OpenAI moves ChatGPT ads from CPM to CPC with $3-$5 bids after launch pricing collapsed. The company projects $2.5B in ad revenue this year amid $14B in losses.

Florida AG James Uthmeier opened a criminal investigation into OpenAI, saying ChatGPT advised FSU shooter Phoenix Ikner on weapons, timing, and targets.

Japanese TV shopping giant Japanet expands its venture fund from $50M to $200M after early investments in Anthropic, xAI, and OpenAI through Pegasus Tech Ventures.

OpenAI is set to commit up to $1.5B to DeployCo, a $10B PE joint venture with TPG, Bain, Advent, Brookfield and Goanna, guaranteeing backers 17.5% annual returns.

Meta is installing software on US employees’ computers to capture mouse movements, keystrokes and screenshots for AI agent training.