OpenAI might have turned its fortunes this week. As per multiple reports, the company CEO Sam Altman had announced a “code red” in December 2025, asking all employees to focus on improving ChatGPT and related products, while putting everything else on hold. The concentrated effort led to the release of GPT-5.2, adjustable personality traits in ChatGPT, new healthcare features, and a new artificial intelligence (AI) model for Codex.
Wikipedia updated its content policy recently, banning artificial intelligence (AI)-generated text in articles. The new guidelines explicitly prohibit the use of large language models (LLMs) when writing an article or rewriting a page for the website. While taking a strong stance against AI, the platform has also made two exceptions for editors, allowing them to use such tools to make copyedits to pages and to translate pages from one language to another.
Google, on Thursday, announced two major updates to its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered live features. The Mountain View-based tech giant is now expanding Search Live globally, allowing users to receive relevant answers to their search queries using the Gemini assistant. Additionally, Gemini Live, the real-time conversational experience inside the Gemini app, is also getting an upgrade and will now be powered by the Gemini 3.1 Flash Live AI model.
OpenAI’s Adult Mode feature for ChatGPT is reportedly facing another hurdle. As per the report, the feature, which will let users have explicit conversations of a sexual nature with the artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, is being put on hold indefinitely. The decision was reportedly made after several staff members and investors raised concerns.
Meta may be preparing new Ray-Ban AI smart glasses, as FCC filings referenced in a recent newsletter point to two models called Ray-Ban Meta Scriber and Blazer. The filings suggest the devices are final units, indicating a possible near-term launch. Details remain limited, but features like a charging case, new model numbers, and Wi-Fi 6 support have surfaced. Strong sales growth has boosted Meta’s confidence, as it expands its wearable lineup while scaling back parts of its virtual reality business.
Google on Friday announced new tools for the Gemini app, which make it easier for users to migrate from other artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots. The new features were previously reported to be in testing last month. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, it allows importing of personal context, preferences, and even full chat histories from competing services into Gemini. This move is expected to reduce the friction of starting fresh with a new assistant.
Apple is said to be planning a major change to its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. According to a seasoned journalist, the Cupertino-based tech giant could open up Siri to third-party AI assistants, moving beyond the current ChatGPT exclusivity. The changes, expected to arrive with iOS 27, are reported to be an attempt to bring about a turnaround in Apple’s fortunes in the AI space, where it currently lags behind its Silicon Valley peers.
Dell has refreshed its commercial PC portfolio with new Pro notebooks, the Pro 5 Micro desktop, Precision workstations, Pro P monitors, and accessories. The lineup focuses on thinner designs, improved thermals, and on-device AI support with enterprise-grade security features. The notebooks will launch from March and May, while workstations follow a similar timeline. The Pro 5 Micro offers Copilot+ capabilities, while Precision systems target heavy workloads. The monitors and accessories are already available, with select products launching in April.
Apple has reportedly been granted full access to Google’s Gemini AI model, letting the iPhone maker use the same technology that powers Android devices. The company can now run Gemini in its own data centres for distillation, creating smaller, purpose‑built AI models. These compact models would work more efficiently on users’ devices and operate without needing an internet connection.
OpenAI added a new feature to ChatGPT on Tuesday. Dubbed Library, it is a quality-of-life feature that makes it easier for users to reference previously uploaded files. The San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) giant highlighted that the feature will help quickly reshare files during conversations, eliminating the need to upload them over and over.
Gemini for Google TV is getting a big upgrade. On Tuesday, the Mountain View-based tech giant announced three new artificial intelligence (AI) features to improve the viewing experience of users and to allow them to find more information without having to look it up on their smartphone. The most notable among them is the new live sports scorecards functionality.
Google is reportedly working on a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that will let users create a 3D avatar of themselves for faster content generation. As per the report, the feature is currently under development and is not available to users, including those who have signed up for beta testing.
Eight Sleep, the New York-based sleep technology company, is planning to expand into the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered predictive sleep health space. The move comes after the startup raised $50 million (roughly Rs. 469.7 crore) in a funding round earlier this month. The company has announced that it is now exploring the sleep health space through its new offerings and technologies currently under development.
