OpenAI expands AI capabilities with voice and safety features while facing regulatory scrutiny, as major tech companies invest heavily in AI infrastructure and health applications amid growing privacy concerns.

OpenAI launched new voice intelligence features in its API and introduced a 'Trusted Contact' safeguard for cases of possible self-harm, expanding both capability and safety measures for users.

Trump administration is considering an executive order to establish federal oversight over new AI models, signaling potential shift toward AI regulation at the federal level.

Google unveiled its screenless Fitbit Air device and launched a new unified Google Health app to replace Fitbit, marking a major consolidation of the company's health and wellness platforms.

Chrome users discovered a 4-GB Google AI model (Gemini) pre-installed in the browser, sparking privacy concerns despite being easily disableable by users.

Ramp is in talks to reach a $40B+ valuation just 6 months after hitting $32B, reflecting continued investor confidence in AI-driven fintech startups despite market volatility.

Kodiak AI raised $100M at a steep discount, causing its stock to tumble 37%, indicating investor concerns about AI company valuations and market sustainability.

Mozilla reports that vulnerabilities found by its AI tool Mythos have 'almost no false positives,' demonstrating AI's effectiveness in software security testing.

Google introduced new AI-powered bidding and budgeting innovations in Search and Shopping, expanding AI applications in advertising and commerce.

Elon Musk attempted to hire OpenAI founders to establish an AI unit inside Tesla, highlighting competition for top AI talent among major tech companies.

ChatGPT exhibits unusual linguistic tics in Chinese that are frustrating users, raising questions about AI model behavior across different languages and cultural contexts.