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LicenseFreemium

Used ForAI Chatbot

Initial Release Year2022

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Anthropic's Super Bowl ad mocking AI ads pushes Claude into Apple's top 10 with 11% user surge

Anthropic's darkly comedic Super Bowl commercials took aim at AI chatbots with ads, and the strategy paid off. Claude jumped from No. 41 to No. 7 on the U.S. App Store, achieving its highest rank ever. Daily active users surged 11% post-game, outpacing ChatGPT's 2.7% and Google Gemini's 1.4% gains as the OpenAI rivalry intensifies.

Business3 sources

Anthropic's Super Bowl ad mocking AI ads pushes Claude into Apple's top 10 with 11% user surge

Business3 sources

OpenAI accuses DeepSeek of using distillation to copy US AI models and train rival systems

OpenAI has warned US lawmakers that Chinese AI startup DeepSeek is using sophisticated distillation techniques to replicate American AI models. The company alleges DeepSeek employees developed methods to circumvent access restrictions through obfuscated third-party routers. This practice raises national security risks and threatens the business model of US AI companies that have invested billions in infrastructure.

Policy5 sources

OpenAI accuses DeepSeek of using distillation to copy US AI models and train rival systems

Policy5 sources

EVA AI hosts world's first AI dating cafe where humans romance virtual companions

EVA AI transformed a Manhattan wine bar into an AI pop-up cafe where users could video chat with virtual companions like John Yoon and Claire Lang. The Valentine's Day event tested whether AI relationships could transition from private screens to public spaces, revealing both the appeal and awkwardness of human-AI connection.

Entertainment14 sources

EVA AI hosts world's first AI dating cafe where humans romance virtual companions

Entertainment14 sources

SoftBank's AI investments deliver $1.62 billion profit as OpenAI stake drives turnaround

SoftBank Group swung back to profitability with $1.62 billion in net income for Q3, reversing a $369 billion yen loss from the previous year. The turnaround was driven primarily by a $4.2 billion gain from its OpenAI stake, part of $17 billion in total gains from the ChatGPT-maker. The technology investor sold its Nvidia position for $5.8 billion to deepen its focus on AI infrastructure and private AI platforms.

Business8 sources

SoftBank's AI investments deliver $1.62 billion profit as OpenAI stake drives turnaround

Business8 sources

Anthropic and Pentagon clash over AI safeguards as $200 million contract hangs in balance

The Pentagon is pushing Anthropic to allow military use of Claude AI for all lawful purposes, but the company refuses to budge on restrictions around autonomous weapons and mass domestic surveillance. With a $200 million contract at stake, the Defense Department threatens to end the partnership while other AI companies show more flexibility.

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Anthropic and Pentagon clash over AI safeguards as $200 million contract hangs in balance

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Microsoft warns AI Recommendation Poisoning threatens trust as companies manipulate chatbots

Microsoft's security team uncovered a troubling pattern where businesses embed hidden instructions in AI summary buttons to manipulate what chatbots recommend. The company identified over 50 unique prompts from 31 companies across 14 industries that poison AI memory with biased directives. This technique exploits how AI assistants store context, creating persistent influence over future recommendations in critical areas like health, finance, and security.

Technology6 sources

Microsoft warns AI Recommendation Poisoning threatens trust as companies manipulate chatbots

Technology6 sources

Anthropic Moves Premium Features to Claude's Free Plan as AI Competition Intensifies

Anthropic has upgraded Claude's free tier with features previously locked behind a paywall, including file creation, Connectors for app integration, and customizable Skills. The move positions Claude as a stronger competitor to ChatGPT, especially as OpenAI recently introduced ads to its platform. Users can now create Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and spreadsheets while connecting to external services like Google Workspace and Canva.

Technology6 sources

Anthropic Moves Premium Features to Claude's Free Plan as AI Competition Intensifies

Technology6 sources

OpenAI researcher quits over ChatGPT ads as Perplexity abandons AI advertising entirely

A former OpenAI researcher resigned this week citing concerns that ChatGPT ads could manipulate users, drawing parallels to Facebook's privacy erosion. Meanwhile, Perplexity walked away from advertising entirely, stating that ads fundamentally conflict with user trust in AI. The moves highlight a growing industry divide over how AI companies should monetize their services.