Meta and Arm announced a partnership on Tuesday to jointly develop a new class of CPUs that support heavy artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. These CPUs will be designed to support data centres and large-scale AI deployments, and are not expected to be available to the end consumer. The two companies also unveiled the Arm AGI CPU, the first chipset designed for Meta’s data centres.
Apple is said to be preparing a broader push into artificial intelligence (AI), and among the initiatives is a major overhaul of its voice assistant Siri. According to a seasoned journalist, the Cupertino-based tech giant is testing a standalone Siri app that includes deeper integration with system features. While the AI assistant will continue to be activated by the same triggers, a redesigned interface could be introduced to replace the existing glowing edges effect.
OpenAI, on Tuesday, announced plans to shut down the popular Sora app. The discontinuation impacts both the mobile app and the application programming interface (API). The San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) giant did not share the reason behind sunsetting the platform, or when it plans to hit the kill switch.
Anthropic introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for Claude on Monday. Part of the AI platform’s Computer Use capability, the feature allows the chatbot to control the user’s PC and complete tasks autonomously. The capability is currently available as a research preview and can be accessed via its Claude Code or Claude Cowork function.
Nothing CEO Carl Pei predicted that in the future, apps on smartphones will be replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) agents. Speaking at South by Southwest (SXSW), the executive suggested that the current app-centric model is “boring” and largely unchanged for 20 years. He highlighted that using a smartphone to complete a task today feels like admin work, where different apps must be manually set to get to the final output.
Anthropic’s new study has revealed that individuals don’t really look at creative expressions as one of the skills they want from artificial intelligence (AI). The finding was derived from a large-scale survey with participants spanning more than 150 countries. All of the individuals were surveyed using the company’s Interviewer tool, which was released in December 2025.
Earlier this month, reports claimed that OpenAI is planning to bring its Sora artificial intelligence (AI) model to ChatGPT. Now, as per a new report, the evidence of this integration has started showing up inside the chatbot’s code. While it does raise questions on how the San Francisco-based AI firm plans to differentiate between Sora in ChatGPT and the standalone Sora app.
Meta Platforms launched the Meta AI Support Assistant on Facebook and Instagram on Thursday. This move is part of the Menlo Park-based tech giant’s ambitions to introduce tools for support and content enforcement on its apps. The new AI assistant is claimed to be able to respond to questions and take action on behalf of the user. Meta also claimed positive results of the changes it introduced last year to focus its proactive enforcement towards illicit content on its platform.
Adobe, on Thursday, introduced several new offerings for its Firefly artificial intelligence (AI) Studio. The biggest highlight from the San Jose, California-based software giant is Custom Models, a new way to let users train the AI using their images for style and character consistency. Additionally, the company also introduced a new video tool and expanded access to AI models via its platform.
Researchers at Stanford and partner institutions studied chat logs from 19 users who reported psychological harm linked to AI chatbots. The study found that chatbots often echoed delusional thinking and gave inconsistent responses to self-harm and violence, including some cases where they appeared to encourage harmful ideas. The authors said stronger safeguards are needed in long, emotionally intense conversations.
Microsoft has paused the automatic rollout of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows devices with Microsoft 365 apps. The company said existing installations will remain and admins can still deploy it manually. The rollout had already begun after being announced for October 2025, with wider availability planned for December. Microsoft has not given an official reason for the pause, but the move follows criticism over forced installs. The company is also testing ways for admins to remove Copilot from managed systems.
Itel has unveiled the new Zeno AI Weaver in India, as the Chinese tech firm's first AI-powered voice recorder in India. The AI device is confirmed to go on sale in the country via Amazon, as a dedicated microsite for the voice recorder was recently made live. It will be offered in a single black colourway. The company claims that the device will provide up to 40 hours of voice recording capacity. It is capable of summarising and translating voice recordings. The device also features a recording indicator on the front.
