OpenAI Faces Lawsuits, Leadership Changes, and Expanding ChatGPT Features

OpenAI navigates copyright lawsuits, leadership turnover, and new ChatGPT capabilities while exploring advertising and partnerships.

OpenAI is dealing with multiple copyright lawsuits from media companies, including Alden Global Capital and Canadian publishers, over alleged unauthorized use of content for AI training.
The company has experienced significant leadership changes, with high-profile departures such as CTO Mira Murati and Chief Scientist Ilya Sutskever, alongside other safety and research leaders.
New updates to ChatGPT include the rollout of Advanced Voice Mode on the web, enhanced creative writing abilities in GPT-4o, and integration with macOS for seamless coding and app interaction.
OpenAI is exploring advertising as a potential revenue model but has not committed to implementation, raising concerns about its impact on user trust.
Elon Musk has filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI, challenging its for-profit transition and accusing it and Microsoft of monopolistic practices in the AI industry.