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Every development we picked up, including smaller stories beyond the labs. Newest first, times in UTC.

Wednesday 23 September

2 developments
02:00
OpenAILaunch

ChatGPT Ads expands to Southeast Asia and Taiwan

ChatGPT Ads is expanding to Southeast Asia and Taiwan. The ads product now reaches businesses in more than 60 countries.

1 official
00:00
OpenAILaunch

OpenAI and Grab launch AI skills programme in Southeast Asia

OpenAI and Grab launched GO Forward with AI, a regional programme to help 30,000 partners build practical AI skills across Southeast Asia.

1 official

Tuesday 22 September

1 development
18:00
OpenAILaunch

OpenAI introduces GPT-6 Sol and Luna models

OpenAI announced GPT-6 Sol and Luna, two models that bring frontier intelligence to everyday work with different balances of capability and cost.

3 official6 coverage6 community

Monday 21 September

1 development
12:00
OpenAILaunch

Higgsfield AI ships video features using GPT-6 Astra

Higgsfield AI released new video ad creation features built on GPT-6 Astra. The tools aim to help small businesses create video ads more easily.

4 official4 community

Thursday 17 September

2 developments
20:34
OpenAILaunch

V7 uses GPT-5.6 to give AI agents institutional memory

V7 uses GPT-5.6 to turn scattered company files into context that AI agents can use for complex, source-linked work. The product is described on OpenAI's official site.

2 official1 coverage
00:00
OpenAILaunch

OpenAI launches Astra for Law

OpenAI introduced Astra for Law, a product for legal work. It offers frontier intelligence, custom firm workflows, connected legal data sources, and legal-grade controls for confidential client work.

1 official2 coverage

Wednesday 16 September

2 developments
16:00
OpenAILaunch

OpenAI and AARP bring ChatGPT workshops to older adults

OpenAI and AARP are offering free hands-on ChatGPT workshops to 1,000 older adults in 10 U.S. cities. The program aims to build practical AI skills safely.

1 official
13:00
OpenAILaunch

OpenAI launches AI-powered advertising tools

OpenAI introduced AI-powered advertising experiences including Sponsored Agents and tools for marketers. The offering includes integrations with HubSpot and Shopify.

1 official1 community
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