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OPENAI

OpenAI launches GPT-Rosalind for life sciences

OpenAI released GPT-Rosalind, a reasoning model designed for drug discovery, genomics, protein analysis, and scientific research workflows. It's the company's first frontier model built specifically for life sciences.

OPENAI

Codex app adds computer use and plugins

OpenAI updated its Codex app for macOS and Windows with computer use, in-app browsing, image generation, memory, and plugin support to streamline developer workflows.

OPENAI

OpenAI expands cyber defense program with GPT-5.4-Cyber

OpenAI launched GPT-5.4-Cyber and committed $10M in API grants to vetted security firms through its Trusted Access for Cyber program, aiming to strengthen global cyber defense capabilities.

INDUSTRY

AI startups face a 12-month survival window

Many AI startups exist only because foundation model providers haven't expanded into their niche yet. As large models grow more capable, that competitive moat is rapidly shrinking.

INDUSTRY

Tesla robotaxi expands to Dallas and Houston

Tesla now operates its driverless robotaxi service in three Texas cities after expanding from Austin, where it began offering fully autonomous rides without safety drivers in January 2026.

RESEARCH

Big Tech edges closer to quantum computing danger zone

Recent advances in quantum computing are pushing the timeline for "Q-Day" — when quantum machines can break current encryption — closer than expected, intensifying the race to adopt post-quantum cryptography.