OpenAI reportedly developing social media platform to rival Elon Musk’s X
San Francisco: In a development that could reshape the AI-driven social media landscape, OpenAI is reportedly in the early stages of creating its own social media platform, one that closely resembles Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter).
According to sources cited by The Verge, the new platform features an experimental feed built around ChatGPT’s image generation capabilities. The project is still in its infancy, and it is unclear whether it will debut as a standalone app or as an extension of the ChatGPT interface.
While OpenAI has not yet issued an official statement, CEO Sam Altman is said to be personally involved in reviewing and discussing the platform’s potential. This move, if confirmed, could escalate existing tensions between Altman and Musk, a co-founder of OpenAI who left the company in 2018.
Relations between the two tech leaders have become increasingly hostile. In February, Musk attempted a $97.4 billion unsolicited takeover of OpenAI, an offer that was firmly rejected. He later filed a lawsuit against Altman and OpenAI, accusing them of betraying the company’s original non-profit mission. In response, OpenAI filed a counter-suit accusing Musk of harassment and attempting to derail its evolution into a for-profit enterprise. The legal confrontation is expected to go before a jury in 2026.
Observers say OpenAI’s possible entry into the social media space could create a new front in the ongoing rivalry, not only with Musk, but also with Meta. Mark Zuckerberg’s company is also reportedly working on AI-powered social platforms. Altman previously hinted at OpenAI’s interest in the domain, responding to Meta’s plans with a post on X: “ok fine maybe we'll do a social app.”
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T20 WC star Samson named ICC Men's Player of the Month for March
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Dubai (PTI): India opener Sanju Samson was on Tuesday named ICC Men's Player of the Month for March, capping a stellar run that saw him play a defining role in the team's triumphant T20 World Cup campaign.
Samson did not get to play in the early part of the tournament but was the standout performer in the big games towards the end and helped India retain the title.
His latest honour also extends a unique streak, with players from different countries winning the award over the past five months including South Africa's Simon Harmer, Australia's Mitchell Starc, New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell and Pakistan's Sahibzada Farhan.
"Winning the ICC Player of the Month award is an incredible feeling, especially as it comes during what has been the most unforgettable phase of my cricketing journey. Playing a part in India's triumph at the Men's T20 World Cup was truly a dream realised, and it took some time for the magnitude of that moment to fully sink in," Samson said.
"This is an exciting era for Indian cricket, with immense talent across the board. I feel grateful for the opportunities I've received, and for the trust and support from my team-mates and coaching staff that have allowed me to perform at my best."
Not a regular part of the playing XI in the initial stages of the tournament, Samson was eventually called up for India's must-win Super 8 fixtures. After starting off with 24 against Zimbabwe, he picked form and didn't look back.
The opener missed out on a century against the West Indies by just three runs, but his attacking 97 not out set up India's spot in the semifinal.
A blistering 89 against England at the Wankhede helped India to 253 for 7, and the target proved elusive for the English who missed out by seven runs on March 5.
An equally amazing 89 was churned out during India's successful title defence in Ahmedabad, securing a 96-run win.
In the three crucial T20Is he was a part of in March, Samson notched up 275 runs at an astonishing average of 137.50 and a stunning strike rate of 199.27.
This is the first time that Samson has secured an ICC Men's Player of the Month honour.
New Zealand captain Melie Kerr won the women's honour for the third time, after an outstanding series against Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Taking over the white-ball teams from Sophie Devine, Kerr's captaincy seemed to have brought out the best in her with both the ball and the bat. In the Zimbabwe ODI series, she managed to snap 16 wickets in just three matches, including her career-best figures of 7/34.
Additionally, she also contributed with the bat, being the third highest run-scorer in the ODIs, scoring 140 runs across three games with an average of 46.67 in the counting month.
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