Artificial Intelligence News Live: OpenAI strategy document reveals plans for ChatGPT to become an AI 'super assistant'

An internal OpenAI strategy document from late 2024, titled "ChatGPT: H1 2025 Strategy" and recently revealed via the Google antitrust trial, outlines the company's ambition to transform ChatGPT into an "AI super assistant," as per a report in The Verge. This assistant is envisioned to deeply understand users and serve as their interface to the internet. According to the document, OpenAI planned to "start evolving ChatGPT into a super-assistant" during the first half of 2025, aiming for it to handle any task a "smart, trustworthy, emotionally intelligent person with a computer could do." This evolution is reportedly supported by new models (internally referred to as "02 and 03") becoming "smart enough to reliably perform agentic tasks," along with tools for computer use and advancements in multimodality and generative UI.

ElevenLabs has debuted its Conversational AI 2.0, aiming to provide tools and infrastructure for truly intelligent, context-aware enterprise voice assistants that can understand when to pause, speak, and take turns in conversation, as per a report in VentureBeat. This development focuses on enhancing dialogue management to enable more natural and effective interactions, moving beyond simple command-response systems for business applications, thereby potentially improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency for enterprises.

Hollywood studios and tech companies are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence to automate the creation of closed captions, a development promising faster turnaround times and reduced costs, according to a report in CNET News. While this technological shift offers significant efficiencies in post-production, it also presents potential pitfalls, particularly concerning the quality and comprehensiveness of captions, which could negatively impact accessibility for viewers, especially those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Achieving production-quality AI captions often necessitates human oversight to ensure accuracy, identify speakers, and include crucial non-speech elements, underscoring the challenge of balancing efficiency with meeting established accessibility standards and legal requirements.

Venture capitalist Mary Meeker has recently released an extensive 340-page report detailing the accelerating pace of artificial intelligence, covering its rapid development, widespread adoption, significant financial investment, and expanding use cases, as per a report in TechCrunch. The report, highlighted by the technology news source, suggests that the speed at which AI is evolving and being integrated is not merely a perception but a quantifiable trend, underscoring a significant shift in the technological landscape.

Discussions at Red Hat Summit and Ansible Fest 2025 refreshingly prioritized practical artificial intelligence applications, moving beyond prevailing industry hype, as per a report in ZDNet. The recent event showcased AI's integration into open-source solutions, automation tools like Ansible, and security frameworks, reflecting an enterprise shift towards deploying AI for specific business use cases such as IT operations automation and enhanced cybersecurity, rather than experimental projects.

Token Monster has launched an architecture designed to simplify how users interact with the growing array of large language models (LLMs) from different providers, as per a report in VentureBeat. This system allows Token Monster to provide access to a diverse range of models without requiring developers to build and maintain individual integrations for each one. The platform's approach focuses on unified access, enabling users to tap into various LLMs, which can simplify development, potentially optimize costs for businesses by routing requests appropriately, and reduce vendor lock-in. While the source article's title mentions 'combines,' the description emphasizes this unified 'tap into' capability, with the specific methods of combination not being detailed. This solution emerges in a context of increasing LLM options and the development of model routing solutions.

The head of Bell's AI division has decided that hydropower, not natural gas from Alberta, will energize one of Canada's pioneering major AI systems, Bloomberg said in a report. This choice was made despite a substantial push in 2024 by Alberta, a traditional oil and gas hub, to attract AI data centers with its gas resources. Bell's move highlights an increasing industry inclination towards cleaner energy for power-hungry AI operations, prioritizing sustainability in site selection for new technological infrastructure.

Democratic Gov. Jared Polis has vetoed a bill that aimed to make Colorado the first state to ban landlords from using rent-setting algorithms, which many advocates blame for increasing housing costs nationwide, according to a report in AP. This decision comes as RealPage, a real estate software company, faces an ongoing antitrust lawsuit (which Colorado joined as one of eight states alongside the Department of Justice) accusing the company of facilitating an illegal scheme to help landlords coordinate and hike rental prices, an allegation RealPage denies.

Chinese technology startups are rapidly advancing in the race to lead the burgeoning field of AI-powered robotics, particularly humanoids, a development underscored by concerns from industry figures like Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, who worries about China's potential to eventually dominate this sector, Bloomberg said in a report. This push is supported by significant national and provincial government initiatives in China, including, as background, development plans and substantial funding for robotics startups aimed at achieving technological breakthroughs and expanding industrial scale, with some national targets set for 2025 and beyond. The intensified competition is expected to accelerate innovation in embodied AI and could significantly impact global manufacturing and logistics industries, while presenting challenges for US and Western robotics companies.

