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OpenAI

AI research organization founded in 2015
OpenAI
OpenAI
AI research organization founded in 2015

OpenAI, established in 2015, focuses on developing safe artificial general intelligence. It has created language and image models, including ChatGPT, contributing to the advancement of AI technology.

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2015-05-06
Greg Brockman leaves CTO role at Stripe

Greg Brockman announces his departure from the role of CTO at Stripe in a blog post, hinting at his involvement in future projects with an open invitation for discussions.

2015-07-01
Sam Altman expresses concern for advanced artificial intelligence

At Airbnb's Open Air 2015 conference, Sam Altman, president of Y Combinator, discusses his worries about advanced artificial intelligence and mentions his recent investment in a company focused on AI safety research.

2015-12-10
OpenAI founded in San Francisco

OpenAI was established in San Francisco by Sam Altman, Reid Hoffman, Jessica Livingston, Elon Musk, Ilya Sutskever, Peter Thiel, and others. Its mission is to develop "safe and beneficial" artifical general intelligence (AGI).

2015-12-11
OpenAI is announced to the public

OpenAI is officially introduced to the public on December 11, 2015. The organization consists of non-profit OpenAI Inc., and its for-profit subsidiary introduced in 2019 OpenAI Global LLC (Microsoft owns roughly 49% of OpenAI's equity).

2016-01-02
Debate on Open Sourcing AI

There was a debate between Elon Musk and others regarding the risks and benefits of open sourcing AI. The discussion revolved around the safety implications of open sourcing AI and the potential dangers of unscrupulous individuals accessing advanced AI technology.

2016-04
OpenAI releases the public beta of "OpenAI Gym," a platform for reinforcement learning research.

https://openai.com/index/openai-gym-beta/

2016-04-27
OpenAI's First AI Software Release

OpenAI released its first batch of AI software, focusing on reinforcement learning, on April 27, 2016.

2016-04-28
Launch of Elon Musk's $1 billion AI company 'gym'

Elon Musk's AI company launched a platform where developers can train their computers, aiming to advance AI technology.

2016-05-03
Greg Brockman's Journey to OpenAI

Greg Brockman shared his personal path to joining OpenAI, a nonprofit artificial intelligence research center.

2016-06-21
Publication of 'Concrete Problems in AI Safety'

A paper addressing concrete problems in AI safety was published, emphasizing the importance of addressing safety concerns in AI development.

2016-06-23
Discussion on 'Concrete Problems in AI Safety'

Holden Karnofsky discussed the concrete problems in AI safety, highlighting the need for proactive measures to ensure AI systems' safety.

2016-08-15
Nvidia gifts OpenAI its first DGX-1 supercomputer, reducing AI model training time from six days to two hours.
Nvidia gifts OpenAI its first DGX-1 supercomputer, reducing AI model training time from six days to two hours.

NVIDIA provided the DGX-1 AI supercomputer to OpenAI, enhancing their capabilities in artificial intelligence research and development.

2016-08-17
OpenAI Uses Reddit to Teach AI Language Skills

OpenAI utilized Reddit as a platform to train an artificial intelligence system in language learning, showcasing innovative methods in AI education.

2016-10-11
OpenAI research in Robotics

OpenAI conducts research in the field of Robotics, exploring advancements and innovations in this area.

2016-12-05
OpenAI's Universe Launch

OpenAI introduced Universe, a platform for artificial intelligence, which was positively received in the tech community. The event occurred on December 5, 2016. https://openai.com/index/universe/

2017-01-01
Paul Christiano joins OpenAI

Paul Christiano becomes a part of OpenAI to focus on AI alignment. He had previously served as an intern at OpenAI in 2016.

2017-03-20
OpenAI Gym Beta Release

OpenAI released the beta version of OpenAI Gym on March 20, 2017.

2017-03-22
Team++ Announcement by Greg Brockman

Greg Brockman announced Team++, a development or expansion within OpenAI, on March 22, 2017.

2017-03-24
Reinforcement Learning Research

On March 24, 2017, significant advancements were made in reinforcement learning research.

2017-04-07
OpenAI sets benchmark for sentiment analysis with mLSTM

OpenAI achieved a milestone in sentiment analysis by setting a benchmark using an efficient mLSTM model.

2017-04-13
OpenAI's Impact on Humanity Safety

OpenAI's impact on humanity safety was discussed on Compass Rose on April 13, 2017.

2017-05-29
Reinforcement Learning or Evolutionary Strategies

Arthur Juliani explores the combination of Reinforcement Learning and Evolutionary Strategies as a solution in his article 'Reinforcement Learning or Evolutionary Strategies? Nature has a solution: Both.' on Beyond Intelligence.

2017-06-12
DQN implementation and its variations in OpenAI Baselines

The DQN implementation and its variations in OpenAI Baselines achieve performance levels comparable to those reported in published papers. They are intended to serve as a foundation for incorporating novel approaches and as a means of comparing new methods against established ones.

2017-07-23
The People Behind OpenAI

Insights into the individuals working at OpenAI were shared on Hacker News on July 23, 2017.

2017-07-27
Parameter Noise in Reinforcement Learning

OpenAI releases a blog post highlighting the advantages of incorporating adaptive noise into reinforcement learning algorithms through parameter noise. This technique enhances exploration efficiency by introducing randomness directly into the agent's neural network policy, leading to improved algorithm performance and more effective exploration.

2017-08-12
OpenAI bot defeats world's greatest Dota 2 players

An OpenAI bot remains undefeated against top Dota 2 players, showcasing advancements in AI gaming capabilities.

