OpenAI Seeks Revenue from Your AI Creations

The company has also released an updated version of its Atlas browser which includes tab management and an “auto” mode that intelligently directs queries to either ChatGPT or Google based on performance metrics. Versions for Windows and mobile devices are currently in the pipeline. The advertising strategy, spearheaded by Applications CEO Fidji Simo, is expected to generate revenue to support OpenAI’s efforts to raise at least $50 billion from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, with Altman actively engaging state-backed investors in Abu Dhabi.

To meet growing infrastructure needs, OpenAI has initiated the “Stargate Community” program, investing in renewable energy solutions, including solar-plus-storage in Wisconsin, project-financed battery installations in Michigan, and tailored Texas grid developments, as well as closed-loop cooling solutions.

Even OpenAI’s governance has become a political issue. Following backlash over hiring a former Democratic policy advisor, the company’s CMO responded to accusations of ideological bias, pointing out Republican leadership and a $25 million donation from co-founder Greg Brockman. Read more. (paywalled)

Google DeepMind has secured Hume AI’s CEO Alan Cowen along with key engineers to innovate voice interfaces capable of interpreting human emotions. Hume’s technology focuses on context-aware speech synthesis and real-time affective recognition, enabling AI to detect emotional subtleties live. This will be integrated into Google Assistant and the Gemini project.

Additionally, Google unveiled the “Personal Intelligence” feature in AI Mode for U.S. users, allowing Gemini access data from Gmail, Photos, Search, and YouTube history to enrich responses. The AI leverages metadata instead of raw data and provides an opt-in model with precise controls. This approach aims to create an ecosystem that connects contextual understanding with decision-making.

Furthermore, DeepMind is looking to hire a Chief AGI Economist who will consult with co-founder Shane Legg in London. This role will analyze how AGI might transform labor markets and finance, emphasizing Google’s anticipation of AGI’s near-term impact requiring economic preparation.
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Apple is reconstructing Siri and creating AI devices that will accompany it. The company is designing Campos, a comprehensive chatbot that will take over Siri’s role in iOS 27 and macOS 27 launching this September. This new interface will engage with both voice and text, seamlessly integrating with Mail, Music, Photos, and Xcode, enabling users to manage files, create content, and interact with personal data through natural language. A preview will be presented at WWDC in June.

Additionally, Apple is developing an AirTag-sized AI wearable equipped with dual cameras, three microphones, a speaker, and wireless charging capabilities. While this device aims to perceive its surroundings, the distinct advantages over the Apple Watch remain uncertain. Its launch could occur as early as 2027.

A third gadget in development is an AI Home Hub featuring a robotic swiveling display and speakers. It will detect when someone is present and adjust its position for face-to-face interactions driven by the new Siri. Desktop and wall-mounted variations are scheduled for release in spring 2026. This initiative reveals Apple’s strategy to integrate AI broadly across software, wearables, and home devices, prioritizing system-level integration as a primary feature. Read more.

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