OpenAI is threatening legal action against Apple, alleging the tech giant deliberately buried its ChatGPT integration since June 2024, costing OpenAI significant subscribers and revenue, while Apple cites privacy concerns amid growing tensions between the two companies.
GPT-4o fans take over Times Square with a billboard tribute on the model's second birthday, mourning the loss of an AI personality they say was warmer and more creative than its replacements, highlighting a growing trend of emotionally complex bonds between users and AI.
WhatsApp launches 'Incognito Chat,' a groundbreaking AI privacy feature that keeps users' Meta AI conversations completely hidden from Meta itself, with chats disappearing after each session and a companion 'Side Chat' tool allowing private AI consultations during ongoing conversations.
AI's explosive growth faces a critical hardware bottleneck lasting years, even as Apple shatters its AI exclusivity by letting 1.2 billion iPhone users choose rival models like Gemini and Claude, DeepSeek rockets to a $45 billion valuation, and AI pioneer Yann LeCun launches a $1 billion bet against large language models.
Apple is set to unveil a massive Siri overhaul at WWDC on June 8, powered by Google Gemini, transforming Siri into a ChatGPT rival while targeting the 84% of the global population not yet using AI.
Brands are racing to adapt as consumers ditch traditional search engines for AI tools like ChatGPT, forcing marketers to master new disciplines like generative engine optimization while balancing AI-powered speed with the human judgment needed to avoid costly brand missteps.
Google Chrome is silently installing a 4GB Gemini Nano AI model on users' computers without consent, sparking serious GDPR concerns as critics accuse Google of exploiting personal hardware to cut server costs.
AI voice startup Wispr Flow is rapidly expanding in India with Hinglish support, Android availability, and ultra-low pricing as low as ₹10–₹20 per month, as downloads surge 100% month over month, making India its second-largest market despite a significant monetization gap.
Apple's camera-equipped AirPods enter near-final testing, featuring low-resolution cameras that act as Siri's eyes for visual AI tasks like object identification and navigation, with a 2026 launch now back on track after early delays tied to Siri's AI overhaul.
Google is relaunching the Fitbit app as Google Health on May 19, featuring a redesigned interface and an AI-powered coaching tool built with Gemini that delivers personalized fitness, sleep, and medical insights — with existing users automatically transitioned and Google reaffirming it will never use health data for ads.