Apple Taps Google AI in New Deal to Upgrade Siri and Core Intelligence Features Apple and Google, two of the world’s largest tech rivals, have announced a rare multi-year collaboration that will integrate Google’s Gemini artificial intelligence models and cloud technology into Apple’s next-generation AI features. This includes a major
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Samsung Bixby Reportedly Set for Major AI Overhaul with Perplexity Integration Samsung is reportedly planning its most significant Bixby update in years. Leaked internal screenshots of One UI 8.5 reveal deep integration with Perplexity AI and a host of new multimodal features. First shared by a developer on Reddit, the
Safety First: Malaysia Moves to Block Grok AI Over Lack of Guardrails Malaysia has moved to restrict access to Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by xAI, following a widening public backlash regarding the generation of sexualised images. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) recently issued a directive, citing
Let me ask you something. Have you noticed recently that your phone is starting to feel less like a tool and more like something that knows what you’re about to do? Like it reminds you to leave before traffic hits, mutes notifications before meetings, or drafts replies before you even
OpenAI Introduces “ChatGPT Health” to Personalise Wellness Support OpenAI has officially launched ChatGPT Health, a new dedicated space within its popular chatbot designed to help users navigate their personal health journeys. The feature allows individuals to securely connect their medical records and wellness apps to receive personalised, data-backed insights. The
Disney and OpenAI Announce Historic USD1 Billion Partnership to Bring Characters to Sora In a move that signals a seismic shift in the entertainment landscape, The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI announced a landmark three-year partnership on Thursday that will integrate Disney’s vast library of iconic characters into Sora, OpenAI’s
Xiaomi Confirms Development of New LLM-Powered Assistant ‘Mi Chat’ Xiaomi is developing a new, proprietary smart assistant application, tentatively named “Mi Chat,” based on Large Language Models (LLMs). This initiative aligns with the company’s expanded investment in LLM research and generation-based applications, positioning it within a highly competitive AI assistant
EU Launches Formal Antitrust Investigation Against Google Over AI Content Use The European Commission has announced the opening of a formal antitrust investigation to assess whether Google has abused its dominant market position by using content from web publishers and YouTube for its Artificial Intelligence (AI) products, potentially breaching EU
Apple’s Alan Dye Departs for Meta to Lead New AI Studio In a major shakeup within the Silicon Valley design world, Meta Platforms has successfully poached Alan Dye, Apple’s long-standing Vice President of Human Interface Design. The announcement was made personally by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a post on
Why Users Stay Longer on Gemini than ChatGPT Recent data cited by the Financial Times highlights a significant shift in user behaviour within the AI landscape: users are now spending approximately 7.2 minutes per session on Google’s Gemini, compared to roughly 6 minutes on ChatGPT. While ChatGPT remains the leader