OpenAI Raises $122 Billion to Expand Global AI Initiatives

  1. Gradient Labs has introduced AI account managers for bank customers, powered by GPT-4.1 and GPT-5.4 mini and nano. These AI agents are designed to automate banking support workflows, offering low latency and high reliability. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  2. OpenAI has raised $122 billion in new funding to expand its global presence and invest in next-generation compute. The funds will also be used to meet the growing demand for ChatGPT, Codex, and enterprise AI solutions. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  3. OpenAI, in collaboration with the Gates Foundation, is conducting a workshop to help disaster response teams in Asia leverage AI. The initiative aims to turn AI into actionable tools for disaster management. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  4. Microsoft has unveiled three new foundational models that can transcribe voice to text and generate audio and images. These models were released six months after the formation of Microsoft's AI group, MAI. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  5. A data breach at the Canadian money transfer app Duc exposed thousands of driver’s licenses and passports on an Amazon-hosted server. The server was accessible without a password, allowing anyone to view the sensitive customer data. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  6. Google is adding a feature to its Vids app that allows users to customize and direct avatars through prompts. This new capability will enable more personalized and interactive video creation. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  7. Russia has closed a loophole that allowed citizens to pay for Apple digital services. As of April 1, 2026, payment processing for purchases on the App Store and other Apple Media Services is no longer available in Russia. (Source: Engadget) Original
  8. Google has released Gemma 4, a family of open models built off of Gemini 3. This release follows the significant step forward made with the introduction of Gemini 3 Pro at the end of last year. (Source: Engadget) Original