ChatGPT head Nick Turley just admitted OpenAI is keeping its monetization options open, saying he won't categorically rule out bringing ads to the chatbot. As the company isn't projected to turn cash-flow positive until 2029, it is also actively testing a commerce affiliate program to take a cut from purchase recommendations. With over 700 million users, finding tasteful ways to make money without ruining the experience will be the real test.
Deutsche Telekom just launched its budget-friendly T Phone 3 and T Tablet 2 across ten European countries, starting at 149€. The devices feature deep integration with Perplexity Assistant via a dedicated button, alongside an included 18-month Perplexity Pro subscription. It is a practical move to democratize everyday AI without forcing users into expensive flagship hardware.
Google just updated its Gemini app to remember details and preferences from your past chats for more personalized responses. The update also adds Temporary Chats for private queries, which stay out of your history, won't train future models, and vanish after 72 hours.
Sam Altman just shared new ChatGPT updates, introducing Auto, Fast, and Thinking speed controls for GPT-5. Paid users also get GPT-4o back by default, alongside a weekly limit of 3,000 messages on Thinking mode (196k context) and a toggle for legacy models like o3.
Google just opened up Video Overviews in NotebookLM to all users. The team revealed that people have already generated over 1.1 million video overviews, making the automated video summary feature a core part of the research tool.
Anthropic just opened up Claude for Enterprise and Claude for Government to all three branches of the U.S. government for a token $1 fee for one year. The deal includes frontier models, FedRAMP High compliance for sensitive unclassified work, and direct technical support. Why it matters: It is an aggressive bid to lock in federal workflows and muscle past rivals in the public sector.
Anthropic just gave Claude the ability to search and recall past conversations across web, desktop, and mobile. Unlike ChatGPT's persistent memory that constantly updates your profile, Claude only digs through chat history when you explicitly ask it to revisit an old project or topic.
Perplexity just added AI video generation across its web, iOS, and Android platforms. Pro subscribers can create 5 videos per month, while Max users get 15 generations with enhanced visual quality. Why it matters: The AI search engine is moving fast from pulling text answers to generating full multimedia content.
OpenAI just significantly increased reasoning rate limits for ChatGPT Plus subscribers, noting that caps across all model classes will soon exceed pre-GPT-5 levels. The team is also rolling out a UI update to clearly show which model is answering each query. The adjustments follow a bumpy GPT-5 rollout plagued by model autoswitcher issues.
xAI just made its latest Grok 4 model freely accessible to all users worldwide, escalating the battle against OpenAI's GPT-5. The rollout introduces Auto and Expert modes with generous initial usage limits, though Grok 4 Heavy stays paywalled. Musk also confirmed that ads will soon arrive in the chat interface to offset mounting GPU costs.
OpenAI just restored GPT-4o as an option for paid ChatGPT Plus subscribers, only a day after replacing it with GPT-5. The abrupt switch and removal of the model picker sparked widespread complaints from users who missed 4o's warmer tone or had built specific workflows around it. CEO Sam Altman said the team will monitor usage to decide how long legacy models stick around.
Google is testing a new, AI-powered version of Google Finance that lets users research complex financial queries in one go with web-backed insights. The update adds advanced charting tools like candlestick displays and moving average envelopes, alongside expanded real-time data for commodities and crypto. U.S. users can now opt in through Search Labs.
Microsoft just launched Copilot 3D, a free preview feature inside Copilot Labs that turns 2D pictures into 3D models with a single click. The tool requires no text prompts and outputs GLB files ready for 3D printing and game engines. Early tests show it handles objects like furniture well, but struggles with humans and animals. It is currently rolling out to select web users.
Apple just confirmed that ChatGPT integration in Apple Intelligence will upgrade to OpenAI's newly announced GPT-5 model. The change is set to roll out next month alongside iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26, replacing the current GPT-4o backend.
Microsoft just integrated OpenAI’s new GPT-5 across consumer, developer, and enterprise platforms, upgrading Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, and Azure AI Foundry. The models bring sharper reasoning and stronger coding performance handled through an automatic real-time router, and free users can try it right away in Copilot's new Smart mode.
Elon Musk just told advertisers that X plans to insert sponsored recommendations directly into Grok's chat responses. The goal is to help monetize the platform and offset massive GPU expenses by pitching targeted solutions right when users ask questions to solve a problem.
OpenAI just released GPT-5, combining fast responses and deep reasoning through a real-time router that cuts hallucinations by up to 80%. It is rolling out to all ChatGPT users, with extended reasoning reserved for Pro subscribers.
The Browser Company just launched Dia Pro, a $20 monthly subscription for its AI browser that unlocks unlimited chat and skills. Free users will now face usage limits, marking the Arc maker's first official push into subscription revenue as browser competition heats up.
Trump Media just teamed up with Perplexity to roll out a public beta of "Truth Social AI" search. Anyone using Truth Social in a browser can now query the web directly with Perplexity's engine. Trump Media CEO Devin Nunes pitched the partnership as a vital step in expanding the platform's reach.
Shopify just launched a Universal Cart, product catalog, and checkout kit designed specifically for AI agents. The developer tools let chatbots search millions of merchant inventories, bundle items across different stores, and complete purchases natively in the chat. Basically, AI assistants are becoming full-blown shopping storefronts.
