OpenAI expands Singapore operations with billion-dollar data center investments across Asia as ChatGPT explodes to 700 million weekly users globally, with Asia-Pacific leading all regions in usage while the company races to build infrastructure matching unprecedented AI demand.
Major AI chatbots including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Meta AI receive 'unacceptable risk' ratings for failing to detect mental health crises in teenagers, missing critical warning signs of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders while three-quarters of teens increasingly rely on these systems for emotional support and companionship.
AI music platform Suno secures $250 million in Series C funding at a $2.45 billion valuation, with nearly 100 million users creating songs on its platform as the company expands into professional tools and social features.
Disney CEO Bob Iger announces groundbreaking generative AI features coming to Disney+ that will allow subscribers to create and modify short-form videos using established Disney characters and stories, making Disney the first major entertainment company to embrace AI-powered user content creation despite concerns about artistic originality and uncertain consumer demand.
Perplexity launches a free AI shopping tool for U.S. users next week, enabling direct purchases from search results through partnerships with over 5,000 merchants and PayPal payment processing, directly challenging OpenAI's similar feature in the race to dominate AI-powered e-commerce during the crucial holiday shopping season.
Microsoft rolls out new AI agents and Copilot features for Windows including voice activation and smart writing tools, but users revolt demanding the tech giant fix existing bugs and system reliability issues instead of expanding AI capabilities.
OpenAI hires former Instacart CEO Fidji Simo to lead ChatGPT operations and drive profitability as the AI giant plans to transform the chatbot into a comprehensive personal services platform covering shopping, travel, and financial advice while introducing advertising to free users.
Google expands its AI-powered Flight Deals tool to over 200 countries with 60+ language support while launching Canvas integration for comprehensive travel planning and rolling out agentic booking capabilities for restaurant reservations to all U.S. users, with flight and hotel booking features planned for the future.
Google unveils Canvas in AI Mode, a revolutionary travel planning tool that creates personalized itineraries using real-time data, while expanding Flight Deals to over 200 countries with conversational AI search and introducing smart booking features for restaurants, events, and future flight reservations.
A $129 AI companion pendant that listens to conversations and offers supportive responses through an app triggers massive backlash as New York City subway riders deface $1 million worth of ads with anti-AI graffiti, sparking heated debate over whether artificial companions combat loneliness or dangerously replace human connection.