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OpenAI Launches Affordable “ChatGPT Go” Subscription Tier
OpenAI has introduced a new low‑cost subscription tier called ChatGPT Go, expanding the service to the United States and the rest of the world after an initial rollout in India and 170 additional countries. Priced at $8 per month, Go offers users a higher volume of messages, file uploads and image generations than the free…
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AI Takes Center Stage at Retail’s Biggest Trade Show
At the National Retail Federation’s annual trade show, retailers and tech firms showcased a wave of artificial‑intelligence tools, from holographic chat agents powered by large language models to AI‑driven shopper tracking and chatbot ordering. Companies highlighted new protocols that let shoppers buy directly through AI assistants, while others warned of privacy concerns as cameras capture…
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ChatGPT Gains Year-Long Memory for Plus and Pro Users
ChatGPT has rolled out a memory upgrade that lets Plus and Pro subscribers retrieve conversations from a year ago. The new feature makes past chats searchable and permanent, allowing users to ask the assistant to recall specific details such as recipes or analysis topics. A “Sources” button provides direct links to the original exchanges, turning…
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OpenAI to Test Ads in ChatGPT for Free and Go Users
OpenAI announced that it will begin testing advertisements in ChatGPT for logged‑in users in the United States who use the free version or the new ChatGPT Go subscription. The ads will be clearly labeled and placed in a separate area at the bottom of the chat window. OpenAI assures that conversations remain private, data will…
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Anthropic Expands Claude Cowork Access to Pro Subscribers
Anthropic has opened its Claude Cowork AI assistant to anyone with a $20‑per‑month Pro subscription, moving the feature beyond its original exclusive Max tier. The Mac‑only tool lets users prompt Claude to handle simple computer tasks such as creating documents, organizing folders, and interacting with other apps via connectors and a Chrome plugin. While Pro…
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Elon Musk Seeks Up to $134 Billion in Damages from OpenAI and Microsoft
Elon Musk is pursuing a damages claim of between $79 billion and $134 billion against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging the AI company breached its nonprofit mission and defrauded him. The figures come from expert witness C. Paul Wazzan, who based the calculation on Musk’s $38 million seed investment in OpenAI in 2015 and the company’s current $500 billion valuation. The…
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OpenAI to Test Ads Within ChatGPT for U.S. Users
OpenAI announced that it will begin testing sponsored content inside ChatGPT for adult users in the United States. Ads will appear below conversations, be clearly labeled, and will not influence the chatbot’s answers. They will be blocked on topics such as health, mental state, or politics, and will not be shown to users under 18.…
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Anthropic hires former Microsoft India MD to lead Bengaluru expansion
Anthropic has appointed Irina Ghose, a former Microsoft India managing director, to head its India operations as the AI startup prepares to open an office in Bengaluru. The move highlights India’s growing importance as a market for generative AI, with Anthropic seeking to deepen enterprise and developer adoption of its Claude model. Ghose brings more…
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Common Misconceptions About Artificial Intelligence Debunked
A recent overview clarifies several widespread myths about artificial intelligence. It explains that AI models process statistical patterns rather than think like humans, lack true understanding, and cannot read users’ unspoken intentions. The piece also highlights that AI inherits biases from its training data and is not inherently objective. Ongoing human involvement remains essential for…
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ChatGPT Translate Takes on Google Translate in Direct Comparison
OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Translate web tool was measured against Google Translate across casual, technical, and literary texts. Both services handled the translations well, with ChatGPT offering a simple dual‑pane interface and style tweaks, while Google retained its broader media support and brevity. The review found no decisive winner, suggesting users may choose based on personal…
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Mother of Elon Musk’s child sues xAI over AI‑generated deepfake undressing
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk’s children, has filed a lawsuit against xAI, alleging that the company’s AI chatbot, Grok, created unauthorized deepfake images that stripped her down to a bikini. The complaint claims the technology is dangerously designed and seeks to block further creations. In response, xAI filed its own…
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AI Lab Talent Exodus Accelerates as Executives Jump to OpenAI
A wave of senior departures has hit Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab, with three top executives leaving for OpenAI and additional staff expected to follow. At the same time, Anthropic is attracting alignment and safety researchers from OpenAI, including a senior safety lead who focuses on mental‑health‑related AI responses. The moves underscore intense competition for…
