OpenAI announces plans to launch ChatGPT 'Adult Mode' in Q1 2026, enabling NSFW content for verified adult users while currently testing age prediction technology in select countries to automatically restrict content for users under 18 and prevent misidentification of adults.
Google launches 'Disco,' an experimental AI tool powered by Gemini that transforms browser tabs into custom web applications called 'GenTabs,' proactively suggesting interactive apps based on browsing activity and allowing users to create personalized applications through simple text prompts, though access remains limited to select testers on macOS.
Google Labs launches experimental 'Disco' browser featuring AI-powered 'GenTabs' that automatically create custom web applications like trip planners and meal organizers by analyzing users' browsing history and open tabs, with macOS waitlist now available.
Google launches AI Plus plan in India at ₹199 monthly for six months then ₹399, featuring Gemini 3 Pro, image editing, video generation, and 200GB storage as tech giants battle for India's massive market through telecom partnerships and competitive pricing against ChatGPT.
McDonald's pulls its AI-generated Christmas commercial in the Netherlands after widespread public backlash over grotesque characters and poor visual quality, highlighting consumer rejection of artificial intelligence in advertising despite the production company's defense of their seven-week creative process.
McDonald's Netherlands yanks AI-generated Christmas commercial after just three days as viewers slam the 45-second ad featuring artificial people in holiday disasters as 'creepy' and 'soulless,' marking another major brand backlash against AI-created marketing content.
Pebble unveils the Index 01, a $75 smart ring that ditches health tracking for voice recording capabilities, featuring a physical button to capture notes and reminders with two-year battery life and no subscription fees required.
OpenAI disables ChatGPT promotional messages after users revolt against irrelevant ads from companies like Peloton and Target interrupting conversations, as the AI giant struggles with massive projected losses of $115 billion through 2029 while only 5% of its 800 million users pay for service.
OpenAI launches grocery shopping directly within ChatGPT through Instacart partnership, allowing users to brainstorm meals, create lists, and purchase items without leaving the chat interface while generating new revenue streams for the AI company.
Google announces $150 million partnership with Samsung to launch AI-powered glasses in 2026, featuring Gemini assistant and in-lens displays for navigation and translation, directly challenging Meta's dominance in the smart eyewear market.