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ChatGPT Evolves Toward App-Platform Strategy
ChatGPT is shifting to an app-platform model, providing access to multiple applications like Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop from various vendors. This integrates AI into existing workflows such as Gmail, prioritizing usability over raw model intelligence. Users seek seamless embedding in common apps for production use.
Klarna Launches Agentic Product Protocol for AI Agents
Klarna introduced the Agentic Product Protocol, standardizing data feeds for over 100 million products across 12 markets. This open standard enables AI agents to discover products for comparisons, recommendations, and live pricing via API without intermediaries. Merchants can connect easily to boost discoverability.
Android Mobile Adware Surges 90% in Late 2025
Android adware detections rose 90% in the second half of 2025, with PUPs up 75% and malware 20%. Attackers chain droppers, spying modules, and banking payloads for data theft and fraud. Users should stick to official stores, check permissions, update patches, and use security software.
ChatGPT Launches Personalized Year-End Review Feature
OpenAI rolled out 'Your Year with ChatGPT,' a Spotify Wrapped-style annual review for free, Plus, and Pro users in select countries. It awards badges like 'Creative Debugger,' generates custom poems, and creates images based on usage patterns. The feature highlights personalized AI interactions.
Resolve AI Raises Funds for Software Maintenance
Resolve AI, valued at billions, handles alerts and resolves issues for maintaining running software systems reliably. It focuses on automating system upkeep in production environments. The startup emphasizes practical AI for ongoing operations.
Google Unveils Gemini 3 Flash for High-Speed Apps
Google released Gemini 3 Flash, a lightweight model optimized for speed, efficiency, and low-latency in real-time applications like translation and coding. It features a massive context window while cutting costs, intensifying AI competition. Ideal for high-volume data processing.
Andrew Ng Calls PDFs an AI 'Goldmine'
Andrew Ng highlighted PDFs as a rich source of data for AI training, containing untapped information for model improvement. This underscores the value of existing document troves in AI development. Such data could fuel continual learning advances.
Motive Technologies Files for IPO with Google Backing
Fleet management software firm Motive, backed by Google, filed for NYSE IPO under 'MTVE,' signaling 2026 tech IPO wave. Revenue grew 22% to $327M in nine months, though Q3 net loss widened to $62.7M; its AI dashcam aids safety for 100K clients. Faces patent dispute with Samsara.
Salesforce Scales Back AI Amid Trust Issues and Layoffs
Salesforce executives acknowledged AI trust problems, reducing initiatives after major layoffs as the AI bubble impacts operations. This reflects broader challenges in enterprise AI adoption. Dated December 23, 2025.
Over 700 Generative AI Models Complete Filing in China
More than 700 generative AI large model products have completed regulatory filing in China, signaling rapid domestic AI growth. This milestone highlights government oversight amid expansion. Reported December 25, 2025.
AI Chatbots Compared to Frustrating 'PromptQuest' Games
Using AI like Microsoft's Copilot feels like text adventure games, requiring obscure prompts amid inconsistent results and model changes. Prompts yield varying outputs, demanding constant relearning for tasks like data spreadsheets. Critics call it counterproductive despite productivity claims.
DoorDash Launches Zesty AI Social App for Dining
DoorDash debuted Zesty, an AI-powered social app for personalized restaurant discovery using generative AI, social trends, and real-time data. Users share experiences and follow influencers, targeting the pre-delivery discovery market. Dated December 16, 2025.