Retter Reboot #48

OpenAI Turns ChatGPT into a Shopping Agent

OpenAI has upgraded ChatGPT into a fully autonomous shopping assistant capable of researching products, comparing models, analyzing pros and cons, and pulling structured insights directly from online listings. The system can evaluate multiple categories at once, generate detailed trade-off breakdowns, and propose alternatives based on user preferences. This enhancement positions ChatGPT as a general-purpose buying advisor, moving AI assistants deeper into real-time product discovery and comparison workflows across the web.

Source: The Decoder 

Anthropic Introduces Opus 4.5 with Longer Context and Lower API Pricing

Anthropic has launched Opus 4.5, a major update to its Claude model that significantly extends context length, improves reasoning capabilities, and reduces API pricing to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The new version allows much longer conversations and document processing, enabling more advanced workflows for developers and enterprises. Alongside the model upgrade, Anthropic has streamlined its pricing structure to attract broader adoption across high-volume and research-intensive use cases.

Source: Ars Technica 

Emirates Partners with OpenAI to Bring AI Assistants Across Its Operations

Emirates has announced a new partnership with OpenAI aimed at integrating advanced AI assistants throughout the airline’s operations, from customer service and crew support to maintenance and training. The collaboration will explore deploying AI-driven tools to streamline workflows, enhance passenger experience, and optimize day-to-day operational efficiency. Emirates plans to leverage OpenAI’s latest models to build intelligent agents that can assist staff, automate routine tasks, and provide real-time insights across its global network.

Source:Phocus Wire 

Alibaba Launches Qwen App to Make Its AI Models More Accessible

Alibaba has released the Qwen App, a new platform designed to give consumers direct access to its Qwen family of AI models through mobile and web interfaces. The app provides capabilities such as content generation, task assistance, and multimodal interactions, positioning Qwen as a mainstream alternative to global AI assistants. Alibaba aims to boost adoption of its AI ecosystem by offering an easy-to-use, consumer-facing entry point that complements its cloud and enterprise AI strategy.

Source: Tech Republic 

Alibaba’s Quark Launches Smart Glasses with AI-Powered Camera and Assistant

Alibaba’s Quark team has unveiled new smart glasses equipped with an AI-powered camera and real-time assistant features designed for travel, note-taking, and hands-free information retrieval. The device can translate text, identify objects, summarize scenes, and capture high-quality photos, all processed through Alibaba’s Qwen AI models. Positioned as a lightweight everyday companion, the smart glasses aim to bring AI utility into daily life by blending wearable hardware with cloud intelligence.

Source: The Verge 

OpenAI Discloses Data Breach After Third-Party Analytics Partner Hit by Phishing Attack

OpenAI has confirmed a data breach caused by a successful phishing attack on one of its external analytics partners, exposing a limited set of customer data linked to usage metrics and account activity. While no core systems or model data were compromised, the incident highlights ongoing risks tied to third-party integrations within large AI ecosystems. OpenAI says it has suspended the partner’s access, initiated a broader security review, and is reinforcing authentication and monitoring measures across its vendor network.

Source: Cso Online 

OpenAI and Jony Ive Reveal “ChatGPT Device” Prototype Aimed at Reimagining Personal AI Hardware

OpenAI and famed designer Jony Ive have showcased an early hardware prototype built around ChatGPT, marking the first public glimpse of their effort to create a new category of AI-first personal devices. The prototype features a minimalist form factor and is designed to provide ambient, conversational assistance without relying on traditional screens or smartphone interfaces. While still in experimental stages, the project signals OpenAI’s ambition to move beyond software and establish a dedicated hardware ecosystem for everyday AI interaction.

Source: The Verge 

Warner Music Signs Deal with AI Music Startup Suno, Ending Legal Dispute

Warner Music has reached a settlement with AI music startup Suno and signed a new partnership that will allow the company to use Suno’s generative audio technology for commercial music creation. The agreement ends a previously escalating legal battle over copyright and licensing issues, paving the way for major labels to explore AI-assisted production more openly. Warner plans to experiment with Suno’s tools for artist workflows, sound exploration, and rapid prototyping of new music concepts.
Source: Techcrunch 

AWS Commits $50B to Build AI Infrastructure for the US Government

AWS has announced a massive $50 billion investment to expand AI-focused cloud infrastructure dedicated to US government agencies. The multi-year plan includes building secure data centers, enhancing high-performance computing for AI workloads, and providing specialized environments for federal, defense, and intelligence use cases. AWS aims to strengthen its position as the primary cloud and AI backbone for government operations as demand surges for secure, large-scale model training and deployment.
Source: Techcrunch 

Google Tests Showing Ads Inside AI Mode on Search

Google has begun experimenting with displaying ads directly within its AI Mode experience, where users interact with AI-generated overviews instead of traditional search results. The test places sponsored product cards and promotional links alongside AI summaries, signaling Google’s push to adapt its advertising business to conversational search interfaces. The company says it is exploring formats that maintain clarity and relevance as user behavior shifts toward AI-driven query responses.

Source: 9to5 Google