Timeline
Codex reaches 5 million weekly users, up 400% from start of year
Codex users can now save rate limit resets, starting with one free saved reset for Go, Plus, Pro, and Business tiers.
OpenAI acquired cloud startup Ona to support AI agent infrastructure
OpenAI closed a $6.6B round at a $157B valuation
OpenAI closed a $6.6B funding round at a $157B valuation
xAI pivots Colossus cluster to rental compute, targeting 30%+ margins as a neo-hyperscaler
Coatue predicts imminent AI-driven IPO wave involving OpenAI
xAI drops JAX for GPU training, builds custom C training framework using Grok Build
Integrated SuperGrok subscriptions into Hermes Agent with single OAuth login
Colossus 2 unified Blackwell-only cluster under preparation for training and IPO support
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Evidence (15 articles)
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Feb 13, 2026Google Inks Pentagon AI Deal, Reverses 2018 Stance
Apr 28, 2026Ethan Mollick: Recursive AI Self-Improvement Likely Limited to Google, OpenAI, Anthropic
Mar 15, 2026Pentagon-Anthropic Standoff: When AI Ethics Clash With National Security
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Feb 27, 2026+ 7 more articles