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OpenAI is rolling out two new features for ChatGPT that make handling uploaded files easier. A Recent files option appears in the attachment menu, letting users quickly reuse the most recent documents. A new Library tab in the web sidebar serves as a central hub for all uploaded and generated files, offering browsing, search, and one‑click attachment to new chats. The updates target Plus, Pro, and Business subscribers and are expected to reach additional regions soon, signaling OpenAI’s push to turn ChatGPT into a more robust productivity tool. Read more

During a hearing, U.S. District Judge Rita Lin questioned the Department of Defense’s decision to label AI developer Anthropic a supply‑chain risk, describing it as an apparent attempt to cripple the company after it sought limits on military use of its Claude tool. Anthropic has filed lawsuits alleging illegal retaliation, and the judge is considering a temporary injunction that could pause the designation. The case highlights tensions over AI use in the armed forces, First Amendment concerns, and the Pentagon’s authority to restrict contractors. Read more

Anthropic is close to securing final court approval for a historic settlement that resolves claims that its Claude AI model was trained on pirated books. Nearly 100,000 authors have filed claims, and the company has agreed to pay a total of $1.5 billion, with $3,000 allocated to each qualifying work. The settlement includes a certification that no pirated content will be used in future Claude releases and a commitment to destroy existing pirated copies. The court is set to consider the final approval motion in late April, marking a significant milestone in AI‑related copyright litigation. Read more

The city of Baltimore has filed a municipal lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI, alleging that its AI chatbot Grok and the X social network were marketed without warning about the risk of harmful deepfake images. The complaint cites the platform’s image‑generation tool, which was used to create millions of sexualized images, including thousands involving minors, and argues that this violates Baltimore’s Consumer Protection Ordinance. City officials say the action is intended to protect residents from emerging AI‑related harms and hold technology companies accountable. Read more

Anthropic has introduced an "auto mode" for its Claude Code AI, allowing the system to automatically execute actions it deems safe while blocking those that appear risky. The feature, now in research preview, adds a safety layer that checks for dangerous behavior and prompt‑injection attacks before any action runs. Auto mode works with Claude Sonnet 4.6 and Opus 4.6 and is recommended for isolated, sandboxed environments. The rollout targets Enterprise and API users and follows Anthropic’s recent releases of Claude Code Review and Dispatch for Cowork, reflecting a broader industry move toward more autonomous coding tools. Read more

OpenAI announced it will shut down its Sora video‑generation app and API, a move that also ends the high‑profile licensing partnership with Disney. Executives said the decision follows internal discussions about research priorities and resource allocation, noting that Sora required extensive compute power that limited other teams. The company reiterated its focus on core products such as ChatGPT, Codex and the AI browser, while hinting at a forthcoming “superapp” strategy. The announcement caught many employees by surprise and signals a shift away from experimental side projects toward practical adoption. Read more

OpenAI announced it will de‑prioritize the Instant Checkout feature that let users purchase items directly within ChatGPT. Launched in September, the checkout tool failed to attract significant use, prompting the company to pivot toward enhancing product discovery and detailed consumer information. Merchants can still integrate their own checkout experiences through apps in the chatbot, while OpenAI develops its Agentic Commerce Protocol with Stripe to serve as a centralized hub for product research. Read more

OpenAI announced a set of open‑source, prompt‑based safety policies aimed at helping developers protect teenage users of AI applications. Developed with Common Sense Media and everyone.ai, the policies target five categories of potential harm, including graphic violence, harmful body ideals, dangerous challenges, romantic or violent role‑play, and age‑restricted goods. The move comes amid multiple lawsuits alleging that ChatGPT contributed to suicides and other harms involving minors, and follows OpenAI’s recent rollout of parental controls and age‑prediction features. The company frames the policies as a baseline safety floor for the broader developer ecosystem. Read more

OpenAI announced a new set of open‑source prompts designed to help developers build AI applications that are safer for teenagers. The prompts address a range of risky content, including graphic violence, sexual material, harmful body ideals, dangerous challenges, and age‑restricted services. By providing clear, operational safety policies, OpenAI aims to give developers a practical foundation for protecting younger users, while acknowledging that the broader challenges of AI safety remain complex. Read more

Google Labs introduced Stitch, an AI‑driven design tool that lets users create website and app interfaces through natural‑language prompts. Leveraging Gemini models, Stitch supports text and voice input, offers real‑time design critiques, and allows on‑the‑fly edits such as moving buttons or changing colors. Currently in beta, the platform can generate multi‑page layouts, extract design systems from URLs, and export rules via a markdown file. Early testers reported impressive visual results but noted occasional glitches typical of a beta product. Read more

