Technology News 17/12: OpenAI launches GPT Image 1.5, continuing the 'red alert' battle.

OpenAI releases GPT Image 1.5, accelerating the AI imaging race.

OpenAI has just introduced a new AI image generation model, aiming to increase its competitiveness against rivals. (Source: OpenAI)

OpenAI has just launched GPT Image 1.5, a new version of its image creation tool in ChatGPT, with processing speeds up to four times faster, more precise editing, and better adherence to guidelines. This is a strategic move after CEO Sam Altman declared the image "code red" in an effort to regain ground against Google Gemini.

GPT Image 1.5 not only creates images but also supports detailed editing such as changing facial expressions, lighting, or color while maintaining image consistency. This is a significant advantage over many other GenAI tools that often "reinterpret" the entire image during editing.

Alongside the technological upgrade, OpenAI also introduced a new interface in ChatGPT, transforming the image section into a "creative studio" with an intuitive viewing and editing screen. Users can easily create images based on their ideas or draw inspiration from available suggestions and filters.

Starlink narrowly avoided colliding with a Chinese satellite.

Satellites play a vital role in daily life, supporting services such as GPS on smartphones, weather forecasting, and financial systems. (Source: Canva)

SpaceX says one of its Starlink satellites narrowly avoided a collision with satellites launched by China, when the distance between them was only about 200 meters in low Earth orbit. The incident occurred after China's CAS Space launched nine satellites from its Jiuquan Launch Center on December 9, 2025.

Michael Nicolls, Vice President of Engineering at Starlink, expressed frustration over the lack of coordination and ephemeris data sharing among satellite operators. He warned that without information sharing, dangerous approach scenarios like this could occur, threatening space safety.

Experts believe this incident reflects the reality of increasingly crowded Earth orbit, with tens of thousands of satellites in operation. The risk of a Kessler effect – where a collision creates a chain reaction of debris leading to further collisions – is becoming a significant concern.

VNG Cloud and GreenNode merge, aiming for a comprehensive AI Cloud ecosystem.

GreenNode - a high-performance AI Cloud platform. (Source: GreenNode)

On December 16th, VNG Cloud and GreenNode officially merged under the GreenNode brand, marking a significant restructuring step in VNG's "AI-first" strategy.

Following the merger, GreenNode possesses a comprehensive AI Cloud ecosystem with over 80 products and services. A key highlight is the combination of traditional cloud capabilities and high-performance AI Cloud on a single, unified platform, enabling businesses to quickly and stably train, refine models, and deploy AI applications.

GreenNode also affirms its commitment to sustainable development, focusing on responsible AI and investing in infrastructure that meets ESG standards. This aims to minimize the environmental impact of AI training and operation, while ensuring businesses have access to AI and Cloud services at reasonable costs.

According to the report, the cloud market in Vietnam has an average growth rate of 16% per year and is expected to reach $1.5 billion by 2030.

Xiaomi completes renovation of a school in a mountainous area.

Xiaomi has renovated a school in Tuyen Quang. (Source: Xiaomi) — Xiaomi has renovated a school in Tuyen Quang . (Source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi has officially completed the renovation of Ly Tu Trong Junior High School in Tuyen Quang province and is expanding its educational support to Thai Nguyen province by donating teaching equipment to Trung Vuong Primary and Junior High School. This is part of the Xiaomi Renovation 2025 campaign, aimed at addressing the aftermath of typhoons Bualoi and Matmo, helping hundreds of students in northern Vietnam have better learning conditions.

In Tuyen Quang, the entire school complex, covering an area of over 2,260 m², has been renovated comprehensively, focusing on the dormitory, library, and cafeteria. The dormitory has been repainted and equipped with air conditioners, air purifiers, and fans to ensure a comfortable living environment for over 200 students. The library has been equipped with tablets, allowing students to access resources more easily. The cafeteria has also been upgraded and equipped with smart kitchen appliances to improve overall living conditions.

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