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Pentagon integrates xAI's Grok chatbot into defense operations alongside Google's Gemini

The Department of Defense announced it will deploy Elon Musk's Grok AI across its GenAI.mil platform by early 2026, reaching three million military and civilian personnel. The chatbot will operate at Impact Level 5 security tier, handling Controlled Unclassified Information while providing real-time insights from the X platform to support operational workflows.

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Pentagon integrates xAI's Grok chatbot into defense operations alongside Google's Gemini

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ByteDance ramps up AI spending to $23 billion as it chases US tech giants amid chip restrictions

TikTok parent ByteDance plans to invest $23 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure in 2026, marking a significant increase from this year's spending. About half the budget will target advanced semiconductors for AI models, despite ongoing uncertainty over access to Nvidia chips due to U.S. export controls.

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ByteDance ramps up AI spending to $23 billion as it chases US tech giants amid chip restrictions

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Doctors warn AI companions threaten mental health as kids turn to chatbots for friendship

Physicians from Harvard and Baylor published a paper in the New England Journal of Medicine warning that AI companions designed to simulate emotional support create dangerous conditions for mental health. Children are using AI for companionship 42% of the time, with some conversations turning violent or sexual, according to a new report by Aura.

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Doctors warn AI companions threaten mental health as kids turn to chatbots for friendship

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OpenAI lets users adjust ChatGPT's warmth and enthusiasm in new personalization update

OpenAI rolled out new ChatGPT personalization settings that allow users to fine-tune the AI chatbot's warmth, enthusiasm, and emoji usage. The update addresses ongoing user feedback about conversational style after GPT-5.2's professional tone sparked complaints. Users can now choose between more, less, or default levels for these characteristics alongside existing personality options.

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OpenAI lets users adjust ChatGPT's warmth and enthusiasm in new personalization update

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ChatGPT mobile app reaches $3 billion milestone faster than TikTok and Disney+ ever did

OpenAI's ChatGPT mobile app has achieved $3 billion in worldwide consumer spending in just 31 months, outpacing major apps like TikTok, Disney+, and HBO Max. The AI chatbot earned $2.48 billion in 2025 alone, marking a 408% year-over-year increase. This rapid growth signals strong demand for paid subscriptions and positions ChatGPT ahead of competitors in the AI app market.

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ChatGPT mobile app reaches $3 billion milestone faster than TikTok and Disney+ ever did

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Churches Turn to AI for Ministry as 15,000 Face Closure and Congregations Shift Digital

Religious institutions across the U.S. are embracing AI-powered services to reach congregations as an unprecedented 15,000 churches could close this year. From AI-driven apps providing pastoral care to tools converting sermons into social content, ministry leaders are leveraging artificial intelligence to compete in a digital age where 29% of Americans now identify as religiously unaffiliated.

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Churches Turn to AI for Ministry as 15,000 Face Closure and Congregations Shift Digital

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DoorDash launches Zesty, an AI-powered app that transforms how you discover new restaurants

DoorDash has launched Zesty, an AI-powered social app designed to simplify restaurant discovery in San Francisco and New York. The app uses an AI chatbot to deliver personalized recommendations by aggregating information from DoorDash, Google Maps, TikTok, and other sources. This marks DoorDash's strategic expansion beyond food delivery into social discovery and local commerce.

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DoorDash launches Zesty, an AI-powered app that transforms how you discover new restaurants

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OpenAI reveals plan to transform ChatGPT into an operating system with new executive hire

OpenAI is moving beyond traditional apps by transforming ChatGPT into an operating system. The company hired Glen Coates as Head of App Platform to lead this evolution, which would make ChatGPT a central software layer for apps and services rather than just another chatbot interface.

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OpenAI reveals plan to transform ChatGPT into an operating system with new executive hire

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PolyAI Raises $86M at $750M Valuation to Scale Conversational AI for Enterprise Call Centers

London-based PolyAI has secured $86 million in Series D funding at a $750 million valuation for its conversational AI platform. The startup develops ultra-realistic voice AI assistants that handle millions of customer calls daily for banks, casinos, and hospitals. Led by Georgian, Hedosophia and Khosla Ventures, the round brings total funding past $200 million as the company aims to double revenue to over $40 million.

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PolyAI Raises $86M at $750M Valuation to Scale Conversational AI for Enterprise Call Centers

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AI at Work Doubles to 45% as Gallup Survey Exposes Major Communication Gap Between Employers

A new Gallup survey reveals that 45% of U.S. workers now use AI at work at least a few times a year, more than doubling from 21% in 2023. But nearly one-quarter of employees don't know if their employers have adopted AI at all, exposing a stark communication gap. The data shows AI adoption varies dramatically by industry, with tech workers leading at 76% while retail lags at 33%.

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AI at Work Doubles to 45% as Gallup Survey Exposes Major Communication Gap Between Employers

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Google AI brings NotebookLM into Gemini with new integration that changes cross-tool workflows

Google AI is rolling out a NotebookLM integration for Gemini, allowing users to attach notebooks directly to conversations. The feature lets you use NotebookLM as a context source while leveraging Gemini reasoning capabilities, effectively bridging two powerful AI tools. Users can now query multiple notebooks at once and combine personal research with web insights.

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Google AI brings NotebookLM into Gemini with new integration that changes cross-tool workflows

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Grok spreads misinformation about Bondi Beach shooting, misidentifying hero Ahmed al Ahmed

Elon Musk's xAI chatbot Grok repeatedly misidentified 43-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed, who disarmed a gunman during the Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney. The AI chatbot claimed verified videos showed unrelated events, including a man climbing a tree and footage from Cyclone Alfred. The incident highlights persistent problems with AI chatbots handling breaking news events.

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Grok spreads misinformation about Bondi Beach shooting, misidentifying hero Ahmed al Ahmed

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ChatGPT becomes most downloaded app of 2025 as safety concerns and AI bubble debates intensify

ChatGPT topped Apple's App Store as the most downloaded free iOS app in 2025, marking a dramatic rise from fourth place last year. With over 800 million weekly users and nearly 30,000 messages processed per second, OpenAI's chatbot has become ubiquitous. Yet the achievement comes amid mounting chatbot safety concerns, ongoing lawsuits, and questions about whether the AI industry faces a financial bubble.

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ChatGPT becomes most downloaded app of 2025 as safety concerns and AI bubble debates intensify

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AI Toys Face Scrutiny After Reports of Inappropriate Conversations and Data Privacy Risks

AI-powered children's toys using OpenAI's technology are discussing sexual topics and providing dangerous instructions to kids, according to new research from PIRG. US senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal have sent letters to six toy manufacturers demanding answers about safeguards, testing protocols, and data collection practices by January 6, 2026.

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AI Toys Face Scrutiny After Reports of Inappropriate Conversations and Data Privacy Risks

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Google brings Gemini AI to Chrome on iPhone and iPad, closing gap with desktop experience

Google is rolling out Gemini AI integration for Chrome on iPhone and iPad across the US, allowing users to access the AI assistant directly from their browser. Previously restricted to the Google app or website, Gemini for Chrome now offers features like page summarization and contextual assistance. The move follows similar integrations on Android and desktop platforms, positioning Google to compete with Microsoft Copilot and other AI assistants in the mobile browser space.

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Google brings Gemini AI to Chrome on iPhone and iPad, closing gap with desktop experience

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