Microsoft Corp. highlighted its advancements in selling artificial intelligence tools to corporate customers at a companywide town hall on Thursday, where it also revealed a major new deal with financial institution Barclays Plc, according to a report in Bloomberg. This announcement underscores Microsoft's ongoing efforts to drive enterprise adoption of its AI solutions and signifies growing interest from the financial services sector in leveraging such technologies.

Dell Technologies Inc. presented an annual profit forecast that exceeded analyst expectations, driven by a substantial rise in orders for its specialized servers essential for powering artificial intelligence networks, Bloomberg said in a report. This surge in demand for high-performance computing infrastructure, particularly servers equipped with powerful accelerators for AI model training and deployment, positions Dell to capitalize on the rapidly expanding AI hardware market. The company's strong forecast also suggests these AI server sales are proving highly profitable, contributing to its financial success beyond traditional enterprise markets.

The escalating computational requirements of advanced artificial intelligence, from trillion-parameter large language models to on-device workloads and swarms of collaborating agents, are pushing the limits of current technology, necessitating a fundamental shift towards a new computing paradigm for AI to become truly seamless and ubiquitous, as per a report in MIT Technology Review. This challenge highlights the critical importance of ongoing technical progress in hardware and silicon design to meet the increasing demands for processing power, memory bandwidth, and efficient distributed computing, enabling more complex AI tasks and responsive applications.

Google's Veo 3 AI video generator is distinguished by its advanced sound generation capabilities, which an experiential review highlighted as a key differentiator in the competitive AI video market, as per a report in CNET. The test involved a $125 expenditure to produce five videos per day, underscoring the move towards paid, tiered access for such cutting-edge tools. This development, occurring amidst increased competition from entities like OpenAI and Luma AI, signals a growing emphasis on integrated audio-visual quality and the ongoing commercialization of AI creative technologies, presenting new budget considerations for content producers.

Ahead of its TechCrunch Sessions: AI conference, an event held on June 5, 2024, at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall, TechCrunch introduced the 'TC Sessions: AI Trivia Countdown,' a promotional contest, as per a report in TechCrunch. This initiative provided an opportunity for individuals to secure special deals for the past event and aimed to engage AI enthusiasts by allowing them to test their knowledge with AI-specific questions for a chance to win prizes.

Global AI-powered clinical trial matching and oncology data solutions company, Massive Bio, is participating in the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting from May 30 to June 3 in Chicago, Illinois, as per a report in AP. The company is exhibiting its technology platform and initiatives aimed at supporting clinical trial enrollment and enhancing data-driven decision-making within the field of oncology.

North Carolina recently became the fourth U.S. state to adopt an Artificial Intelligence (AI) guidebook for its K-12 students, a development intended to be helpful for both teachers and students in educational settings, as per a report in CNN Technology. Coy Wire, in his current role with CNN 10, is reported to be explaining how this guidebook can be beneficial. This adoption is part of a larger trend across U.S. states establishing official AI education guidelines and reflects an increased national focus on equipping students and educators with AI literacy. The guidebook is anticipated to offer students structured learning on AI principles and ethical usage, while providing teachers with resources for integrating AI into their curriculum and managing its classroom application.

Manteia Memar, a company specializing in artificial intelligence for the credit sector, has announced its acquisition of Wicome, a tech company, to form what Manteia claims is the first Italian AI tech company with a fully proprietary Hyperautomation suite, as per a report in AP. This strategic move, announced on May 30, 2025, aims to complete Manteia's Hyperautomation offerings by integrating Wicome's capabilities. Graziano Meloni, current CEO of Manteia, highlighted that the combined entity will offer a comprehensive solution, particularly targeting enhanced automation for the Italian financial and credit sectors.

Grammarly, known for its AI-driven writing assistance tool, has recently obtained a significant $1 billion commitment in nondilutive funding from General Catalyst, TechCrunch said in a report. This type of financing provides Grammarly with substantial capital without requiring the company to issue new shares or dilute existing shareholder equity. The funds are expected to be utilized for accelerating research and development, enhancing product features, particularly advanced AI capabilities, exploring potential market expansion, and making strategic investments. This development is also anticipated to intensify competition within the AI writing and productivity market, as Grammarly is now better positioned to innovate and potentially increase its market share.