BNESIM, a global provider of travel eSIM and digital communications, says artificial intelligence is reshaping its industry by compressing development cycles and enhancing both operational efficiency and customer experience. The company’s CEO Luca Mattei highlights AI’s role in fraud detection, support automation, procurement, and market analysis, while emphasizing a collaborative approach that blends human judgment with machine capabilities. BNESIM’s dedicated AI and automation team works across departments to embed intelligent tools into everyday workflows, aiming for faster, more precise responses to the dynamic needs of travelers, remote professionals, and connected devices. Read more

Apple is reportedly testing a standalone Siri app, a refreshed interface and an "Ask Siri" button that would make the voice assistant more visible across its devices. The changes, aimed at turning Siri into a full‑featured AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT, are expected to debut with iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 after a preview at WWDC 2024. Apple has not confirmed the details, but the reported overhaul could mark the company's most significant AI push for Siri since its launch more than a decade ago. Read more

OpenAI announced the shutdown of Sora, its AI-powered social video platform that sought to blend TikTok-style feeds with deepfake technology. Launched as an invite‑only service, the app generated buzz but failed to sustain user interest, leading the company to end the product without providing a timeline or detailed explanation. While the underlying Sora 2 model remains available through ChatGPT, the decision marks the end of OpenAI's experiment with an AI‑first social feed and raises questions about the future of deepfake‑centric applications. Read more

Google has expanded its Gemini AI assistant into retail by partnering with Gap Inc., allowing users to browse and purchase items from Gap’s brands directly within the chatbot using Google Pay and the Universal Commerce Protocol. At the same time, OpenAI is stepping back from its built-in checkout feature in ChatGPT, focusing instead on improving product displays, side‑by‑side comparisons, and overall relevance. The move reflects a broader trend of retailers and AI developers experimenting with conversational commerce while reassessing what shopping experiences resonate with users. Read more

Anthropic introduced a computer‑use feature for its Claude AI model, allowing the system to interact directly with a user's desktop. The company emphasized a set of safeguards designed to block risky actions such as moving money, modifying files, or accessing sensitive data, though it warned that these protections are not absolute. Users are advised to start with trusted applications and avoid handling sensitive information during the preview phase. Anthropic’s rollout follows similar moves by Perplexity, Manus, and Nvidia, and comes after the viral spread of OpenClaw, which prompted OpenAI to hire its creator to advance personal agents. Read more

Apple co‑founder Steve Wozniak told Fox Business that he is “not a fan” of artificial‑intelligence systems such as ChatGPT and Claude. He argued that AI lacks emotional depth, often provides overly detailed factual answers instead of storytelling, and can be unreliable. Wozniak’s comments contrast with Apple CEO Tim Cook’s optimism about AI and come as Apple pushes its own AI platform, Apple Intelligence, amid development challenges. Read more

Anthropic has introduced a new research preview that lets Claude’s Code and Cowork agents control a Mac computer on behalf of users. The feature lets the AI open files, browse the web, run development tools and interact with apps without any setup, and it is available to Claude Pro and Max subscribers. Users must run the Claude desktop app on a supported Mac and pair it with the mobile app. The system asks for explicit permission before taking actions and can fall back to direct control of the mouse, keyboard and display when integrations are unavailable. Read more

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson warned that a branch of artificial intelligence—superintelligence—poses lethal risks and urged the world to adopt an international treaty banning its development. He likened the need for such an agreement to existing global pacts on nuclear, chemical, and environmental threats, emphasizing that treaties are humanity’s best tool for managing existential dangers. Tyson’s remarks have sparked renewed debate over how quickly policy should move to address speculative yet potentially catastrophic AI capabilities. Read more

Mirage, the company behind the video‑editing app Captions, has raised $75 million in growth financing from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund. The startup rebranded to Mirage, introduced a freemium model, and launched new AI models for pacing, framing, attention dynamics, and accent‑preserving audio. With more than 3.2 million downloads and over 200 million videos created, the platform serves an international audience and is targeting small‑business marketers. The fresh capital will fuel growth, especially in high‑growth Asian markets, and support the development of additional AI models for video assembly. Read more

Enterprises that proved AI can work are now focusing on responsible, economical, and repeatable deployment. Leaders are asking about cost, governance, and real‑world impact as AI moves beyond customer service into core operations. Four trends dominate: responsible AI and trust‑building, industry‑tuned models, AI factories that standardize deployment, and AI‑led legacy modernization. Organizations that adopt these approaches will turn AI experiments into durable competitive advantage. Read more