OpenAI has officially launched an app store for ChatGPT, opening the platform to third-party developers. This move allows apps to connect to external sites for purchasing physical goods, transforming the chatbot into a broader utility platform.
A new Europol report imagines a 2035 where robots are both crime-fighting tools and criminal weapons. It warns of hijacked care bots, terrorist drone swarms, and public unrest over automation. But some robotics experts think the agency is missing a bigger accountability issue.
The AI boom is forcing a massive talent overhaul at top consulting firms. They’re no longer just hiring armies of generalists; they’re desperately seeking engineers and “hybrid” roles while retraining thousands of existing staff.
A startling report shows one in three people in the UK are now using AI devices like ChatGPT for emotional support. This growing digital dependency is creating real-world consequences, from user withdrawal symptoms to critical safety risks.
Intel is powering WaitTime’s crowd intelligence platform with its edge AI tech. The system uses cameras and 5th Gen Xeon processors to analyze movement and density in real-time, aiming to improve safety and operations at large venues.
OpenAI has rolled out a built-in app store for ChatGPT. The new directory lets users connect to and interact with third-party apps like Spotify, DoorDash, and Dropbox directly within a chat. Developers can now also submit their own apps for review and publication.
Saudi Telecom Company, through its Center3 subsidiary, has signed a joint venture with AI firm Humain to develop AI-focused data centers. The ambitious plan aims for 1GW of capacity, starting with an initial 250MW.
Despite China’s broader economic woes, its AI chip sector is minting billionaires overnight. A wave of successful IPOs, driven by US export controls and domestic demand, is creating a new tech elite.
Adobe is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging it used pirated books to train its SlimLM AI model. The case centers on the controversial Books3 dataset, which is at the heart of numerous other lawsuits against tech giants like Apple and Salesforce.
Google’s Nick Fox says optimizing for its new AI search is identical to traditional SEO. This comes as a survey finds 77% of e-commerce firms are rethinking marketing due to AI.
