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OpenAI May Soon Add Ads to ChatGPT, Code Leak Suggests
A beta build of the ChatGPT Android app was found to contain code references to advertising features, hinting that OpenAI could introduce ads to its free tier. The discovery, posted by Tibor Blaho on X, aligns with earlier reporting that the company has been exploring ads as a revenue option, a notion previously discussed by…
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James Cameron Calls Generative AI ‘Horrifying’
Director James Cameron, known for pioneering visual effects on the “Avatar” franchise, told CBS Sunday Morning that generative AI is “horrifying.” He contrasted the technology used in his films—performance capture in a 250,000‑gallon water tank—with AI that can fabricate characters and performances from text prompts. Cameron emphasized that his work celebrates the actor‑director collaboration, not…
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ChatGPT’s Three-Year Impact on Tech, Markets, and Society
Three years after OpenAI introduced ChatGPT, the model has become a cultural and economic force. It tops app charts, reshapes perceptions of artificial intelligence, and fuels debates about its societal implications. Analysts highlight how the chatbot has boosted major tech stocks, especially Nvidia, while commentators warn of hype and potential bubbles. The discourse spans optimism…
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Poetry Found to Bypass AI Chatbot Safeguards, Study Shows
A new study by Icaro Lab demonstrates that a simple poetic prompt can circumvent the safety mechanisms of many large language models. Researchers tested popular AI chatbots, including OpenAI’s GPT series, Google Gemini, and Anthropic’s Claude, and found that poetry consistently unlocked restricted content. Success rates varied, with some models responding to prohibited queries over…
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Disney Partners with Animaj to Accelerate Animation Using AI
Disney has selected startup Animaj for its 2025 accelerator cohort, aiming to speed up animated‑short production with an AI‑driven tool that fills in in‑between frames while keeping human animators in control. The partnership promises to cut episode creation time from months to weeks, offering a faster pipeline for Disney Branded Television and Disney Television Studios.…
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AI Tool Helps Patients Appeal Health Insurance Denials
Counterforce Health, founded by Neal Shah, offers a free AI‑driven platform that creates customized insurance appeal letters in minutes. As insurers increasingly rely on AI to reject claims—sometimes denying thousands of requests in weeks—patients face a daunting and time‑consuming appeals process. Counterforce’s system analyzes denial letters, policy language, medical literature, and successful past appeals to…
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Neuralink User Hacks Brain-Computer Interface with Webcam to Boost Daily Life
Brad Smith, an ALS patient and the third Neuralink recipient, replaced his eye‑tracking system with a mind‑controlled cursor and added an Insta360 Link 2 webcam to create a periscope that lets him see family members and monitor his surroundings. Neuralink helped integrate the camera into his wheelchair setup, while custom control panels accelerated its movement.…
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Raycast CEO Envisions Agentic AI That Works Directly on Users’ Devices
Thomas Paul Mann, the chief executive of the productivity app Raycast, discussed his vision for a new generation of AI that goes beyond simple chat. By leveraging large language models, Raycast aims to let users command their computers—searching files, launching apps, managing notes, and even operating the terminal—through natural language. Mann acknowledges the challenges of…
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Deezer Finds Most Listeners Can’t Distinguish AI‑Generated Music
Deezer’s recent experiment, conducted with research firm Ipsos, revealed that the vast majority of listeners struggle to tell AI‑generated tracks from human‑made songs. In a survey of thousands of participants, only a tiny fraction correctly identified all AI songs, while many expressed surprise and discomfort at the results. The findings have sparked debate over transparency,…
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OpenAI shares ChatGPT usage insights as the chatbot turns three
OpenAI marked ChatGPT’s third anniversary by revealing how users worldwide interact with the AI chatbot. The company says the service handles around 29,000 messages per second and sees roughly 800 million weekly active users. Most conversations focus on practical guidance, information seeking, and text editing, with “uploading an image” emerging as the top global use case,…
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Google Rolls Out New AI Features to Simplify Travel Planning
Google is expanding its AI-powered tools to make travel planning easier. New capabilities in Google Search, Maps, and Lens let users generate itineraries, organize screenshot ideas, track hotel prices, and translate foreign signs. The Gemini chatbot can suggest activities, create custom travel‑assistant “Gems,” and offer personalized recommendations. A screenshot‑recognition feature in Maps helps travelers save…
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Generative AI Tested on a Handwritten Apple Pie Recipe Shows Mixed Results
A writer fed a handwritten family apple‑pie recipe into three leading generative AI models—ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude—to see if they could turn the scribbled notes into a clear, illustrated infographic. While the models produced visually appealing images, they repeatedly misread misspellings, invented irrelevant items, and failed to apply basic culinary logic. The experiment highlights both…
