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Canva has upgraded its AI assistant to generate editable designs and automate workflows. The update reflects growing competition in agent-driven creative tools.
A new national poll shows 50% of Americans used AI in the past week, with ChatGPT leading adoption across work, learning, and creative tasks.
Google has launched Gemini’s Personal Intelligence feature in India, enabling AI-powered insights across apps like Gmail and Photos. The rollout highlights growing demand for personalized AI assistants.
X will launch its XChat messaging app on iOS, marking a key step in Elon Musk’s plan to build a WeChat-style super app.
Tubi has launched a native app within ChatGPT, allowing users to discover and watch content through conversational prompts. The move reflects a shift toward AI-driven entertainment discovery.
Spotify is expanding its Prompted Playlist feature to include podcasts, aiming to improve discovery through AI-driven, personalized recommendations. The move broadens how users explore content beyond music.
Google Maps introduces Gemini AI captions and contribution tools, streamlining user-generated content and local discovery features.
Google is rolling out AI Inbox in Gmail, offering task-based email organization for premium AI Ultra subscribers.
Apple is reportedly planning to open Siri to multiple AI assistants in iOS 27, allowing users to choose between competing chatbot services.
A Dutch court has banned xAI’s Grok from generating non-consensual sexual images, marking a major regulatory action against AI content tools in Europe.
OpenAI has generated over $100 million in annual recurring revenue from its early ChatGPT ads pilot, signaling a new monetization path for AI platforms.
Google has expanded Search Live globally, enabling users to interact with AI using voice and camera through its Gemini-powered search experience.
OpenAI has overhauled ChatGPT’s shopping features, focusing on product discovery after scaling back its Instant Checkout initiative. The update introduces visual browsing and merchant integrations.
Littlebird has introduced a context-aware AI tool that reads on-screen activity in text form to improve productivity and memory. The approach reflects growing demand for personalized AI systems built around user data.
OpenAI is developing a unified desktop app combining ChatGPT, its browser, and Codex to streamline user experience and focus on productivity tools.