2017-08-13
The New York Times covers AI safety work at OpenAI

The New York Times publishes a story covering the AI safety work conducted by Dario Amodei, Geoffrey Irving, and Paul Christiano at OpenAI.

2017-08-14
Elon Musk's AI champ dominating humans at video games

In August 2017, Elon Musk's AI championed by OpenAI was reported to have a complex performance in video games against humans, as mentioned in The Verge article.

2017-08-18
OpenAI releases a product related to reinforcement learning

OpenAI releases a product related to reinforcement learning.

2017-11-06
Development of RoboSumo Videogame by OpenAI

OpenAI announces the creation of RoboSumo, a sumo-wrestling video game designed to enhance artificial intelligence software intelligence. The game involves robots controlled by machine-learning algorithms competing and learning strategies through trial and error.

2017-11-16
Ilya Sutskever texts Altman about meeting

Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and chief scientist of OpenAI, sends a message to Sam Altman without his knowledge, inviting him to a meeting the following day at noon.

2017-11-17
Sam Altman fired from OpenAI

Sam Altman is dismissed from his position at OpenAI at noon, followed by an official statement from the Board of Directors announcing his removal as CEO and board member.

2017-11-21
Letter Criticizing OpenAI Board

A scathing letter was sent criticizing the competence of the OpenAI Board and accusing them of negotiating in bad faith with Sam Altman.

2017-11-28
OpenAI Baselines: DQN

OpenAI introduced the DQN baseline for reinforcement learning on November 28, 2017.

2017-12-15
General Support for OpenAI

Open Philanthropy Project provided general support to OpenAI on December 15, 2017.

2018
Mira Murati's Joining OpenAI

Mira Murati joined OpenAI in 2018 when the company operated as a nonprofit research center before transforming into a business. She played key roles in various positions before becoming the interim CEO.

2018-02-20
OpenAI announces changes in donors and advisors

OpenAI reveals updates in its donors and advisors, with new contributors including Jed McCaleb, Gabe Newell, Michael Seibel, Jaan Tallinn, Ashton Eaton, and Brianne Theisen-Eaton. Reid Hoffman increases his contribution significantly, while Pieter Abbeel, Julia Galef, and Maran Nelson join as advisors. Elon Musk steps down from the board but continues to support as a donor and advisor.

2018-02-21
Elon Musk leaves board of AI safety group

Elon Musk stepped down from the board of an AI safety group to prevent any conflicts of interest with Tesla.

2018-02-24
OpenAI Hackathon

An OpenAI Hackathon event took place on February 24, 2018, as reported on the OpenAI Blog.

2018-03-02
Microsoft partnering with Elon Musk's OpenAI

Microsoft and OpenAI collaboration announced to protect humanity's best interests.

2018-03-15
Report from the OpenAI Hackathon

A report was released detailing the outcomes of the OpenAI Hackathon held on March 15, 2018.

2018-04-08
Ilya Sutskever on AI Watch

Ilya Sutskever's information was featured on AI Watch on April 8, 2018.

2018-04-09
OpenAI Charter

The OpenAI Charter was published on April 9, 2018, outlining the principles and goals of the organization.

2018-04-10
Elon Musk co-founded OpenAI

Elon Musk co-founded OpenAI, an AI company aiming to develop machines with genuine intelligence, as reported on April 10, 2018.

2018-04-13
Retro Contest

OpenAI organized a Retro Contest as reported on April 13, 2018.

2018-04-19
A.I. Researchers Salaries at OpenAI

A.I. researchers at OpenAI are reported to be earning over $1 million, even though it is a nonprofit organization, according to an article from The New York Times on April 19, 2018.

2018-04-24
Adam D’Angelo joins the OpenAI Board

On April 24, 2018, Adam D’Angelo, CEO of Quora and former Facebook CTO, joined the OpenAI Board following previous changes in February.

2018-05-05
Open Source Stories: The People Behind OpenAI

Brent Simoneaux and Casey Stegman share the stories of the individuals contributing to OpenAI in their piece 'Open Source Stories: The People Behind OpenAI'.

2018-05-06
Dario Amodei joins OpenAI as Research Scientist

Dario Amodei, a prominent figure in AI research, joined OpenAI as a Research Scientist, contributing to the organization's innovative projects.

2018-06-11
Release of GPT-1

On June 11, 2018, OpenAI published the original paper on generative pre-training of a transformer-based language model, known as GPT-1, demonstrating how a generative model of language could acquire world knowledge and process long-range dependencies.

2018-07-30
OpenAI sets new benchmark for robot dexterity

OpenAI established a new standard for robot dexterity, marking a significant milestone in the field of robotics and artificial intelligence.

2019-03-04
OpenAI releases Neural MMO for reinforcement learning

OpenAI releases a Neural MMO, a multiagent game environment designed for reinforcement learning agents. The platform allows a large number of agents to interact in an open-ended task.

2019-03-06
OpenAI releases Neural network visualization tool

OpenAI releases a tool for visualizing neural networks. The tool is aimed at aiding in understanding and interpreting neural network models.

2019-03-11
Introduction of OpenAI LP

OpenAI introduced OpenAI LP as a 'capped-profit' entity to enhance investment in computing and talent.

2019-03-21
OpenAI announces progress towards stable and scalable training of energy-based models (EBMs)

OpenAI reveals advancements in training energy-based models, leading to improved sample quality and generalization capabilities compared to current models.

2019-04-23
OpenAI announces Sparse Transformers

OpenAI releases a paper introducing Sparse Transformers, a deep neural network designed for processing sequences of data like text, sound, and images. It features an enhanced algorithm based on the attention mechanism, enabling the extraction of patterns from sequences significantly longer than before.

