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OpenAI Addresses ‘bumpy’ GPT-5 Rollout
Sam Altman told users the rocky GPT-5 launch stemmed from a bad routing layer. He said fixes are shipping and Plus rate limits will increase. He also said the team is exploring a path for Plus users to access GPT-4o again. Expect clearer labels showing which model answers each query.
Plan for model fallbacks and change management. Keep 4o in your runbooks until GPT-5 stabilizes. Ask teams to log where routing affects output quality. Share a short FAQ so employees know when to retry vs. switch models.
U.S. License Lets Nvidia and AMD Sell China-Bound AI Chips
Reports indicate H20 and MI308 could ship to China under a special export license. A portion of China sales revenue would be routed back to the U.S. government. Terms are still evolving, and volumes may be capped. Timelines could move with policy.
Budget for price and supply swings into 2026. Lock capacity early if your workloads depend on these accelerators. Model scenarios for higher unit costs or delayed deliveries. Keep an alternate vendor on your shortlist.
X to Roll Out Ads In Grok Chatbot
Elon Musk says X will introduce ads inside Grok’s answers. The team is testing formats, labels, and frequency caps. Pilots will start with a small group of advertisers. Results will track click-through and conversation-led conversions.
This creates a new, high-intent ad surface. Run a small test and compare against search and feed spend. Update attribution and disclosure language before scale. Set brand-safety rules for sensitive queries.
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