Google Maps is adding Gemini for conversational search while driving, landmark-based directions, and visual place queries using Lens in the U.S. rollout.
Shopify reports surging traffic and purchases from AI tools, calls agentic commerce the biggest shift since the internet, and highlights partnerships with OpenAI, Perplexity, and Microsoft Copilot.
OpenAI’s viral AI video app Sora arrives on Android across Asia and North America, intensifying competition with TikTok and Meta.
Google Maps is rolling out live, camera-assisted AI-based lane guidance to Polestar 4 drivers, offering real-time merge reminders to improve safety and reduce missed exits.
Anthropic forecasts massive revenue growth — up to $70B by 2028 — as business demand for Claude accelerates. The AI startup is considering raising funds at a valuation up to $400B.
ClickUp introduced AI agents and a redesigned interface in its 4.0 release, aiming to unify productivity tools and compete with Notion, Slack, and Microsoft Teams.
Anthropic and Iceland’s Ministry of Education are partnering to deploy Claude to teachers nationwide in one of the world’s first national AI education pilots.
Amazon is integrating Alexa Plus into the Amazon Music app, allowing users to access AI-powered music search, recommendations, and song insights across all subscription tiers.
Dia browser, built on Arc’s features, introduces AI-native memory, agents, and integrations with Atlassian apps, aiming for speed, security, and improved user experience.
Utopai East, a joint venture between LG heir’s Stock Farm Road and Utopai Studios, will develop AI-powered infrastructure for film and TV production.
Google and Reliance Industries have teamed up to bundle Google’s AI Pro subscription with Jio 5G plans in India, offering 18 months of free access to Gemini and related tools.
OpenAI’s updated Sora 2 app introduces “character cameos,” allowing users to create reusable AI avatars, along with new video stitching and leaderboard features.
Google partners with the UAE’s AI Office to launch “AI for All,” a nationwide initiative offering training and resources to help people of all ages and professions develop AI skills safely and effectively.
OpenAI has introduced Sora 2, a next-generation video AI model with synchronized audio, improved physics, and tighter control, alongside a companion social app.
Opera today introduced Neon, an AI-powered browser that can run tasks and navigate pages autonomously — aiming to shift web browsing from passive to “agentic.”