openai OpenAI Launches Dedicated ChatGPT Health Feature for Medical Queries OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Health, a separate space for users to discuss medical topics without mixing that context into standard chats. The new feature connects with wellness apps but faces scrutiny over AI reliability in healthcare.
apple intelligence Apple Expands Intelligence Features Across Devices and Opens On-Device Model to Developers Apple announces new Apple Intelligence capabilities for iPhone, Mac, and other devices, including Live Translation and developer access to the private on-device foundation model.
aws AWS re:Invent 2025 Unveils Next-Generation AI Models and Data Tools AWS reveals a suite of advanced AI models and privacy-focused analytics tools at re:Invent 2025. The new offerings focus on conversational AI, multimodal reasoning, and secure machine learning training.
meta Meta Debuts Standalone AI App to Rival ChatGPT With Personalized Data Meta releases a dedicated AI app that leverages user data from its social platforms to offer highly personalized responses. The application also features a social Discover feed where users can share their AI interactions.
openai OpenAI Gives ChatGPT Ability to Reference Past Conversations OpenAI is rolling out a new feature that allows ChatGPT to automatically use information from previous chats to personalize future responses. The update is currently available only to paid subscribers, excluding several European regions due to regulatory hurdles.
ai Senate Advances Deepfake Bill as New Congress Targets Specific AI Harms The Senate unanimously passes the TAKE IT DOWN Act to criminalize non-consensual AI deepfakes, marking the first major AI legislation to advance in the 119th Congress. Unlike previous proposals, the current batch of 13 AI bills focuses on specific harms rather than sweeping industry regulations.
artificial intelligence AI Forecasts Point to Battlefield Contracts and Surging Emissions in 2025 As AI evolves beyond simple chatbots into task-completing agents, experts predict major shifts in defense contracts, global chip wars, and environmental impacts this year.
volkswagen Volkswagen Software Unit Exposes Location Data for Nearly Half a Million Cars Volkswagen's Cariad software division leaves precise location data for approximately 460,000 electric vehicles exposed online for months across Europe. The company states it has no evidence of malicious access beyond the security researchers who discovered the massive data spill.
texas Texas Launches Child Safety Probe Into Character.AI and Major Social Platforms Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton investigates Character.AI and 14 other tech platforms over potential violations of state child privacy and safety laws.
apple Lawsuit Accuses Apple of Failing to Scan iCloud for Child Abuse Material A survivor of child sexual abuse sues Apple for abandoning its planned iCloud CSAM detection system. The lawsuit claims the tech giant breaks its promise to protect children and forces victims to repeatedly relive their trauma.
chatgpt ChatGPT Crashes on Certain Names Due to Hidden Privacy Filters ChatGPT freezes when users type specific names like David Mayer or Brian Hood, sparking widespread speculation. Evidence suggests these individuals likely submitted digital privacy or "right to be forgotten" requests to OpenAI.
australia Australia Passes Landmark Law Banning Social Media for Children Under 16 Australia officially approves legislation that prohibits children under 16 from using social media platforms. The law, which takes effect in November 2025, imposes massive fines on tech companies that fail to implement strict age verification.
spotify Spotify Restricts Developer API Access to Protect AI Recommendation Data Spotify is cutting off third-party developer access to key recommendation and audio analysis features through its Web API. The move aims to prevent data scraping and the training of competing AI music models.
bluesky Bluesky Proposes Open Alternative to Paid Social Media Verification Bluesky outlines a new verification model that relies on multiple independent providers instead of a single paid system. This approach aims to avoid the impersonation and bot issues currently plaguing platforms like X.
brave search Brave Search Integrates AI Chat for Follow-Up Questions Brave Search now includes an AI chat bar under its "Answer with AI" summaries, allowing users to ask follow-up questions without starting a new search. This feature combines traditional search capabilities with conversational AI while maintaining user privacy.