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Monday, January 5, 2026
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Topic: OpenAI

From IBM to OpenAI—50 years of Microsoft

Over the past 50 years, thanks to a series of bold moves, timely acquisitions, and failed strategies to diversify, Microsoft has evolved significantly.

OpenAI to raise $40 billion in SoftBank-led funding round to boost AI efforts

SoftBank said in a statement that it has agreed to fund OpenAI with $10 billion in mid-April & an additional $30 billion in December.

OpenAI says Musk’s $97.4 billion bid to buy company contradicts his lawsuit against it

In August 2023, the Tesla CEO filed a lawsuit against Sam Altman and others seeking to block OpenAI’s attempt to transition to a for-profit entity.

Musk makes $97.4 billion bid for control of OpenAI, startup makes counter bid for Twitter

Musk’s bid could ratchet up longstanding tensions with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the future of the startup at the heart of a boom in AI technology. The 2 are already in an ongoing lawsuit.

After initial cheer, India ‘jittery’ about US under Trump & ‘global charm offensive’ by OpenAI

Global media also highlighted a key issue in India's biggest cities—rain bringing urban life to a standstill—and Mumbai's ongoing efforts to end this 'annual destruction'.

DeepSeek is the dawn of a new world order, say the Chinese

In Chinese discourse, DeepSeek’s emergence is seen as proof of China’s formidable AI strength—especially after the US tech export restrictions, which triggered fierce competition.

Open AI launches ChatGPT Gov for US government agencies as Chinese ‘competitor’ jolts AI stocks

The launch came soon after DeepSeek's free AI assistant overtook ChatGPT in downloads from Apple's App store.

OpenAI seeks to dismiss bid by Indian media, publishing groups’ bid to join copyright lawsuit

The copyright lawsuit is set to shape the legal framework for AI in India, which is OpenAI’s second-largest market by number of users, after the US.

Suchir Balaji had ‘documents implicating OpenAI, lost his life for a cause’, says his mother

In an interview with US political commentator Tucker Carlson, Poornima Ramarao talks about career plans her son had, his death that was ruled a suicide, and her ongoing pursuit of justice.

Watch CutTheClutter: Behind OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji’s death & how it has Musk’s attention

In Episode 1589, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta traces why the 26-year-old became a key witness against OpenAI & why suspicions are being raised over his death.

On Camera

Trump is tying his legacy to whatever happens in Venezuela

A bad turn in Venezuela would raise the same questions that have dogged the unlawful US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean: Why now, and why at all?

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.