OpenAI News & Updates for May 2025

ChatGPT Introduces Enhanced Shopping, WhatsApp Access and Improved Citations

7 days ago

OpenAI has announced updates to ChatGPT's search features, especially for shopping. The new shopping experience includes visual product details, pricing, user reviews, and direct purchase links. ChatGPT is now accessible via WhatsApp for real-time answers and sports scores. The citation system supports multiple citations and highlights relevant information. Trending searches and autocomplete suggestions have also been added to enhance search speed.

OpenAI launches o3 and o4-mini AI reasoning models with enhanced capabilities

19 days ago

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OpenAI has launched two new AI reasoning models, o3 and o4-mini, enhancing ChatGPT's capabilities. The o3 model excels in complex queries and visual tasks, making fewer errors than o1, and is strong in programming. The o4-mini model is smaller and optimized for cost-effective reasoning, performing well in math and coding. Both models improve instruction following and provide more personalized responses, aiming to compete with other AI companies.

OpenAI developing X-like social media platform with ChatGPT integration

20 days ago

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OpenAI is developing an X-like social media platform, currently in early stages with a prototype focused on ChatGPT's image generation and a social feed. CEO Sam Altman is gathering feedback, but it’s unclear if the platform will be a separate app or integrated into ChatGPT. This initiative may heighten rivalry with Elon Musk and Meta, which is also planning a social feed for its AI assistant. The project aims to use real-time data for AI training.

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OpenAI launches GPT-4.1 with significant improvements in coding, instruction, and context

21 days ago

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OpenAI has released GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and nano models, featuring major improvements in coding, instruction following, and long context comprehension, with support for up to 1 million tokens. GPT-4.1 outperforms GPT-4o in various benchmarks and is optimized for real-world applications, offering better performance at lower costs. GPT-4.1 is available via API, while GPT-4.5 Preview will be phased out.

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OpenAI introduces memory feature in ChatGPT to enhance personalized user interactions

25 days ago

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OpenAI has updated ChatGPT to include a memory feature that references past chats for more personalized responses. This builds on existing saved memories, making interactions smoother and tailored. Users can control their memory settings and opt out if desired. The rollout starts for Plus and Pro users, excluding certain European regions due to regulatory requirements. The update aims to enhance conversational context across various features.

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OpenAI introduces image generation feature powered by GPT-4o in ChatGPT

1 months ago

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OpenAI has launched image generation in GPT-4o, enhancing its ability to create useful and beautiful images. This feature allows for precise text rendering and context-aware image creation, enabling users to refine images through conversation. While the model performs well, it has limitations like cropping issues and challenges with multilingual text. Image generation is available to Plus, Pro, Team, and Free users, with API access coming soon.

OpenAI launches new tools for businesses to build AI agents more easily

1 months ago

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OpenAI has introduced new tools for developers and businesses to create AI agents that can perform tasks autonomously. The Responses API merges features from the Chat Completions and Assistants APIs, providing built-in tools for web and file searches. The Agents SDK facilitates multi-agent workflows. These tools aim to simplify the development of effective AI agents, boosting productivity across industries as OpenAI enhances its model capabilities.

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OpenAI launches GPT-4.5 as its largest AI model

2 months ago

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OpenAI has launched GPT-4.5, code-named Orion, its largest AI model yet, trained with more computing power and data than previous versions. Available to ChatGPT Pro subscribers and developers on paid API tiers, GPT-4.5 enhances pattern recognition and user intent understanding while aiming to reduce hallucinations. It uses unsupervised learning techniques and includes improved safety measures, but currently lacks multimodal capabilities.

Deep Research now available to ChatGPT Plus users

2 months ago

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Deep research is now available to all ChatGPT Plus, Team, Edu, and Enterprise users without needing a $200 Pro subscription. OpenAI promised this feature for Plus users about a month after its February announcement. Starting today, Plus users will receive 10 Deep Research queries per month, while Pro subscribers will have their limit increased to 120. Enhancements include embedding images with citations and improved file type understanding.

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