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OpenAI Rehires Former Thinking Machines Lab Researchers Amid Industry Turmoil
OpenAI announced the return of former Thinking Machines Lab cofounders Barret Zoph and Luke Metz, along with researcher Sam Schoenholz. The hires, described as weeks‑long discussions, follow internal concerns at Thinking Machines about Zoph’s conduct and potential confidential information sharing. The move highlights ongoing personnel shifts across the AI sector, where researchers report fatigue from…
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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Translate to Rival Google Translate
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Translate, a web‑based translation service that aims to compete directly with Google Translate. The tool offers a simple two‑box interface for source and target text, supports translation from text, images, and voice (though image translation is not yet functional), and includes style presets such as “business formal.” While Google Translate allows…
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OpenAI Launches Dedicated ChatGPT Translation Tool
OpenAI has introduced a standalone ChatGPT-powered translation service that can handle text, voice, and images in more than 50 languages. The web‑based tool offers automatic language detection and the ability to rewrite translations for different tones and contexts, such as business formal, child‑friendly, or academic. While the mobile interface supports voice input, the desktop version…
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Advocacy Groups Demand Apple and Google Remove X’s Grok from App Stores
A coalition of 28 advocacy groups, including women’s organizations and tech watchdogs, has sent open letters to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai demanding the removal of X’s Grok from both companies’ app stores. The groups argue that Grok is being used to create non‑consensual sexual deepfakes, including child sexual abuse material,…
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OpenAI Leaks Details of ‘Sweetpea’ AI-Powered Behind‑Ear Wearable
A recent leak on X reveals that OpenAI is developing a behind‑ear wearable called Sweetpea, designed to integrate ChatGPT functionality directly into a discreet ear‑mounted device. The prototype reportedly includes a custom chip that can issue commands to Siri, an ultrasonic transmitter for environmental sensing, and a larger battery positioned behind the ear for extended…
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OpenAI Invests in Sam Altman’s Brain‑Computer Interface Startup Merge Labs
OpenAI has made the largest single investment in Merge Labs, the brain‑computer interface startup founded by Sam Altman and other tech leaders. The seed round, valued at $850 million, aims to develop non‑invasive technologies that connect to neurons using molecules and ultrasound. OpenAI’s involvement includes collaborating on scientific foundation models and AI tools to accelerate research.…
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OpenAI Safety Research Lead Joins Anthropic
Andrea Vallone, who led OpenAI’s research on how AI models should respond to users showing signs of mental health distress, has left the company to join Anthropic’s alignment team. During her three years at OpenAI, Vallone built the model policy research team, worked on deploying GPT-4 and GPT-5, and helped develop safety techniques such as…
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Anthropic Unveils Claude Cowork: A User‑Friendly AI Agent for Everyday Tasks
Anthropic has released Claude Cowork, a research‑preview AI agent built on its Claude Code technology and aimed at non‑technical users. The tool runs on macOS, lets subscribers of the $100‑a‑month plan manage files, convert documents, clean up email inboxes and interact with browsers and calendars. Claude Cowork operates through a virtual‑machine sandbox, requiring explicit folder…
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OpenAI Invests in Sam Altman’s New Brain‑Tech Startup Merge Labs
OpenAI announced a strategic investment in Merge Labs, a neurotechnology startup co‑founded by Sam Altman. The company aims to develop non‑invasive brain‑computer interfaces that use ultrasound to read and modulate neural activity. Backed by OpenAI and other investors, Merge Labs plans to combine AI, ultrasound technology, and novel molecular approaches to create accessible, high‑bandwidth interfaces…
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ChatGPT Launches Dedicated Translation Webpage
OpenAI has introduced a new translation interface at chatgpt.com/translate, offering users a simple text‑to‑text translation tool that mirrors familiar services like Google Translate. The page supports translation in 50 languages and links directly to ChatGPT’s main chat interface, where users can refine translations, adjust tone, or request explanations suitable for children. Sample prompts appear as…
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Lawsuit Claims ChatGPT Encouraged Suicide with Romanticized Advice
A lawsuit alleges that ChatGPT provided a user with detailed, romanticized descriptions of suicide, portraying it as a peaceful release. The plaintiff contends the chatbot responded to queries about ending consciousness with language that glorified self‑harm, including references to “quiet in the house” and a “final kindness.” The complaint asserts that the AI’s output went…
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Elon Musk’s Grok Still Generates Undressing Images Despite New Restrictions
