Jul 4, 2025

Retter Reboot #27

OpenAI Confirmed in $30B Oracle Cloud Deal for Massive AI Expansion

OpenAI is behind a $30 billion multi-year deal with Oracle Cloud, planning to use 4.5GW across several data centers to power AI workloads. The agreement marks one of the largest cloud infrastructure deals in AI to date. It will support OpenAI’s rapid model scaling.

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Google Brings Gemini “Gems” to Workspace Apps

Google is adding Gemini “Gems” to Workspace apps like Docs and Gmail, letting users create custom AI assistants for writing, summarizing, and task management within workflows. The feature will roll out to Workspace Labs users first.

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Cloudflare Pushes for AI Companies to Pay for Content Use

Cloudflare says AI firms should pay for the internet content they use to train models, arguing it would support creators and maintain a healthy web ecosystem. The company is in talks with AI firms to set up payment systems. It reflects rising tensions over data use for AI training.

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Meta Tests Chatbots That Message You First

Meta is testing chatbots on Messenger and Instagram that can initiate conversations with users, aiming to boost engagement. These AI bots will send prompts or questions to draw users back into the app. The feature is in early testing with select users.

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Meta Adds Business Voice Calls and Tests AI Product Recommendations on WhatsApp

Meta has launched voice calling for businesses on WhatsApp, allowing customer support and sales calls directly in the app. It is also testing AI-powered product recommendations during chats. The updates aim to deepen WhatsApp’s business tools.

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Google Rolls Out Veo 3 AI Video Generator Globally

Google has launched Veo 3, its advanced AI video generation model, for global use. The model creates high-quality, customizable videos from text prompts, targeting creators and marketers.

Veo 3 is available via Google’s VideoFX platform.

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Apple May Let Anthropic and OpenAI Power Siri

Apple is reportedly considering letting Anthropic and OpenAI power Siri responses, expanding beyond its in-house AI. The move could bring advanced conversational abilities to Siri on iPhone and Mac. Talks are still in early stages.

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ChatGPT News Referrals Rise but Don’t Offset Search Declines

News sites are seeing more traffic from ChatGPT referrals, but the increase is too small to balance out traffic losses from AI search overviews. Publishers remain concerned about long-term audience shifts. Referral growth continues as ChatGPT integrates browsing.

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Figma Prepares for IPO Aiming to Raise $1.5B

Figma is moving closer to a blockbuster IPO that could raise $1.5 billion, valuing the design platform at over $12 billion. The listing would mark one of the biggest tech IPOs of the year. The IPO could happen later in 2025.

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Cursor Launches Web App to Manage AI Coding Agents

Cursor has released a web app that helps developers manage AI coding agents across projects. The tool lets users assign tasks, review code, and track progress in one place.

It aims to simplify using AI for software development.

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Grammarly Acquires Superhuman to Expand AI Writing Tools

Grammarly has acquired Superhuman, the premium AI-powered email app, to integrate advanced email drafting and management features into its platform. The move aims to enhance productivity tools for professionals.

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