OpenAI models arrive on Google Cloud Marketplace

A coalition of AI safety advocates is proposing that OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI labs cap the computational resources allocated to research and development. The proposal would require companies to dedicate minimum shares of compute to safety monitoring and customer inference, leaving less capacity for training new models. The idea emerges as industry leaders like Sam Altman explore various governance models to ensure safeguards keep pace with AI capability advances.

OpenAI has built an LLM-powered advertising system for ChatGPT designed to maintain user trust by keeping ads separate from answers while using conversational intent to deliver relevant advertisements. The system represents a significant shift in how ChatGPT monetizes its platform, moving beyond subscription revenue to include targeted advertising at scale. The approach prioritizes ad relevance and user experience by leveraging language models to understand user intent within conversations.

OpenAI is expanding its ChatGPT advertising platform to 26 additional countries as it seeks to diversify revenue streams and offset AI infrastructure costs. The company reports that advertiser adoption has grown to more than 100,000 users, up from 20,000 in late August, since the ad platform's February launch. The expansion signals OpenAI's commitment to monetizing its user base beyond subscription models.

OpenAI has introduced a chat-locking feature for ChatGPT that allows users to password-protect individual conversations. The feature is intended for situations where users want to keep certain discussions private, such as personal matters or surprise planning, when sharing their device with others. This addresses a practical privacy concern for shared device usage.