TL;DR Hey builders, today brings us more news in AI. OpenAI's prepping a massive $6B stock sale at a $500B valuation, while Meta aims to make AR glasses more affordable by cutting prices nearly 20% (bold move). Plus, OpenAI tweaks GPT-5 to add warmth after user backlash — can an AI get too friendly?
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OpenAI in talks to sell around $6 billion in stock at roughly $500 billion valuation
OpenAI is aiming to sell $6 billion in employee stock to investors including SoftBank, marking a pivotal moment in the company's explosive growth since ChatGPT's debut.
Source: Reuters | Read more →
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Meta To Reportedly Sell HUD Glasses With EMG Wristband For $800
Meta's upcoming Celeste smart glasses with HUD display will reportedly cost around $800, down from the previously expected $1000+, and include a neural wristband for gesture control.
Source: UploadVR | Read more →
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OpenAI Makes GPT-5 Warmer and Friendlier
Responding to user feedback, OpenAI updated GPT-5’s personality to be warmer and more approachable without increasing sycophancy, softening the AI’s formal tone.
Source: Thread Reader | Read more →
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ChatGPT's mobile app has generated $2B to date, earns $2.91 per install
ChatGPT's app revenue hit $2 billion since 2023, earning $193 million monthly and outspending competitors 30x in the AI mobile market dominance.
Source: TechCrunch | Read more →
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Duolingo CEO says controversial AI memo was misunderstood
Duolingo CEO clarifies the 'AI-first' memo wasn't about layoffs but reinforcing the company's dedication to AI innovation, despite public controversy.
Source: TechCrunch | Read more →
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