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High-signal field notes, architecture teardowns, and engineering writing from 50 publications. A focused reading queue for becoming a stronger end-to-end engineer. Updated 22 Aug.
Introducing Stargate Norway
We’re launching Stargate Norway—OpenAI’s first AI data center initiative in Europe under our OpenAI for Countries program. Stargate is OpenAI’s overarching infrastructure platform and is a critical part of our long-term vision to deliver the benefits of AI to everyone.
Implementing MCP Servers in Python: An AI Shopping Assistant with Gradio
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Three lessons for creating a sustainable AI advantage
Discover how Intercom built a scalable AI platform with 3 key lessons—from evaluations to architecture—to lead the future of customer support.
Introducing study mode in ChatGPT
Introducing study mode in ChatGPT, a new learning experience that helps you work through problems step by step, guiding students with questions, scaffolding, and feedback for deeper learning.
Introducing Trackio: A Lightweight Experiment Tracking Library from Hugging Face
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Say hello to `hf`: a faster, friendlier Hugging Face CLI ✨
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Parquet Content-Defined Chunking
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Resolving digital threats 100x faster with OpenAI
Discover how Outtake uses GPT-4.1 and OpenAI o3 to power AI agents that detect and resolve digital threats 100x faster than before.
Model ML is helping financial firms rebuild with AI from the ground up
As part of our Executive Function series, Model ML CEO Chaz Englander discusses how AI-native infrastructure and autonomous agents are transforming financial services workflows.
Announcing OpenAI DevDay 2025
We’re hosting our third annual OpenAI DevDay on October 6, 2025 at Fort Mason in San Francisco.
TimeScope: How Long Can Your Video Large Multimodal Model Go?
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Fast LoRA inference for Flux with Diffusers and PEFT
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Pioneering an AI clinical copilot with Penda Health
OpenAI and Penda Health debut an AI clinical copilot that cuts diagnostic errors by 16% in real-world use—offering a new path for safe, effective AI in healthcare.
Stargate advances with 4.5 GW partnership with Oracle
Oracle and OpenAI have entered an agreement to develop 4.5 gigawatts of additional Stargate data center capacity in the U.S. This investment will create new jobs, accelerate America’s reindustrialization, and help advance U.S. AI leadership. It also marks a major milestone for Stargate, OpenAI’s AI ...
OpenAI’s new economic analysis
Analysis provides insights into ChatGPT’s impact on the economy. OpenAI also launches new research collaboration to study AI’s broader effects on the labor market and productivity.
Accelerate a World of LLMs on Hugging Face with NVIDIA NIM
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OpenAI and UK Government announce strategic partnership to deliver AI-driven growth
OpenAI partners with the UK Government to boost AI adoption, drive economic growth, and enhance public services for a thriving AI ecosystem in the UK.
AI as the greatest source of empowerment for all
I’ve always considered myself a pragmatic technologist—someone who loves technology not for its own sake, but for the direct impact it can have on people’s lives. That’s what makes this job so exciting, since I believe AI will unlock more opportunities for more people than any other technology in hi...
The Big LLM Architecture Comparison
From DeepSeek-V3 to Kimi K2: A Look At Modern LLM Architecture Design
A $50 million fund to build with communities
OpenAI is launching an initial $50 million fund that supports nonprofit and community organizations, informed by the independent OpenAI Nonprofit Commission report.
Arc Virtual Cell Challenge: A Primer
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Introducing ChatGPT agent
Introducing ChatGPT agent: it thinks and acts, using tools to complete tasks like research, bookings, and slideshows—all with your guidance.
ChatGPT agent System Card
ChatGPT agent System Card: OpenAI’s agentic model unites research, browser automation, and code tools with safeguards under the Preparedness Framework.
OpenAI nonprofit jam
At OpenAI, we build tools to help people solve hard problems—including nonprofits working on the frontlines of their communities. The OpenAI Academy is teaming up with the Walton Family Foundation, Emerson Collective, and a network of local nonprofit organizations to host the Nonprofit Jam—a one-day...
Statement from the OpenAI Board of Directors on the Nonprofit Commission Report
The Board of Directors thanks the members of the independent OpenAI Nonprofit Commission for their extensive work and engagement.