Artists criticize the rollout over transparency and unpaid labor, suggesting difficulty ahead for AI tools gaining acceptance from users and audiences.
xAI’s plan for a standalone app may expand user access, but controversial outputs and app store policies could undermine its adoption and growth.
OpenAI considers its approach to ads: The $157 billion company explores monetization strategies to diversify revenue streams.
AI usage booms among Gen Z, while customizable tools like Claude and on-device models from Adobe point to interest in tailored, privacy-focused solutions.
As it transitions to a for-profit model, OpenAI’s innovations and investments promise growth, but leadership turmoil and rising competition may challenge its dominance.
Cybersecurity is a major issue for retailers this holiday season: A surge of transactions combined with over-extended, undertrained employees creates opportunities for fraudsters.
With $16 billion in annual losses, Meta slashes app investments for Quest headsets, risking sales to stabilize costs while holding onto a long-term vision for Reality Labs
Trump’s tariffs on key trade partners may drive up prices for semiconductors, EVs, and phones, threatening global supply chains and inflating costs for consumers.
A decision against SiriusXM’s cancellation process underlines the brand risks of burdensome subscription practices as the FTC tightens consumer protections.
With sweeping device access and app control, it’s looking to give everyone AI agents—if trust issues don’t hold it back.
Expanding into search and web browsers, OpenAI seeks to challenge Google and anchor itself as a tech titan through ambitious AI-driven growth.
PayPal's outage highlights rising API-related flaws in finance. With 80% of U.S. adults relying on app-based payments, regulatory scrutiny and customer frustration could reshape the competitive landscape.
With features like video and synced illustrations, Spotify seeks to rebrand as more than audio-only and tap into the growing audiobook market.
Banning Google’s search payments will threaten browser stability, push Apple to adapt, and create openings for competitors like Bing and DuckDuckGo.
With revenues soaring 94% to $35.1 billion, it dominates AI hardware, but Big Tech’s in-house chip ambitions could challenge its position.
As governments worldwide enforce bans and fines to shield minors, platforms scramble to adapt or risk losing billions.
With 82.3% of streaming hours, Twitch leads the industry but faces stiff competition from YouTube’s talent poaching and new platforms.
Introducing genAI tools early in classrooms could foster a new generation of engaged users, but data privacy and plagiarism concerns might limit its adoption in education.
The rapid evolution of generative AI may hit a ceiling as technological limits emerge. Companies could shift focus to refining existing tools and exploring real-world applications.
By processing AI locally, Adobe’s SlimLM reduces cloud computing costs and privacy concerns.