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OpenAI is building an alternative to traditional app stores, aiming to make ChatGPT a platform where both humans and AI agents can discover and use software.

• •OpenAI is developing a system to serve as an alternative to the traditional app store model.
• •It aims to position ChatGPT as a platform for discovering and utilizing software.
• •The platform is designed to be used by both humans and AI agents.

OpenAI is reportedly negotiating a $30 billion funding round at a $1.4 trillion valuation, expected to be its final pre-IPO round before a delayed 2027 listing.

• •The new funding round is expected to be the final one before the planned 2027 IPO.
• •OpenAI's valuation is reported to reach $1.4 trillion.
• •The funding amount is estimated at $30 billion.

OpenAI is reportedly negotiating a $30 billion funding round, expected to be its last before a delayed IPO in 2027.

• •OpenAI is currently negotiating a $30 billion funding round.
• •The valuation for this round is expected to reach $1.4 trillion.
• •This raise is anticipated to be the final round before the postponed 2027 IPO.

OpenAI announced a preview of the Decisions API, which provides real-time decision-making using Luna, at DevDay 2026.

• •The announcement was made during the developer conference OpenAI DevDay 2026.
• •The Decisions API was released as a preview version providing real-time decision-making.
• •The announcement is seen as a response to the recently popular AI model Jev.

TechCrunch reported that while OpenAI does not publicly support Nvidia's Open Agent Safety Platform, it is collaborating with Nvidia behind the scenes.

• •OpenAI is not a public supporter of Nvidia's Open Agent Safety Platform.
• •TechCrunch's investigation revealed that OpenAI is collaborating with Nvidia privately.
• •This matter relates to broader industry discussions on preventing runaway AI agents.

OpenAI announced an 'Ultrafast' mode for GPT-6 Astra that speeds up inference by up to 8x, requiring a new $500/month plan or API billing.

• •'Ultrafast' mode accelerates inference for the frontier model 'GPT-6 Astra' by up to 8 times.
• •Usage requires subscription to the new top-tier 'Pro 500' plan ($500/month, approx. 78,000 yen).
• •If not subscribing to the new plan, usage is required via pay-as-you-go API.

OpenAI added an office feature suite to ChatGPT, entering direct competition with traditional software companies.

• •OpenAI announced a new office feature suite.
• •This addition places OpenAI in direct competition with more traditional software companies.
• •The announced features are positioned as the ChatGPT office suite.

OpenAI expanded ChatGPT plugins with features like dedicated sidebars, interactive panels, file viewers, and automation support.

• •Plugins now include a dedicated sidebar home and interactive panels.
• •File viewer capabilities and plugin discovery features have been improved.
• •Support for automation has been added.

OpenAI added reusable cloud development environments, a voice-controlled CLI, code review tools, and security scanning features to Codex.

• •Reusable cloud development environments that work across devices were introduced.
• •An improved CLI with voice control support and new code review tools are provided.
• •A security-focused product that scans repositories and prepares fixes was added.

Protests and leaflet distribution by numerous groups chanting 'PEOPLE OVER PROFIT' occurred as OpenAI's annual DevDay event began.

• •As the event started, demonstrators marched in a circle, protesting with leaflets and slogans.
• •The slogan 'Sam Altman, get off it, put people over profit' was displayed.
• •More than a dozen groups supported and participated in this rally.