ACCA Ends Remote Exams Over AI Misconduct Risks
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants will discontinue remote exams from March 2026, citing rising misconduct linked to AI tools. Most candidates will return to in-person...
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OpenAI Seeks Executive to Study Emerging AI Risks
OpenAI is hiring a Head of Preparedness to study emerging risks tied to rapidly advancing AI models, including mental health impacts and cybersecurity threats. The move...
Amazon Expands Alexa+ With Four New AI App Integrations
Amazon is adding four new integrations to its AI-powered Alexa+ assistant, enabling users to book hotels, schedule services, and access lifestyle apps. The update extends the...
OpenAI Rolls Out a Personalised AI Recap “Your Year With ChatGPT”
OpenAI is rolling out “Your Year with ChatGPT,” an annual review feature that summarizes how users interacted with the chatbot over the past year. The tool...
OpenAI Explores $100 Billion Funding Round
OpenAI is in talks to raise up to $100 billion in new funding, a deal that could value the ChatGPT maker as high as $830 billion....
OpenAI, Anthropic Expand Teen AI Safety Controls
OpenAI and Anthropic are rolling out new safety measures aimed at protecting teenage users as AI chatbots become more embedded in education and social life. The...
ChatGPT Launches In-App Marketplace
ChatGPT now features an app directory across iOS, Android, and web, allowing users to connect apps for productivity, lifestyle, and entertainment while exploring new AI-powered workflows.
Visa Tests AI That Can Pay Your Bills and Shop for You
Visa said it successfully completed hundreds of AI-driven transactions in a pilot program testing agent-based payments. The effort reflects a broader push across fintech to let...
Google Launches Gemini 3 Flash for Faster AI Reasoning
Google released Gemini 3 Flash, a new AI model designed to deliver frontier-level reasoning with significantly lower latency and cost. The model is rolling out across...
OpenAI Launches Faster, More Precise ChatGPT Images Model
OpenAI released a new version of ChatGPT Images powered by a flagship image generation model that delivers faster output and more precise edits. The update also...
Adobe Updates Firefly with Prompt-Based Video Editing
Adobe’s Firefly app adds a new video editor supporting precise prompt-based edits, along with integration of third-party models including Black Forest Labs’ FLUX.2 and Topaz Astra...
Robotaxi Market Expands as Waymo, Tesla, and China Advance
Robotaxis moved closer to mainstream use in 2025 as Waymo expanded rapidly in the U.S., rivals launched early services, and Chinese operators scaled at speed. Safety...