OpenAI Acquires Software Applications, Enhancing Mac AI Integration

  1. OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Incorporated, the maker of Sky, a natural language interface for Mac. The acquisition aims to integrate Sky's deep macOS capabilities into ChatGPT, enhancing the AI's intuitiveness, contextuality, and action-orientation. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  2. Consensus is using GPT-5 and OpenAI’s Responses API to develop a multi-agent research assistant. This tool can read, analyze, and synthesize evidence in minutes, assisting over 8 million researchers in accelerating scientific discovery. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  3. OpenAI has released an economic blueprint for South Korea, detailing how the country can scale trusted AI through sovereign capabilities and strategic partnerships. The blueprint aims to drive economic growth by leveraging AI technologies. (Source: OpenAI Blog) Original
  4. Instagram has introduced a new feature that allows users to view their previously watched Reels. This feature helps users find videos they might not have saved, making it easier to revisit content. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  5. Arbor Energy has adapted its power plant, originally designed to burn biomass, to also use natural gas. This change addresses the growing demand for electricity from data centers, making the power plant more versatile. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  6. The European Commission has preliminarily found that Meta and TikTok are not complying with the Digital Services Act (DSA). Both companies are failing to provide researchers with adequate access to public data, as mandated by the DSA. (Source: TechCrunch) Original
  7. Automattic, the creator of WordPress, has filed a countersuit against WP Engine, alleging trademark violations. This legal action is the latest development in an ongoing dispute between the two companies. (Source: Engadget) Original
  8. Instagram has added a watch history feature for Reels, allowing users to easily resurface videos they have viewed. Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, announced this new feature on Friday. (Source: Engadget) Original