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OpenAI is looking to release an AI-powered web browser to rival Google Chrome, according to a report from Reuters. The AI powerhouse will use artificial intelligence to change the way consumers browse the web, and will reportedly launch in the coming weeks. JUST IN: OpenAI to launch AI-powered web browser to rival Google Chrome, Reuters reports. pic.twitter.com/B7XVom56zM — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) July 9, 2025 OpenAI’s ChatGPT software has over 400 million weekly active users. If they were to all flock to the new OpenAI web browser, that could put major pressure on Google and its Chrome browser. According to Reuters, the OpenAI web browser is designed to keep some user interactions within a ChatGPT-like native chat interface instead of clicking through to websites. OpenAI has been exploring new ventures as it is rumored to be splitting from its partnership with Windows developer Microsoft (MSFT). The new OpenAI browser faces steep competition: Google Chrome, which is us...

OpenAI has launched Codex , a cloud-based AI coding agent designed to transform software development by automating tasks such as code generation, debugging, testing, and codebase Analysis . Integrated into ChatGPT, Codex is currently available to Pro, Team, and Enterprise subscribers, with plans to expand access to Plus and Edu users soon. We’re launching a research preview of Codex: a cloud-based software engineering agent that can work on many tasks in parallel. Rolling out to Pro, Enterprise, and Team users in ChatGPT starting today.https://t.co/HqiAtgydwh — OpenAI (@OpenAI) May 16, 2025 A Leap Forward in AI-Assisted Coding Codex represents a significant advancement over previous AI coding tools. Built on the Codex-1 model, a specialised version of OpenAI’s o3 reasoning model optimised for software engineering, Codex can autonomously handle multiple tasks simultaneously. These tasks include writing code, fixing bugs, running tests, and providing e...

Amazon Inc (AMZN) is investing an additional $4 billion in AI startup Anthropic, a direct rival of AI powerhouse OpenAI. According to a Friday announcement, the two companies are continuing their partnership through funding after a previous $4B investment earlier this year by Amazon. Anthropic uses Amazon Web Services data centers for some of its computing needs, as well as AWS-designed AI chips. According to a press release Friday by Anthropic, the latest investment “establishes AWS as our primary cloud and training partner.” Additionally, the startup plans to use Amazon’s AI chips to develop its most advanced models. Amazon’s initial additional investment will be $1.3 billion, with the rest to follow in the form of convertible notes. Amazon’s total investment in Anthropic sits at $8 billion, making them a minority investor. What is Anthropic, Amazon’s Latest AI Venture? Anthropic was founded in 2021 by former employees of OpenAI, quickly becoming one of the ChatGPT d...

According to reports, OpenAI chief, Sam Altman is in “advanced talks” in securing a $100 million funding for the Worldcoin crypto project. The $100 million will come from a combination of “existing and new investors.” The Worldcoin project aims to develop a crypto token that is distributed globally and owned by everyone. When the project was unveiled, it received funding from a16z, Digital Currency Group, Coinbase Ventures, and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman. The project also received funding from former FTX CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried. The Information reported in March 2022 that the company allegedly raised $100 million from investors through a secret token sale. One source informed that the possible fresh funding was sizable given the prolonged crypto winter. When will the OpenAI-backed crypto launch? The Worldcoin project was co-founded by Alex Blania, Sam Altman, and Max Novendstern, and work began in early 2020. The project’s goal, according to Worldcoin executives,...