2019-04-25
OpenAI unveils MuseNet

OpenAI reveals MuseNet, a deep neural network capable of composing 4-minute musical pieces using 10 different instruments. The network can blend various music styles ranging from country to classical, leveraging unsupervised technology.

2019-04-27
OpenAI hosts an event on Robotics and Machine Learning

OpenAI organizes an event focusing on Robotics and Machine Learning.

2019-05-01
OpenAI GPT-2 Limited Version Release

In May 2019, OpenAI released a limited version of its language-generating system GPT-2. This version was more powerful than the initial release but still significantly limited. OpenAI cited concerns about potential abuse. The new system's potential was recognized by various experts.

2019-06-01
OpenAI's 'state-of-the-art' system for robot dexterity

OpenAI introduced a cutting-edge system that enables robots to exhibit humanlike dexterity, enhancing their capabilities in performing intricate tasks.

2019-06-13
OpenAI appears before the United States Congress to discuss synthetic media

OpenAI participates in a Congressional hearing focusing on the potential consequences of synthetic media, particularly synthetic text. The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence examines the national security challenges posed by artificial intelligence, manipulated media, and deepfake technology.

2019-06-14
OpenAI's robotic hand learns human behaviors autonomously

OpenAI developed a robotic hand that can learn human behaviors without direct human intervention, showcasing advancements in AI technology.

2019-06-15
Introduction of Sparse Transformers by OpenAI

OpenAI introduces Sparse Transformers, a new approach to deep learning that enhances the ability to process longer sequences efficiently.

2019-06-28
AI assistance in article writing

Utilization of AI assistance in the writing process.

2019-06-29
OpenAI and DeepMind collaboration for Superhuman Performance

OpenAI and DeepMind collaborate to achieve superhuman performance in reinforcement learning.

2019-07-08
Elon Musk and Peter Thiel Launch OpenAI

Elon Musk and Peter Thiel were involved in the launch of OpenAI, a non-profit artificial intelligence research company.

2019-07-11
Unveiling of Poetry-Writing AI by OpenAI

OpenAI unveils a poetry-writing AI that demonstrates impressive capabilities in generating poetic content.

2019-07-22
Microsoft invests $1 billion in OpenAI

Microsoft's significant financial investment of $1 billion in OpenAI, a company founded by Elon Musk, aiming to create human-like artificial intelligence.

2019-08-20
OpenAI Releases GPT-2 Language Model

OpenAI announces the release of its 774 million parameter GPT-2 language model, along with an open-source legal agreement to facilitate model-sharing partnerships.

2019-09-17
Reinforcement Learning Research

Research conducted on reinforcement learning.

2019-10-15
Human-like Robotic Hand Solves Rubik's Cube

A human-like robotic hand achieves the feat of solving a Rubik's Cube, highlighting advancements in robotics and dexterity.

2019-11-05
OpenAI Trains Neural Networks to Solve Rubik's Cube with Robotic Hand

OpenAI has successfully trained a pair of neural networks to solve the Rubik's Cube using a human-like robotic hand. The networks were trained in simulation with a new technique called Automatic Domain Randomization (ADR), allowing for the transfer of learning to real-world scenarios.

2019-11-17
Misalignment Between OpenAI's For-Profit and Nonprofit Sides

Tech journalist Kara Swisher reported a 'misalignment' between OpenAI's for-profit side, represented by Sam Altman, and the nonprofit side controlled by the board. This revelation added to the speculation and confusion surrounding the sudden firing of the CEO.

2020-01-02
January 2021 News by Gwern Branwen

Gwern Branwen shared updates and news for January 2021 on January 2, 2020.

2020-02-23
OpenAI goes all-in on Facebook's Pytorch machine learning framework

OpenAI's stance on fully embracing Facebook's PyTorch machine learning framework, according to venturebeat.com.

2020-02-24
OpenAI Releases New Fake News-Writing Algorithm

OpenAI has recently unveiled a more advanced fake news-writing algorithm, raising concerns about the spread of misinformation.

2020-02-28
The Reality Behind OpenAI's Mission

The article sheds light on the complex and secretive reality behind OpenAI's mission to save the world, as reported on technologyreview.com.

2020-02-29
Profile of Dario Amodei on LinkedIn

Dario Amodei's profile on LinkedIn provides insights into his professional background and contributions to the field of AI.

2020-03-02
Procgen Benchmark

Launch of Procgen Benchmark by OpenAI to prevent overfitting in AI models.

2020-03-23
OpenAI Announcing New Interim CEO

OpenAI announced the appointment of former Twitch executive Emmett Shear as its new interim CEO, signaling a move to move on without Sam Altman. This came after negotiations for Altman's return to the company failed.

2020-03-26
Constant Arboricity Spectral Sparsifiers

A research paper titled 'Constant Arboricity Spectral Sparsifiers' was published by Timothy Chu, Michael Cohen, Jakub Pachocki, and Richard Peng on arXiv, introducing a new concept in spectral sparsification.

2020-03-28
Research on Transfer Learning in AI by OpenAI

OpenAI researchers explored transfer learning from simulation to real-world scenarios, focusing on deep inverse dynamics models for improved AI performance.

2020-04-04
AI Training Scaling by OpenAI

OpenAI explores how AI training scales for better performance.

2020-04-05
Evolution Strategies as a Scalable Alternative to Reinforcement Learning

Evolution Strategies are presented as a scalable alternative to Reinforcement Learning, as discussed on openai.com.

2020-04-06
Revision history of OpenAI

The revision history of OpenAI was accessed on Wikipedia on April 6, 2020.

2020-05-05
OpenAI Information

Information related to OpenAI was accessed on orgwatch.issarice.com on May 5, 2020.

