OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman feature in recent news, with Altman leading an $80 million funding round for a robotic delivery company. At the same time, OpenAI is reportedly considering an antitrust complaint against Microsoft, and its ChatGPT technology is said to be impacting common language usage.

In other AI and robotics developments, Tesla's initial robotaxi rides will include a human safety monitor, while restaurant chains Applebee’s and IHOP plan to use AI for recommendations. The founder of Spotify is investing in a defense tech company that produces drones and AI software, and a startup named Mechanize is developing AI to replace human jobs.

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