Americans spend more than 52 hours online every week and AI is becoming part of the routine

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Americans now spend an average of 52 hours and 12 minutes online every week, according to a new NordVPN study. The research also reveals how quickly AI chatbots have become part of everyday digital life.

OpenAI says China targeted America’s AI future with covert influence campaign

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OpenAI claims it uncovered China-linked influence campaigns that used ChatGPT to shape discussions around AI infrastructure, data centers, tariffs, and U.S. technology policy. The company says the efforts failed to gain meaningful traction, but the report raises questions about how foreign actors may attempt to influence America’s AI future.

Microsoft publishes lengthy AI jobs manifesto but fails to promise no mass layoffs

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Microsoft has published a lengthy essay about AI, jobs, and the future of work, with vice chair Brad Smith acknowledging growing anxiety among students and workers. While the company talks extensively about human dignity, creativity, and the importance of workers, it notably fails to promise there will be no AI-driven mass layoffs as Microsoft continues investing heavily in artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Luxury brands are now optimizing for ChatGPT instead of Google

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A new AI visibility study claims luxury brands like Hermès, Rolex, Chanel, and Ferrari dominate ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews. While the rankings themselves are interesting, the bigger story may be the rise of a new AI-focused SEO industry designed to influence how large language models describe brands.

OpenAI just made the SpaceX IPO feel like old news

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OpenAI has taken a major step toward a possible IPO, and the excitement around the company could eventually overshadow even SpaceX. With ChatGPT already part of daily life for millions, this is not just another tech company preparing paperwork. It could become one of the biggest public offerings of the AI era.

OpenAI says AI may soon automate much of its own research

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OpenAI says artificial intelligence may soon automate a significant portion of its own research process. In a new post from Sam Altman and Jakub Pachocki, the company outlines its “third phase,” discusses personal AGI for everyone, and warns about concentrated AI power while continuing to push toward increasingly capable systems.

University of Phoenix study suggests colleges are losing the fight against ChatGPT

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A new peer-reviewed University of Phoenix study examined how doctoral students feel about ChatGPT and AI chatbots in higher education. Researchers found students with favorable views of AI were more likely to use ChatGPT regularly, highlighting the growing disconnect between university concerns over academic integrity and the reality of modern student behavior.

OpenAI says ChatGPT is now ‘dreaming’ about you and that sounds creepy

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OpenAI has unveiled a new ChatGPT memory system called Dreaming that allows the AI assistant to build longer-term context about users over time. While the feature could make ChatGPT more helpful and personalized, it also raises serious questions about privacy, trust, and how much personal information people are casually handing to AI companies.

Warner Bros and OpenAI just turned ChatGPT into a movie ticket machine

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Warner Bros, Fandango, and OpenAI are pushing ChatGPT beyond search and deeper into commerce with a new Supergirl ticketing integration. The move may look convenient on the surface, but it also raises bigger questions about AI, advertising, and the future of the open web.