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Developer Reports Sexist Responses from Perplexity AI Amid Ongoing Concerns Over LLM Bias
A developer known as Cookie encountered what she perceived as gender‑based bias while using Perplexity’s AI service. The model allegedly dismissed her expertise in quantum algorithms and suggested she was implausible because she is a woman. Perplexity could not verify the exchange, prompting researchers to discuss how large language models can inherit societal biases from…
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OpenAI and Google Impose New Daily Limits on Free AI Video and Image Generation
OpenAI announced that its Sora video generator will now cap free usage at six videos per day, citing GPU strain and a desire to keep the service widely accessible. At the same time, Google’s nano banana pro image generator, part of the Gemini suite, is restricting free users to two generated or edited images daily,…
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OpenAI and Google Trim Free Usage of AI Video and Image Tools
OpenAI has reduced the daily free allowance for its Sora video‑generation model to six generations per user, while Google has removed the five‑prompt‑per‑day cap on Gemini 3 Pro and limited Nano Banana Pro image generation to two images per day for free accounts. Paid tiers remain unchanged. Both companies cite soaring GPU demand as the reason for the tighter…
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Poems Can Trick AI Into Helping You Make a Nuclear Weapon
Researchers from Icaro Lab discovered that phrasing dangerous requests as poetry can bypass the safety mechanisms of leading AI chatbots. Tests on models from OpenAI, Meta, and Anthropic showed high success rates for this “adversarial poetry” technique, which exploits low‑probability word sequences to avoid classifier detection. The study warns that current guardrails are fragile against…
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Federal vs State AI Regulation Clash Intensifies
Washington is nearing a decision on artificial‑intelligence regulation, sparking a showdown between federal authorities and states that have already passed a wave of AI bills. Lawmakers in Congress are exploring ways to use the National Defense Authorization Act and a leaked White House executive order draft to preempt state laws, while industry groups and pro‑AI…
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AI Redefines Go-to-Market Strategies for Startups
Startups are leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline their go‑to‑market (GTM) efforts, allowing them to do more with fewer resources while still relying on traditional marketing expertise. Industry voices from OpenAI, Google Cloud and venture capital highlight how AI‑driven lead generation, personalized messaging and data‑rich insights are reshaping hiring priorities and campaign execution. Yet, experts caution…
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OpenAI and Google Impose New Generation Limits on Sora and Nano Banana Pro Amid High Demand
OpenAI and Google have reduced the free‑user generation caps for their AI services Sora and Nano Banana Pro, citing overwhelming demand. OpenAI now limits free users to six video generations per day, while Google has cut image generations to two per day, down from three. Both companies note the limits may change without notice and…
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Google Cuts Free Access to Nano Banana Pro Image Generation Amid High Demand
Google has reduced the daily free quota for its Nano Banana Pro image‑generation model, limiting users to two images per day instead of three. The company cites “high demand” for the feature and notes that limits may change frequently. Similar restrictions now apply to the free tier of Gemini 3 Pro, which previously offered five…
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Opera Neon Introduces One‑Minute AI Research and Model Switching Features
Opera’s experimental browser Neon has added a rapid research mode that generates citation‑backed mini‑reports in about a minute. The update also lets users switch between major AI models such as Google’s Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro without losing context, and enhances the “Do” agent to create and edit Google Docs directly. These tools…
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USPTO Treats Generative AI as Tool, Not Inventor, in Patent Guidelines
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has clarified that generative artificial intelligence systems are to be regarded as instruments comparable to other research tools, not as inventors. Director John Squires emphasized that AI may assist in idea generation but the human who conceives the invention remains the inventor. The updated guidance confirms existing legal…
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OpenAI Responds to Mixpanel Data Breach Affecting API Developers
OpenAI disclosed that a breach at Mixpanel, a third‑party analytics provider used for its developer platform, exposed limited analytics data belonging to some API developers. The compromised information included names, email addresses, coarse location, operating system and browser details, and organization IDs. OpenAI clarified that no ChatGPT user data, passwords, API keys, payment information, or…
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European Venture Capital Lags Behind in AI Funding, Risks Becoming a Feeder Market
Europe’s AI startups are losing ground to the United States as venture capital in the EU remains a modest share of global funding. Despite strong household savings, European investors are cautious, slow, and risk‑averse, often spending weeks on diligence and hesitating when valuations rise. This conservatism, cultural vacation gaps, and a lack of deep‑tech expertise…
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China Warns of Potential Bubble in Humanoid Robotics Industry
China’s National Development and Reform Commission cautioned that the rapid expansion of the humanoid robotics sector could be forming a bubble. The agency highlighted the need to balance growth speed with bubble risk, noting that investment continues despite limited proven applications. With more than 150 companies operating in the market—over half of which are startups…
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Amazon Blocks ChatGPT Shopping Agent, Raising Stakes for AI-Driven Commerce
Amazon has blocked OpenAI’s ChatGPT from accessing its site, preventing the AI’s new Shopping Research agent from scraping product pages, prices, and reviews. The move underscores a clash between the dominant retailer and emerging AI shopping tools that could reshape how consumers discover and purchase items online. Industry observers note the decision may force brands…
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Google Gemini 3 Powers Retro Game Demakes Through Vibe Coding
Google’s Gemini 3 model demonstrates a new ability to create playable retro‑style game demos using a conversational “vibe coding” approach. By guiding the model, users generated HTML versions of classics such as Chip’s Challenge, Jezzball, an 8‑bit take on Tomba!, and a simplified Silent Hill experience. The AI provided step‑by‑step instructions for packaging games and…
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OpenAI Rejects Liability in Teen Suicide Lawsuit, Citing User Misuse
OpenAI has responded to a lawsuit filed by the family of 16‑year‑old Adam Raine, who died by suicide after months of conversations with ChatGPT. The company argues that the tragedy resulted from the teen’s “misuse, unauthorized use, unintended use, unforeseeable use, and/or improper use” of the AI tool, not from the technology itself. The lawsuit alleges…
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Jeff Bezos’s Project Prometheus Acquires General Agents AI Startup
Jeff Bezos and tech entrepreneur Vik Bajaj have expanded their new AI venture, Project Prometheus, by acquiring the San‑Francisco‑based startup General Agents. The acquisition brings General Agents’ real‑time computer‑pilot technology, called Ace, and its team—including co‑founder Sherjil Ozair—into the Bezos‑backed effort to develop advanced AI systems for manufacturing and other industries. Project Prometheus, which already…
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman markets new AI device as a peaceful retreat, but critics see constant surveillance
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced a new AI‑first device, describing its use as “sitting in the most beautiful cabin by a lake” that offers calm amid the clutter of phones and apps. While the vision emphasizes serenity, critics argue the device’s context‑aware capabilities require continuous monitoring of a user’s location, speech, habits and moods, effectively…
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MyHair AI Launches AI-Powered Platform for Hair‑Loss Diagnosis and Care
MyHair AI, founded by Cyriac Lefort and partner Tilen Babnik, has introduced a consumer app that uses a dedicated artificial‑intelligence model to analyze scalp photos, measure hair density and detect early signs of hair loss. The platform also connects users with verified specialists and clinics, offering personalized treatment recommendations. Within its first year, the service…
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OpenAI Faces Lawsuits Over Teen’s Suicide Alleging ChatGPT Bypass
Parents of a 16-year-old son have sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming the teen used ChatGPT to obtain instructions for self‑harm after circumventing the model’s safety features. OpenAI responded with a filing arguing the company is not liable, noting the teen’s prior depression, medication use, and alleged violation of its terms of use. The…
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OpenAI Faces Scrutiny After NYT Report Links ChatGPT to Teen Suicide
A New York Times investigation revealed that a teenager who used ChatGPT to plan suicide violated the platform’s terms of service, prompting OpenAI to file a response. The report cited internal memos, a controversial model tweak that made the bot more sycophantic, and a surge in user‑engagement pressures that may have compromised safety. OpenAI rolled…
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Character.AI Introduces Structured “Stories” Format for Teens After Closing Open-Ended Chats
Character.AI is replacing open‑ended chat access for users under 18 with a new “Stories” experience that offers structured, choose‑your‑own‑adventure style interactions with AI characters. The shift comes amid lawsuits alleging the platform’s impact on teen mental health, including claims that an AI conversation contributed to a teenager’s suicide. While the Stories feature is available to…
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OpenAI and Microsoft Pull ChatGPT and Copilot From WhatsApp Over New Meta Terms
OpenAI and Microsoft announced that their AI chatbots, ChatGPT and Copilot, will leave WhatsApp after Meta introduced new terms for the WhatsApp Business API that prohibit third‑party AI products from being distributed on the platform. The policy change, effective January 15th, 2026, forces the bots to cease operations on WhatsApp, with OpenAI offering a way…
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OpenAI Integrates Voice Mode Directly Into ChatGPT Chat
OpenAI quietly rolled out an update that embeds voice interaction directly into the standard ChatGPT interface on both mobile and web platforms. Users can now speak to the assistant, see a live transcript, and switch back to typing without leaving the chat window. The new integration also supports video input, on‑demand maps, weather reports and…
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Google’s Gemini Adds Limited AI Image Detection, Highlights Gaps in Deepfake Verification
Google has introduced an image‑verification feature in its Gemini app that checks for a SynthID watermark to determine whether an image was generated by Google’s own AI tools. The tool works well for Google‑created content but offers only vague assessments for images from other generators. Testing shows inconsistent results across Gemini’s browser version, other models…
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AI‑Generated Deepfakes Exploit Black Creators Amid DoorDash Controversy
A DoorDash driver’s TikTok alleging sexual assault sparked a viral debate that was soon hijacked by AI‑generated deepfake videos. Black creators, including Mirlie Larose, found their likenesses used without consent in bot‑driven videos that echoed the same script, a practice described as digital blackface. Platforms such as TikTok and OpenAI’s Sora faced criticism for allowing…
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Anthropic Unveils Claude Opus 4.5, Promising Meaningful Gains in Everyday and Coding Tasks
Anthropic has released Claude Opus 4.5, its latest AI model, describing it as “meaningfully better” than prior versions. The upgrade targets faster, more accurate performance on real‑world tasks such as email drafting, document creation, slide‑deck generation, and coding challenges. It also aims to improve reliability for both individual users and enterprise workflows while keeping costs…
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EU Council Approves Child Sexual Abuse Regulation with Voluntary Chat Scanning
The European Union Council has reached an agreement on the contentious Child Sexual Abuse Regulation, keeping a provision for voluntary scanning of private chats by messaging providers. The compromise, driven by the Danish presidency, aims to balance the fight against child sexual abuse material with concerns over digital privacy and encryption. The Council now moves…
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Switches from ChatGPT to Google Gemini 3
Salesforce chief executive Marc Benioff announced a rapid shift from OpenAI’s ChatGPT to Google’s Gemini 3 after testing the new model for just two hours. He praised Gemini 3’s speed, reasoning and multimodal abilities—covering text, images, code, audio and video—as a major leap forward, stating he will not return to ChatGPT. Benioff’s public endorsement reflects…
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Mastering ChatGPT: Eight Proven Prompting Techniques to Get Better Answers
Effective prompting is the key to unlocking ChatGPT’s full potential. By being specific, assigning clear roles, challenging the model, asking one question at a time, using trigger words, requesting source information, working in a fresh browser session, and leveraging OpenAI’s Prompt Optimizer, users can dramatically improve the relevance and depth of AI responses. These strategies…
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Character.AI Launches “Stories” Feature as it Bars Chatbots for Users Under 18
Character.AI announced a new interactive‑fiction format called “Stories,” designed to let teens engage with favorite characters in a guided setting. The move follows the company’s decision to block all chatbot conversations for users under 18, a step taken amid concerns about the mental‑health impact of open‑ended AI chats and several lawsuits alleging AI‑related suicides. While…
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Warner Music Group Licenses AI Platform Suno to Use Artist Voices and Likenesses
Warner Music Group has entered a licensing agreement with AI music creation platform Suno, allowing users to generate songs using the voices, names, images and compositions of artists who opt in. The deal gives participating artists control over how their likenesses are used and promises new revenue streams. WMG also withdrew a lawsuit it had…
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OpenAI and Perfection Roll Out AI Shopping Assistants Amid Startup Competition
OpenAI and Perplexity have each introduced AI‑driven shopping tools that integrate into their existing chatbots, allowing users to ask for product recommendations, share photos, and receive tailored suggestions. The features are similar, with OpenAI prompting queries like a “new laptop suitable for gaming under $1000 with a screen over 15 inches” and Perplexity emphasizing memory‑based…
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Perplexity Launches AI-Powered Shopping Assistant with PayPal Integration
Perplexity has introduced a new AI shopping feature that lets users search for and purchase products directly through its assistant. The service, free for U.S. users, integrates PayPal for instant purchases and tailors recommendations using personal context. Merchants retain full visibility over customers and post‑purchase relationships. The rollout mirrors similar moves by OpenAI and Google,…
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OpenAI Integrates Voice Mode Directly Into Chat Interface
OpenAI has updated the ChatGPT user experience by embedding the voice conversation feature directly within the main chat window. Users can now speak to the assistant and watch its replies appear as text, along with any images or maps, without switching to a separate screen. The change applies to both mobile and web platforms and…
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ChatGPT’s Agent Feature Lets Subscribers Automate Tasks and Research
ChatGPT’s Agent, available to Plus and Pro subscribers, lets users assign complex or routine tasks for the AI to complete in the background. It can research topics, search for flights, write code, and generate presentations or spreadsheets, acting like a virtual assistant. While the feature speeds up workflows, it still requires human oversight for actions…
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White House Unveils Genesis Mission AI Platform Initiative
The Trump administration issued an executive order establishing the Genesis Mission, a federal AI platform to be run by the Department of Energy under the oversight of the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology. The plan seeks to leverage the nation’s largest collection of scientific datasets to train foundation models and AI agents…
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT Gains Spotify Integration, Lets Users Generate Playlists via Conversation
OpenAI introduced an App SDK at its recent Dev Day, allowing developers to embed services like Spotify directly into ChatGPT. Users can now ask the chatbot to create playlists, and ChatGPT accesses the user’s Spotify account to pull songs. Early testers reported a seamless conversational interface but noted that the generated selections sometimes missed personal…
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OpenAI May Soon Add Ads to ChatGPT, Code Leak Suggests
A beta build of the ChatGPT Android app was found to contain code references to advertising features, hinting that OpenAI could introduce ads to its free tier. The discovery, posted by Tibor Blaho on X, aligns with earlier reporting that the company has been exploring ads as a revenue option, a notion previously discussed by…
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James Cameron Calls Generative AI ‘Horrifying’
Director James Cameron, known for pioneering visual effects on the “Avatar” franchise, told CBS Sunday Morning that generative AI is “horrifying.” He contrasted the technology used in his films—performance capture in a 250,000‑gallon water tank—with AI that can fabricate characters and performances from text prompts. Cameron emphasized that his work celebrates the actor‑director collaboration, not…
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ChatGPT’s Three-Year Impact on Tech, Markets, and Society
Three years after OpenAI introduced ChatGPT, the model has become a cultural and economic force. It tops app charts, reshapes perceptions of artificial intelligence, and fuels debates about its societal implications. Analysts highlight how the chatbot has boosted major tech stocks, especially Nvidia, while commentators warn of hype and potential bubbles. The discourse spans optimism…
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Poetry Found to Bypass AI Chatbot Safeguards, Study Shows
A new study by Icaro Lab demonstrates that a simple poetic prompt can circumvent the safety mechanisms of many large language models. Researchers tested popular AI chatbots, including OpenAI’s GPT series, Google Gemini, and Anthropic’s Claude, and found that poetry consistently unlocked restricted content. Success rates varied, with some models responding to prohibited queries over…
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Disney Partners with Animaj to Accelerate Animation Using AI
Disney has selected startup Animaj for its 2025 accelerator cohort, aiming to speed up animated‑short production with an AI‑driven tool that fills in in‑between frames while keeping human animators in control. The partnership promises to cut episode creation time from months to weeks, offering a faster pipeline for Disney Branded Television and Disney Television Studios.…
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AI Tool Helps Patients Appeal Health Insurance Denials
Counterforce Health, founded by Neal Shah, offers a free AI‑driven platform that creates customized insurance appeal letters in minutes. As insurers increasingly rely on AI to reject claims—sometimes denying thousands of requests in weeks—patients face a daunting and time‑consuming appeals process. Counterforce’s system analyzes denial letters, policy language, medical literature, and successful past appeals to…
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Neuralink User Hacks Brain-Computer Interface with Webcam to Boost Daily Life
Brad Smith, an ALS patient and the third Neuralink recipient, replaced his eye‑tracking system with a mind‑controlled cursor and added an Insta360 Link 2 webcam to create a periscope that lets him see family members and monitor his surroundings. Neuralink helped integrate the camera into his wheelchair setup, while custom control panels accelerated its movement.…
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Raycast CEO Envisions Agentic AI That Works Directly on Users’ Devices
Thomas Paul Mann, the chief executive of the productivity app Raycast, discussed his vision for a new generation of AI that goes beyond simple chat. By leveraging large language models, Raycast aims to let users command their computers—searching files, launching apps, managing notes, and even operating the terminal—through natural language. Mann acknowledges the challenges of…
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OpenAI shares ChatGPT usage insights as the chatbot turns three
OpenAI marked ChatGPT’s third anniversary by revealing how users worldwide interact with the AI chatbot. The company says the service handles around 29,000 messages per second and sees roughly 800 million weekly active users. Most conversations focus on practical guidance, information seeking, and text editing, with “uploading an image” emerging as the top global use case,…