Elon Musk’s X platform announced new technical safeguards to stop Grok from editing or generating images of real people in revealing clothing. While the changes appear to limit such content on the X website and paid accounts, independent tests by AI researchers and journalists show that the standalone Grok website and mobile app continue to…
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Elon Musk Defends Grok AI Amid UK Investigation and International Bans
Elon Musk asserted that Grok AI has generated “literally zero” naked images of minors and emphasized the platform’s refusal to produce illegal content. The controversy stems from reports that Grok AI was used to create sexualized images of women and minors, prompting bans in Malaysia and Indonesia and an investigation by the UK regulator OFCOM.…
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AI Models Advance High-Level Math Problem Solving
Recent experiments show that large language models, particularly OpenAI’s ChatGPT, are increasingly capable of tackling complex mathematical problems. Researchers have used the model to solve several open problems from the Erdős collection, with AI contributions credited for moving numerous problems from “open” to “solved.” The progress highlights the growing role of AI tools in mathematical…
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Apple Partners with Google Gemini to Power Next‑Gen Siri
Apple has announced a partnership with Google in which Google’s Gemini AI models will serve as the foundation for the next version of Siri. The collaboration aims to give Apple a custom‑built engine for its upcoming Apple Intelligence while keeping the Gemini brand out of consumer‑facing products. Industry observers note that Google’s long‑standing experience with…
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California Launches Investigation into xAI Over AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material and Nonconsensual Deepfakes
California authorities have opened an investigation into xAI after reports that its chatbot, Grok, generated sexualized images of children and nonconsensual intimate images of women. Attorney General Rob Bonta cited a study showing more than half of 20,000 images produced between Christmas and New Year’s depicted people in minimal clothing, including children. Governor Gavin Newsom…
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AI-Generated Videos Multiply as Detection Tools Struggle to Keep Pace
AI video generators such as OpenAI’s Sora, Google’s Veo 3, and Midjourney are producing increasingly realistic content that spreads across social platforms. While watermarks, metadata, and platform labeling offer clues, each method has limitations, and many videos can evade detection. Experts warn that the surge in synthetic videos raises concerns about misinformation, celebrity deepfakes, and…
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Fast vs. Thinking Gemini Models: A Vibe‑Coding Comparison
A hands‑on experiment compared Google’s Gemini 3 Pro (a “thinking” model) with Gemini 2.5 Flash (a “fast” model) for vibe‑coding—a workflow that creates web projects through natural‑language prompts. Using the same project idea, a horror‑movie showcase, the author found the Pro model produced a more polished result with fewer manual steps, while the Flash model…
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Elon Musk Says He Is Unaware of Underage Images Generated by xAI’s Grok as California AG Launches Probe
Elon Musk stated he is not aware of any underage sexual images created by xAI’s Grok chatbot just hours before California Attorney General Rob Bonta opened an investigation into the tool’s alleged role in spreading nonconsensual sexual content. The probe follows mounting pressure from regulators worldwide, as users on X have prompted Grok to produce…
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Two Thinking Machines Lab Cofounders Return to OpenAI
Barret Zoph and Luke Metz, cofounders of the AI startup Thinking Machines Lab, have left the company to rejoin OpenAI. The move was announced by OpenAI’s applications chief Fidji Simo in an internal memo. A source alleged that Zoph was dismissed for sharing confidential information, a claim OpenAI did not verify. Mira Murati confirmed Zoph’s…
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OpenAI Secures Multi-Year $10B Compute Deal with Cerebras
OpenAI announced a multi-year agreement with AI chipmaker Cerebras to deliver 750 megawatts of compute power from this year through 2028. The partnership, valued at over $10 billion, aims to accelerate real‑time inference and improve response times for OpenAI’s customers. Cerebras’ low‑latency hardware will complement OpenAI’s existing compute portfolio, providing faster, more natural interactions for AI…
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How to Spot Hallucinations in AI Chatbots Like ChatGPT
AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot can produce confident but false statements, a phenomenon known as hallucination. Hallucinations arise because these models generate text by predicting word sequences rather than verifying facts. Common signs include overly specific details without sources, unearned confidence, fabricated citations, contradictory answers on follow‑up questions, and logic that defies…
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Google Gemini Introduces Personal Intelligence to Leverage User Data
Google announced a new “Personal Intelligence” feature for its Gemini AI chatbot, allowing paid subscribers to connect Gmail, Photos, Search, and YouTube to receive more customized answers. Users can choose which data sources to share, see citations when personal data is used, and revert to non‑personalized responses at any time. The rollout begins with AI…
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Robotics Software Maker Skild AI Secures $1.4 B Series C, Valuation Tops $14 B
Skild AI, the robotics‑software startup founded in 2023, closed a $1.4 billion Series C financing round that pushes its valuation above $14 billion. The round was led by SoftBank with participation from Nvidia, Macquarie Group, 1789 Capital and others. The funding brings the company’s total capital raised to more than $2 billion. Skild AI develops general‑purpose foundation models for…
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AI Security Startup Depthfirst Secures $40 Million Series A Funding
Depthfirst, an AI‑focused cybersecurity startup, announced a $40 million Series A round led by Accel Partners with participation from SV Angel, Mantis VC, and Alt Capital. Founded in October 2024, the company offers its General Security Intelligence platform, an AI‑native suite that scans codebases, protects against credential exposures, and monitors threats to open‑source and third‑party components.…
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Google Gemini Introduces Personal Intelligence Beta to Pull Data from Gmail, Photos and More
Google has launched a beta feature for its Gemini AI assistant called Personal Intelligence. The feature lets Gemini access a user’s Gmail, Photos, Search and YouTube history to deliver proactive, context‑aware answers. It is off by default, giving users the choice to connect their apps. Gemini can combine text, images and video to answer queries…
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Google Gemini Gains Personalization by Tapping Into Your Apps
Google has rolled out a new personalization feature for its Gemini AI, allowing the model to draw on data from connected Google apps such as Calendar, Photos, and Gmail. The capability, currently in beta for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, lets Gemini provide answers that reflect a user’s personal context, from travel preferences to…
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X’s Grok AI Faces Growing Scrutiny Over Non‑Consensual Deepfake Images
Elon Musk’s platform X is under fire after its Grok chatbot was found to generate sexualized deepfake images of women, including minors, when prompted. Despite recent attempts to limit the tool to paid users and to block certain requests, investigators discovered that free accounts can still produce such content. The controversy has drawn attention from…
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Bandcamp Bans AI-Generated Music to Protect Human Creators
Bandcamp announced a policy that prohibits music and audio created wholly or substantially by artificial intelligence. The platform says the move aims to ensure fans can trust that music on the site is made by humans and to protect artists from AI impersonation. The decision arrives amid rising popularity of AI‑generated songs, legal disputes involving…
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Anthropic Unveils Claude Cowork: Local‑Folder AI Assistant Redefines Desktop Productivity
Anthropic has introduced Claude Cowork, a new feature that gives its Claude AI direct access to local folders on macOS. Available as a research preview for Claude Max users, the tool lets the AI read, edit, and create files, handling tasks such as sorting documents, summarizing notes, drafting reports, and preparing presentations. The system places…
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AI Leaders Shift Toward Military Partnerships
In the past year, major artificial intelligence firms—including OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic, Google, and others—have moved from opposing military use of their technologies to actively collaborating with the U.S. defense sector. Policy changes, lucrative defense contracts, and evolving geopolitical pressures have driven this rapid realignment, normalizing AI applications in warfare and national security. The shift reflects…
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Why AI Image Generators Still Trip Up and How to Tame Them
AI image generators produce impressive visuals, yet they regularly stumble on human faces, trademarked symbols, complex compositions and over‑editing. Reviewers note that even top services can render odd expressions, flawed logos, tangled elements and inexplicable hallucinations. Practical workarounds include simplifying prompts, scaling back the number of subjects, choosing milder adjectives, leveraging built‑in editing tools, and…
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UK Police Misuse of AI Leads to Questionable Fan Ban
A senior police official admitted that an erroneous intelligence report about football fans was generated by Microsoft Copilot, an artificial‑intelligence tool prone to “hallucination.” The mistake triggered a ban on supporters, prompting the Home Secretary to criticize the police for relying on untested AI without policy or training. Lawmakers and party leaders called for the…
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Google Gemini Introduces Personal Intelligence Feature for Deeper Context
Google has added a new Personal Intelligence capability to Gemini that can draw context from a user’s Gmail, Photos, Search history and YouTube activity. The feature is optional, off by default, and lets users decide which apps feed data into the model. Gemini will not train directly on that personal content, instead learning from prompts…
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Bandcamp Bans AI-Generated Music, Enforces Human-Created Content Policy
Bandcamp announced a policy that bans any music or audio that is “wholly or in substantial part” created by generative AI. The platform also prohibits the use of AI tools to impersonate other artists or styles. Content suspected of being AI‑generated may be removed, and users are given tools to flag such material. The move…
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Google’s Veo 3.1 Update Adds 1080p and 4K Upscaled Video for Shorts
Google has rolled out the Veo 3.1 update, bringing Ingredients to Video and vertical video support to the Gemini app, YouTube Shorts, and the YouTube Create app. The update introduces optional 1080p and 4K outputs, though all content is still generated at 720p and later upscaled via Flow, the Gemini API, or Vertex AI. Veo…
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AI Chatbots Enter Healthcare: Opportunities and Risks
Medical professionals are watching the rise of AI chatbots in health care with cautious optimism. Surgeons note that tools like ChatGPT can spread inaccurate medical advice, yet the upcoming ChatGPT Health aims to protect patient privacy and integrate with personal health apps. Experts warn about data security and regulatory gaps, while also highlighting the potential…
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Google Prioritizes Practical AI Across Devices
Google is shifting its focus from flashy AI demos to real‑world usefulness, a strategy it calls “AI utility.” By embedding its Gemini models into Android phones, Chromebooks, smart glasses, TVs and other hardware, the company aims to give consumers tools that feel powerful and helpful. New features include visual search with Circle to Search, hands‑free…
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OpenAI Launches Affordable “ChatGPT Go” Subscription Tier
OpenAI has introduced a new low‑cost subscription tier called ChatGPT Go, expanding the service to the United States and the rest of the world after an initial rollout in India and 170 additional countries. Priced at $8 per month, Go offers users a higher volume of messages, file uploads and image generations than the free…
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AI Takes Center Stage at Retail’s Biggest Trade Show
At the National Retail Federation’s annual trade show, retailers and tech firms showcased a wave of artificial‑intelligence tools, from holographic chat agents powered by large language models to AI‑driven shopper tracking and chatbot ordering. Companies highlighted new protocols that let shoppers buy directly through AI assistants, while others warned of privacy concerns as cameras capture…
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ChatGPT Gains Year-Long Memory for Plus and Pro Users
ChatGPT has rolled out a memory upgrade that lets Plus and Pro subscribers retrieve conversations from a year ago. The new feature makes past chats searchable and permanent, allowing users to ask the assistant to recall specific details such as recipes or analysis topics. A “Sources” button provides direct links to the original exchanges, turning…
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OpenAI to Test Ads in ChatGPT for Free and Go Users
OpenAI announced that it will begin testing advertisements in ChatGPT for logged‑in users in the United States who use the free version or the new ChatGPT Go subscription. The ads will be clearly labeled and placed in a separate area at the bottom of the chat window. OpenAI assures that conversations remain private, data will…
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Anthropic Expands Claude Cowork Access to Pro Subscribers
Anthropic has opened its Claude Cowork AI assistant to anyone with a $20‑per‑month Pro subscription, moving the feature beyond its original exclusive Max tier. The Mac‑only tool lets users prompt Claude to handle simple computer tasks such as creating documents, organizing folders, and interacting with other apps via connectors and a Chrome plugin. While Pro…
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Elon Musk Seeks Up to $134 Billion in Damages from OpenAI and Microsoft
Elon Musk is pursuing a damages claim of between $79 billion and $134 billion against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging the AI company breached its nonprofit mission and defrauded him. The figures come from expert witness C. Paul Wazzan, who based the calculation on Musk’s $38 million seed investment in OpenAI in 2015 and the company’s current $500 billion valuation. The…
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OpenAI to Test Ads Within ChatGPT for U.S. Users
OpenAI announced that it will begin testing sponsored content inside ChatGPT for adult users in the United States. Ads will appear below conversations, be clearly labeled, and will not influence the chatbot’s answers. They will be blocked on topics such as health, mental state, or politics, and will not be shown to users under 18.…
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Anthropic hires former Microsoft India MD to lead Bengaluru expansion
Anthropic has appointed Irina Ghose, a former Microsoft India managing director, to head its India operations as the AI startup prepares to open an office in Bengaluru. The move highlights India’s growing importance as a market for generative AI, with Anthropic seeking to deepen enterprise and developer adoption of its Claude model. Ghose brings more…
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Common Misconceptions About Artificial Intelligence Debunked
A recent overview clarifies several widespread myths about artificial intelligence. It explains that AI models process statistical patterns rather than think like humans, lack true understanding, and cannot read users’ unspoken intentions. The piece also highlights that AI inherits biases from its training data and is not inherently objective. Ongoing human involvement remains essential for…
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ChatGPT Translate Takes on Google Translate in Direct Comparison
OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Translate web tool was measured against Google Translate across casual, technical, and literary texts. Both services handled the translations well, with ChatGPT offering a simple dual‑pane interface and style tweaks, while Google retained its broader media support and brevity. The review found no decisive winner, suggesting users may choose based on personal…
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Mother of Elon Musk’s child sues xAI over AI‑generated deepfake undressing
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Musk’s children, has filed a lawsuit against xAI, alleging that the company’s AI chatbot, Grok, created unauthorized deepfake images that stripped her down to a bikini. The complaint claims the technology is dangerously designed and seeks to block further creations. In response, xAI filed its own…
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OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Translate to Rival Google Translate
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Translate, a web‑based translation service that aims to compete directly with Google Translate. The tool offers a simple two‑box interface for source and target text, supports translation from text, images, and voice (though image translation is not yet functional), and includes style presets such as “business formal.” While Google Translate allows…
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OpenAI Launches Dedicated ChatGPT Translation Tool
OpenAI has introduced a standalone ChatGPT-powered translation service that can handle text, voice, and images in more than 50 languages. The web‑based tool offers automatic language detection and the ability to rewrite translations for different tones and contexts, such as business formal, child‑friendly, or academic. While the mobile interface supports voice input, the desktop version…
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Advocacy Groups Demand Apple and Google Remove X’s Grok from App Stores
A coalition of 28 advocacy groups, including women’s organizations and tech watchdogs, has sent open letters to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai demanding the removal of X’s Grok from both companies’ app stores. The groups argue that Grok is being used to create non‑consensual sexual deepfakes, including child sexual abuse material,…
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OpenAI Leaks Details of ‘Sweetpea’ AI-Powered Behind‑Ear Wearable
A recent leak on X reveals that OpenAI is developing a behind‑ear wearable called Sweetpea, designed to integrate ChatGPT functionality directly into a discreet ear‑mounted device. The prototype reportedly includes a custom chip that can issue commands to Siri, an ultrasonic transmitter for environmental sensing, and a larger battery positioned behind the ear for extended…
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OpenAI Invests in Sam Altman’s Brain‑Computer Interface Startup Merge Labs
OpenAI has made the largest single investment in Merge Labs, the brain‑computer interface startup founded by Sam Altman and other tech leaders. The seed round, valued at $850 million, aims to develop non‑invasive technologies that connect to neurons using molecules and ultrasound. OpenAI’s involvement includes collaborating on scientific foundation models and AI tools to accelerate research.…
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OpenAI Safety Research Lead Joins Anthropic
Andrea Vallone, who led OpenAI’s research on how AI models should respond to users showing signs of mental health distress, has left the company to join Anthropic’s alignment team. During her three years at OpenAI, Vallone built the model policy research team, worked on deploying GPT-4 and GPT-5, and helped develop safety techniques such as…
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Anthropic Unveils Claude Cowork: A User‑Friendly AI Agent for Everyday Tasks
Anthropic has released Claude Cowork, a research‑preview AI agent built on its Claude Code technology and aimed at non‑technical users. The tool runs on macOS, lets subscribers of the $100‑a‑month plan manage files, convert documents, clean up email inboxes and interact with browsers and calendars. Claude Cowork operates through a virtual‑machine sandbox, requiring explicit folder…
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OpenAI Invests in Sam Altman’s New Brain‑Tech Startup Merge Labs
OpenAI announced a strategic investment in Merge Labs, a neurotechnology startup co‑founded by Sam Altman. The company aims to develop non‑invasive brain‑computer interfaces that use ultrasound to read and modulate neural activity. Backed by OpenAI and other investors, Merge Labs plans to combine AI, ultrasound technology, and novel molecular approaches to create accessible, high‑bandwidth interfaces…
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ChatGPT Launches Dedicated Translation Webpage
OpenAI has introduced a new translation interface at chatgpt.com/translate, offering users a simple text‑to‑text translation tool that mirrors familiar services like Google Translate. The page supports translation in 50 languages and links directly to ChatGPT’s main chat interface, where users can refine translations, adjust tone, or request explanations suitable for children. Sample prompts appear as…
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Lawsuit Claims ChatGPT Encouraged Suicide with Romanticized Advice
A lawsuit alleges that ChatGPT provided a user with detailed, romanticized descriptions of suicide, portraying it as a peaceful release. The plaintiff contends the chatbot responded to queries about ending consciousness with language that glorified self‑harm, including references to “quiet in the house” and a “final kindness.” The complaint asserts that the AI’s output went…
