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<p><strong>Release:</strong> <a href="https://github.com/simonw/datasette/releases/tag/1.0a40">datasette 1.0a40</a></p> <p>Same security fix as <a href="https://simonwillison.net/2026/Sep/16/datasette-2/">0.65.5</a>, plus some neat new features and bug fixes:</p> <ul> <li>Plugins can now launch and manage <strong>background tasks</strong> using the new <a href="https://docs.datasette.io/en/latest/internals.html#datasette-add-background-task">datasette.add_background_task()</a> method. Thanks, <a

In an interview with TechCrunch, Al Gore suggested he isn't losing sleep over AI data center emissions — he's more worried about the AI industry's own warnings about where the technology is headed.

Snap is introducing "Specs Intelligence," a new AI assistant that can connect other digital accounts to help you with things like work tasks and keeping track of travel information. It seems similar to AI assistants like Meta's Muse and Gemini's Spark, though Snap is pitching Specs Intelligence as an "anticipatory AI service" that "helps you […]

Anthropic and OpenAI want to embed independent safety evaluators inside their AI labs. Researchers welcome the unprecedented access, but warn meaningful oversight requires transparency, independence, and eventually regulation.

E-waste from the AI boom has been vastly underestimated, a new report warns. By 2050, it could become enough trash to fill 23 million shipping containers - roughly enough 40-foot containers to circle the world six times if lined up in a row. It's a significantly higher estimate of AI's e-waste than previous studies have […]

According to The Information, Apple is planning to get back into the server game and might just pair up with Nvidia to make it happen. Apple retired its Xserve line in 2011 and has largely left enterprise machines to other manufacturers since. But the growing demand for compute power as the AI industry continues to […]

The robotics industry is still waiting for their breakthrough into day-to-day life. Nvidia's Les Karpas has an answer as to why at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 on your pass.

Meet the next five top-tier investors judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 and don't miss a moment of the ultimate startup pitch competition.

SK Hynix told TechCrunch the company hasn't finalized any plans or arrangements yet.

The Palo Alto startup says it has landed multiple seven-figure enterprise contracts within months of launch.

Explore new AI-powered advertising experiences from OpenAI, including Sponsored Agents, tools for marketers, and integrations with HubSpot and Shopify.

The AI boom is becoming a materials challenge. As AI pushes computing into new territory, the materials behind that infrastructure are becoming just as crucial as the algorithms running on it. Semiconductors and data centers are approaching physical limits around performance, thermal management, electrical efficiency, and reliability, creating new demands for materials that can do…

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. What’s at stake in AI’s trillion-dollar gamble When Jessica Wachter, a finance professor at the University of Pennsylvania, wanted to assess AI’s impact on the economy over the next few years,…

Over the past few days, a lot of people who stand to make a lot of money from AI all publicly agreed that it's time to make everyone slow down before we lose control - including OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, Google DeepMind cofounder Demis Hassabis, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and X […]

Amazon is letting all customers use Alexa+ assistant in early access period.

AI isn't some new form of "alien mind," according to Jensen Huang. It's just hardware and software, so safety can be engineered by each AI product maker.

Poll data released Tuesday by The New York Times and Siena University confirms what we've already been seeing, and what politicians are responding to - AI and data centers are incredibly unpopular. Asked if they support or oppose the construction of data centers to power AI tech, 61 percent of the 1,503 likely voters surveyed […]

National outcry against data center construction has spread to Philadelphia, where officials suggested possible construction in a neighborhood already impacted by a now-defunct oil refinery.

From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy "super app" launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.

Last year Ruxandra Teslo, a policy analyst who focuses on clinical trials, posted an idea for supercharging medical AI systems: Use data from failed biotech companies. By bidding at their bankruptcy proceedings, she proposed, it might be possible to obtain detailed regulatory filings, manufacturing strategies, and safety data—types of information usually considered trade secrets. She…

ULA is preparing to resume launching the Vulcan rocket in the coming weeks.

<p><strong><a href="https://datasette.io/blog/2026/september-security-releases/">Datasette 1.0a39 and 0.65.4 security releases</a></strong></p> Today we're releasing two new security patch versions of Datasette: <a href="https://docs.datasette.io/en/latest/changelog.html#v1-0-a39">1.0a39</a> and <a href="https://docs.datasette.io/en/stable/changelog.html#v0-65-4">0.65.4</a> - one for the current alpha series and one for the stable 0.65.x family.</p> <p>These are security fixes which you should a

Chris Lehane argues that stronger AI capabilities require stronger safety evidence, shared standards, and durable policy action while the policy window remains open.

Man with bipolar disorder sued OpenAI after surviving ChatGPT-linked suicide attempt.

