute capacity at the PORTS-Pike campus in Pike County, Ohio, with the campus planned for about 10GW of data center capacity and at least 10GW of new power generation.
2026
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 Sol UltraFast preview for enterprise users
OpenAI launched a preview of GPT-5.6 Sol UltraFast for enterprise users, a mode that runs up to 14 times faster than the standard mode and generates up to 750 tokens per second, with compute support from Cerebras. Access is currently application-reviewed, and OpenAI plans to expand availability via API based on enterprise workload feedback.
2026
Synchrony launches ChatGPT plugin for Synchrony Marketplace offers
Synchrony announced it will launch a ChatGPT plugin that lets consumers discover savings and offers from the Synchrony Marketplace within OpenAI's ChatGPT and browse promotional financing, deals and everyday value from Synchrony's partners.
2026
SuperApp Launches AI Collaboration Super App
SuperApp, Inc. launched SuperApp, an AI collaboration super app available on web, iOS, Android, and desktop, bringing teams and AI models from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and xAI into one live thread.
2026
Nvidia guarantees up to $105 billion for OpenAI's Ohio data center and invests $1.5 billion in SB Energy
Nvidia agreed to provide a guarantee of up to $105 billion to help OpenAI lease a sprawling data center in Ohio being developed by SoftBank-owned SB Energy, and said it will also invest $1.5 billion in SB Energy. The guarantee covers a portion of lease and power payments and a commitment to ensure the site retains a minimum value; OpenAI will pay the rent, with Nvidia covering any gap if OpenAI defaults. The site would have an initial capacity of 4.25 gigawatts and could contribute as much as $200 billion to Nvidia's revenue.
2026
OpenAI completes $7 billion employee share buyback
OpenAI completed an approximately $7 billion buyback of shares from current and former employees, purchasing the shares directly without bringing in outside investors. The transaction did not change OpenAI's valuation, which remains about $852 billion, the same as its latest funding round in March.
2026
OpenAI launches GPT-5.6-Cyber cybersecurity AI model
OpenAI launched GPT-5.6-Cyber, a cybersecurity-focused AI model fine-tuned from the flagship GPT-5.6 Sol, aimed at vulnerability research, penetration testing and incident response. It is not available to general users and is provided only to vetted enterprises and security vendors through the Daybreak program. The model achieves a 95% completion rate on high-risk tasks, up from 57.3% for GPT-5.5-Cyber, and discovered unknown vulnerabilities in the Chrome V8 engine and a mobile operating system. The Daybreak program has two tracks, Blue for defensive teams and Red for authorized researchers, with initial partners including Accenture, IBM and Palo Alto Networks. Hardware security keys will be mandatory from September.
2026
Student activists occupy OpenAI's Washington office in nationwide protest
More than 30 student activists occupied the lobby of OpenAI's Washington, DC, lobbying office as part of a nationwide campaign involving more than 20 states. Police arrested 13 demonstrators for unlawful entry after about two hours. Organizers criticized Big Tech's political influence and AI regulation.
2026
OpenAI to launch ChatGPT Business Premium seats
OpenAI is set to launch Premium seats for ChatGPT Business, offering the most active team members 5 times the usage of Standard seats and removing the 5-hour usage cap. Premium seats are priced at $125 per user per month, or $100 per user per month with annual billing, while Standard seats remain $25 per user per month or $20 per user per month annually. During a limited-time offer, the first 10,000 eligible ChatGPT Business customers to sign up receive $100 in workspace credits (2,500 credits) per Premium seat added, capped at $500 for 5 seats, and some customers can get early access before general availability.