Clients of law firms are expressing frustration as legal expenses continue to escalate, despite the anticipated cost-saving potential of artificial intelligence, and are now seeking clear explanations on how AI adoption will translate into tangible reductions in their bills, Financial Times said in a report. While law firms have been investing in and piloting AI for tasks like document review and legal research to improve internal efficiencies, these gains are not yet consistently resulting in lower client costs, leading to pressure on firms to demonstrate return on investment and adapt traditional hourly billing models to reflect AI-driven efficiencies.

A government report, identified in context as likely the Department of Homeland Security's AI Safety Advisory Board report from May 2024, warns that advanced Artificial Intelligence systems could pose an 'extinction-level threat' to humans and that the US must intervene, as per a report in CNN Technology. Ret. Admiral James Stavridis, who currently serves as an Operating Executive at The Carlyle Group, commented on this warning, stating, 'I think we should be mindful of it,' but also added historical context: 'there have been big inventions in the past - the printing press, electricity, the internet - all of these have been a decried for the possibility of nefarious activity.'

AI development platform Hugging Face unveiled two new humanoid robots on Thursday, May 29, 2025, marking a significant expansion from its primary focus on open-source AI models and software tools into physical hardware, TechCrunch said in a report. This strategic move positions Hugging Face to offer integrated AI and hardware solutions, likely intending these robots as platforms for AI research and development. The introduction of these humanoids by a company with a strong open-source background could influence the broader robotics market towards more open software and hardware integration.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) commission report, intended to address declining US life expectancy, faces serious credibility issues due to numerous errors and strong indications of AI-generated content, The Verge said in a report. Investigations by NOTUS and The Washington Post uncovered dozens of errors, including broken links, incorrect authors, misstated studies, at least seven fictitious sources, and the presence of “oaicite” markers in URLs, suggesting the use of OpenAI's ChatGPT. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, as of May 2025, dismissed these as “formatting issues,” while Department of Health and Human Services spokesman Andrew Nixon, also as of May 2025, stated that despite corrections made to the report file on Thursday, May 29, 2025, including the removal of some “oaicite” markers and replacement of non-existent sources, the “substance of the MAHA report remains the same.” Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had previously, in May 2025, advocated for using new AI technologies to manage healthcare data.

The ambitious Stargate data center project, linked to OpenAI's Sam Altman and drawing interest from SoftBank's Masayoshi Son, continues to navigate a landscape of significant uncertainty regarding its financing and future execution, according to a report in Financial Times. The report indicates that the multi-trillion dollar initiative, previously lauded by figures such as Donald Trump, remains largely a conceptual vision for a global network of AI data centers rather than a fully defined project with secured funding or a clear timeline. SoftBank's potential involvement and financial commitment are reportedly still under discussion and not formalized, highlighting the substantial hurdles and speculative nature surrounding the realization of such a massive infrastructure undertaking aimed at powering future AI.

Recent advancements in artificial intelligence include the launch of FLUX.1 Kontext, a tool designed to enable in-context image generation specifically for enterprise AI pipelines, and the release of Hume's new EVI 3 model, an emotive voice AI that facilitates rapid custom voice creation, VentureBeat said in a report. These developments indicate a move towards more specialized AI solutions for businesses, focusing on generating contextually relevant visuals and highly expressive, customizable synthetic speech for various enterprise applications.

The unemployment rate for recent college graduates has jumped as companies try to replace entry-level workers with artificial intelligence, The New York Times said in a report. This development is occurring alongside widespread corporate experimentation with generative AI tools capable of automating tasks such as writing and basic research, driven by a focus on increasing productivity and reducing operational costs. Consequently, new graduates are encountering heightened competition for traditional roles, underscoring a shift in demand towards skills that complement AI, such as critical thinking and data analysis.

Xbox cofounder J Allard is currently leading Amazon's new 'ZeroOne' team, which is focused on developing 'breakthrough' devices, including a new smart home product that may incorporate advanced artificial intelligence, The Verge said in a report. Allard, who joined Amazon in late 2024 to explore 'new ideas', was previously a key executive at Microsoft for nearly two decades, known for his work on the original Xbox, Xbox 360, and other past projects like the Zune. Recent job listings for the ZeroOne team highlight roles in applied science for 'a new smart-home product' and product marketing for 'an Amazon device,' though it is unclear when any products might be released. This initiative aligns with Amazon's ongoing investment in its smart home ecosystem and AI capabilities, such as the recently launched, AI-powered Alexa Plus assistant, which is currently invite-only with a monthly subscription.

