I revealed last week that OpenAI was getting ready to release its open-weight model as early as this week. Now, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says it’s delayed because “we need time to run additional safety tests and review high-risk areas.” Like I wrote in Notepad, OpenAI’s release dates often change like the wind.
News of Microsoft’s major layoffs today keep rolling in, as the company informs around 9,000 employees of the cuts. I’ve heard from sources that the Xbox user research team has been hit hard, with nearly half the team affected. It’s a key team that focuses on ensuring quality across Xbox games, the platform, and developer tools. Even a product lead for Xbox Family and child safety has been laid off.
