OpenAI to Retire GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 Mini, GPT-5 Instant and Other Models

The company said GPT-4o’s retirement comes after months of transition and user feedback.

QpiAI, Alliance University to Set up Quantum AI Experience Centre in Bengaluru

Alliance University and QpiAI will jointly deploy the QVidya 8-qubit superconducting quantum system.

Musk Pitches Moon Factory and Space Catapult to Power xAI’s Future

During an all-hands meeting on Tuesday, Musk described a lunar facility that could produce satellites to provide computing power for advanced AI systems.

OpenAI Faces User Backlash as Plan to Retire Popular AI Model Sparks Trust Debate

Users say the decision to phase out older systems has sparked widespread backlash from users who rely on them for professional, creative and accessibility-related needs.

OpenAI Researcher Resigns Citing Concerns Over Ads in ChatGPT

Zoë Hitzig announced her departure this week and outlined her reasons in a guest essay, saying she feared the move toward ads could create incentives that undermine user trust and safety.

Runway Raises $315 Mn from NVIDIA, AMD Ventures at $5.3 Bn Valuation

Runway said the new funding will be used to advance model development, address technical limitations and expand hiring across engineering and go-to-market teams.

LUMIQ Launches LiteCone Agentic AI Workforce for Financial Services Operations

The platform targets high-volume back-office functions across the financial services industry, aiming to automate workflows while meeting strict regulatory and governance requirements.

JumpCloud Launches Venture Arm to Back Next-Gen IT and Security Startups

JumpCloud Ventures has already made its first investment in Tofu, a startup focused on preventing identity fraud in hiring.

Salesforce to Acquire Cimulate to Boost AI-driven Commerce Search

Once integrated into Agentforce Commerce, the technology is expected to improve how customers find and evaluate products while enabling brands to focus on growth and customer engagement strategies.

TCS and Honeywell Partner to Enhance Autonomous Operations for Buildings and Industries with AI

The collaboration aims to unlock real-time intelligence, improve operational efficiencies, and help deliver measurable business outcomes for customers.

C Com Digital Launches synapse1 AI Platform to Link Marketing Automation With Measurable ROI

The company said the solution combines conversational AI, generative video, and predictive analytics into a single system tailored for India’s multilingual and multicultural market.

Thomas Dohmke Launches Entire, an AI-first Workspace to Unify Apps, Agents and Company Knowledge

Entire’s platform connects to common workplace systems such as messaging apps, documents, CRMs and project tools, allowing users to search information, automate tasks and coordinate workflows from one place.