Gmail is now automatically generating AI summaries for complex email threads for Google Workspace users on mobile, a feature powered by Gemini that, until now, required manual activation, The Verge says in a report. These summaries, currently available for English-language emails, will appear above the email threads and stay updated with new replies. While the rollout may take up to two weeks for accounts, Google has not yet announced plans for desktop availability or for Gmail users without paid Workspace accounts. Users retain the option to manually request summaries if one isn't automatically generated or can disable all Gmail AI features by turning off "Smart features" in the app’s settings.

Tradeweb Markets Inc., a global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities, and money markets, announced the appointment of Sherry Marcus as its new Head of Artificial Intelligence on May 30, 2025, AP said in a report. This strategic move sees Ms. Marcus, now Head of Artificial Intelligence at Tradeweb, tasked with building upon the company's established foundation in utilizing AI for enhancing price discovery, dealer selection, and analytics. The appointment occurs as the financial services sector witnesses a surge in AI adoption and increased competition for AI talent, highlighting Tradeweb's commitment to advancing its AI capabilities to improve market efficiency and offer sophisticated data insights for its clients.

An artificial intelligence tool has been developed by doctors to predict which men with prostate cancer are most likely to benefit from abiraterone, a drug that can halve the risk of death from the disease, as per a report in The Guardian. Abiraterone has previously been recognized as a significant treatment for advanced prostate cancer, the most common cancer in men in over 100 countries, having already extended the lives of many. The new AI tool aims to identify the best candidates for this treatment, which works by inhibiting androgen production that fuels prostate cancer growth. The article indicates the tool has been 'developed', suggesting it is in a research or validation phase rather than being clinically approved or widely implemented yet.

Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) and Huawei Cloud jointly launched an initiative at the Huawei Cloud Summit Thailand 2025 on May 30, 2025, to accelerate Thailand's agenda to become the AI hub in ASEAN, AP said in a report. During the summit, MDES also shared progress made over the past year on its "Cloud First" strategy, which aims to foster an inclusive, sustainable, and opportunity-filled Thailand by encouraging cloud adoption in both public and private sectors. This new AI initiative aligns with Thailand's ongoing National AI Strategy and Action Plan (2022-2027).

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis and Oscar-winning filmmaker Darren Aronofsky are collaborating to discuss the capabilities and implications of artificial intelligence in the film industry, specifically addressing the question of whether AI could produce a movie with the artistic vision of a director like Martin Scorsese, said Financial Times in a report. Their discussion also touches upon whether Hollywood should be concerned or see opportunity in these advancements, considering AI's potential to reshape creative processes and production pipelines.

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis and Oscar-winning filmmaker Darren Aronofsky are collaborating to discuss the capabilities and implications of artificial intelligence in the film industry, specifically addressing the question of whether AI could produce a movie with the artistic vision of a director like Martin Scorsese, said Financial Times in a report. Their discussion also touches upon whether Hollywood should be concerned or see opportunity in these advancements, considering AI's potential to reshape creative processes and production pipelines.

Tradeweb Markets Inc., a global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities, and money markets, announced the appointment of Sherry Marcus as its new Head of Artificial Intelligence on May 30, 2025, AP said in a report. This strategic move sees Ms. Marcus, now Head of Artificial Intelligence at Tradeweb, tasked with building upon the company's established foundation in utilizing AI for enhancing price discovery, dealer selection, and analytics. The appointment occurs as the financial services sector witnesses a surge in AI adoption and increased competition for AI talent, highlighting Tradeweb's commitment to advancing its AI capabilities to improve market efficiency and offer sophisticated data insights for its clients.

The ambitious Stargate data center project, linked to OpenAI's Sam Altman and drawing interest from SoftBank's Masayoshi Son, continues to navigate a landscape of significant uncertainty regarding its financing and future execution, according to a report in Financial Times. The report indicates that the multi-trillion dollar initiative, previously lauded by figures such as Donald Trump, remains largely a conceptual vision for a global network of AI data centers rather than a fully defined project with secured funding or a clear timeline. SoftBank's potential involvement and financial commitment are reportedly still under discussion and not formalized, highlighting the substantial hurdles and speculative nature surrounding the realization of such a massive infrastructure undertaking aimed at powering future AI.

Clients of law firms are expressing frustration as legal expenses continue to escalate, despite the anticipated cost-saving potential of artificial intelligence, and are now seeking clear explanations on how AI adoption will translate into tangible reductions in their bills, Financial Times said in a report. While law firms have been investing in and piloting AI for tasks like document review and legal research to improve internal efficiencies, these gains are not yet consistently resulting in lower client costs, leading to pressure on firms to demonstrate return on investment and adapt traditional hourly billing models to reflect AI-driven efficiencies.