OpenAI Launch
The Guardian reports “OpenAI says latest ChatGPT upgrade is big step forward but still can’t do humans’ jobs” as OpenAI released GPT-5, a major model rollout with broad public access and scrutiny over accuracy. Source: [Guardian]
Microsoft Integration
Microsoft’s blog “Available today: GPT-5 in Microsoft 365 Copilot” says GPT-5 is rolling into enterprise tools, placing COPILOT at the center of workplace AI adoption for productivity and compliance.
Funding
CNBC’s “OpenAI raises $8.3 billion as paid ChatGPT biz users reach 5 million” details an $8.3B FUNDRAISE to scale infrastructure and commercial offerings amid rising demand. [CNBC]
Fed Shift
According to Reuters, ‘Futures edge up as Fed shake-up stokes dovish bets’, markets priced a DOVISH tilt after Trump’s nominee, lifting futures as traders foresee earlier rate cuts and cheaper borrowing that could spur growth and risk asset repricing.
Trade Shock
According to CNBC, ‘Trump vows 100% tariff on chips, unless companies are building in the U.S.’, TARIFFS on semiconductors have spurred volatility, threatening supply chains and prompting major firms to promise U.S. investment to avoid duties.
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