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ChatGPT was completely down — major Cloudflare outage affected OpenAI's chatbot

A massive Cloudflare outage is affecting major web services right now, one of the biggest being OpenAI and its chatbot, ChatGPT.

The ChatGPT app logo displays on the screen of a smartphone in Reno, United States, on November 21, 2024. (Photo by Jaque Silva/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

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Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella says Bill Gates almost nuked Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI before it started — "You're going to burn this billion dollars"

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed that securing board approval for investing $1 billion in OpenAI was challenging. Bill Gates warned that it was like setting the money ablaze.

Bill Gates and Satya Nadella listen to Microsoft Copilot on a smartphone

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Microsoft is reportedly being less than truthful about its OpenAI dealings — hiding a $4.7 billion loss under "other expenses"

Microsoft is trying to keep its dealings with OpenAI under wraps, seemingly burying a $4.7 billion loss by the ChatGPT maker in its latest annual report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

A Microsoft office in New York, US, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

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OpenAI won't sever its ties with Microsoft, even after declaring AGI — unless an independent expert panel verifies the claim

Microsoft and OpenAI have signed a new definitive agreement to further strengthen the multibillion-dollar partnership and set up both companies for success in the future.

OpenAI and Microsoft logos

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OpenAI's staggering mental health crisis revealed — Millions use ChatGPT like a therapist, but that's about to change

OpenAI has provided some internal numbers related to users who seek help from GPT-5, and they're a lot bigger than I was expecting. The AI firm has laid out details as to how it's combating the issue.

BEIJING, CHINA - AUGUST 08: In this photo illustration, the logo of Open AI is displayed on a smartphone screen with a GPT-5 logo in the background on August 8, 2025 in Beijing, China. OpenAI on August 7 announced GPT-5, its latest and most advanced AI model. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images)

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Microsoft Copilot can now create Office 365 docs and sync with Gmail — making it a true Windows 11 productivity hub

Microsoft just released a new update for its Copilot app on Windows 11, which is rolling out in waves for Windows Insiders. It ships with several Connectors for third-party apps like Gmail and Document creation capabilities.

Snapshot of the Copilot app's new features for Windows 11 (August 2025).

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OpenAI’s Jony Ive AI device delayed beyond 2026 over privacy, compute, and personality issues — Sam Altman says, "Do not expect anything very soon."

A new report suggests that the long-awaited AI device from Jony Ive and OpenAI may be delayed beyond 2026 due to three fundamental challenges that have hindered progress due to compute, privacy, and personality issues.

Jony Ive (left) and Sam Altman (right) photographed in black in white with money and stock counts in the background

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"Advancing the entire AI ecosystem" — AMD and OpenAI announce bombshell computing deal worth tens of billions of dollars

AMD and OpenAI today announced a partnership that will see the former deliver 6 gigawatts of compute power over the next five years for OpenAI's next-gen infrastructure. Here's what you need to know.

Sam Altman and Lisa Su

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"Forever seems like a long time": Sam Altman doesn't want to live forever — even if AI promises God-like existence and eternal life

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says he doesn't want to live forever, despite AI's probability of creating God-like forms of existence and eternal life.

Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI Inc., during a panel discussion at the Technical University in Berlin, Germany, on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.

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NVIDIA's CEO says humans will be "busier in the future" as AI unlocks new opportunities in robotics, biotech, and design

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang says AI is poised to create new fields of work in robotics, biotech, and design that will demand human intervention, creativity, and oversight.

BEIJING, CHINA - JULY 16: Nvidia founder and CEO Jensen Huang arrives at the opening ceremony of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) on July 16, 2025 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Wan Quan/VCG via Getty Images)

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Microsoft wants to ditch NVIDIA and AMD chips for in-house custom silicon

Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott recently indicated that the company wants to use its own AI chips across data centers, potentially moving away from an over-reliance on AMD and NVIDIA.

The 'Microsoft' logo is displayed on a mobile phone screen in front of a computer screen displaying Nvidia logo.

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"Peak AI slop achieved!" — OpenAI’s Sora 2 redefines deepfakes, launches a TikTok clone, and blows minds

OpenAI recently launched an upgraded AI video generator called Sora 2 alongside a new TikTok-style social app where content can be shared. I'm not entirely sure how I feel about it.

The Sora App home page displays on a smartphone screen placed on a computer keyboard illuminated by blue and purple light.

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OpenAI introduces parental controls — one month after a teen's suicide is allegedly linked to ChatGPT

OpenAI has introduced parental controls for ChatGPT, allowing parents to link accounts with their teens and manage settings for safer AI use. Features include content filters, quiet hours, and alerts for potential self-harm after human review.

Parents holding up OpenAI

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Microsoft’s Copilot branding sparks internal doubts — but Satya Nadella believes "a billion users of each" will clear up confusion

Microsoft is doubling down on its Copilot marketing strategy to reduce confusion among users. For instance, enterprise PCs will ship with Microsoft 365 Copilot preinstalled.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in front of the Microsoft Copilot AI logo.

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OpenAI plans a small family of devices to reinvent human-computer interaction — but Sam Altman says "it'll take some time"

OpenAI's CEO recently revealed that the company is planning to develop a family of small AI-powered devices that will change how people interact with computers.

Open AI CEO Sam Altman speaks during Snowflake Summit 2025 at Moscone Center on June 02, 2025 in San Francisco, California.

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Microsoft's latest AI experiment wants you to talk with digital portraits via Copilot

The new "Copilot Portraits" feature is designed to make talking with Copilot feel more human, according to Microsoft.

In this photo illustration, 'Microsoft Copilot' logo is displayed on mobile phone screen in front of a screen displaying the inscription of 'Copilot' in Ankara, Turkiye on March 14, 2025.

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Sam Altman hasn’t had "a good night of sleep" since OpenAI launched ChatGPT

CEO Sam Altman recently admitted he struggles to sleep at night, overwhelmed by the thought of hundreds of millions of people interacting with ChatGPT daily.

Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI Inc., during a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

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