OpenAI Funds AI Parenting Assistant Milo Based on GPT-4 to Help Parents Manage Children's Schedules

OpenAI, in a recent submission to the US government on AI regulation, advocated for federal leadership in overseeing AI regulation, rather than allowing individual states to implement stricter rules. The company believes that unified federal regulation would foster innovation in the US AI sector and reduce inconsistencies across different state regulations. Image credit: Image generated by AI, image licensing service Midjourney. In this 15-page document, OpenAI notes that China's AI regulatory measures could potentially disadvantage the US.
Japan's tech scene is far from over. SoftBank's multi-billion yen gamble is shaking things up! A former Sharp LCD panel factory, once a symbol of Japan's manufacturing prowess, is getting a spectacular makeover. It's set to become a cutting-edge data center, the driving force behind SoftBank and OpenAI's groundbreaking AI initiatives. Image note: Image generated by AI, licensed through Midjourney. This data center is no ordinary facility; it will be the powerhouse running the advanced AI agents jointly developed by SoftBank and leading AI innovator OpenAI.
OpenAI has announced that the research preview of its AI agent, Operator, is now open to users aged 18 and over in Europe, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland. The feature is currently only available to Pro users with a $200 monthly subscription. According to OpenAI, the company plans to expand Operator functionality to Plus, Team, and Enterprise users after the initial testing period and integrate it directly into the ChatGPT platform. Previously, on February 2nd, 2025...
A major transformation is underway in Japan's display industry. Sharp Corporation, once a giant in large LCD panel production for televisions, completely ceased production at its Sakai Display Products Corporation (SDP) in 2024, marking the end of an era for large-size LCD panel manufacturing in Japan. However, the once-dormant factory is poised for a new life. According to the Nikkei Shimbun, SoftBank Group officially signed an agreement this Friday to invest approximately 100 billion yen (approximately 4.877 billion yuan) to acquire this Sharp facility in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture.