The Browser Company just launched Arc Max, a new bundle of AI features for its Arc browser powered by GPT-3.5 and Anthropic. Instead of shoehorning a clumsy chat sidebar onto every page, Arc is adding five subtle, time-saving tools like automatic tab and download renaming, 5-second link previews on hover, and page-specific Q&A via Command-F. All features are opt-in, with users voting on what stays after 30 days.
Apple CEO Tim Cook just confirmed that the company is actively researching ChatGPT-style generative AI and plans to increase AI hiring in the UK. Cook pointed out that AI is already quietly powering features like Apple Watch fall detection and iPhone predictive text. While Apple has stayed noticeably restrained during the chatbot boom, Cook's remarks confirm Cupertino is definitely building its countermove.
Google just expanded its generative AI search experience (SGE) to U.S. teens aged 13 to 17 through Search Labs. The rollout includes stronger protections against bullying and illegal substances, alongside an "About this result" feature to explain AI answers. Google is also training the model to stop validating queries with false premises.
Mayo Clinic just became one of the first healthcare systems to test Microsoft 365 Copilot, rolling out early access to hundreds of clinical staff and doctors. The AI assistant connects with Outlook, Word, and meeting transcripts to automate administrative chores like form-filling, aiming to give healthcare workers valuable time back for actual patient care.
Meta just unveiled its next-gen Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses starting at $299, packing upgraded open-ear audio, a 12 MP camera, and direct livestreaming to Instagram and Facebook. The biggest jump is hands-free Meta AI integration on the go, though the assistant features will only launch in beta in the US.
Meta just rolled out a suite of generative AI features across WhatsApp, Instagram, and Messenger. The headline drop is Meta AI, a general assistant integrated with Bing search, accompanied by 28 celebrity-modeled AI personas including Tom Brady and Snoop Dogg. Users also get prompt-driven stickers and photo editing tools, with an AI Studio platform coming next.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is kicking off Connect today, putting AI chatbots and the Quest 3 headset front and center. The new conversational tools aim to shore up user engagement across Facebook and Instagram amid fierce competition from TikTok. It marks Meta's clearest push yet to embed generative AI into its core social apps.
Google Search was just caught publicly indexing shared Bard conversation links, exposing users' chat logs on search result pages. An SEO consultant spotted the blunder, prompting Google to confirm the indexing wasn't intentional and that a fix is actively rolling out to block them.
Microsoft just rolled out its September Windows 11 update, introducing the Copilot preview directly to the taskbar. Alongside system-level AI assistance, inbox apps like Paint and Snipping Tool now feature built-in image generation and text extraction. Why it matters: AI is no longer a browser tab, it lives inside your OS.
OpenAI just added voice conversations and image analysis to ChatGPT. Users can now snap photos to troubleshoot broken grills or plan dinner recipes, and chat back and forth using five realistic synthetic voices. The multimodal upgrade rolls out to Plus and Enterprise users over the next two weeks.
Meta is preparing to unveil "Gen AI Personas" at its Meta Connect event, offering colorful chatbot personalities aimed at keeping younger users engaged. Internal tests feature a Bender-inspired "sassy robot" alongside a creation tool for celebrities to build fan chatbots. The play is clearly aimed at driving higher engagement on Instagram and Facebook to boost ad exposure.
Microsoft just launched four new commercial Surface devices, including the Surface Laptop Studio 2, Laptop Go 3, Go 4, and Surface Hub 3. Beyond major spec upgrades, the lineup leans heavily into enterprise AI with features like smart eye-contact correction, auto-framing cameras, and Copilot integration in Whiteboard.
Microsoft just announced that Bing Chat will soon integrate OpenAI’s DALL-E 3, letting users generate images directly inside conversations. Bing is also getting personalized shopping tools that remember past chats to tailor product recommendations and find discount codes. An exact rollout date for DALL-E 3 hasn't been shared yet.
Microsoft just introduced Microsoft Copilot, bringing its AI capabilities together into a single everyday companion. It taps into web context, your work data, and whatever you are doing on your PC to assist in real time without compromising security.
OpenAI just unveiled DALL·E 3, its next-generation image generator built natively inside ChatGPT. It follows complex text descriptions with nuanced accuracy without requiring prompt engineering tricks, while blocking requests for public figures and living artists' styles. Generated images belong to users and can be commercialized without permission.
GitHub just opened the public beta of Copilot Chat to all individual subscribers, expanding the feature beyond enterprise teams. Developers can now debug code, get explanations, and generate security patches directly inside VS Code and Visual Studio using plain English. It brings conversational AI coding straight into the everyday workflow of solo devs.
Amazon just announced a generative AI upgrade for Fire TV voice search alongside new streaming sticks. Users can now skip rigid commands and ask Alexa open-ended queries like "action movies with car chases" or "comedies for a rainy day." The AI search rolls out in the U.S. later this year, making couch-side discovery feel like a real conversation.
Amazon just announced that Alexa is getting upgraded with a new generative AI model built specifically for voice on Echo devices. The update lets the assistant handle natural conversational pauses, express emotions like laughter or surprise, and interpret vague smart home requests like setting "spooky" lighting. U.S. Echo owners will soon get a free preview of the upgraded assistant.
Microsoft is hosting a special hardware event on September 21, likely unveiling refreshed Surface devices alongside new AI features. The company will not run an official real-time livestream during the morning session, with full video on-demand rolling out later that afternoon.
Google just rolled out Bard Extensions, allowing the AI to pull personal context directly from Gmail, Docs, Drive, Maps, and YouTube in a single prompt. Powered by an upgraded PaLM 2 model, the update also adds a double-check button that verifies claims against Google Search. It is currently available in English, with privacy controls to disable workspace access anytime.