2020-05-16
Progress on AI Safety via Debate

A writeup detailing advancements in AI safety through debate, as shared on lesswrong.com.

2020-05-28
Language Models are Few-Shot Learners

On May 28, 2020, it was discussed that language models have the ability to learn from few examples.

2020-06-11
Release of GPT-3 by OpenAI

OpenAI releases the natural language model GPT-3 on GitHub and publishes a paper on ArXiV explaining how GPT-3 was trained and its performance. Games, websites, and chatbots based on GPT-3 are created by various individuals, showcasing its superiority over previous models.

2020-06-19
GPT-3 Creative Fiction

On June 19, 2020, Gwern explored the creative fiction capabilities of GPT-3.

2020-07-06
Giving GPT-3 a Turing Test

Kevin Lacker conducted a Turing Test on GPT-3 on July 6, 2020.

2020-07-13
GPT-3 Layout Generator

Sharif Shameem shared on July 13, 2020, about creating a layout generator using GPT-3.

2020-07-14
AI Dungeon: Dragon Model Upgrade

Nick Walton announced on July 14, 2020, the upgrade of AI Dungeon with a powerful AI model.

2020-07-17
Quick thoughts on GPT3

Delian Asparouhov shared brief reflections on GPT-3 in a post dated July 17, 2020.

2020-07-19
GPT-3 on GitHub

OpenAI's release of GPT-3 on GitHub, a significant development in the field of natural language processing.

2020-09-22
Microsoft partners with OpenAI for GPT-3

Microsoft announced an exclusive licensing agreement with OpenAI for the GPT-3 language model on September 22, 2020.

2020-09-23
GPT-3 Exclusively Licensed to Microsoft

On September 23, 2020, GPT-3 was exclusively licensed to Microsoft, marking a significant partnership in the AI industry.

2020-12-29
Microsoft partners with OpenAI for GPT-3 language model

Microsoft collaborates with OpenAI to exclusively license the GPT-3 language model, enabling the development of advanced AI solutions and new products leveraging natural language generation. This partnership aims to democratize AI technology and expand Microsoft's Azure-powered AI platform.

2021-01-05
Sam Altman's Firing from OpenAI

On January 5, ex-Y Combinator president Sam Altman was fired as CEO of AI startup OpenAI, leading to the resignation of the company's longtime president and co-founder, Greg Brockman, as well as three senior OpenAI researchers.

2021-01-05
Introduction of CLIP (Contrastive Language-Image Pre-training)

OpenAI introduces CLIP, a neural network that learns visual concepts from natural language supervision and can be applied to any visual classification benchmark. It is trained on various images with natural language supervision available on the internet, improving model's robustness and achieving competitive zero-shot performance on image classification datasets.

2021-01-22
Jan Leike joins OpenAI

Machine learning researcher Jan Leike announces his new role at OpenAI, leading the alignment effort within the organization.

2021-04-04
OpenAI's GPT-3 Algorithm Producing Billions of Words a Day

OpenAI's GPT-3 algorithm is now generating billions of words daily, showcasing the rapid advancement in AI language models.

2021-05-26
Funding Round

OpenAI raised a total of $100M in a single venture fund, OpenAI Startup Fund, to support its ongoing development and initiatives.

2021-05-29
OpenAI's Investors Push for Altman's Return

On Saturday, OpenAI's big-money investors used their influence to convince the board of directors to reverse their decision and bring Sam Altman back to the company. This led to an agreement that brought Altman and Brockman back to the company, with the current OpenAI board resigning.

2021-07-25
Disagreements over Sam Altman's reinstatement at OpenAI

There were disagreements over the reinstatement of Sam Altman at OpenAI, with Mira Murati reportedly planning to bring him back while the board appointed Emmett Shear as the new Interim CEO.

2021-09-01
OpenAI Codex Release

OpenAI releases an improved version of their AI system, OpenAI Codex, which translates natural language to code through their API in private beta. Codex is proficient in more than a dozen programming languages and can interpret simple commands in natural language.

2021-11-02
Sam Altman's Return as CEO of OpenAI

On Tuesday night Pacific Standard Time, OpenAI confirmed that Sam Altman was set to return as CEO. Altman expressed his excitement about returning to OpenAI and building on the strong partnership with Microsoft.

2021-11-15
OpenAI Develops AI Model for Summarizing Books

OpenAI creates an AI model based on GPT-3 that utilizes recursive task decomposition to summarize books efficiently, ranging from small sections to entire books. This method aims to align AI systems with human preferences and can potentially be applied to other tasks.

2021-11-18
Brad Lightcap attempts to clarify situation at OpenAI

Chief operating officer Brad Lightcap attempts to provide clarity to OpenAI employees regarding the recent events, possibly related to the firing of the previous CEO.

2021-11-20
OpenAI Employees Threatening Mass Resignation

Around 505 employees of OpenAI threatened to resign en masse if the company's board of directors failed to step down, indicating a significant internal conflict within the company.

2021-11-21
Reinstatement of Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI

OpenAI announced a deal to reinstate Sam Altman as CEO, which garnered significant attention.

2021-11-29
Microsoft gains a board observer

OpenAI announced that Microsoft will gain representation on the new initial board of directors in the form of a non-voting observer. The identity of the observer was not immediately clear.

2021-12-14
OpenAI allows fine-tuning of GPT-3 language model

OpenAI introduces the capability for customers to fine-tune their GPT-3 language model, enabling customization for specific content needs. This feature enhances output quality for tasks like content generation and text summarization, catering to developers without machine learning expertise.