Google is now expanding Personal Intelligence to more users in the US. The feature, which allows the chatbot to connect to various Google apps and draw context to generate personalised responses, was first introduced in January. At the time, it was only available to US-based paying users. Now, the capability is available inside the Gemini app, Gemini assistant in Google Chrome, and via AI Mode in Search to those on the free tier.
OpenAI introduced two new artificial intelligence (AI) models in the GPT-5.4 family on Tuesday. Dubbed GPT-5.4 mini and GPT-5.4 nano, the two smaller AI models are faster compared to the larger models in the family, and are aimed at low-latency workloads. Some of the key strengths of these models include coding proficiency, computer use, multimodal understanding, and subagent handling.
Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick has shared his thoughts on the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in the gaming industry. In a recent interview, the executive stated that while AI can assist developers in creating content, it is not expected to contribute to the development of blockbuster gaming titles. Zelnick’s comments come at a time when AI adoption in gaming continues to spark debate, especially after criticism around technologies like the recently previewed Nvidia DLSS 5.
Adobe and Nvidia announced a strategic partnership at the GPU Technology Conference (GTC) on Monday. This collaboration focuses on artificial intelligence (AI). It spans agentic creativity and marketing workflows, the development of the next-generation Firefly models, and the integration of Nvidia’s platforms into Adobe products.
Instagram, on Tuesday, announced that it is bringing a new AI-powered feature to its app, dubbed AI Voice Effects. The new tool allows users to add filters to their voice notes in direct messages (DMs), once they have recorded them. Gadgets360 staff members were able to verify that the new feature is now live in India. Users can choose from a list of eight AI Voice Effects, dubbed “Chipmunk”, “Demon”, “Alien”, “Robot”, Underwater”, “Stadium”, “Wobble”, and “Fishbowl”. However, they can also remove the filter by clicking on the "Original" button.
OpenAI is planning a $10 billion partnership with big investment firms like TPG and Bain Capital. This deal would bring OpenAI’s business tools to many different companies owned by these firms. It helps OpenAI grow faster in the corporate world while helping the investment firms protect their businesses from being left behind by new AI technology.
Nvidia unveiled its DLSS 5 graphics upscaling technology on Monday to severe online backlash from gamers. The company called DLSS 5, which utilises an AI-powered real-time neural rendering model, a "breakthrough" in graphics, but many games took to X and called it an "AI slop filter".
Nvidia introduced NemoClaw, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered stack for the OpenClaw agents, on Monday. The announcement was made at the company’s annual GPU Technology Conference (GTC) during the keynote session. NemoClaw essentially adds privacy and security guardrails to OpenClaw’s AI agents, making them deployable and scalable for enterprises. The Santa Clara, California-based tech giant highlighted that the AI stack can be installed with a single command and is platform and agent agnostic.
Anthropic is currently running a limited-time promotional event, under which it is offering all Claude users double the usage limits. The San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) firm said on Sunday that for the next two weeks, users will be able to take advantage of increased rate limits across all the different interfaces of the platform.
Microsoft has reportedly shifted its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy for Windows 11. As per the report, the Redmond-based tech giant is not planning to ship Copilot Suggestions in notifications any longer. This feature was first previewed by the company in 2024, but it has yet to show up even in the beta build of the Windows operating system.
Microsoft is reportedly planning to expand its Gaming Copilot AI assistant to the current generation consoles this year. As per the report, the Redmond-based tech giant wants to bring its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered gaming chatbot to more users and will be integrating the tool within the Xbox Series S and the Xbox Series X.
Meta is reportedly working on an interesting new feature for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Meta AI. As per the report, the platform is getting a new AI Detection feature, which, as the name suggests, can likely spot AI-generated content. The feature is reportedly under development and is not available to users.
OpenAI is reportedly working on developing an alternative to Microsoft’s GitHub. As per the report, the San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) giant is in the early stages of developing the code hosting platform. It is said that the company decided to make the product after facing several disruptions on GitHub due to platform-based outages.
Anthropic, on Thursday, introduced a new feature for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Claude. The new capability allows it to generate in-line visualisations, including interactive charts and diagrams in response to user queries. The visual information appears directly on the chat page and does not require any coding capabilities of the chatbot.
