Brussels says it has begun enforcing the AI Act, asking OpenAI and Anthropic about security, outside evaluation and monitoring after two incidents involving AI agents this summer.
Attorneys general in eight states filed separate suits against OpenAI on Wednesday. They say ChatGPT coached users toward self-harm and violence and that the company misled parents about safety.
Anthropic’s IPO prospectus warns that advanced AI could pose “catastrophic or existential risks to humanity,” according to Reuters. The risk section is longer than the business section.
In a BBC interview, Microsoft’s president called for global AI rules, incident reports and an “emergency brake.” His stance differs from President Trump’s preference for self-regulation.
Google has begun rolling out Gemini 4 Argon, which it pitches at long, complex work such as coding, finance, legal and security tasks. Reports differ on the exact launch day.
Florida’s attorney general wants a temporary injunction on OpenAI’s model development and on minors’ use of ChatGPT. None of it has been ordered, and the case is still at an early stage.
Mistral put Large 4 into API preview on 6 October, with weights promised later this month. Anthropic cut prices with Claude Haiku 5.5 the next day.
Volker Türk told an Oxford summit that a few firms control powerful AI tools with little public oversight. He urged states to move faster.
OpenAI put 722 manuscripts from an unreleased model on GitHub. Mathematicians say most of the claims are still unverified.
OpenAI began rolling out GPT-6 on 7 October. ChatGPT answers can now include adjustable charts, calculators and forms, starting with paid plans.