OpenAI News & Updates for August 2025

OpenAI launches two open-weight AI reasoning models available for free download

1 days ago

OpenAI launched two open-weight AI reasoning models, gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b, available on Hugging Face. These models, the first open ones since GPT-2, can run on a single GPU or a laptop and connect to more capable closed models for complex tasks. OpenAI aims to support developers and counter rising Chinese open AI labs by offering free, US-based AI aligned with democratic values, reflecting CEO Sam Altman's shift toward openness.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT study mode for guided learning and deeper understanding

8 days ago

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OpenAI introduces study mode in ChatGPT, a learning tool offering step-by-step guidance rather than quick answers. Designed with educators, it uses interactive prompts, scaffolded responses, personalized support, and quizzes to promote deeper understanding. Targeted at college students, it helps with homework and exam prep by encouraging active learning and critical thinking. Future plans include enhanced visuals, goal tracking, and deeper personalization.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT agent with advanced task automation and web interaction

20 days ago

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ChatGPT agent combines web interaction and deep research to autonomously perform complex tasks like scheduling, data analysis, and content creation using multiple tools. It adapts its approach for efficiency, lets users control or interrupt tasks, and shows strong benchmark performance. Available to Pro, Plus, and Team users, it includes privacy and security safeguards and will receive ongoing improvements.

OpenAI set to unveil new AI browser challenging Google Chrome soon

27 days ago

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OpenAI plans to release an AI-powered web browser soon to compete with Google Chrome. Similar to Perplexity’s Comet and The Browser Company’s Dia, it aims to use AI to change how users browse, keeping some interactions within ChatGPT instead of linking to websites. The browser may feature Operator, OpenAI’s web-browsing AI agent, to offer new user experiences and direct access to user data.

Automate Meta Ads Creative Generation and Uploading

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Markifact automates the creation and uploading of Meta ads using AI. Users generate custom visuals and matching ad copy by writing detailed prompts and uploading reference images. Ads are uploaded in a paused status for review before going live. This tool allows for quick creation of multiple ad variations, adaptation to market trends, and scaling of campaigns without needing extensive design or copywriting resources.

OpenAI adds Shopify as third party search provider in ChatGPT Search update

27 days ago

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OpenAI updated their Search documentation on May 15, 2025, adding Shopify alongside Bing as a third-party search provider for ChatGPT. This confirms Shopify as a shopping partner, which had not been officially announced before. OpenAI's shopping search now returns results from multiple platforms, including Shopify, enhancing the shopping experience with diverse merchant listings.

OpenAI updates ChatGPT search with smarter responses and longer conversation handling

1 months ago

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OpenAI updated ChatGPT search to handle longer conversations and complex queries better. The improvements include smarter, more comprehensive responses, enhanced instruction following, and the ability to run multiple searches automatically. Users can now search the web using uploaded images. Some limitations remain, such as longer responses and occasional unexpected reasoning or mistakes, with fixes underway.

OpenAI announces 80 percent price drop for o3 reasoning model

1 months ago

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OpenAI cut prices for its o3 reasoning model by 80%, now $2 per million input tokens and $8 per million output tokens. They also introduced o3-pro, a more powerful version costing 87% less than its predecessor, priced at $20 and $80 per million tokens respectively. These models support coding, tool calling, and instruction tasks, making advanced reasoning more affordable and competitive with rivals like Google DeepMind and Anthropic.

OpenAI launches Codex AI agent for parallel software engineering tasks in ChatGPT

2 months ago

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OpenAI launched Codex, a cloud-based coding agent powered by codex-1, for ChatGPT Pro, Team, and Enterprise users. It handles tasks like writing code and fixing bugs in isolated environments with verifiable outputs. Codex runs securely offline, refuses malicious requests, and supports AGENTS.md files. Early users include OpenAI teams and partners. Codex CLI offers a local tool with a smaller model. It’s rolling out globally with free access initially, then pricing.

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ChatGPT Introduces Enhanced Shopping, WhatsApp Access and Improved Citations

3 months ago

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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.

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