OpenAI Surpasses SpaceX as Most Valuable Startup Valued at $500 Billion

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has surpassed SpaceX as the world’s most valuable startup with a US$500 billion valuation. This valuation increase comes after OpenAI employees sold US$6.6 billion worth of stock to investors, including Thrive Capital and SoftBank. OpenAI is currently in negotiations with Microsoft to convert into a for-profit company, a move that has led to a lawsuit from co-founder Elon Musk.

Business & Finance|financialpost.com
Introducing Jules: Enhance Your Development Workflow with AI Assistance

Introducing Jules Tools, a lightweight command-line interface, and the Jules API for seamless integration into your systems.

Product & Features|blog.google
Comet releases its new web browser globally at no cost

Comet, a new AI-powered browser, is now available for free download. It aims to revolutionize the internet by fostering curiosity and providing a more intuitive and efficient browsing experience. Comet offers features like the Comet Assistant, which helps users with various tasks, and Background Assistants, which work simultaneously to eliminate to-do list tasks.

Product & Features|perplexity.ai
Meta Explores Ad Targeting Using AI Chat Data

Meta will use your conversations with its AI tools to personalize ads on Facebook and Instagram.

Product & Features|techcrunch.com
Hume AI Unveils Octave 2: Advanced Multilingual Voice Technology

Octave 2, our latest voice AI model for text-to-speech, is now available for preview on our platform and API.

Product & Features|hume.ai
Enterprises Adopt Claude to Advance AI Integration

Discover how leading companies like Novo Nordisk and Salesforce are leveraging Claude to implement AI solutions across their organizations, achieving significant transformation at scale.

Business & Finance|anthropic.com
Claude AI Integrates with Slack for Enhanced Team Collaboration

Now you can bring Claude into your Slack workspace or link Slack to Claude's apps, allowing Claude to find and mention relevant messages during chats.

Product & Features|anthropic.com
Samsung and SK Forge Alliance with OpenAI to Expand AI Chip and Data Center Infrastructure

Samsung and SK have partnered with OpenAI to advance global AI infrastructure through the Stargate initiative. The partnerships focus on increasing advanced memory chip production and expanding data center capacity in Korea, supporting Korea’s AI ambitions and positioning Samsung and SK as key contributors to global AI infrastructure.

Infrastructure & Chips|openai.com
Peloton Enhances Bike, Tread, and Row Equipment with AI-Driven Form Analysis and Rotating Displays

The Cross Training series now features updated hardware, AI capabilities with Peloton IQ, and software enhancements. It also includes swiveling screens for added convenience.

Product & Features|engadget.com