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Sunday, March 1, 2026
OpenAI reverses course after user revolt
OpenAI brought back GPT-4o after users revolted against its removal during the GPT-5 launch, while the US secretly started embedding trackers in Nvidia and AMD chip shipments to catch illegal diversions to China.
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Top Stories
Bloomberg
Apple is reportedly planning to enter the home robotics market with AI-powered devices and Siri enhancements as part of a strategy to catch up in the AI race. This signals Apple's pivot toward embodied AI after lagging competitors in generative AI.
TechCrunch
OpenAI restored GPT-4o access after massive user backlash over its removal during the GPT-5 launch, with CEO Sam Altman admitting the company underestimated how much users valued the older model.
Business Insider
Microsoft is targeting Meta's AI talent with multimillion-dollar offers, using internal lists of desired engineers and a new 'critical AI talent' process to compete with Meta's massive compensation packages.
TechCrunch
Anthropic acquired Humanloop's team in an acqui-hire deal to boost its enterprise AI capabilities. The startup's co-founders and engineers bring expertise in AI evaluation and safety tools for enterprise customers.
Reuters
The U.S. is secretly placing tracking devices in AI chip shipments from Nvidia and AMD to catch illegal diversions to China, sources reveal. The trackers are hidden in server packaging from Dell and Super Micro as part of export control enforcement.
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