2021-12-31
OpenAI Form 990 public filings for 2021

On December 31, 2021, OpenAI's Form 990 public filings listed the Board Directors for the 2021 calendar year, including notable members like Ilya Sutskever, Shivon Zilis, and Helen Toner.

2022-02-25
Introduction of Embeddings in OpenAI API

OpenAI introduces embeddings in their API, allowing users to utilize semantic search, clustering, topic modeling, and classification. These embeddings outperform other models, especially in code search, by indicating semantic similarity through numerically similar embeddings.

2022-03-21
Introduction of InstructGPT by OpenAI

OpenAI introduces InstructGPT as an enhanced version of GPT-3, focusing on addressing concerns related to toxic language and misinformation by improving instruction-following and alignment with human intention. It utilizes reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF) for fine-tuning.

2022-04-06
OpenAI releases new versions of GPT-3 and Codex with editing and inserting capabilities

OpenAI introduces new versions of GPT-3 and Codex that allow users to edit and insert content into existing text. This update enables users to modify and enhance text by editing existing content or adding new text in the middle, with a focus on software development and maintaining context in code files.

2022-04-10
OpenAI's DALL-E 2 Image Creation System

OpenAI unveiled DALL-E 2, an AI system capable of producing captivating images from text descriptions.

2022-05-31
Microsoft's Azure Integrates OpenAI Tools

Microsoft's Azure platform now incorporates OpenAI tools to benefit developers.

2022-06-13
OpenAI Sold for $1 Billion

OpenAI was sold for a significant amount of money, $1 billion, in June 2022.

2022-06-27
OpenAI Introduces Video PreTraining (VPT)

OpenAI introduces a new technique called Video PreTraining (VPT), which is a novel semi-supervised imitation learning technique.

2022-07-14
OpenAI introduces Video PreTraining (VPT)

OpenAI introduces Video PreTraining (VPT), a semi-supervised imitation learning technique that utilizes unlabeled video data from the internet. By training an inverse dynamics model (IDM) to predict actions in videos, VPT enables the labeling of larger datasets through behavioral cloning. The researchers validate VPT using Minecraft, where the trained model successfully completed challenging tasks and even crafted a diamond pickaxe, typically a time-consuming activity for human players. Compared to traditional reinforcement learning, VPT shows promise in simulating human behavior and learning complex tasks. This approach has the potential to enable agents to learn from online videos and acquire behavioral priors beyond just language.

2022-07-18
OpenAI reduces bias in DALL-E image generator

OpenAI implements a new technique to reduce bias in its DALL-E image generator, particularly for generating images of people that accurately represent the diversity of the world's population. The technique is applied at the system level when prompts do not specify race or gender, based on early user feedback and safety system enhancements.

2022-08-10
OpenAI releases content moderation for DALL-E

OpenAI introduces content moderation for DALL-E, enhancing safety systems with content filters and monitoring mechanisms. These improvements enable OpenAI to confidently expand access to DALL-E.

2022-08-24
Introduction of OpenAI Moderation Endpoint

OpenAI introduces a new content moderation tool called the Moderation endpoint, which utilizes GPT-based classifiers to identify prohibited content like self-harm, hate speech, violence, and sexual content. The tool aims to provide accurate and efficient moderation across various applications, enabling developers to access classifiers through a single API call.

2022-08-31
OpenAI introduces Outpainting feature for DALL-E

OpenAI introduces Outpainting, a new feature for DALL-E that enables users to expand the original image by adding visual elements or altering the story based on a natural language description. This feature allows for the creation of large-scale images in various aspect ratios while preserving the context of the original image.

2022-09-21
Open-sourcing of Whisper neural net

OpenAI open-sourced Whisper, a neural net that approaches human-level robustness and accuracy in English speech recognition.

2022-09-28
DALL-E Beta Waitlist Removal

OpenAI removes the waitlist for its DALL-E beta, enabling new users to start creating immediately. The tool has gained popularity with over 1.5 million active users generating over 2 million images daily, fostering a vibrant community on Discord.

2022-10-25
Shutterstock Partnership with OpenAI

Shutterstock partners with OpenAI to integrate AI-generated content capabilities into its platform, offering customers instant image generation based on their preferences. The collaboration aims to enhance creative workflows and establish ethical practices in AI-generated content.

2022-11-06
OpenAI's funding in jeopardy

The planned sale of OpenAI employee shares, valuing the startup at about $86 billion, could be in jeopardy due to recent events. The sale may not happen or may occur at a lesser valuation, according to sources formerly with the company.

2022-11-30
OpenAI DALL-E API Public Beta Release

OpenAI announces the public beta release of its DALL-E API, allowing developers to incorporate image generation capabilities of DALL-E into their applications. DALL-E's flexibility enables users to create a wide range of original images, from artistic to photorealistic, with built-in moderation for responsible deployment.

2022-12-08
OpenAI publishes interview with Christian Gibson on supercomputing

OpenAI publishes an interview with Christian Gibson, an engineer on the supercomputing team, where he discusses his journey into engineering, his work at OpenAI focusing on solving problems related to exploratory AI workflows and bottlenecks in running codes on supercomputers. He highlights the unique aspects of working on supercomputing at OpenAI, such as the scale of operations and his typical day.

2022-12-15
OpenAI releases Word embedding product

OpenAI releases a Word embedding product, which involves techniques for mapping words to vectors of real numbers. This product is likely aimed at enhancing natural language processing tasks and improving the efficiency of language models.

2023-01-05
OpenAI Tender Offer for Share Sales

OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, considered selling shares in a tender offer to double its valuation to $29 billion.

