OpenAI has introduced Instant Checkout, allowing users to purchase products directly through its ChatGPT chatbot. Ashley Capoot reports for CNBC. The feature initially supports single-item purchases from U.S. Etsy sellers and is available to all U.S. ChatGPT users. More than one million Shopify merchants, including brands like Skims and Glossier, will join the platform soon. …
OpenAI has launched a preview of a new mobile feature called ChatGPT Pulse for its Pro subscribers. This feature shifts the chatbot from answering direct questions to proactively delivering personalized information. According to the company’s announcement, Pulse works by researching topics it deems relevant to the user. This process is based on an analysis of …
OpenAI has released its first detailed study on ChatGPT usage, revealing that most people use the chatbot for personal matters rather than work. The research shows that “practical guidance,” such as asking for how-to advice or help with schoolwork, is the most common reason people turn to the AI. Gerrit De Vynck reports for the …
The generative AI consumer app ecosystem is beginning to stabilize after years of rapid change, according to new data from venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. The firm’s fifth edition of its Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps ranking shows only 11 new entries on the web list, down from 17 newcomers in March 2025. Google …
OpenAI has expanded its ChatGPT Projects feature to free users after previously restricting it to paid subscribers. The feature allows users to organize AI conversations around specific topics and set custom instructions for responses. Ian Carlos Campbell from Engadget reports that free users can now upload five files per project, while Plus subscribers get 25 …
Not long ago, generating an image with AI was mostly a technological novelty. It was a nice party trick with limited practical use. As of 2025, that has changed. AI image generation has evolved into a practical tool for marketing professionals. From unique visuals for social media campaigns to website assets and conceptual product shots: …
OpenAI’s release of GPT-5 has encountered significant user resistance, forcing the company to reverse several key decisions within days of the launch. The controversy centers on the company’s attempt to simplify ChatGPT by removing older AI models and eliminating user choice. When OpenAI launched GPT-5 on August 7, the company simultaneously retired popular models including …
OpenAI has officially launched GPT-5, its highly anticipated new generation of artificial intelligence models. The release, announced on August 7, 2025, introduces not a single model but a coordinated system of models designed to be smarter, faster, and more reliable than their predecessors. The new system is immediately available to all ChatGPT users, including those …
OpenAI has released two new open source language models, gpt-oss-120B and gpt-oss-20B, marking its first major open release since 2019. According to a report by Carl Franzen for VentureBeat, the initial reactions from the AI community are highly mixed. Supporters praise the move as a significant step for open source AI in the West. Experts …
Yelp is automatically creating short videos about restaurants and other businesses using generative artificial intelligence. According to a report by The Verge, this feature is now available nationwide in the United States on Yelp’s iOS app. The system combines photos and videos uploaded by users to create a short, narrated clip. Generative AI models from …