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Elon Musk testified against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging a shift from nonprofit goals to profit-driven motives. The case could impact AI governance, philanthropy norms, and competition in the global artificial intelligence sector

Elon Musk has withdrawn several fraud claims in his lawsuit against OpenAI, leaving two key charges ahead of trial. The case will examine allegations over OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit model, with damages sought up to $134 billion.

Cognizant has partnered with OpenAI to scale Codex across enterprise clients, integrating the AI coding tool into its engineering workflows. The collaboration aims to enhance software development through automation, while combining human expertise with AI-driven capabilities.

UPES Dehradun announced its transition into an AI-first university, partnering with OpenAI to deploy ChatGPT Edu across campus. The initiative aims to integrate AI into learning, research, and teaching for over 20,000 students and faculty members.

OpenAI has launched Images 2.0, an advanced image generation model offering improved realism, multilingual support and reasoning capabilities. The update enables accurate rendering, multiple outputs and API integration, while introducing safety checks, though some complex tasks still require human review.

The United States Department of Defense will deploy OpenAI models on classified networks, CEO Sam Altman said, stressing safeguards on surveillance and autonomous weapons amid reported differences with Anthropic

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Sam Altman described India as a rapidly growing AI market with over 100 million weekly ChatGPT users. He announced the ‘OpenAI for India’ initiative in partnership with Tata Group to build local AI infrastructure and skills

OpenAI plans to introduce advertising on free and low-cost versions of ChatGPT in the US, while exempting paid users. Though the company promises safeguards, experts warn ad-driven AI could blur the line between assistance and persuasion.

Elon Musk has asked a US federal court to award up to $134 billion in damages, alleging that OpenAI and Microsoft defrauded him by abandoning OpenAI’s nonprofit mission. The case will proceed to a jury trial later this month.

The heirs of Suzanne Adams sued OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging ChatGPT intensified her son’s paranoid delusions, contributing to her death. The lawsuit claims safety failures in GPT-4o encouraged harmful content, marking the first AI-related wrongful death case involving a homicide

OpenAI predicts that by 2028, AI systems will make significant discoveries, enhance human productivity, and impact fields like healthcare, drug development, climate modeling, and education. The company stresses safety, alignment, and cautious deployment of superintelligent systems.

Families have filed lawsuits against OpenAI, alleging its GPT-4o model contributed to suicides and psychological harm. OpenAI says it has enhanced safety measures, including expert-reviewed protocols, to guide users in distress and reduce unsafe AI responses.

OpenAI launched a limited-time offer in India giving users one-year free access to its ChatGPT Go subscription. The plan offers higher usage limits, image generation, and file uploads. The promotion coincides with OpenAI’s DevDay Exchange event in Bengaluru

OpenAI will provide ChatGPT Go free for one year to users in India who sign up during a promotional period starting November 4. The offer celebrates DevDay Exchange in Bengaluru and supports India’s fast-growing AI adoption and IndiaAI Mission

The Indian government has proposed amendments to the IT Rules, 2021, to address the growing threat of AI-generated deepfakes and synthetic media. The draft mandates clear labelling, traceability, and metadata embedding for such content, with stricter obligations for large social media platforms.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao earned nationwide praise for endorsing Hyderabad as OpenAI’s first India base, despite being in the opposition. Netizens hailed his non-partisan approach, calling it a rare example of state-first leadership in Indian politics.

OpenAI has cautioned against unauthorised opportunities to invest in the company, including SPVs, tokenised interests, and forward contracts. The US-based firm stressed that transfers without written consent may violate its rules and US securities laws.

India is ChatGPT’s second-largest market, with rapid growth in students, developers, and businesses adopting AI tools

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Go in India at Rs 399/month, offering higher message limits, GPT-5-powered image generation, file uploads, and UPI payments. India, OpenAI’s second-largest market, could soon become its largest, reflecting rapid AI adoption.

OpenAI has cautioned users against treating ChatGPT as their main source of information, with Head of ChatGPT Nick Turley admitting GPT-5 still produces errors around 10% of the time. He urged users to use it as a “second opinion.”