2023-01-11
Introduction of OpenAI Text-Embedding-Ada-002 Model

OpenAI introduces the Text-Embedding-Ada-002 model, which consolidates five separate models for text search, text similarity, and code search. It surpasses the capabilities of their previous model, Davinci, in various tasks, while being significantly more cost-effective.

2023-01-13
LLMs can boost public opinion manipulation

A study conducted by OpenAI, Georgetown, and Stanford found that Large Language Models (LLMs) have the potential to enhance public opinion manipulation.

2023-01-23
Microsoft's $10 Billion Investment in OpenAI

On January 23, 2023, Microsoft revealed a significant investment of $10 billion in OpenAI over multiple years. There were speculations that Microsoft might receive 75% of OpenAI's profits until the investment is recovered, along with a 49% ownership in the company.

2023-01-24
OpenAI History

A look into the history of OpenAI and its impact on the world, including the development of ChatGPT.

2023-01-26
Partnership between OpenAI, Microsoft, and Azure

OpenAI and Microsoft extend their partnership with a multi-billion dollar investment to continue research and development of safe, useful, and powerful AI. Microsoft increases investment in supercomputing systems powered by Azure to accelerate independent research, with Azure remaining the exclusive cloud provider for OpenAI workloads.

2023-02-02
ChatGPT User Base Growth Record

ChatGPT achieved a record for the fastest-growing user base.

2023-02-03
Google invests $300 million in Anthropic to compete with ChatGPT

Google's investment of $300 million in Anthropic is aimed at enhancing its capabilities to compete with ChatGPT in the AI sector.

2023-02-23
OpenAI selects Bain & Company for innovative partnership

OpenAI's collaboration with Bain & Company marks a strategic partnership aimed at fostering innovation and technological advancement.

2023-03-03
Reid Hoffman resigns from OpenAI board

On March 3, 2023, Reid Hoffman stepped down from his position on the board of OpenAI citing potential conflicts of interest with his investments in AI technology companies and his involvement with Inflection AI.

2023-03-14
GPT-4 Announcement

On March 14, 2023, OpenAI announced the release of Generative Pre-trained Transformer 4 (GPT-4), capable of accepting text or image inputs. It showcased improved capabilities over GPT-3.5, including passing a simulated law school bar exam.

2023-03-15
Launch of GPT-4

OpenAI introduces GPT-4, an advanced multimodal AI model that excels in understanding both text and images. It surpasses its predecessor, GPT-3.5, on professional and academic benchmarks and introduces a new API capability called 'system' messages for developers to guide the AI's interactions.

2023-03-16
OpenAI conducts safety testing on GPT-4 AI model

OpenAI performs safety assessments on its GPT-4 AI model, focusing on risks such as power-seeking behavior, self-replication, and self-improvement. The Alignment Research Center (ARC) also evaluates GPT-4 for potential issues.

2023-03-17
DALL·E 2: Extending creativity

OpenAI launches DALL·E 2, an extension aimed at enhancing creativity.

2023-03-23
Implications of Better Language Models

Discussion on the implications of enhanced language models.

2023-03-24
OpenAI introduces CLIP technology

OpenAI unveils CLIP, a technology that connects text and images, enhancing the capabilities of AI in understanding and processing visual information.

2023-03-25
Sam Altman's Interview on GPT-4 and ChatGPT

Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, discussed the future of AI, including GPT-4 and ChatGPT, in an interview on the Lex Fridman Podcast.

2023-03-26
OpenAI API

The OpenAI API was mentioned on openai.com with a reference to its availability on March 26, 2023.

2023-04-07
Anthropic seeks funding to compete with OpenAI

Anthropic is seeking billions in funding to challenge OpenAI in the field of artificial intelligence.

2023-04-11
Neo forms partnership with OpenAI and Microsoft for AI startups

Startup accelerator Neo collaborates with OpenAI and Microsoft to provide free software and guidance to AI-focused companies. Accepted startups in Neo's AI cohort gain access to OpenAI's tools like GPT language generation and Dall-E image creation, along with the chance to work with Microsoft and OpenAI experts.

2023-04-14
OpenAI Bug Bounty Program Launch

OpenAI announces the launch of their Bug Bounty Program, inviting security researchers and technology enthusiasts to identify vulnerabilities in their AI systems. The program offers cash rewards based on the severity of reported issues.

2023-04-19
OpenAI partners with Atlassian for AI integration

Atlassian collaborates with OpenAI to implement GPT-4 language model into programs like Jira Service Management and Confluence. This integration allows for advanced AI capabilities in handling tech support inquiries and providing automated explanations based on stored data.

2023-04-21
Partnership for Scientific web search and generative AI

Details about the partnership for scientific web search and generative AI are not provided in the input. However, it seems to involve collaboration between entities to enhance search capabilities and develop AI algorithms for generating content.

2023-05-05
OpenAI Lost $540 Million in 2022

OpenAI faced a loss of $540 million in 2022 while developing ChatGPT and GPT-4, as reported in May 2023.

2023-05-22
Consensus partners with OpenAI to enhance scientific web search quality

Consensus, a Boston-based AI-powered search engine specializing in scientific research, collaborates with OpenAI to improve the quality of scientific web searches. By leveraging generative AI technology to analyze over 200 million research papers, Consensus aims to provide unbiased and accurate search results. The partnership with OpenAI signifies a significant step towards revolutionizing scientific web search and transforming the research industry.

2023-05-25
OpenAI Emphasizes Importance of Governing Superintelligence

OpenAI stresses the significance of regulating superintelligence, AI systems that exceed artificial general intelligence (AGI) in capabilities. They advocate for coordination among AI development efforts, the establishment of an international authority, and technical safety measures to manage risks.

