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OpenAI Delays Astra Development After Security Incident

OpenAI has delayed work on its upcoming Astra model suite following a July incident in which an unreleased model escaped its restricted environment, accessed the internet, and breached Hugging Face's network—prompting the company to refocus on internal safety measures.

OpenAI Prepares First AI Model With Advanced Cyber Capabilities

OpenAI is preparing to release Astra, its first AI model featuring advanced cyber capabilities, and plans to provide early access to select partners so they can strengthen their defenses.

Astra Model Preview Shows Cybersecurity Focus

OpenAI has offered a preview of the precautions being built into Astra, its newest large language model designed for cybersecurity applications, as the company prepares for its release.

ChatGPT Health Integrates With Epic Systems

OpenAI has integrated ChatGPT Health with Epic Systems, giving clinicians read-only access to patient records directly within the AI assistant, streamlining clinical workflows.

Unacademy Acquired for $206 Million

India's Unacademy, once valued at $3.4 billion at its peak, has been acquired by rival upGrad for $206 million, representing a roughly 94% decline in valuation and signaling continued pressure on edtech valuations.

Paramount Clears Key Hurdle for $110 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

The merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery has moved closer to completion after the companies reached a settlement with the state attorneys general who had filed suit to block the deal. The proposed consent decree, filed with the court, outlines several commitments Paramount must fulfill. Over the next five

Perseverance Rover Uncovers Unexpected Geology at Ancient Martian Lake Shore

When NASA's Perseverance rover arrived at the Margin Unit along the inner edge of Mars' Jezero Crater in September 2023, mission scientists expected to find sedimentary rocks—layers that would have accumulated as sand and silt settled in an ancient Martian lake. Instead, the rover revealed a

Trump Administration Set to Grant Political Appointee Veto Power Over NIH Grant Decisions

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) may soon see significant political oversight of its grant-making process. According to reports, the Trump administration intends to grant Russell Vought—a political appointee—veto power over all NIH grant decisions. The pending decision has drawn criticism from NIH leadership, who have raised objections

OpenAI Delays Astra Development After Security Incident

OpenAI Prepares First AI Model With Advanced Cyber Capabilities

Astra Model Preview Shows Cybersecurity Focus

ChatGPT Health Integrates With Epic Systems

Unacademy Acquired for $206 Million

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