AI
OpenAI’s weekly active users surpass 400 million
OpenAI’s weekly active users surged past 400 million in February, highlighting rapid growth in the adoption of artificial intelligence tools.
A18 chip
Apple launches low-cost iPhone 16e, taking AI features to lower price points
Apple launched its latest low-cost model, dubbed the iPhone 16e, as it looks to grab a bigger share of the mid-range smartphone market.
AI
Musk will pull OpenAI bid if ChatGPT maker remains non-profit, lawyers say
A consortium led by Elon Musk will withdraw its $97.4-billion bid for OpenAI’s non-profit arm if the ChatGPT maker drops plans to become a for-profit entity.
acquisition
Musk-Led Investor Group Submits $97.4B Offer To Purchase OpenAI Platform
A group of investors led by tech mogul-turned-DOGE leader Elon Musk have submitted a $97.4 billion offer to purchase OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
Alphabet
Apple rises as rosy forecast lifts hopes for iPhone rebound
Apple shares rose 2% after a rosy forecast fueled hopes of an iPhone sales rebound, even as tough competition and a lack of AI features weigh on demand in key market China.
AGI
What is DeepSeek and why is it disrupting the AI sector?
Chinese startup DeepSeek’s launch of its latest AI models is threatening to upset the technology world order.
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OpenAI chief Sam Altman denies sexually abusing sister, after she sues him
The sister of billionaire OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexually abusing her regularly between 1997 and 2006.
$4 trillion market valuation
Apple approaches $4 trillion valuation as investors bet on AI momentum
Apple is closing in on a historic $4 trillion stock market valuation, powered by investors cheering progress in the company’s long-awaited AI enhancements.
AI
Jeff Bezos And OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Pledge $1M Each To Trump’s Inauguration
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are each planning to donate $1 million to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund as tech executives look to build a strong relationship with the President-elect in the next four years.
A17 Pro chip
Apple launches new iPad mini with AI features
Apple launched its new generation of the iPad mini packed with AI features including writing tools and an improved Siri assistant.