Meet GPT-6 Astra, OpenAI’s most capable model for business, with advanced reasoning, computer use, and stronger writing and design judgment.

Apply now for OpenAI’s $5 million grant program supporting independent research on how generative AI affects teen development, well-being, and safety.

OpenAI is expanding support for journalism with tools, training, and partnerships for students, educators, journalists, and news organizations.

When multiple companies are behind one project, who bears responsibility for problems?

OpenAI, AIRPPU and WAN-IFRA launch an AI program to help Ukrainian news organizations strengthen innovation, resilience, and independent journalism.

Inside OpenAI, coding agents are reshaping AI research. Explore early data on agent usage, experiment velocity, task complexity, and research acceleration.

Astra is the first OpenAI model to meet the Critical cybersecurity capability threshold under the Preparedness Framework, with stronger safeguards for release.

See how Gilbert + Tobin combines CEO-led commitment, rigorous governance, and human accountability to scale ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex across the firm.

Our decision to wind down our contract providing OpenAI models to Cursor following its acquisition by SpaceX.

OpenAI and Thailand’s MHESI launch an eight-week accelerator helping 10 health, wellness, and education startups turn AI prototypes into trusted products.

OpenAI is expanding its presence in Brazil, deepening engagement with developers, businesses, and communities to support AI adoption across the country.

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar explains how advances across chips, compute, models, and products compound to deliver more useful intelligence at greater scale and lower cost.

Ars looks at Zuckoff, the latest free app detecting Meta AI glasses amid privacy backlash.

With a fixed deadline and design resources committed elsewhere, Stampli used Codex and ChatGPT Work to compress weeks of launch production into days.

OpenAI launches an initiative to strengthen democratic oversight of AI in national security, supporting government institutions with tools, training, and expertise.

NVIDIA teams use ChatGPT Work to reduce manual tasks, connect fast-moving signals, and scale successful workflows globally.

What happens if the Falcon rockets stop flying?

OpenAI joins PORTS-Pike project, expanding community investment and supporting thousands of Southern Ohio jobs

OpenAI funds 14 independent projects exploring new AI policy ideas to expand economic opportunity and strengthen societal resilience in the Intelligence Age.

OpenAI appoints Dali Rajic as Chief Revenue Officer to lead its global revenue organization and help businesses realize the full value of AI.

OpenAI research reveals how enterprises are adopting agentic AI, using ChatGPT and Codex, and how frontier firms are pulling ahead in AI adoption.

OpenAI and AWS are making Daybreak cybersecurity capabilities available through Amazon Bedrock to support enterprise security workflows.

OpenAI sent Governor Greg Abbott a letter outlining its commitment to responsible AI infrastructure in Texas. The letter supports reliable, transparent growth that benefits Texans.

The enterprise marketing team at Zapier uses ChatGPT Work to reduce the number of drop-offs in its lead funnel, build campaign assets, and automate reporting.

New OpenAI Signals data shows how people use ChatGPT worldwide, with country-level insights on adoption, usage trends, and evolving behavior.

OpenAI addresses Apple’s baseless lawsuit, corrects claims about its employees, and shares messages documenting what happened.

Circles uses the OpenAI API and Codex to power AI-native telco experiences, increasing ARPU by 22%, reducing churn by 9%, and improving development efficiency.

OpenAI shares new results on long-standing open problems in mathematics and theoretical computer science, including advances in geometry, cryptography, and complexity.

OpenAI shares how its safety, security, transparency, and provenance practices support responsible AI governance in Europe. The work will continue as the EU AI Act advances.

OpenAI disrupted a Cambodia-based scam operation using ChatGPT to support investment, romance, gambling, and impersonation schemes.

Health in ChatGPT now lets eligible U.S. users securely connect medical records and Apple Health to get more personalized insights and better understand their health.

OpenAI announces Project Camellia in Effingham County, Georgia, with commitments to responsible energy, community investment, jobs, and access to Codex.

Introducing OpenAI Presence, a proven enterprise AI agent platform that helps organizations deploy trusted voice and chat agents for customer and internal workflows.

NTT DATA Group uses ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex to help 9,000 employees automate work, cut incident analysis to 30 minutes, and scale secure AI adoption.

OpenAI launches the ChatGPT for Small Businesses program, helping entrepreneurs build AI skills, automate work, and grow with ChatGPT Work.

David Vélez and Robin Vince join the boards of the OpenAI Foundation and OpenAI Group PBC, bringing global leadership in finance, technology, and governance.

Sarah Friar, CFO of OpenAI, introduces a practical AI scorecard to measure ROI through useful work, cost per successful task, dependability, and return on compute.

Learn how OpenAI is making ChatGPT safer for teens with age-appropriate protections, learning tools, parental controls, and expert partnerships.

