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Bitcoin has surged to a record high of $85,000, adding nearly $20,000 in just a week following the U.S. elections. As cryptocurrencies gain momentum, major tech stocks like Apple, NVIDIA, and Amazon lag, with only Tesla showing growth thanks to its Bitcoin holdings. Gold also saw a decline, suggesting a potential shift from traditional assets to digital currency. Additionally, the
OpenAI has acquired the domain Chat.com for a reported $15.5 million, making it more straightforward for users to access ChatGPT directly. This move has sparked speculation of a possible rebrand to make ChatGPT more competitive with significant rivals like Google. Acquiring this concise, memorable domain aligns with trends in AI branding to enhance accessibility and user trust. Subscribe to the
General Motors’ software chief, Baris Cetinok, defends GM's decision to remove Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from their vehicles, especially in their electric models. Cetinok argues that building an in-house software platform, Ultifi, allows GM to create a fully integrated, seamless user experience tailored to each car’s unique features. By retaining control over in-car displays and software, GM aims to
OpenAI's new "ChatGPT Search" feature, launched for paid users on mobile and the web, allows real-time information access with source attributions, enhancing ChatGPT's value as an alternative to traditional search engines like Google. Following a prototype called SearchGPT, this feature integrates licensed content from major publishers to deliver reliable, timely information in a conversational format. OpenAI intends to expand these
Google’s AI search summaries, also known as AI Overviews, expand to over 100 countries, offering users quick, AI-generated insights in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Hindi. While ads have been integrated into these summaries for U.S. mobile users, Google assures global users that ads will continue to appear separately across other locations. Initially launched in the U.S. and rolled
Tim Cook and Donald Trump recently discussed the EU’s rulings against Apple, with fines totaling $17-18 billion. Cook expressed concerns about the EU using these funds to support their enterprises. On the Patrick Bet-David podcast, Trump recalled the conversation, stating that he promised to address these issues if re-elected. Cook has historically maintained relationships with political leaders to represent Apple’s
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