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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.
OpenAI and Foxconn collaborate to strengthen U.S. manufacturing across the AI supply chain
OpenAI and Foxconn are collaborating to design and manufacture next-generation AI infrastructure hardware in the U.S. The partnership will develop multiple generations of data-center systems, strengthen U.S. supply chains, and build key components domestically to accelerate advanced AI infrastructur...
Helping 1,000 small businesses build with AI
OpenAI is partnering with DoorDash, SCORE, and local organizations to help 1,000 small businesses build with AI. The Small Business AI Jam gives Main Street business owners hands-on tools and training to compete and grow.
Early experiments in accelerating science with GPT-5
OpenAI introduces the first research cases showing how GPT-5 accelerates scientific progress across math, physics, biology, and computer science. Explore how AI and researchers collaborate to generate proofs, uncover new insights, and reshape the pace of discovery.
Introducing AnyLanguageModel: One API for Local and Remote LLMs on Apple Platforms
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Strengthening our safety ecosystem with external testing
OpenAI works with independent experts to evaluate frontier AI systems. Third-party testing strengthens safety, validates safeguards, and increases transparency in how we assess model capabilities and risks.
How evals drive the next chapter in AI for businesses
Learn how evals help businesses define, measure, and improve AI performance—reducing risk, boosting productivity, and driving strategic advantage.
OpenAI and Target team up on new AI-powered experiences
OpenAI and Target are partnering to bring a new Target app to ChatGPT, offering personalized shopping and faster checkout. Target will also expand its use of ChatGPT Enterprise to boost productivity and guest experiences.
Apriel-H1: The Surprising Key to Distilling Efficient Reasoning Models
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GPT-5.1-Codex-Max System Card
This system card outlines the comprehensive safety measures implemented for GPT‑5.1-CodexMax. It details both model-level mitigations, such as specialized safety training for harmful tasks and prompt injections, and product-level mitigations like agent sandboxing and configurable network access.
Building more with GPT-5.1-Codex-Max
Introducing GPT-5.1-Codex-Max, a faster, more intelligent agentic coding model for Codex. The model is designed for long-running, project-scale work with enhanced reasoning and token efficiency.
A free version of ChatGPT built for teachers
ChatGPT for Teachers is a secure workspace with education‑grade privacy and admin controls. Free for verified U.S. K–12 educators through June 2027.
How Scania accelerates work with AI across its global workforce
Global manufacturer Scania is scaling AI with ChatGPT Enterprise. With team-based onboarding and strong guardrails, AI is boosting productivity, quality, and innovation.
Start building with Gemini 3
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We’re expanding our presence in Singapore to advance AI in the Asia-Pacific region
Google DeepMind opens a new Singapore research lab, accelerating AI progress in the Asia-Pacific region.
A new era of intelligence with Gemini 3
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Introducing Google Antigravity
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Intuit and OpenAI join forces on new AI-powered experiences
OpenAI and Intuit have entered a $100M+ multi-year partnership to launch Intuit app experiences in ChatGPT and expand Intuit’s use of OpenAI’s frontier models to power personalized financial tools.
Migrating from NATS to Redpanda: Evolve from messaging to streaming
Organizations are moving from message delivery to data streaming, unlocking new capabilities, insights, and improved business value. Here’s how to do the same.
WeatherNext 2: Our most advanced weather forecasting model
The new AI model delivers more efficient, more accurate and higher-resolution global weather predictions.
OpenAI named Emerging Leader in Generative AI
OpenAI has been named an Emerging Leader in Gartner’s 2025 Innovation Guide for Generative AI Model Providers. The recognition reflects our enterprise momentum, with over 1 million companies building with ChatGPT.
Easily Build and Share ROCm Kernels with Hugging Face
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Third Stage Engineering
The real performance of any computer hardware in production is the result of the hardware, software, and tuning; the investment and sequence of these efforts can be pictured as a three-stage rocket: I recently presented this embarrassingly simple diagram to Intel's executive leadership, and at the t...
Introducing OpenAI for Ireland
OpenAI launches OpenAI for Ireland, partnering with the Irish Government, Dogpatch Labs and Patch to help SMEs, founders and young builders use AI to innovate, boost productivity and build the next generation of Irish tech startups.
How to Link Discord to Battlefield 6, Marvel Rivals & More
Some of the most popular multiplayer games have added the ability to directly link your Discord account to the game! Learn how to link your Discord account to some big-name titles and see what sorta perks it provides.
How to Share What You’re Playing, Listening to, or Watching as Your Status on Discord
Playing a game right now? Listening to some tunes, or catching up on that one anime your friends won’t stop talking about? Learn how to show off what you’re up to as your Discord status and show @everyone what’s up!