OpenAI is on fire with a multi-billion-dollar AMD deal, $500 billion valuation, and viral AI waves.
OpenAI continues to dominate headlines this week. The company struck a multi-billion-dollar deal with AMD to deploy 6 gigawatts of GPUs, cementing its role in powering next-generation AI infrastructure. Its $500 billion valuation now surpasses Elon Musk’s SpaceX, while the viral success of OpenAI Sora proves strong user demand for AI-driven apps.
OpenAI DevDay 2025 unveiled major updates, including GPT‑5 Pro, Sora 2, and AgentKit. Stay tuned for our detailed breakdown in the next blog, and for now get a sneak peek of the announcements here: https://openai.com/devday/
Meanwhile, Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4.5 sets new standards in coding and reasoning, and Samsung joins OpenAI’s Stargate AI initiative to expand global AI infrastructure. Beyond OpenAI, innovation is buzzing across industries. ElevenLabs launched Agent Workflows to build smarter and adaptive conversations. Apple pivots to AI smart glasses, Deta introduces Surf, and cross-platform payments from Venmo and PayPal are coming soon. From AI breakthroughs to tech launches, this week highlights the pace of innovation and opportunity everywhere.
OpenAI and AMD Join Forces to Fuel Next-Gen AI with 6GW GPUs
The new AMD OpenAI deal will deploy 6 gigawatts of AMD Instinct GPUs, starting with 1 gigawatt in 2026. This multi-year partnership boosts OpenAI’s AI infrastructure and cements AMD’s role in powering next-generation AI innovation.
OpenAI Hits 500 Billion Valuation and Surpasses Elon Musk’s SpaceX
OpenAI’s new stock deal pushes its $500 billion valuation, making it the world’s most valuable private firm. The surge in OpenAI valuation follows major investor interest, with employees selling $6.6 billion in shares to leading global investors.
Claude Sonnet 4.5 Sets New Standard for Advanced Coding Models
Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet 4.5 leads in reasoning, math, and coding capabilities. It powers complex agents, improves workflow with checkpoints, and enhances tools like Claude Code and the Claude API for faster, smarter development experiences across apps and extensions.
Samsung and SK Join OpenAI’s Stargate AI to Strengthen Infrastructure
Samsung and SK partner with OpenAI’s Stargate AI initiative to expand global AI infrastructure. The collaboration targets advanced memory chip production and new AI data centers in Korea, boosting the nation’s role in next-generation AI development.
AI-Powered Platform Revolutionizes Biomass Market Research and Advisory
A leading sustainable energy advisory firm faced scattered biomass data and slow insights. The AI-driven platform centralizes feedstocks and market trends. It enables faster research, clear comparisons, and actionable decisions for startups and enterprises.
OpenAI Sora Tops US App Store With Viral AI Video Launch
OpenAI Sora climbed to No. 1 on Apple’s U.S. App Store just days after launch. The invite-only app drew 164,000 installs in two days. It outperformed rivals and showed strong demand for AI video tools among users in the U.S. and Canada.
ElevenLabs Unveils Agent Workflows for Smarter Conversations
The new ElevenLabs agent workflows feature introduces a visual, graph-based interface to build dynamic conversation flows. It lets users design adaptive, branching dialogues with subagents, tools, and configuration controls that enhance precision and personalization in every interaction.
OpenAI and Jony Ive Face AI Device Challenges Ahead of Launch
OpenAI and Jony Ive work on a screen-less assistant but face AI device challenges. The new device aims to respond to audio and visual cues, yet issues with personality, privacy, and infrastructure may delay its release.
Comet Browser Launches Free, Redefining Web Experience
Perplexity AI browser Comet is now free for everyone. Millions joined its waitlist, and early users report powerful results. The launch lets users explore a faster, smarter internet while experiencing the innovative features of the Comet browser.
AI-Powered Platform Accelerates Biotech Research and Insights
A top research firm struggled with scattered biotech data and slow insights. The AI-powered platform brings everything together. It speeds up workflows and makes research faster and easier to access for a better user experience.
Apple Pauses Vision Pro Overhaul to Prioritize AI Smart Glasses
Apple halts updates to its Apple Vision Pro headset to focus on AI-powered smart glasses. The company reallocates resources to accelerate the development of lightweight, iPhone-compatible models, aiming to compete with Meta’s devices and expand its presence in wearable technology.
Deta Launches Surf, a Hybrid AI Browser and Notebook App
Deta introduces Surf, a beta app combining AI browsing with notebook functionality. It’s a new NotebookLM alternative. Users can create and edit notebooks, summarize content, and extract insights from web pages, PDFs, and videos.
Venmo and PayPal Enable Direct Payments Across Platforms
Starting in November, Venmo PayPal integration allows users to send money directly between accounts. The update introduces cross-platform payments and simplifies peer-to-peer transfers that have been anticipated since PayPal acquired Venmo in 2014.
OpenAI Dismisses Musk’s ChatGPT iPhone Lawsuit as Baseless
OpenAI mocks Elon Musk’s xAI over its ChatGPT iPhone lawsuit, calling the claims “baseless.” The suit alleged that ChatGPT integration with iPhone features gave OpenAI a monopoly on prompts, but OpenAI and Apple argue the market estimates behind the complaint are wildly inaccurate.
Medication Management Platform Boosts Adherence and Patient Outcomes
A comprehensive medication adherence solution integrates smart IoT devices, mobile apps, and analytics portals to monitor patient medication use. The platform improves adherence, reduces hospitalizations, supports clinical research, and empowers patients with real-time guidance. It enhances overall healthcare efficiency and outcomes.
Instagram Head Denies Listening to Users, Explains Ad Targeting
Instagram insists it does not eavesdrop on conversations, says Adam Mosseri. The app uses other signals to serve ads, such as user searches, taps, and friends’ interests. These measures aim to protect Instagram privacy while delivering relevant advertising content.
What Else is Happening?
- Meta Moves to Acquire Chip Startup Rivos
- Anthropic Names New CTO to Lead AI Infrastructure
- China Trials Underwater Data Centres to Cut Energy
- DeepSeek Cuts AI Costs with Sparse Model
- Supabase Raises $100M, Hits $5B Valuation
- Thinking Machines Launches Tinker LLM API
- Microsoft Adds Chattable Faces to Copilot AI
- Disney Orders Character.AI to Stop Using Characters
- Tesla Shuts Down Dojo AI Supercomputer Project
OpenAI is setting new benchmarks with record valuations, massive GPU deployments, and viral apps. Its innovations are driving adoption and raising the bar for AI infrastructure and user experiences worldwide.
Across industries, new tools and platforms are making workflows smarter and data more accessible. From AI-powered research to cross-platform payments, technology is moving faster and reaching further than ever before.
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