This is a critical role at an important time; models are improving quickly and are now capable of many great things, but they are also starting to present some real challenges.
One of the key challenges for the new leader will be making sure cybersecurity defenders can use the latest AI capabilities while keeping attackers locked out. The role also covers safe handling of biological capabilities—meaning how AI models release biological knowledge—and self-improving systems.
ChatGPT's grip on the generative AI market continues to slip, according to new data from Similarweb. The chatbot's share of website traffic dropped from 87.2 percent to 68 percent over the past year. Google Gemini, meanwhile, is surging, jumping from just 5.4 percent a year ago to 18.2 percent today.
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Grok from X.AI is showing modest growth, now sitting at 2.9 percent. DeepSeek holds steady at around 4 percent, while Claude and Perplexity each hover near 2 percent. Microsoft Copilot remains flat at 1.2 percent. Similarweb also notes that daily visits across all AI tools have dipped slightly overall. The data comes from December 25, 2025, with additional details available in the full report.
Gemini's recent surge likely stems from the new Gemini 3 model and especially the Nano Banana Pro image generator. Even after ChatGPT rolled out its own image update, Gemini still leads the pack on quality. No other image model follows prompts as precisely or handles text as reliably, making it particularly useful for slides and infographics.
OpenAI's advertising plans for ChatGPT are taking shape. According to The Information, employees are discussing various ad formats for the chatbot. One option would have AI models preferentially weave sponsored content into their responses. So a question about mascara recommendations might surface a Sephora ad. Internal mockups also show ads appearing in a sidebar next to the response window.
Another approach would only show ads after users request further details. If someone asks about a trip to Barcelona and clicks on a suggestion like the Sagrada Familia, sponsored links to tour packages could appear. A spokesperson confirmed to The Information that the company is exploring how advertising might work in the product without compromising user trust.
OpenAI admits prompt injection may never be fully solved, casting doubt on the agentic AI vision
OpenAI is using automated red teaming to fight prompt injections in ChatGPT Atlas. The company compares the problem to online fraud against humans, a framing that downplays a technical flaw that could slow the rise of the agentic web.
OpenAI has reportedly made major strides in improving the profitability of its AI services. The company's compute margin—the share of revenue left after paying for server costs from paying users—jumped from around 35 percent in January 2024 to roughly 70 percent by October 2025, according to internal financial data obtained by The Information. For comparison, Anthropic is expected to reach 53 percent by year's end.
OpenAI now lets users customize how ChatGPT communicates. The new "Personalization" settings include options for adjusting warmth, enthusiasm, and formatting preferences like headings, lists, and emojis. Each setting can be toggled to "More" or "Less." Users can also pick a base style - like "efficient" for shorter, more direct responses.
OpenAI says these settings only affect the chatbot's tone and style, not its actual capabilities. The company notes that the new options likely work as an extension of the custom instructions feature available in the same settings window.
OpenAI is launching a new learning platform for journalists and publishers called the "Academy for News Organizations." Developed in collaboration with the American Journalism Project and the Lenfest Institute, the initiative aims to teach media organizations how to effectively use artificial intelligence. The program offers on-demand training, practical examples for research and translation, and guidance on establishing internal AI guidelines. OpenAI says the goal is to help editorial teams work more efficiently, freeing up time for core journalistic work.
According to OpenAI, the Academy was developed with critical industry issues in mind, including concerns about job displacement and the reliability of AI-generated content. The platform builds on existing partnerships with major publishers like News Corp and Hearst, with plans to expand the offering next year. These educational initiatives might also be an attempt to smooth over tensions in the industry - while OpenAI courts publishers with tools and training, it is simultaneously battling copyright lawsuits from major media companies like the New York Times and Ziff Davis.