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Google Rolls Out New AI Features to Simplify Travel Planning
Google is expanding its AI-powered tools to make travel planning easier. New capabilities in Google Search, Maps, and Lens let users generate itineraries, organize screenshot ideas, track hotel prices, and translate foreign signs. The Gemini chatbot can suggest activities, create custom travel‑assistant “Gems,” and offer personalized recommendations. A screenshot‑recognition feature in Maps helps travelers save…
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Generative AI Tested on a Handwritten Apple Pie Recipe Shows Mixed Results
A writer fed a handwritten family apple‑pie recipe into three leading generative AI models—ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude—to see if they could turn the scribbled notes into a clear, illustrated infographic. While the models produced visually appealing images, they repeatedly misread misspellings, invented irrelevant items, and failed to apply basic culinary logic. The experiment highlights both…
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Developer Reports Sexist Responses from Perplexity AI Amid Ongoing Concerns Over LLM Bias
A developer known as Cookie encountered what she perceived as gender‑based bias while using Perplexity’s AI service. The model allegedly dismissed her expertise in quantum algorithms and suggested she was implausible because she is a woman. Perplexity could not verify the exchange, prompting researchers to discuss how large language models can inherit societal biases from…
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OpenAI and Google Impose New Daily Limits on Free AI Video and Image Generation
OpenAI announced that its Sora video generator will now cap free usage at six videos per day, citing GPU strain and a desire to keep the service widely accessible. At the same time, Google’s nano banana pro image generator, part of the Gemini suite, is restricting free users to two generated or edited images daily,…
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OpenAI and Google Trim Free Usage of AI Video and Image Tools
OpenAI has reduced the daily free allowance for its Sora video‑generation model to six generations per user, while Google has removed the five‑prompt‑per‑day cap on Gemini 3 Pro and limited Nano Banana Pro image generation to two images per day for free accounts. Paid tiers remain unchanged. Both companies cite soaring GPU demand as the reason for the tighter…
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AI Redefines Go-to-Market Strategies for Startups
Startups are leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline their go‑to‑market (GTM) efforts, allowing them to do more with fewer resources while still relying on traditional marketing expertise. Industry voices from OpenAI, Google Cloud and venture capital highlight how AI‑driven lead generation, personalized messaging and data‑rich insights are reshaping hiring priorities and campaign execution. Yet, experts caution…
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OpenAI and Google Impose New Generation Limits on Sora and Nano Banana Pro Amid High Demand
OpenAI and Google have reduced the free‑user generation caps for their AI services Sora and Nano Banana Pro, citing overwhelming demand. OpenAI now limits free users to six video generations per day, while Google has cut image generations to two per day, down from three. Both companies note the limits may change without notice and…
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Google Cuts Free Access to Nano Banana Pro Image Generation Amid High Demand
Google has reduced the daily free quota for its Nano Banana Pro image‑generation model, limiting users to two images per day instead of three. The company cites “high demand” for the feature and notes that limits may change frequently. Similar restrictions now apply to the free tier of Gemini 3 Pro, which previously offered five…
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Opera Neon Introduces One‑Minute AI Research and Model Switching Features
Opera’s experimental browser Neon has added a rapid research mode that generates citation‑backed mini‑reports in about a minute. The update also lets users switch between major AI models such as Google’s Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro without losing context, and enhances the “Do” agent to create and edit Google Docs directly. These tools…
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USPTO Treats Generative AI as Tool, Not Inventor, in Patent Guidelines
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has clarified that generative artificial intelligence systems are to be regarded as instruments comparable to other research tools, not as inventors. Director John Squires emphasized that AI may assist in idea generation but the human who conceives the invention remains the inventor. The updated guidance confirms existing legal…
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OpenAI Responds to Mixpanel Data Breach Affecting API Developers
OpenAI disclosed that a breach at Mixpanel, a third‑party analytics provider used for its developer platform, exposed limited analytics data belonging to some API developers. The compromised information included names, email addresses, coarse location, operating system and browser details, and organization IDs. OpenAI clarified that no ChatGPT user data, passwords, API keys, payment information, or…
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European Venture Capital Lags Behind in AI Funding, Risks Becoming a Feeder Market
