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U.S. House Cracks Down on AI-Generated Non-Consensual Pornography with New Bill
April 30, 2025 – On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a landmark bill aimed at combating the rising tide of non-consensual deepfake pornography, a form of artificial intelligence-generated explicit content often referred to as “deepfake revenge porn.” The legislation, which has now advanced to the White House for presidential approval, seeks to criminalize…
Ex-Microsoft Exec Unveils Root Cause: Why Humans Resist AI’s Candid Personality Profiles, Driving ChatGPT’s Flattery Shift
April 29, 2025 – A recent post published by The Decoder, a leading tech media outlet, has sparked discussions around OpenAI’s GPT-4o model, which has come under scrutiny for what some users perceive as an “overly flattering” or “sycophantic” tone. The shift toward this conversational style, according to insights from Mikhail Parakhin—a former Microsoft executive…
OpenAI Breaks Down Paywalls: Lightweight Deep Research Feature Now Available to Free ChatGPT Users
April 25, 2025 – OpenAI, the trailblazing artificial intelligence firm, unveiled today a streamlined iteration of its acclaimed ChatGPT Deep Research tool—one that will soon reach both paying subscribers and free users alike. The move aims to democratize access to sophisticated research capabilities while optimizing operational efficiency. Designed to traverse the web and generate meticulously…
AI Integration in Admin Tasks Slashes 122 Annual Work Hours for Employees: Google Study
April 25, 2025 – Google has projected that the United Kingdom could unlock an additional £400 billion in AI-fueled economic growth if businesses invest in upskilling their workforces effectively, Reuters reports. This follows findings from a pilot initiative demonstrating that integrating AI into routine administrative tasks could save employees over 120 hours of work annually….
iOS Users Get Siri Alternative as Perplexity Rolls Out AI Voice Assistant
April 24, 2025 – AI-driven company Perplexity has unveiled a new AI voice assistant feature for its iOS app, promising an experience that rivals Apple’s native Siri. This third-party application aims to bridge the gap by enabling users to perform tasks via voice commands, spanning web browsing and multi-app interactions. In a demo video, Perplexity’s…
Gemini Hits 350M MAUs but Trails Behind ChatGPT in AI Chatbot Race
April 24, 2025 – Internal data revealed during the ongoing Google antitrust lawsuit indicates that as of March, Google’s AI chatbot, Gemini, had amassed a global monthly active user base of 350 million. Over the past year, Google’s AI offerings have witnessed an explosive surge in usage. Statistics show that Gemini’s daily active users stood…
“Thanks” to ChatGPT Drains OpenAI’s Budget by Tens of Millions
April 21, 2025 – Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of daily life, assisting with tasks, solving problems, and even engaging in casual conversations. Yet, beneath these interactions lies a substantial cost. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed that processing simple greetings and polite exchanges costs “tens of millions of dollars” monthly. Phrases…
OpenAI Launches Flex Mode: Cut API Costs by 50% with Speed and Stability Trade-Offs
April 18, 2025 – OpenAI has unveiled a new API service dubbed “Flex Processing Mode” as it intensifies efforts to compete against rivals like Google in the generative AI arena. The move allows users to access its models at reduced rates, albeit with slower response times and occasional resource allocation issues. The company announced that…
Meta CEO Claims WhatsApp, Instagram Flourished Under Ownership, No Suppression
April 18, 2025 – During a high-profile antitrust lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Meta, CEO and founder Mark Zuckerberg defended his company’s acquisitions of WhatsApp and Instagram, asserting that these moves were not aimed at stifling competition. The FTC’s lawsuit alleges that Zuckerberg’s decision to acquire WhatsApp was driven by concerns…
Google Unveils Free AI Subscription for U.S. College Students
April 18, 2025 – Google has officially entered the fiercely competitive higher education AI services market, as reported by The Verge. Starting immediately, U.S. college students can enjoy a free subscription to One AI Premium until June 30, 2026, bypassing the standard $20 monthly fee. Google spokesperson Alex Joseph clarified that interested students must register…