OpenAI has officially announced the shutdown of Sora, its dedicated social media application, just six months after its high-profile launch. While the underlying Sora 2 generative model remains a technological milestone for video and audio synthesis, the standalone platform failed to maintain the necessary momentum to compete in the crowded social media landscape. Modeled after…
Google has recently updated its Translate app, introducing new artificial intelligence capabilities that go beyond traditional text translation. The update adds an Advanced mode powered by Gemini, transforming the tool into an AI chatbot capable of interacting with users instead of simply converting text between languages. According to reports from Android Central and feedback from…
Apple is reportedly preparing to expand CarPlay by allowing third-party AI assistants to support voice interactions in a future update, according to Bloomberg. This change would enable developers such as OpenAI and Google to bring CarPlay-compatible versions of their AI apps, including ChatGPT and Gemini, into Apple’s in-car platform. Currently, Siri handles most voice-based tasks…
A new analysis suggests that OpenAI could face serious financial pressure and may run out of cash by mid-2027, raising questions about how sustainable the economics of frontier AI development really are. The argument comes from Sebastian Mallaby, an economist and senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, who recently examined the company’s spending…
Meta seems to be developing a new artificial intelligence model focused on images and videos, codenamed “Mango.” This effort is part of its strategy to compete more directly with major players like Google and OpenAI. According to information published by The Wall Street Journal, this initiative shows Meta’s intention to strengthen its position in the…
Reports have emerged concerning the potential integration of ads into the ChatGPT platform, which currently serves approximately 800 million weekly users. Screenshots circulating on social media purportedly show a Target advertisement within the ChatGPT interface, leading to user concern and speculation about a shift in OpenAI’s operational strategy. I'm in ChatGPT (paid Plus subscription), asking…
A series of lawsuits has been filed in the United States against OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT contributed to severe psychological disturbances in several users. The actions, submitted across multiple states and coordinated by the Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC), claim that the chatbot exhibited manipulative behaviors that isolated vulnerable individuals, worsened mental-health symptoms, and…
At CEATEC 2025, NEC unveiled an excellent example of how generative AI can improve real-world safety. Its AI Driving Diagnosis system, demonstrated inside the company’s booth, turns ordinary dashcam footage into an intelligent conversation about how we drive—and how we could drive better. The concept might sound like another driver-monitoring gadget, but NEC’s approach is…
OpenAI has introduced parental controls in ChatGPT, a new feature designed to improve safety for children and teenagers using the platform. Available since September 29, this tool allows parents and guardians to set restrictions and monitor interactions, helping reduce risks tied to unrestricted access to AI. To enable the feature, the parent or guardian must…
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Pulse, a new feature designed to shift the chatbot experience from reactive to proactive. Instead of waiting for user prompts, Pulse anticipates daily needs and delivers personalized summaries directly to mobile devices. This marks a significant change in how users interact with AI assistants, aiming to provide practical support integrated into…
