OpenAI

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About OpenAI

OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research and deployment organization founded in 2015. It is known for developing the GPT family of large language models and for releasing ChatGPT on November 30, 2022. OpenAI has also developed generative media systems such as the DALL·E text-to-image model (introduced in 2021) and Sora, a text-to-video model first previewed in early 2024 and later released to users in late 2024. The organization was founded as a nonprofit and later created a for-profit subsidiary in 2019; OpenAI describes the for-profit as governed and controlled by the nonprofit, alongside later structural updates announced by the company. OpenAI’s technologies are distributed through consumer products (such as ChatGPT) and developer platforms (including its API).

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Feb 11, 2026

OpenAI Deep Research Update

OpenAI upgraded ChatGPT’s Deep Research feature with a new backend model, GPT-5.2, and expanded workflow controls. Users can prioritize certain domains while retaining full-web access. Deep Research can now also connect to more apps inside ChatGPT. OpenAI added real-time progress tracking, making it possible to interrupt a research run, add follow-up questions, or introduce new sources mid-process. Reports can now be viewed in a fullscreen format for easier reading and navigation.

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OpenAI·ChatGPT — Release Notes

Feb 9, 2026

ChatGPT Ads Test Starts for Free + Go Users

OpenAI begins a U.S. test of ads in ChatGPT for logged-in adult users on the Free and Go tiers. Ads are shown separately and labeled as sponsored, and OpenAI says ads do not influence answers and chats remain private from advertisers. Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education remain ad-free.

OpenAI·Testing ads in ChatGPT

Feb 5, 2026

Frontier Platform: AI Agents for Enterprise

OpenAI launches Frontier, a platform helping enterprises build, deploy and manage AI agents. Includes "AI coworkers" with shared context and onboarding. Forward Deployed Engineers work alongside enterprise teams to develop best practices for agents in production.

OpenAI·Introducing OpenAI Frontier

Feb 5, 2026

GPT-5.3-Codex Launches

OpenAI releases GPT-5.3-Codex, their most capable agentic coding model. The model can handle "nearly anything developers do on a computer" including building complex apps over multiple days. It's 25% faster and was "instrumental in creating itself."

OpenAI·Introducing GPT-5.3-Codex

Jan 16, 2026

OpenAI Announces Ads Coming to ChatGPT Free Tier

OpenAI confirms ads will begin appearing in ChatGPT for free and Go tier users in the US. The company saya ads will appear at the bottom of responses, clearly labeled, and won't influence answers. Plus, Pro, and Enterprise subscribers will remain ad-free.

OpenAI·Our approach to advertising and expanding access to ChatGPT

Jan 8, 2026

OpenAI for Healthcare Launches for Hospitals

OpenAI introduces enterprise healthcare products for hospitals including AdventHealth, Cedars-Sinai, Memorial Sloan Kettering, and Stanford Medicine. ChatGPT for Healthcare draws on millions of peer-reviewed studies with clear citations, built with HIPAA compliance requirements.

OpenAI·Introducing OpenAI for Healthcare

Jan 7, 2026

ChatGPT Health Launches with Patient Portal Integration

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Health, allowing users to connect patient portals, Apple Health, and wellness apps directly to ChatGPT. Users can now ask questions grounded in their own lab results, visit summaries, and insurance documents. Over 260 physicians collaborated on safety guidelines.

OpenAI·Introducing ChatGPT Health

Jan 1, 2026

OpenAI Unifies Teams for Audio-First Hardware Push

OpenAI consolidates engineering, product, and research teams to overhaul its audio models for an upcoming audio-first personal device. Former Apple design chief Jony Ive, who joined through the $6.5B io acquisition, is leading efforts to reduce device addiction.

TechCrunch·OpenAI bets big on audio as Silicon Valley declares war on screens

Dec 11, 2025

Disney Partnership: $1B Investment and Sora Character Licensing

Disney becomes OpenAI's first major content licensing partner, investing $1 billion and licensing 250+ characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars for Sora-generated videos. Fans will be able to create and view 30-second videos on Disney+. Disney also adopts ChatGPT enterprise-wide.