An updated Model Spec for more capable and beneficial AI
OpenAI released an updated Model Spec defining five core values to guide AI judgment, human agency, and faithfulness to human intent.
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Monte Carlo's Terraform provider is now on the OpenTofu registry
Monte Carlo has published its Terraform provider and agent modules to the OpenTofu registry, enabling users to manage Monte Carlo infrastructure as code using OpenTofu.
REST API v2 (Public preview): onboard Monte Carlo from your AI tool, Terraform or a script
Monte Carlo's REST API v2 is now in public preview, enabling automated onboarding and deployment of collection agents via scripts, Terraform, or AI tools.
Gemini-powered Explore summaries in Looker are generally available
The ability to generate summaries of Looker Explores using Gemini assistance is now generally available.
Dashboard relationships are now generally available
Dashboard relationships, which enable multi-fact data models in AI/BI dashboards, are now generally available.
Looker bullet chart visualization is generally available
The bullet chart visualization type is now generally available in Looker, allowing users to evaluate metric performance against targets and thresholds.
Xero connector is available in Beta
The managed Xero connector is now available in beta for Databricks Lakeflow Connect, supporting incremental ingestion of accounting data.
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Making it easier for websites to express AI training preferences
OpenAI now honors a shared robots.txt signal, allowing website operators to communicate their AI training preferences to participating providers.
Community safety report and new protections for teens
OpenAI is implementing expanded violence prevention safeguards and earlier interventions in ChatGPT to improve safety for teen users.
Introducing GPT-6.1 Terra
OpenAI introduced GPT-6.1 Terra, a model designed to provide fast computer use capabilities.
OpenAI models are coming to Google Cloud
OpenAI frontier models and Codex workflows are now available in Google Cloud's Model Garden via the Google Cloud Marketplace.
ChatGPT Ads expands to 26 new countries as over 100,000 advertisers have used the platform
ChatGPT Ads is now available in 26 additional countries, allowing advertisers to reach users during product discovery and research.
Bringing GPT-Rosalind to academic research labs
OpenAI launched the Rosalind Academic Plan to provide eligible academic research labs with sponsored access to GPT-Rosalind and life sciences research tools.
Helping teens learn, plan, and shape the future of AI
OpenAI is launching College Planner for ChatGPT for Teens to help students manage college applications. The update also introduces new flashcards, quizzes, and a teen AI council.
GPT-6 and Intelligent UI for everyone
OpenAI is rolling out GPT-6 globally in ChatGPT alongside Intelligent UI. The update delivers faster responses with visuals and interactive experiences.