Apple’s 2025 App Store charts show ChatGPT at No. 1 among free iPhone apps, outpacing TikTok, Instagram, Google Maps, and more as AI reshapes user habits.
Google launches a pilot program adding AI-powered article overviews to Google News, partnering with global publishers and experimenting with audio briefings and contextual links.
Tavus launches its improved AI Santa with face recognition, memory, and autonomous actions — sparking debate over kids’ interactions with AI.
Figma launches AI-powered object removal, isolation, and image expansion features to streamline editing workflows and reduce dependency on external tools.
Hinge founder Justin McLeod exits CEO role to launch Overtone, an AI-driven dating service backed by Match Group as the market shifts toward intelligent matchmaking.
Kilo Code raises $8M to accelerate AI-driven software development, leveraging GitLab co-founder Sid Sijbrandij’s expertise amid rapid growth in vibe-coding tools.
Microsoft will invest $17.5 billion over four years to expand AI and cloud infrastructure in India, supporting national AI platforms and workforce training initiatives.
Naveen Rao’s new startup Unconventional AI secures $475 million at a $4.5 billion valuation to build radically energy-efficient computing for AI workloads.
Google introduced its AI Plus plan in India, priced under $5 per month, offering expanded access to Gemini 3 Pro, Nano Banana Pro, video generation, and 200GB storage for families.
OpenAI has named former Slack CEO Denise Dresser as chief revenue officer to drive enterprise revenue growth and expand its business customer base.
Bill Gates warns that high AI valuations may not hold as competition intensifies, even as he calls artificial intelligence a transformative and long-term global technology.
Google adds PC Connect, Travel Mode, and Likeness to Galaxy XR headsets and previews AI and wired XR glasses, expanding Android XR’s immersive computing ecosystem.
French AI startup Mistral released Devstral 2, a coding-focused AI model, alongside Mistral Vibe CLI, offering context-aware code automation and enterprise-ready workflows.
Anthropic has partnered with Accenture in a multi-year deal to train employees on Claude AI and integrate Claude Code tools into enterprise development workflows.
The U.S. Commerce Department will let Nvidia export H200 AI chips to approved Chinese customers, with a 25% revenue share going to the U.S., despite Congressional concerns over national security.