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Matthias Bastian
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Jan 24, 2026
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Read full article about: OpenAI's GPT-5.2 Pro solves math problems that stumped every AI model before it

OpenAI has a new math champion. GPT-5.2 Pro just set a record on the notoriously difficult FrontierMath benchmark, according to testing by Epoch AI. The model hit 31 percent on the hardest tier (Tier 4) - a major leap from Gemini 3 Pro's previous best of 19 percent. Epoch AI ran the tests manually through the ChatGPT website because of API issues.

GPT-5.2 Pro scored 31 percent on FrontierMath Tier 4, outpacing Gemini 3 Pro (19 percent) and GPT-5.2 xhigh (17 percent). | Image: Epoch AI

GPT-5.2 Pro cracked 15 of 48 tasks, including four problems no model had solved before. Several mathematicians gave the solutions mostly positive reviews, though some criticized the lack of precision in certain explanations.

The benchmark results line up with recent reports about AI models—particularly GPT-5-Thinking and -Pro—proving genuinely useful for tackling mathematical problems. GPT-5 has reportedly solved Erdős problems on its own and helped researchers work through others. Still, renowned mathematician Terence Tao cautions against drawing premature conclusions.

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Jan 24, 2026
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Read full article about: OpenAI developer predicts programmers will soon "declare bankruptcy" on understanding their own AI-generated code

An OpenAI developer known by the pseudonym "roon" has a blunt prediction for the future of software development: many developers at software companies will soon openly admit they no longer fully understand the code they're submitting. Eventually, this will cause system failures that are harder to debug than usual but will still get fixed in the end, roon writes, adding that he doesn't "write code anymore."

OpenAI developer "roon" predicts a cultural shift where programmers "declare bankruptcy" on understanding their own code. | Screenshot via X

The prediction cuts to the heart of an ongoing debate: Is AI-assisted programming a fundamental shift in how developers work, or a risky breaking point? Some enthusiasts point to massive productivity gains, while critics fear growing dependencies and bugs that slip through undetected.

A developer survey from summer 2025 captures this split: only 33 percent of developers trust AI-generated code, yet 84 percent are already using AI tools or plan to start. As usual, the truth probably lands somewhere in the middle.

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Maximilian Schreiner
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Jan 23, 2026
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Read full article about: OpenAI's API business grew by $1 billion ARR last month

OpenAI's API business is growing rapidly, with CEO Sam Altman reporting that the company added over $1 billion in annual recurring revenue in just the last month.

OpenAI hit an ARR of over $20 billion by the end of 2025 - up from $6 billion in 2024 and $2 billion in 2023. ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) represents the annualized value of recurring revenue from active subscriptions and contracts, typically excluding one-time payments.

The API growth Altman announced on X - roughly $1 billion in ARR in a single month - represents about five percent of the company's total ARR. That said, this figure reflects additional growth, not the API's share of overall revenue. How much of OpenAI's total ARR comes from API customers remains unclear.

On the other side of the ledger, OpenAI faces commitments of around $1.4 trillion for computing power over the coming years. To help cover these costs, the company is preparing to introduce ads in ChatGPT - despite Altman calling advertising a "last resort" just two years ago. The ads will initially roll out for free users and those on the new ChatGPT Go subscription tier.

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Matthias Bastian
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Jan 22, 2026
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OpenAI CMO responds to "Woke AI" accusations by citing co-founder Brockman's $25 million MAGA donation

OpenAI’s head of marketing is pushing back against accusations that the company is “Woke AI,” pointing to $25 million in MAGA donations from co-founder Greg Brockman – and to her own marriage to a cattle rancher. The trigger: a new hire with Democratic ties.

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Jan 21, 2026
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Read full article about: OpenAI promises AI data centers won't raise local electricity prices

Following Microsoft's lead, OpenAI is reaching out to communities affected by massive AI infrastructure expansion. Through its "Stargate Community" program, the company promises that its AI data centers won't increase electricity prices for local residents. Microsoft made a similar pledge recently.

To deliver on this promise, OpenAI plans to fund its own energy sources, battery storage, and grid expansion. Each location will get a tailored plan based on local needs. The company also says it will better protect water resources and local ecosystems.

One year after announcing the Stargate project in January 2025, OpenAI says it has more than half of its 10-gigawatt capacity target for 2029 in the planning stages. The first site in Abilene, Texas is already training AI systems. Additional locations are under development in Shackelford County (Texas), Milam County (Texas), Dona Ana County (New Mexico), Port Washington (Wisconsin), Saline Township (Michigan), and Mount Pleasant (Wisconsin).

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Matthias Bastian
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Jan 20, 2026
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Read full article about: OpenAI rolls out age prediction to apply teen safeguards in ChatGPT

OpenAI is rolling out age prediction in ChatGPT to identify when an account likely belongs to someone under 18, so the system can apply the right experience and safeguards for teens. The model analyzes behavioral patterns like usage times, how long the account has been active, and the age users entered at signup. When someone gets flagged as a minor, ChatGPT automatically enables safety features that block, among other things, graphic violence, sexual roleplay, depictions of self-harm, and content about extreme beauty standards.

The move follows OpenAI's announcement that adults will get access to some of this previously restricted content, making age verification a necessary first step. It also comes after cases of teenagers developing dangerous dependencies on AI chatbots, some with fatal outcomes.

Adults who get incorrectly flagged as minors can verify their age by taking a selfie through the Persona service. Parents get additional controls, including rest periods and notifications when the system detects signs of acute distress. The feature launches in the EU in the coming weeks. More details on OpenAI's help page.

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