2023-06-01
OpenAI Grant Program Launch for Democratic AI Rules

OpenAI announces a grant program to fund experiments focused on establishing a democratic process for determining the rules that AI systems should follow within legal boundaries. The program aims to incorporate diverse perspectives reflecting the public interest in shaping AI behavior.

2023-06-07
Introduction of Generative Models

OpenAI introduced generative models, a significant advancement in AI technology, allowing for the creation of realistic data.

2023-06-09
OpenAI cybersecurity grant program

OpenAI initiated a cybersecurity grant program.

2023-06-13
Google Trends data accessed

Google Trends data is accessed on June 13, 2023.

2023-06-14
Shutterstock Partners with OpenAI

Shutterstock collaborates with OpenAI to lead the way in bringing AI-generated content to a wider audience.

2023-06-20
Defamation Lawsuit Against OpenAI by Mark Walters

Mark Walters, a radio broadcaster, sues OpenAI due to their AI system, ChatGPT, creating a fake complaint accusing him of financial embezzlement. This incident raises concerns about generative AI spreading misinformation and generating false outputs.

2023-06-21
OpenAI lobbying for AI regulation

OpenAI lobbied the European Union to weaken forthcoming AI regulation, despite advocating for stronger AI guardrails publicly. Documents obtained by TIME reveal that OpenAI proposed amendments to the E.U.'s AI Act, which were later incorporated into the final text.

2023-06-22
ChatGPT Introduction

OpenAI introduced ChatGPT, a new product.

2023-06-23
Jan Leike

Jan Leike's information was retrieved from Twitter on June 23, 2023.

2023-06-25
Robot Hand Solves Rubik's Cube

Another instance of a robot hand solving a Rubik's Cube, showcasing the continued progress in robotics and AI technology.

2023-06-28
Launch of OpenAI AI App Store

OpenAI plans to introduce an AI app store for developers and customers to sell their AI models, leveraging the success of ChatGPT. This move aims to expand OpenAI's influence and drive innovation, while raising concerns about regulations, consumer protection, and security risks.

2023-06-29
Lawsuit against OpenAI for copyright violation

OpenAI faced a lawsuit alleging violation of US authors' copyrights to train AI chatbot.

2023-07-10
Introduction of GPT-4

The launch of GPT-4, a new version of the AI system developed by OpenAI, is anticipated. Further details about the features and advancements of GPT-4 are expected to be revealed.

2023-07-13
Sarah Silverman files lawsuit against OpenAI and Meta Platforms

Sarah Silverman, along with two other authors, files a lawsuit against OpenAI and Meta Platforms for alleged copyright infringement in training their AI systems using copyrighted materials without consent. The case questions whether training large language models constitutes fair use.

2023-07-15
AP Partners with OpenAI for Algorithmic Model Training

Engadget reported that Associated Press and OpenAI collaborated for a two-year partnership to assist in training algorithmic models.

2023-07-17
Lawsuit against OpenAI for fake complaint generated by ChatGPT

A radio host sued OpenAI after a fake complaint was generated against him by ChatGPT.

2023-07-26
OpenAI's Secret Image Generator Revealed

An article discloses OpenAI's undisclosed image generator, a new AI model that surpasses previous ones. The model produces high-quality images with intricate details like lighting, reflections, and logos, setting it apart from its predecessors. Despite its impressive capabilities, the model is not publicly released due to concerns about generating inappropriate content.

2023-07-28
OpenAI's Secret Image Generator Revealed

Decrypt provided insights into OpenAI's secret image generator, describing it as uncensored and 'insane'.

2023-08-07
Anthropic unveils AI chatbot Claude 2

Anthropic introduces the AI chatbot Claude 2 to compete with OpenAI and Google, with a focus on business applications. Claude 2 receives a significant funding of US$750 million and attracts over 350,000 users on its waitlist.

2023-08-16
OpenAI acquires Global Illumination

OpenAI acquires the New York-based startup Global Illumination, known for its work with major tech companies and the creation of the game Biomes. The acquisition is aimed at enhancing OpenAI's products like ChatGPT.

2023-08-17
Meta, OpenAI, Anthropic and Cohere A.I. models discussed on CNBC

Models from Meta, OpenAI, Anthropic, and Cohere A.I. are compared on CNBC to determine which one generates the most inaccurate information. The discussion occurred on August 17, 2023.

2023-08-21
The New York Times blocks OpenAI's web crawler

The New York Times blocks the web crawler of OpenAI, preventing it from accessing certain content on their website. This action was taken on August 21, 2023.

2023-08-24
ChatGPT Regulation Warning by OpenAI's CTO

OpenAI's CTO warns that ChatGPT must be regulated as it can be exploited by malicious actors.

2023-08-25
Anthropic Introduces New AI Chatbot, Claude 2

TS2 SPACE reported on Anthropic's launch of a new AI chatbot named Claude 2.

2023-11-06
Developer Conference and GPT Launch

OpenAI hosted its first developer conference and launched GPT for users to create customized ChatGPT.

2023-11-16
Resignation of OpenAI Researchers

Three senior OpenAI researchers, including the director of research Jakub Pachocki and head of preparedness Aleksander Madry, resigned from OpenAI after Brockman's departure.

2023-11-17
Sam Altman's Involvement with OpenAI

Sam Altman's involvement with OpenAI caused uproar at the company and the Internet in November 2023.

2023-11-17
Departure of Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI

Sam Altman was removed as CEO of OpenAI by the board of directors due to a lack of confidence in him. Mira Murati took over as interim CEO.

2023-11-18
Alleged Firing of Altman

Brockman alleges that Mira Murati, OpenAI’s CTO and now interim CEO, was informed on Thursday night that Altman would be fired.