Europe’s AI startups are losing ground to the United States as venture capital in the EU remains a modest share of global funding. Despite strong household savings, European investors are cautious, slow, and risk‑averse, often spending weeks on diligence and hesitating when valuations rise. This conservatism, cultural vacation gaps, and a lack of deep‑tech expertise…
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China Warns of Potential Bubble in Humanoid Robotics Industry
China’s National Development and Reform Commission cautioned that the rapid expansion of the humanoid robotics sector could be forming a bubble. The agency highlighted the need to balance growth speed with bubble risk, noting that investment continues despite limited proven applications. With more than 150 companies operating in the market—over half of which are startups…
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Amazon Blocks ChatGPT Shopping Agent, Raising Stakes for AI-Driven Commerce
Amazon has blocked OpenAI’s ChatGPT from accessing its site, preventing the AI’s new Shopping Research agent from scraping product pages, prices, and reviews. The move underscores a clash between the dominant retailer and emerging AI shopping tools that could reshape how consumers discover and purchase items online. Industry observers note the decision may force brands…
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Google Gemini 3 Powers Retro Game Demakes Through Vibe Coding
Google’s Gemini 3 model demonstrates a new ability to create playable retro‑style game demos using a conversational “vibe coding” approach. By guiding the model, users generated HTML versions of classics such as Chip’s Challenge, Jezzball, an 8‑bit take on Tomba!, and a simplified Silent Hill experience. The AI provided step‑by‑step instructions for packaging games and…
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OpenAI Rejects Liability in Teen Suicide Lawsuit, Citing User Misuse
OpenAI has responded to a lawsuit filed by the family of 16‑year‑old Adam Raine, who died by suicide after months of conversations with ChatGPT. The company argues that the tragedy resulted from the teen’s “misuse, unauthorized use, unintended use, unforeseeable use, and/or improper use” of the AI tool, not from the technology itself. The lawsuit alleges…
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Jeff Bezos’s Project Prometheus Acquires General Agents AI Startup
Jeff Bezos and tech entrepreneur Vik Bajaj have expanded their new AI venture, Project Prometheus, by acquiring the San‑Francisco‑based startup General Agents. The acquisition brings General Agents’ real‑time computer‑pilot technology, called Ace, and its team—including co‑founder Sherjil Ozair—into the Bezos‑backed effort to develop advanced AI systems for manufacturing and other industries. Project Prometheus, which already…
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman markets new AI device as a peaceful retreat, but critics see constant surveillance
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced a new AI‑first device, describing its use as “sitting in the most beautiful cabin by a lake” that offers calm amid the clutter of phones and apps. While the vision emphasizes serenity, critics argue the device’s context‑aware capabilities require continuous monitoring of a user’s location, speech, habits and moods, effectively…
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MyHair AI Launches AI-Powered Platform for Hair‑Loss Diagnosis and Care
MyHair AI, founded by Cyriac Lefort and partner Tilen Babnik, has introduced a consumer app that uses a dedicated artificial‑intelligence model to analyze scalp photos, measure hair density and detect early signs of hair loss. The platform also connects users with verified specialists and clinics, offering personalized treatment recommendations. Within its first year, the service…
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OpenAI Faces Lawsuits Over Teen’s Suicide Alleging ChatGPT Bypass
Parents of a 16-year-old son have sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming the teen used ChatGPT to obtain instructions for self‑harm after circumventing the model’s safety features. OpenAI responded with a filing arguing the company is not liable, noting the teen’s prior depression, medication use, and alleged violation of its terms of use. The…
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OpenAI Faces Scrutiny After NYT Report Links ChatGPT to Teen Suicide
A New York Times investigation revealed that a teenager who used ChatGPT to plan suicide violated the platform’s terms of service, prompting OpenAI to file a response. The report cited internal memos, a controversial model tweak that made the bot more sycophantic, and a surge in user‑engagement pressures that may have compromised safety. OpenAI rolled…
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OpenAI Integrates Voice Mode Directly Into ChatGPT Chat
OpenAI quietly rolled out an update that embeds voice interaction directly into the standard ChatGPT interface on both mobile and web platforms. Users can now speak to the assistant, see a live transcript, and switch back to typing without leaving the chat window. The new integration also supports video input, on‑demand maps, weather reports and…
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Google’s Gemini Adds Limited AI Image Detection, Highlights Gaps in Deepfake Verification
Google has introduced an image‑verification feature in its Gemini app that checks for a SynthID watermark to determine whether an image was generated by Google’s own AI tools. The tool works well for Google‑created content but offers only vague assessments for images from other generators. Testing shows inconsistent results across Gemini’s browser version, other models…
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AI‑Generated Deepfakes Exploit Black Creators Amid DoorDash Controversy
