17 Jul, 2026

OpenAI says its latest GPT-5.1 Codex can code independently for hours

OpenAI has started rolling out GPT 5.1-Codex-Max on Codex with a better performance on coding tasks. In a post on X, OpenAI confirmed that GPT 5.1-Codex-Max can work independently for hours. Unlike GPT-5.1, which is optimized for research, normal interaction, generating images, etc, Codex is tailored for coding-related tasks. Codex works inside the terminal, but you can […]

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OpenAI plans to release GPT-5.1, GPT-5.1 Reasoning, and GPT-5.1 Pro

OpenAI is preparing the GPT-5.1 family for public rollout. This includes GPT-5.1 (base), GPT-5.1 Reasoning, and GPT-5.1 Pro for those who pay a $200 monthly subscription. My sources tell me new GPT-5.1 models are headed to Azure, and that indicates the rollout is weeks away. This also aligns with GPT’s release cadence. GPT-5 shipped on […]

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Microsoft: SesameOp malware abuses OpenAI Assistants API in attacks

Microsoft security researchers have discovered a new backdoor malware that uses the OpenAI Assistants API as a covert command-and-control channel. The company’s Detection and Response Team (DART) discovered the new malware, named SesameOp, during an investigation into a July 2025 cyberattack, which revealed that the malware allowed attackers to gain persistent access to the compromised […]

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OpenAI is going Meta route, as it considers memory-based ads on ChatGPT

OpenAI is planning to introduce ads on ChatGPT, as it continues to struggle with revenue from paid users. OpenAI, valued at about $500 billion, plans to spend billions in the coming year, but it does not have a reliable revenue source. As per the Financial Times, ChatGPT has about 800 million users, but only 5% percent […]

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OpenAI confirms GPT-5 is now better at handling mental and emotional distress

OpenAI confirmed that it shipped an update on October 5, which allows GPT-5 to better handle sensitive conversations. After the update, GPT will automatically recognize when the user is not doing well, including situations like emotional or mental distress. However, OpenAI says only GPT-5 Instant has been updated to handle such use cases. GPT-5 Instant […]

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ChatGPT Pulse is coming to the web, but no word on free or Plus roll out

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Pulse, which is a tool that gives you personalised updates based on usage patterns, is coming to the web. OpenAI began rolling out ChatGPT Pulse for mobile users on September 25, but it works only when you use $200 Pro subscription. ChatGPT Plus isn’t available on the web, but that will change soon. […]

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OpenAI is testing ChatGPT-powered Agent Builder

OpenAI is building a tool that will allow you to create your own AI Agents. AI startups are convinced AI agents are the future and OpenAI’s AI Builder could be the Visual Studio moment for building agentic experiences. As spotted on X, OpenAI Agent Builder has a flowchart where you drop small blocks (called nodes) and connect […]

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ChatGPT social could be a thing, as leak shows direct messages support

OpenAI doesn’t want ChatGPT to remain just a chatbot for interacting with a large language model. OpenAI already has Sora 2, which has a social-media-like feed for AI-generated videos, but OpenAI could go beyond just videos. As spotted on X, ChatGPT is testing support for direct messages. Similar to X, it looks like you will be able to […]

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OpenAI rolls out GPT Codex Alpha with early access to new models

OpenAI’s Codex is already making waves in the vibe coding vertical, and it’s now set to get even better. For those unaware, Codex runs in Terminal, IDE and web to assist you with coding. Codex goes beyond the typical nudge for coding help. Instead, it can help you code a full-fledged app or website. OpenAI […]

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OpenAI wants ChatGPT to be your emotional support

GPT-5 isn’t as good as GPT-4o when it comes to emotional support, but that changes today. As first spotted by GeekFeed, ChatGPT has rolled out a new update to its GPT-5 instant model. This model update allows GPT-5 to quickly understand and support those who are not having a good time emotionally. “When GPT-5 detects […]

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