OpenAI prepares to introduce advertising to ChatGPT despite CEO Sam Altman previously calling AI ads 'uniquely unsettling,' with code discovered in the Android beta version revealing features for targeted ads potentially based on user chat history and memory.
Apple AI chief John Giannandrea retires in spring 2026 following major Siri delays that force the company to postpone Apple Intelligence features until 2026, with former Microsoft researcher Amar Subramanya taking over as Apple partners with Google for advanced capabilities amid an AI team exodus.
Apple reportedly plans to unveil its first AI-centric product, Apple Glasses, in 2026 with shipping expected in 2027, featuring advanced Siri integration and positioned as a mainstream iPhone accessory at a lower price point than competitors.
Startups harness AI to revolutionize marketing through personalized lead generation and sophisticated customer targeting, while shifting hiring strategies from seeking specialists to prioritizing curious, adaptable candidates who can leverage AI tools for rapid testing and execution.
OpenAI begins testing advertisements within ChatGPT's Android app beta, targeting Google's lucrative search ad market with features like 'search ads carousel' that could leverage the platform's 800 million weekly users and 2.5 billion daily prompts for highly personalized advertising experiences.
Google introduces sponsored advertisements to its AI Mode answer engine after providing one year of ad-free experience, placing labeled ads at the bottom of AI responses while maintaining citations in the sidebar as users grow comfortable with the interface.
Spotify prepares to raise U.S. subscription prices in early 2025, potentially generating $500 million in additional annual revenue as record labels push streaming platforms to increase fees that have lagged behind inflation compared to competitors like Netflix.
Google firmly denies viral social media claims that Gmail uses email content to train AI models, calling the reports misleading and confirming no policy changes have occurred regarding their smart features like spell checking and calendar integration.
Humane AI Pins permanently shut down this Friday at noon PST as HP's acquisition forces complete device discontinuation, leaving users scrambling to download photos, videos, and notes before all data vanishes forever on February 28.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Apple designer Jony Ive reveal a screen-free AI device prototype that could revolutionize personal technology within two years, promising smartphone-sized simplicity without intimidating interfaces.