OpenAI Acquires Travel AI Platform Odessia

OpenAI reported third-quarter revenue of $10 billion, up nearly 50% from the prior period, driven by demand for newer models and enterprise products. Operating losses widened to $10.9 billion from $10.1 billion, though the company showed margin improvement on an adjusted basis, moving from negative 150% to negative 109%. The results underscore OpenAI's continued struggle to achieve profitability despite strong top-line growth.

OpenAI has introduced a Businesses feature in ChatGPT that allows companies to manage their business information, monitor how their business appears in the platform, and convert user interest into actionable outcomes. The feature represents a new integration point between ChatGPT and business operations. It addresses how companies can maintain and leverage their presence within OpenAI's conversational AI platform.

OpenAI Academy is launching free, hands-on ChatGPT workshops for caregivers across five U.S. cities. The initiative aims to equip caregivers with practical AI skills applicable to their daily work and personal lives. The program represents an effort to democratize AI literacy among a specific professional demographic often managing complex responsibilities with limited time and resources.

OpenAI has made ChatGPT Enterprise available through AWS Marketplace, allowing organizations to purchase the service directly through their existing AWS accounts and billing relationships. This integration simplifies procurement for enterprises already using AWS infrastructure. The move reduces friction in the sales process by leveraging established vendor relationships and payment channels.