Gate News message, April 20 — OpenAI is set to release a new image model in the coming weeks with significantly improved capabilities for generating complex images and charts, according to reports.

Adobe has expanded its Agentic AI ecosystem, launching the CX Enterprise Coworker and partnering with major tech firms to enhance AI-driven enterprise operations, including streamlined payment integration for smoother workflows.

OpenAI executives Bill Peebles and Kevin Weil announced their exits, part of a series of leadership changes as the company decentralizes its operations. Their departures follow several other high-profile exits and a shift in company structure.

DeepSeek seeks to raise $300 million at a $10 billion valuation, significantly lower than leading U.S. AI firms like OpenAI and Anthropic. Their R1 model's low training cost disrupted the market, leading to investor concerns about valuation disparities and revenue potential.

Cerebras, an Nvidia-backed chipmaker, plans to file for an IPO on April 18, pivoting to provide cloud computing power after a lucrative partnership with OpenAI. The IPO comes amid significant investment in AI chip startups and rising valuations.

OpenAI's upgraded Codex evolves from a coding assistant to an autonomous agent for desktop environments, capable of managing applications, automating workflows, and integrating with over 100 apps. This shift enhances task continuity and workflow automation, reflecting a competitive landscape in AI coding tools.

Shinsegae Group has halted its partnership with OpenAI, opting for an expanded collaboration with Reflection AI to enhance AI in retail operations. This decision aims to streamline efforts and address concerns about AI commerce effectiveness.

OpenAI's ChatGPT now supports HWP and HWPX file formats, enabling Korean users to upload documents directly for analysis without conversion. This enhances usability for local businesses and could boost Hancom's stock recovery amidst recent declines.

OpenAI has agreed to purchase over $20 billion in AI chips from Cerebras over three years, securing an equity stake in the company, aiming to lower computational costs as it expands its AI services.

Britain's AI minister criticized OpenAI's decision to pause its UK data center project, linking it to financing issues rather than energy prices. Microsoft is set to lease capacity at another site, impacting the UK's AI investment goals.