OpenAI Launches Ultrafast Mode, Boosting GPT-5.6 Speed by 14X

  1. OpenAI has released a guide for startups on how to leverage GPT-5.6 to build more efficient AI agents. The guide highlights the use of smarter model selection and new Responses API capabilities, enabling faster and more cost-effective development. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  2. OpenAI is previewing Ultrafast, a new API service tier that runs GPT-5.6 Sol up to 14 times faster. Powered by Cerebras, this service can deliver up to 750 output tokens per second, significantly enhancing response times. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  3. Dali Rajic has been appointed as OpenAI's Chief Revenue Officer. In this role, Rajic will lead the global revenue organization and help businesses fully realize the value of AI. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  4. Unforgetful, a new app from indie developer Marco Arment, aims to make reminders more effective. The app is designed to prevent users from easily ignoring or accidentally dismissing important notifications. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  5. Google now allows users to remove visible watermarks from AI-generated files. This change does not affect the invisible benchmarks used to identify AI-generated content, ensuring that the source remains traceable. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  6. Meta has released Glimmer, an open-weight AI model that anyone can download and run on their own hardware. This contrasts with Muse Spark, Meta's more powerful model, which remains accessible only through its APIs. The release was accompanied by a letter from Mark Zuckerberg. (Source: TechCrunch) Original