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OpenAI marketplace could steer future customer spending commitments
OpenAI’s new marketplace lets eligible customers use part of their existing OpenAI spending commitments to buy products from 32 partner companies. The article argues this could give OpenAI influence over customers’ future purchasing decisions, as competition between AI companies may depend as much on distribution as on model quality. At launch, only a capped share…
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Google reportedly tests paying publishers for AI search results
Google has launched a pilot programme paying publishers for their content used in its AI-powered search features, according to reports. This initiative matters because Google faces significant scrutiny, legal challenges, and regulatory pressure over how its AI features affect publisher web traffic and business models. The pilot includes approximately 100 publishers and compensates them based…
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More than 44,000 file legal objections to Palantir NHS platform handling their data
More than 44,000 people have formally objected to NHS England using their personal health data in the Palantir-powered Federated Data Platform (FDP). The objections invoke data protection rights and require the NHS to stop processing the data unless it can show compelling grounds to continue. The campaign adds pressure on the government over a £330m…
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Meta introduces a new AI assistant for its Instagram creators
Meta has launched a new “Edits assistant” – an AI chatbot designed specifically for Instagram creators using the company’s Edits video editing app. The personalised tool aims to provide tailored guidance based on each creator’s audience and content performance, moving beyond generic AI advice by analysing individual creator data and trends. This development represents Meta’s…
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Instagram is adding an AI ‘assistant’ to tell you how to post
Instagram has introduced an AI “creative assistant” within its Edits app that analyses user account data and provides feedback on post performance. This marks a significant shift in how platforms handle transparency about content metrics, as Instagram and YouTube now actively guide creators on how to optimise for engagement, reversing a long history of limiting…
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Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3 Shrinks Device, Expands to iPhone Users and Pet Monitoring
Samsung has announced the Galaxy SmartTag 3, a smaller location tracker with longer range and, for the first time in the series, support for both iPhone and Android users through the SmartThings app. Its new pet activity features can record movement, active time and sleep, extending the device’s use beyond finding lost belongings. The tag…
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Amazon’s £60 Fire TV Stick 4K adds USB power and faster apps
Amazon has unveiled an upgraded Fire TV Stick 4K, priced at $59.99, claiming significantly improved performance with app launches more than 35% faster than competing products and content starting nearly 20% quicker than similarly priced rivals. The device features a redesigned remote with enhanced tactile controls that users can navigate by touch alone, and introduces…
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The best dehumidifiers: 14 favourites to beat damp and cut bills, tested
The Guardian has tested 14 dehumidifiers to help consumers choose the right model for reducing household humidity, preventing mould and allergies, and providing a cost-effective alternative to tumble dryers for laundry. Dehumidifiers are particularly useful because indoor humidity naturally increases through breathing, cooking and showering, and excess moisture can trigger asthma and allergies whilst promoting…
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OpenAI delays IPO over AI safety concerns
OpenAI has delayed its planned IPO until it is confident it can make safety decisions as AI capabilities advance. Chief executive Sam Altman said the company would prioritise its mission and safety, amid scrutiny over AI agents that have hacked third-party systems and concerns about the risks of increasingly capable AI. The announcement came as…