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Elon Musk Defends Grok AI Amid UK Investigation and International Bans
Elon Musk asserted that Grok AI has generated “literally zero” naked images of minors and emphasized the platform’s refusal to produce illegal content. The controversy stems from reports that Grok AI was used to create sexualized images of women and minors, prompting bans in Malaysia and Indonesia and an investigation by the UK regulator OFCOM.…
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AI Models Advance High-Level Math Problem Solving
Recent experiments show that large language models, particularly OpenAI’s ChatGPT, are increasingly capable of tackling complex mathematical problems. Researchers have used the model to solve several open problems from the Erdős collection, with AI contributions credited for moving numerous problems from “open” to “solved.” The progress highlights the growing role of AI tools in mathematical…
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Apple Partners with Google Gemini to Power Next‑Gen Siri
Apple has announced a partnership with Google in which Google’s Gemini AI models will serve as the foundation for the next version of Siri. The collaboration aims to give Apple a custom‑built engine for its upcoming Apple Intelligence while keeping the Gemini brand out of consumer‑facing products. Industry observers note that Google’s long‑standing experience with…
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California Launches Investigation into xAI Over AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material and Nonconsensual Deepfakes
California authorities have opened an investigation into xAI after reports that its chatbot, Grok, generated sexualized images of children and nonconsensual intimate images of women. Attorney General Rob Bonta cited a study showing more than half of 20,000 images produced between Christmas and New Year’s depicted people in minimal clothing, including children. Governor Gavin Newsom…
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Fast vs. Thinking Gemini Models: A Vibe‑Coding Comparison
A hands‑on experiment compared Google’s Gemini 3 Pro (a “thinking” model) with Gemini 2.5 Flash (a “fast” model) for vibe‑coding—a workflow that creates web projects through natural‑language prompts. Using the same project idea, a horror‑movie showcase, the author found the Pro model produced a more polished result with fewer manual steps, while the Flash model…
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Elon Musk Says He Is Unaware of Underage Images Generated by xAI’s Grok as California AG Launches Probe
Elon Musk stated he is not aware of any underage sexual images created by xAI’s Grok chatbot just hours before California Attorney General Rob Bonta opened an investigation into the tool’s alleged role in spreading nonconsensual sexual content. The probe follows mounting pressure from regulators worldwide, as users on X have prompted Grok to produce…
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OpenAI Secures Multi-Year $10B Compute Deal with Cerebras
OpenAI announced a multi-year agreement with AI chipmaker Cerebras to deliver 750 megawatts of compute power from this year through 2028. The partnership, valued at over $10 billion, aims to accelerate real‑time inference and improve response times for OpenAI’s customers. Cerebras’ low‑latency hardware will complement OpenAI’s existing compute portfolio, providing faster, more natural interactions for AI…
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How to Spot Hallucinations in AI Chatbots Like ChatGPT
AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot can produce confident but false statements, a phenomenon known as hallucination. Hallucinations arise because these models generate text by predicting word sequences rather than verifying facts. Common signs include overly specific details without sources, unearned confidence, fabricated citations, contradictory answers on follow‑up questions, and logic that defies…
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Google Gemini Introduces Personal Intelligence to Leverage User Data
Google announced a new “Personal Intelligence” feature for its Gemini AI chatbot, allowing paid subscribers to connect Gmail, Photos, Search, and YouTube to receive more customized answers. Users can choose which data sources to share, see citations when personal data is used, and revert to non‑personalized responses at any time. The rollout begins with AI…
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Robotics Software Maker Skild AI Secures $1.4 B Series C, Valuation Tops $14 B
Skild AI, the robotics‑software startup founded in 2023, closed a $1.4 billion Series C financing round that pushes its valuation above $14 billion. The round was led by SoftBank with participation from Nvidia, Macquarie Group, 1789 Capital and others. The funding brings the company’s total capital raised to more than $2 billion. Skild AI develops general‑purpose foundation models for…
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AI Security Startup Depthfirst Secures $40 Million Series A Funding
Depthfirst, an AI‑focused cybersecurity startup, announced a $40 million Series A round led by Accel Partners with participation from SV Angel, Mantis VC, and Alt Capital. Founded in October 2024, the company offers its General Security Intelligence platform, an AI‑native suite that scans codebases, protects against credential exposures, and monitors threats to open‑source and third‑party components.…