Google’s Gemini AI task automation feature has started rolling out to the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, according to a report. Showcased by Google during the Galaxy Unpacked 2026 event on February 25, the feature is confirmed to also arrive on the Pixel 10 series phones. The feature allows users to delegate tedious tasks to the AI assistant. It is capable of executing tasks in the background in a secure and virtual window, allowing users to access other apps while Gemini runs the task assigned by the user. For example, users can ask Gemini to book a cab or order lunch for them while they are browsing social media apps.
Tinder, the US-based online dating platform, unveiled various trust and safety features, four new discovery modes, profile redesign functionalities, and more on Thursday, during the Tinder Sparks 2026 keynote livestream. The company has upgraded its ‘Does This Bother You?’ and ‘Are You Sure?’ trust and safety features, allowing its large language model (LLM) to understand context and detect harmful messages. Moreover, Tinder is bringing a new Events tab, which will allow users to discover local events so they can meet in real life.
Microsoft introduced Copilot Health, a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered medical insights feature, on Thursday. It is a separate, dedicated space within Copilot where users can add their health data from various sources, and then let the AI chatbot analyse the data to provide personalised information. Users will also be able to ask questions about their ailments and overall well-being.
Google on Thursday announced a new feature for Google Maps, which lets users ask complex, real-world questions about places directly within the app. The feature, dubbed Ask Maps, is said to have deeper artificial intelligence (AI) integration and adds new Gemini-powered capabilities in Google Maps. Following its rollout, users can ask natural language queries and receive AI-generated answers grounded in Maps data.
Nvidia released a new open-source artificial intelligence (AI) designed to handle complex agentic workflows. Dubbed Nemotron 3 Super, it is a hybrid mixture-of-experts (MoE) model that combines advanced reasoning capabilities and is said to complete tasks with high accuracy for autonomous agents. The new model is already being deployed by several AI firms, including Perplexity.
Perplexity unveiled the Personal Computer on Wednesday as an extension to the last month’s Perplexity Computer platform. Unlike what the name suggests, it is not a hardware system, but a dedicated tool for Apple’s Mac Mini that connects Perplexity Computer to a device, and allows it to access the local apps and files. With that, the multi-model agentic system can perform a wider range of complex tasks autonomously.
OpenAI is reportedly planning to bring the capabilities of its Sora artificial intelligence (AI) model to ChatGPT. As per the report, the San Francisco-based AI giant wants to add video generation to its main chatbot app’s arsenal. The move is interesting given that the company is yet to fully roll out the Sora app globally.
Amazon, on Monday, won a court order blocking Perplexity from deploying its artificial intelligence (AI) shopping agents on its e-commerce platform. The decision was given by a California federal judge, who found that the Seattle-based tech giant had strong evidence of unauthorised access by Perplexity’s bots. With this, Amazon has received preliminary injunctive relief, which will take effect in seven days.
Canva, on Wednesday, announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool for users. Dubbed Magic Layers, it can convert any flat or static image and AI-generated outputs into a layered, editable design. This means users can take any image and then manipulate its elements individually to create a different design. The Sydney-based visual communication platform stated that the tool was developed using an in-house foundation model.
YouTube began rolling out its Likeness Detection tool to creators on the platform in October 2025. The tool was designed to monitor videos on the platform that mimic the likeness of a user's face or voice without consent. The feature was part of the Google-owned video streaming giant’s initiative to protect users from the harmful usage of artificial intelligence (AI).
While generative artificial intelligence (AI) gained mainstream attention after the launch of GPT-3 in 2020, the underlying technology, machine learning, is decades old. From typing prediction in keyboard apps to recommendation algorithms in social media platforms, all rely on the same technology and have contributed to what AI has become today. One definitive precursor of modern-day AI is said to be AlphaGo, a system created by Google DeepMind in 2016.
Google added new capabilities to the Gemini assistant in Workspace apps on Tuesday. The Mountain View-based tech giant said that Gemini in Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive is now more personalised, capable, and collaborative. The biggest upgrade is that the artificial intelligence (AI) tool can now create a final draft from scratch with a single prompt, something it could not do earlier.