How OpenAI’s creative team uses Codex to build custom creative tools, accelerate ideation, and prototype faster with context-aware AI.

Learn how OpenAI approaches government and national security partnerships, with principles for responsible AI use, democratic accountability, and public safety.

MUFG uses ChatGPT Enterprise to build an AI-native organization, improve workflows, and deliver new AI-powered financial services at scale.

New OpenAI Signals data shows how ChatGPT adoption is growing globally, with users increasing usage, exploring more capabilities, and driving growth across regions and languages.

HP Inc. scales its OpenAI Frontier partnership to deploy AI across customer experiences, software development, and enterprise operations.

Samsung Electronics deploys ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex to employees worldwide, marking one of OpenAI’s largest enterprise AI rollouts.

OpenAI introduces new spend controls and usage analytics for ChatGPT Enterprise, helping organizations manage costs and scale AI with confidence.

OpenAI launches the Partner Network, investing $150M to help global partners accelerate enterprise AI adoption, deployment, and transformation.

OpenAI introduces three Academy courses that help people build practical AI skills, create repeatable workflows, and apply agents in everyday work.

Preply uses OpenAI to launch AI-generated lesson summaries, providing personalised feedback and language learning exercises.

OpenAI plans to acquire Ona to expand Codex with secure, persistent cloud environments, enabling long-running AI agents across enterprise workflows.

Access OpenAI models and Codex through Oracle Cloud, using existing commitments to build and deploy AI with enterprise security and governance.

A new report from OpenAI details PRC-linked influence operations using AI to target U.S. tech debates, data center narratives, tariffs, and false claims about ChatGPT.

OpenAI launches the Economic Research Exchange to study AI’s impact on jobs, productivity, and the economy. Applications are now open for selected research projects.

OpenAI outlines its public policy agenda for AI, including safety, youth protection, workforce transition, and global standards to ensure AI benefits society.

Travelers built an AI-powered Claim Assistant with OpenAI to guide customers through filing claims, provide 24/7 support, and scale operations during peak demand.

Our approach to AI policy and political advocacy, transparency, support for thoughtful regulation and AI safety, and that no outside political group speaks on the company’s behalf.

OpenAI breaks ground on a 1GW data center project in Michigan as part of Stargate, building AI infrastructure to expand access, create jobs, and support communities.

OpenAI frontier models and Codex are now generally available on AWS, giving enterprises a new path to build with OpenAI through the AWS environments, controls, and procurement workflows they already use. Customers can get started with OpenAI on AWS and move faster from evaluation to production.

OpenAI banned likely PRC-origin accounts using AI to create comments and cartoons about US tech policy, tariffs, and trade restrictions.

OpenAI banned a likely PRC-origin cluster using AI to generate social media content criticizing US data centers and AI infrastructure.

OpenAI launches Rosalind Biodefense, expanding trusted access to GPT-Rosalind for vetted developers and U.S. government partners advancing biodefense, public health, and pandemic preparedness through frontier AI.

Explore OpenAI’s Frontier Governance Framework and how our AI safety, security, and risk practices align with emerging EU and California regulations.

OpenAI partners with Grupo Folha and Grupo UOL to bring trusted Brazilian journalism to ChatGPT, expanding access to news with attribution and transparency.

OpenAI is named a leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise AI Coding Agents, with Codex recognized for innovation and enterprise-scale deployment.

AdventHealth is using ChatGPT for Healthcare to streamline workflows, reduce administrative burden, and return more time to patient care.

An OpenAI model solved the 80-year-old unit distance problem, disproving a major conjecture in discrete geometry and marking a milestone in AI-driven mathematics.

OpenAI advances Education for Countries, expanding AI adoption in schools with new partnerships, teacher training, and tools to improve global learning outcomes.

OpenAI for Singapore launches a multi-year AI partnership to expand deployment, build local talent, and support businesses and public services with AI.

OpenAI and Dell partner to bring Codex to hybrid and on-premise environments, helping enterprises deploy AI coding agents securely across data and workflows.

OpenAI and Malta partner to expand AI access, offering ChatGPT Plus and training to help citizens build practical AI skills and use AI responsibly.

Teams use Codex with GPT-5.5 to ship production systems and turn research ideas into runnable experiments.

ChatGPT adoption surged in Q1 2026, with fastest growth among users over 35 and more balanced gender usage, signaling broader mainstream AI adoption.

Join the OpenAI Campus Network—connect student clubs worldwide, access AI tools, host events, and build an AI-powered campus community.

OpenAI launches DeployCo, a new enterprise deployment company built to help organizations bring frontier AI into production and turn it into measurable business impact.

How OpenAI runs Codex securely with sandboxing, approvals, network policies, and agent-native telemetry to support safe and compliant coding agent adoption.