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OpenAI Introduces Mental Health Safeguards and Parental Controls for ChatGPT
OpenAI is implementing crucial safety upgrades for ChatGPT, including crisis detection and parental controls, in response to ethical pressures and a high-profile lawsuit regarding youth mental health.
Claude Code Comes to the Browser: AI Coding Made Simple
Claude Code is now accessible directly in browsers, simplifying AI-powered coding for both beginners and experienced developers without the need for terminal setup.
Apple Sounds Alarm Over UK Regulatory Plan That Could Delay Features
Apple has expressed concerns that UK regulatory plans could delay feature rollouts and negatively impact user privacy and innovation.
WhatsApp Launches AI Writing Help
WhatsApp has introduced a new “Writing Help” feature that uses AI to assist users in rephrasing and adjusting the tone of their messages while ensuring privacy.
Protecting AI Agents and Empowering Users – Sneak Peek at What We’re Building
A new functional solution is being developed to enhance consumer AI tools, enabling users to easily create and share their own AI-driven solutions while maintaining security and audit logs.
The Mysterious Rise of “nano-banana“
The newly emerging AI image model “nano-banana” is gaining attention for its impressive speed and precision in making seamless edits to images, potentially revolutionizing image editing workflows.
AI Success Starts with People, Not Technology
Effective AI integration in business requires careful planning, training, and ongoing human involvement for optimal results.
NotebookLM Just Gained Video Powers — And It’s a Big Step Toward AI-Powered Teaching and Research
Google’s new Video Overviews feature in NotebookLM transforms documents into AI-narrated slideshow presentations, enhancing knowledge delivery and content creation without the need for design skills.
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT-5 — And Retires All Other GPT Models
OpenAI has launched ChatGPT-5, a comprehensive upgrade with enhanced capabilities for users and developers, emphasizing the concept of “software on demand” for personalized app and tool generation.
OpenAI’s Next Move: GPT‑5, Sora 2, and the Push for Simplicity and Power
GPT-5 is anticipated to be released soon, promising a unified model experience that simplifies user interaction and integrates advanced functionalities, while Sora 2 is expected to enhance video generation capabilities.
OpenAI’s New Study Mode: A Smarter Way to Learn with ChatGPT
OpenAI’s new Study Mode in ChatGPT promotes guided, active learning through tailored interactions and step-by-step explanations, aiming to reframe the AI as a supportive educational tool rather than a shortcut for answers.
Case Study: Łukasz – Building a Smarter, Stronger Welding Team with AI
Łukasz, a Welding Manager at William Hughes, implements AI solutions to streamline operations, enhance team collaboration, and improve efficiency while fostering a culture of ownership and continuous learning.
Claude x Canva: Why This Integration Matters to Everyone
Anthropic’s Claude now integrates seamlessly with Canva and other tools through its Model Context Protocol, enhancing user experience by enabling creative tasks to be managed through conversational prompts.
Android Merges with ChromeOS: Google’s Quiet Revolution Has Finally Gone Public
Google is merging ChromeOS into Android to create a unified platform that enhances cross-device functionality and simplifies development.
Perplexity, Google, and the End of Pre-training
A conversation at Harvard highlighted the transition from AI pre-training to post-training, emphasizing the importance of teaching reasoning and the challenges faced by Google due to its business model constraints, while advocating for a focus on practical intelligence over the pursuit of AGI.
ChatGPT, Reasoning, and the Dawn of Asynchronous Agents
OpenAI’s latest podcast discusses the unexpected success of ChatGPT and highlights a shift towards asynchronous AI agents capable of handling complex tasks over extended periods, marking a transformation in how we interact with AI.
Why Apple Buying Perplexity Could Be Its Boldest AI Move Yet
Apple is considering acquiring Perplexity AI to enhance Siri and strengthen its position in the competitive AI market.
NotebookLM Is Coming to Under-18s — But Not Without Important Limits
Google’s NotebookLM will soon be accessible to users under 18 through school-managed accounts, emphasizing responsible use of AI in education.
Meta’s Superintelligence Labs Just Hired the Avengers of AI
Meta has launched the Superintelligence Labs, assembling top AI talent to aggressively compete in the AGI race.
The Traffic Collapse Is Real: Why AI Search Is Killing Clicks, and What Marketers Need to Do About It
The shift towards AI-generated answers by Google and OpenAI is drastically reducing organic traffic for content creators, necessitating new marketing strategies and discovery channels.