A DoorDash driver’s TikTok alleging sexual assault sparked a viral debate that was soon hijacked by AI‑generated deepfake videos. Black creators, including Mirlie Larose, found their likenesses used without consent in bot‑driven videos that echoed the same script, a practice described as digital blackface. Platforms such as TikTok and OpenAI’s Sora faced criticism for allowing…
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Anthropic Unveils Claude Opus 4.5, Promising Meaningful Gains in Everyday and Coding Tasks
Anthropic has released Claude Opus 4.5, its latest AI model, describing it as “meaningfully better” than prior versions. The upgrade targets faster, more accurate performance on real‑world tasks such as email drafting, document creation, slide‑deck generation, and coding challenges. It also aims to improve reliability for both individual users and enterprise workflows while keeping costs…
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EU Council Approves Child Sexual Abuse Regulation with Voluntary Chat Scanning
The European Union Council has reached an agreement on the contentious Child Sexual Abuse Regulation, keeping a provision for voluntary scanning of private chats by messaging providers. The compromise, driven by the Danish presidency, aims to balance the fight against child sexual abuse material with concerns over digital privacy and encryption. The Council now moves…
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Switches from ChatGPT to Google Gemini 3
Salesforce chief executive Marc Benioff announced a rapid shift from OpenAI’s ChatGPT to Google’s Gemini 3 after testing the new model for just two hours. He praised Gemini 3’s speed, reasoning and multimodal abilities—covering text, images, code, audio and video—as a major leap forward, stating he will not return to ChatGPT. Benioff’s public endorsement reflects…
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Mastering ChatGPT: Eight Proven Prompting Techniques to Get Better Answers
Effective prompting is the key to unlocking ChatGPT’s full potential. By being specific, assigning clear roles, challenging the model, asking one question at a time, using trigger words, requesting source information, working in a fresh browser session, and leveraging OpenAI’s Prompt Optimizer, users can dramatically improve the relevance and depth of AI responses. These strategies…
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Warner Music Group Licenses AI Platform Suno to Use Artist Voices and Likenesses
Warner Music Group has entered a licensing agreement with AI music creation platform Suno, allowing users to generate songs using the voices, names, images and compositions of artists who opt in. The deal gives participating artists control over how their likenesses are used and promises new revenue streams. WMG also withdrew a lawsuit it had…
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OpenAI and Perfection Roll Out AI Shopping Assistants Amid Startup Competition
OpenAI and Perplexity have each introduced AI‑driven shopping tools that integrate into their existing chatbots, allowing users to ask for product recommendations, share photos, and receive tailored suggestions. The features are similar, with OpenAI prompting queries like a “new laptop suitable for gaming under $1000 with a screen over 15 inches” and Perplexity emphasizing memory‑based…
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Perplexity Launches AI-Powered Shopping Assistant with PayPal Integration
Perplexity has introduced a new AI shopping feature that lets users search for and purchase products directly through its assistant. The service, free for U.S. users, integrates PayPal for instant purchases and tailors recommendations using personal context. Merchants retain full visibility over customers and post‑purchase relationships. The rollout mirrors similar moves by OpenAI and Google,…
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OpenAI Integrates Voice Mode Directly Into Chat Interface
OpenAI has updated the ChatGPT user experience by embedding the voice conversation feature directly within the main chat window. Users can now speak to the assistant and watch its replies appear as text, along with any images or maps, without switching to a separate screen. The change applies to both mobile and web platforms and…
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ChatGPT’s Agent Feature Lets Subscribers Automate Tasks and Research
ChatGPT’s Agent, available to Plus and Pro subscribers, lets users assign complex or routine tasks for the AI to complete in the background. It can research topics, search for flights, write code, and generate presentations or spreadsheets, acting like a virtual assistant. While the feature speeds up workflows, it still requires human oversight for actions…
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White House Unveils Genesis Mission AI Platform Initiative
The Trump administration issued an executive order establishing the Genesis Mission, a federal AI platform to be run by the Department of Energy under the oversight of the Assistant to the President for Science and Technology. The plan seeks to leverage the nation’s largest collection of scientific datasets to train foundation models and AI agents…
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OpenAI’s ChatGPT Gains Spotify Integration, Lets Users Generate Playlists via Conversation
OpenAI introduced an App SDK at its recent Dev Day, allowing developers to embed services like Spotify directly into ChatGPT. Users can now ask the chatbot to create playlists, and ChatGPT accesses the user’s Spotify account to pull songs. Early testers reported a seamless conversational interface but noted that the generated selections sometimes missed personal…