The Dispatch
A morning brief on AI — what shipped, what matters, and what I'd actually read.
Advancing coding in low‑resource programming languages
Learn how OpenAI is improving ChatGPT across low-resource programming languages, with new evaluations for software engineering, SQLite, and COBOL migration.
Read full story →“I see this as a massive unlock. AI tackling COBOL and low-resource languages isn't just about code; it's equipping builders to modernize critical legacy systems, unlocking vast dormant value, and solving previously intractable business problems.”
Advancing coding in low‑resource programming languages
Learn how OpenAI is improving ChatGPT across low-resource programming languages, with new evaluations for software engineering, SQLite, and COBOL migration.
“I see this as a massive unlock. AI tackling COBOL and low-resource languages isn't just about code; it's equipping builders to modernize critical legacy systems, unlocking vast dormant value, and solving previously intractable business problems.”
How Itaú is building generative AI for its entire customer base
With ia.i, a conversational interface, and the IARA governance platform, Itaú is applying its AI First strategy to customers and employees — in one of Brazil’s most regulated sectors.
“Itaú building generative AI for its *entire* regulated customer base confirms to me that enterprise AI isn't about novelty, but about robust governance and scalable, trusted user experiences. This is the new baseline for PMs.”
Stack Overflow for Agents triples signups with ChatGPT plugin
Two engineers shipped Stack Overflow for Agents in a few weeks with Codex, and its ChatGPT plugin helped drive up to 10× growth in agent creation.
“I'm increasingly convinced that AI isn't just about building faster; it's also your most potent distribution channel. Stack Overflow's success proves that coupling AI-powered development with AI-native plugins enables tiny teams to unlock massive growth.”
Benefit Street Partners answers questions faster with Codex
Anant Kumar builds tools to compare loan valuations and analyze credit agreements, using Codex for code review and faster follow-ups.
“For builders and PMs, Codex isn't just writing code; it's supercharging critical development steps like code review and follow-ups, dramatically accelerating complex financial tool creation and boosting our team's ability to innovate.”
Bringing GPT-Rosalind to academic research labs
Introducing the Rosalind Academic Plan, offering eligible academic labs sponsored access to GPT-Rosalind and tools to advance life sciences research.
Teaching students to think and learn through questions
Celebrate Teachers’ Day with AI for Educators in Brazilian Portuguese and see how Study Mode can help teachers support active, step-by-step learning.
Sullivan & Cromwell brings legal expertise into agreement review
In collaboration with OpenAI, Sullivan & Cromwell developed Agreement Analyzer, an AI tool for identifying issues in a draft agreement.
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