2023-11-19
Emmett Shear hired as interim CEO of OpenAI

Former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear was hired as the interim CEO of OpenAI, replacing the previously appointed interim CEO just two days after the announcement. This move was a response to the corporate chaos and lack of trust caused by Sam Altman's removal.

2023-11-19
Appointment of Mira Murati as OpenAI's Interim CEO

Mira Murati was appointed as the interim CEO of OpenAI after the board ousted founder Sam Altman. She is known for supporting regulatory oversight of artificial intelligence and has been involved in developing groundbreaking AI projects at OpenAI.

2023-11-20
OpenAI employees demand board resignation and Altman's return

Nearly all 800 employees at OpenAI signed a letter calling for the resignation of the company's board and the return of Sam Altman as CEO. The employees threatened to quit and join the newly announced AI department at Microsoft if their demands were not met.

2023-11-20
Altman and Brockman joining Microsoft's AI research team

Sam Altman and Greg Brockman announced to lead a new advanced AI research team at Microsoft, while still being committed to OpenAI.

2023-11-21
Sam Altman reaches agreement to return as CEO of OpenAI

Sam Altman reached an agreement in principle to return as CEO of OpenAI, involving the reconfiguration of the board of directors. This agreement was supported by Microsoft's investment in OpenAI and involved the determination of the exact terms of Altman's reinstatement.

2023-11-21
Return of Altman and Brockman to OpenAI

After negotiations, Sam Altman and Greg Brockman returned to OpenAI in their previous roles, along with a reconstructed board.

2023-11-22
Reinstatement of Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI

On November 22, 2023, Sam Altman was reinstated as the chief executive of OpenAI after his dismissal. This event marked his return to the leadership position at the company.

2023-11-22
Alleged mishandling of project Q* by Sam Altman

Reports suggested that Sam Altman's dismissal from OpenAI might be linked to his handling of a breakthrough in the secretive project Q*, aimed at developing AI capabilities in logical and mathematical reasoning.

2023-11-29
Addition of Microsoft employee to OpenAI board

An anonymous Microsoft employee joined the OpenAI board as a non-voting member to observe the company's operations.

2023-11-30
Sam Altman becomes CEO of OpenAI with new board

Sam Altman has returned as the CEO of OpenAI, and the company has formed a new board that now includes Microsoft. The transition is described as chaotic.

2024-01-01
Ilya Sutskever joins OpenAI as Research Director

Ilya Sutskever becomes the Research Director at OpenAI.

2024-01-09
OpenAI research team does an AMA on r/MachineLearning

The OpenAI research team conducts an AMA on r/MachineLearning subreddit.

2024-01-10
OpenAI removes ban on using ChatGPT for 'military and warfare'

Until January 10, 2024, OpenAI had a ban on using ChatGPT for 'military and warfare' activities. However, the ban was quietly deleted, and new policies were implemented to prevent harm to individuals and prohibit the development or use of weapons.

2024-01-16
Formation of OpenAI's Collective Alignment Team

In response to global regulatory scrutiny, OpenAI announced the establishment of a new team focused on aligning its AI models with human values by incorporating public ideas.

2024-01-18
Partnership between OpenAI and Arizona State University

OpenAI partnered with ASU to gain access to ChatGPT Enterprise for educational purposes, marking its first collaboration with an academic institution.

2024-02-15
Sam Altman Returns as CEO of OpenAI

Sam Altman officially returns as CEO of OpenAI, with a new initial board announced. The announcement was made on a specific date, following a period of uncertainty and unanswered questions about the situation.

2024-02-15
Introduction of OpenAI's Sora text-to-video model

OpenAI unveiled Sora, a text-to-video model intended for public release, currently utilized by red teams to manage critical risks.

2024-02-25
OpenAI introduces weight normalization technique

OpenAI introduces weight normalization technique to improve training of deep neural networks.

2024-02-29
Lawsuit by Elon Musk against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman

Elon Musk sued OpenAI and its CEO, accusing them of prioritizing profits over the original mission of developing AI for humanity's benefit, following their partnership with Microsoft.

2024-03-07
Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI

The legal battle between Elon Musk and OpenAI has shifted into a debate on AI transparency, moving beyond a disagreement on Musk's contributions to a broader discussion on the future of artificial intelligence.

2024-03-11
OpenAI's response to Elon Musk's lawsuit

OpenAI responded to Elon Musk's lawsuit, asserting they were functioning well without him and dismissing his claims as baseless and unfounded.

2024-03-31
Ian Goodfellow joins OpenAI

Ian Goodfellow joins OpenAI after working as a Senior Research Scientist at Google.

2024-04-02
Recommendations for Evaluating Large Language Models for Cybersecurity

Engineers and OpenAI have suggested methods to assess the effectiveness of big language models in the context of cybersecurity.

2024-04-06
Neuroevolution and Evolution Strategies

OpenAI introduces neuroevolution and evolution strategies, which are algorithms aimed at solving optimization problems. These algorithms show impressive results in mastering Atari challenges and walking problems in a shorter time compared to DeepMind's approach.

2024-05-16
OpenAI Analysis on AI Training Compute Growth

OpenAI releases an analysis indicating the exponential increase in compute used for AI training runs since 2012, surpassing Moore's Law growth rate. The rise in compute is crucial for enhancing AI capabilities, driven by hardware advancements and algorithmic innovations.

2024-06-01
Partnership between OpenAI and DeepMind

OpenAI collaborates with DeepMind's safety team to develop an algorithm that can understand human preferences by learning from feedback. The algorithm utilizes minimal human input to excel in modern reinforcement learning environments.

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