Technology16 sources

OpenAI researcher quits over ChatGPT ads as Perplexity abandons AI advertising entirely

Technology16 sources

QuitGPT campaign gains 700,000 supporters as users boycott ChatGPT over OpenAI's Trump ties

A grassroots boycott against ChatGPT has attracted over 700,000 supporters, with activists urging users to cancel subscriptions over OpenAI's political donations and government contracts. The QuitGPT movement highlights growing tensions between AI utility and ethical concerns, as actor Mark Ruffalo and thousands pledge to switch to alternative AI chatbots.

Entertainment4 sources

QuitGPT campaign gains 700,000 supporters as users boycott ChatGPT over OpenAI's Trump ties

Entertainment4 sources

OpenAI deploys ChatGPT to Pentagon platform as experts warn of security and human error risks

OpenAI has deployed a custom version of ChatGPT on the Pentagon's GenAI.mil platform, joining Google and xAI in providing advanced AI tools to the U.S. military. While the system includes safeguards for unclassified work, experts warn that user over-reliance and human error could pose significant security risks.

Technology3 sources

OpenAI deploys ChatGPT to Pentagon platform as experts warn of security and human error risks

Technology3 sources

ChatGPT Deep Research now runs on GPT-5.2 with source controls and real-time tracking

OpenAI has upgraded its Deep Research feature in ChatGPT with the GPT-5.2 model, introducing the ability to specify research sources, a full-screen report viewer with citations, and real-time progress tracking. The upgrades to Deep Research feature aim to deliver more accurate, citation-backed insights for professionals conducting complex research tasks.

Technology3 sources

ChatGPT Deep Research now runs on GPT-5.2 with source controls and real-time tracking

Technology3 sources

OpenAI Fires Safety Executive Ryan Beiermeister Who Opposed ChatGPT Adult Mode

OpenAI terminated Ryan Beiermeister, VP of product policy, in early January after she opposed plans for ChatGPT adult mode. The company cited sexual discrimination against a male colleague as the reason, which Beiermeister strongly denies. The firing has sparked debate about safety concerns, AI erotica features, and the timing amid internal disagreements over allowing sexually explicit conversations in ChatGPT.

Technology4 sources

OpenAI Fires Safety Executive Ryan Beiermeister Who Opposed ChatGPT Adult Mode

Technology4 sources

OpenAI retires model GPT-4o despite affecting 800,000 users who formed deep emotional bonds

OpenAI has officially discontinued the controversial GPT-4o model alongside several legacy ChatGPT models, affecting an estimated 800,000 users who relied on its warm, conversational style. The move comes amid wrongful death lawsuits and concerns about sycophancy, despite intense user backlash and protests from communities like #Keep4o who describe losing meaningful AI companionship.

Technology11 sources

OpenAI retires model GPT-4o despite affecting 800,000 users who formed deep emotional bonds

Technology11 sources

European Insurer Stocks Tumble as AI-Powered Tool Triggers Selloff Across Insurance Sector

European insurance stocks fell sharply on Tuesday following a steep selloff in US insurance brokers after Insurify launched an AI-powered comparison tool built on ChatGPT. Major brokers like Willis Towers Watson, Aon, and Arthur J. Gallagher saw shares plunge 9-12% on Monday, triggering investor concerns about accelerating disruption within the insurance sector and sparking a broader market downturn.

Business2 sources

European Insurer Stocks Tumble as AI-Powered Tool Triggers Selloff Across Insurance Sector

Business2 sources

Apple Opens CarPlay to Third-Party AI Chatbots Including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude

Apple is preparing to allow voice-controlled AI chatbots from companies like OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic to integrate into CarPlay within the coming months. This marks a strategic shift for the company, which has only allowed Siri as the voice assistant option in its vehicle infotainment interface. While users will gain hands-free access to alternative AI assistants, Siri will remain the default option accessible via the Siri button and wake word.

Technology9 sources

Apple Opens CarPlay to Third-Party AI Chatbots Including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude

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