Concerns rise about an AI bubble mirroring the 2008 crisis. Lawmakers debate government bailouts for AI firms like OpenAI amid increasing spending and potential economic risks. Oversight and regulation are demanded.
OpenAI is strengthening its government connections, securing a $200M Defense Department deal. This formalizes existing collaborations with agencies like NASA, focusing on AI applications in national security and healthcare.
Microsoft's 365 Copilot Wave 2 introduces AI assistants, powered by OpenAI, designed to handle complex tasks and enhance productivity in the workplace, marking a new era of AI-driven work environments.
“As we enter 2025, we will have to become more than a lab and a startup — we have to become an enduring company,” OpenAI wrote, adding that its plans “enable us to raise the necessary capital with conventional terms like others in this space.”