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Google Gemini Introduces Personal Intelligence Beta to Pull Data from Gmail, Photos and More
Google has launched a beta feature for its Gemini AI assistant called Personal Intelligence. The feature lets Gemini access a user’s Gmail, Photos, Search and YouTube history to deliver proactive, context‑aware answers. It is off by default, giving users the choice to connect their apps. Gemini can combine text, images and video to answer queries…
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Google Gemini Gains Personalization by Tapping Into Your Apps
Google has rolled out a new personalization feature for its Gemini AI, allowing the model to draw on data from connected Google apps such as Calendar, Photos, and Gmail. The capability, currently in beta for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, lets Gemini provide answers that reflect a user’s personal context, from travel preferences to…
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Bandcamp Bans AI-Generated Music to Protect Human Creators
Bandcamp announced a policy that prohibits music and audio created wholly or substantially by artificial intelligence. The platform says the move aims to ensure fans can trust that music on the site is made by humans and to protect artists from AI impersonation. The decision arrives amid rising popularity of AI‑generated songs, legal disputes involving…
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Anthropic Unveils Claude Cowork: Local‑Folder AI Assistant Redefines Desktop Productivity
Anthropic has introduced Claude Cowork, a new feature that gives its Claude AI direct access to local folders on macOS. Available as a research preview for Claude Max users, the tool lets the AI read, edit, and create files, handling tasks such as sorting documents, summarizing notes, drafting reports, and preparing presentations. The system places…
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AI Leaders Shift Toward Military Partnerships
In the past year, major artificial intelligence firms—including OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic, Google, and others—have moved from opposing military use of their technologies to actively collaborating with the U.S. defense sector. Policy changes, lucrative defense contracts, and evolving geopolitical pressures have driven this rapid realignment, normalizing AI applications in warfare and national security. The shift reflects…
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Why AI Image Generators Still Trip Up and How to Tame Them
AI image generators produce impressive visuals, yet they regularly stumble on human faces, trademarked symbols, complex compositions and over‑editing. Reviewers note that even top services can render odd expressions, flawed logos, tangled elements and inexplicable hallucinations. Practical workarounds include simplifying prompts, scaling back the number of subjects, choosing milder adjectives, leveraging built‑in editing tools, and…
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UK Police Misuse of AI Leads to Questionable Fan Ban
A senior police official admitted that an erroneous intelligence report about football fans was generated by Microsoft Copilot, an artificial‑intelligence tool prone to “hallucination.” The mistake triggered a ban on supporters, prompting the Home Secretary to criticize the police for relying on untested AI without policy or training. Lawmakers and party leaders called for the…
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Google Gemini Introduces Personal Intelligence Feature for Deeper Context
Google has added a new Personal Intelligence capability to Gemini that can draw context from a user’s Gmail, Photos, Search history and YouTube activity. The feature is optional, off by default, and lets users decide which apps feed data into the model. Gemini will not train directly on that personal content, instead learning from prompts…
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Bandcamp Bans AI-Generated Music, Enforces Human-Created Content Policy
Bandcamp announced a policy that bans any music or audio that is “wholly or in substantial part” created by generative AI. The platform also prohibits the use of AI tools to impersonate other artists or styles. Content suspected of being AI‑generated may be removed, and users are given tools to flag such material. The move…
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Google’s Veo 3.1 Update Adds 1080p and 4K Upscaled Video for Shorts
Google has rolled out the Veo 3.1 update, bringing Ingredients to Video and vertical video support to the Gemini app, YouTube Shorts, and the YouTube Create app. The update introduces optional 1080p and 4K outputs, though all content is still generated at 720p and later upscaled via Flow, the Gemini API, or Vertex AI. Veo…
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AI Chatbots Enter Healthcare: Opportunities and Risks
Medical professionals are watching the rise of AI chatbots in health care with cautious optimism. Surgeons note that tools like ChatGPT can spread inaccurate medical advice, yet the upcoming ChatGPT Health aims to protect patient privacy and integrate with personal health apps. Experts warn about data security and regulatory gaps, while also highlighting the potential…
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Google Prioritizes Practical AI Across Devices
Google is shifting its focus from flashy AI demos to real‑world usefulness, a strategy it calls “AI utility.” By embedding its Gemini models into Android phones, Chromebooks, smart glasses, TVs and other hardware, the company aims to give consumers tools that feel powerful and helpful. New features include visual search with Circle to Search, hands‑free…