OpenAI Announces Livestream from Tokyo

OpenAI announced on X that it’s hosting a livestream from Tokyo tonight, offering no more context beyond, “Deep Research.” (Didn’t Google already take that name for Gemini?) There’s no link yet, just a note to stay tuned. The stream is scheduled for 7PM ET (4PM PT/ 9AM JST).

Upcoming Livestream Details

Deep Research
Live from Tokyo
4pm PT / 9am JST
Stay tuned for link to livestream.
— OpenAI (@OpenAI) February 2, 2025

Recent Developments in AI Research

Just a few days ago, OpenAI released its new reasoning model, o3-mini. The company says it produces “more accurate and clearer answers, with stronger reasoning abilities” than its predecessor, and “works with search to find up-to-date answers with links to relevant web sources.” CEO Sam Altman and other members of the OpenAI team just held an AMA on Reddit on Friday to discuss the new model. And a week before that, OpenAI introduced its new Operator tool, a “Computer-Using Agent” that it said “can go to the web to perform tasks for you.”

The Rise of DeepSeek

At the same time, we’ve seen the sudden rise of DeepSeek, the Chinese AI assistant app that was released at the end of January and spiked in popularity on app stores last week. Following all the initial hype, a report from the Wall Street Journal said OpenAI is investigating whether its models were used to train DeepSeek.

Investigations into Intellectual Property Theft

OpenAI is investigating whether its models were used to train DeepSeek, a Chinese AI assistant app that has gained popularity in recent days. The company is taking steps to protect its intellectual property and ensure that its models are not being used without permission.

Recent Developments in AI Research

OpenAI has been actively involved in AI research in recent months, releasing new models and tools to improve the accuracy and capabilities of its AI systems. The company’s latest model, o3-mini, is designed to produce more accurate and clearer answers, with stronger reasoning abilities than its predecessor. OpenAI has also introduced its new Operator tool, a “Computer-Using Agent” that can go to the web to perform tasks for you.

The Impact of DeepSeek on the AI Industry

The sudden rise of DeepSeek has raised concerns about the potential impact on the AI industry. As a Chinese AI assistant app, DeepSeek has gained popularity in recent days, and some have speculated that it may be using OpenAI’s models without permission. OpenAI is investigating these claims and taking steps to protect its intellectual property.

Conclusion

OpenAI’s recent announcements and developments highlight the rapidly evolving landscape of AI research and development. As the company continues to push the boundaries of what is possible with AI, it is essential to ensure that its models are not being used without permission and that intellectual property is protected.