OpenAI has partnered with Infosys to expand AI tool adoption among businesses. The collaboration aims to help clients modernize software development, automate workflows, and deploy AI systems, with initial focus on software engineering, legacy modernization, and DevOps. The integration is part of OpenAI’s broader effort to bring advanced AI capabilities to enterprise solutions.
Robinhood Ventures Fund I invested $75 million in OpenAI on April 22, 2026, expanding its portfolio and providing retail investors with indirect exposure to the AI company. The investment aligns with Robinhood’s mission to support transformative companies. The fund is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange, highlighting Robinhood’s ongoing interest in AI and innovative tech.
OpenAI has open-sourced a free tool that removes sensitive information such as names, addresses, passwords, and account numbers from text locally on a laptop before sharing with ChatGPT. This new model aims to enhance user privacy by preventing personal data from being exposed during AI interactions. The tool is available for immediate use, emphasizing privacy in AI communications.
New York has issued an executive order banning government employees from using insider information to profit from prediction markets. The order aims to prevent insider trading among state workers and was seen by WIRED. The regulation emphasizes ethical standards and transparency in government-related financial activities, though no specific enforcement date or penalties have been announced.
A North Korean hacking group used AI tools to develop malware and create fake websites, enabling them to steal up to $12 million over three months. The hackers employed AI for coding and deception, highlighting how AI technology is being exploited for cybercrime. The incident underscores the growing threat of AI-assisted cyberattacks by state-sponsored groups.
AI vulnerability discovery is transforming enterprise security by reducing costs traditionally favoring attackers. This technology aims to identify exploits quickly, making attacks less profitable and more accessible for defenders. While previously considered unrealistic, recent evaluations suggest AI can now help organizations detect vulnerabilities more efficiently, potentially shifting the balance in cybersecurity from costly defenses to proactive threat mitigation.
Cosmetics retailer Rituals confirmed a data breach affecting customer membership records, which include data from its 41 million customers. The company has not specified the exact number of affected individuals. The breach raises concerns over customer privacy and data security in the retail sector, though details on the breach's scope and impact remain limited.
