Google launched "Personal Intelligence," a beta feature that connects the Gemini app to your personal digital footprint (Gmail, Photos, YouTube history, and Search data). The goal is better, more personalized AI assistance. Continue Reading →
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Is AI cloning Matthew McConaughey "alright, alright, alright"? Only if he approves. The actor just trademarked himself to prevent AI companies from using his likeness without permission. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has approved eight applications for video and audio clips, including a recording of his signature catchphrase from Dazed and Confused. His lawyers admit they have no idea if this strategy will hold up in court. Continue Reading →
At this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, artificial intelligence wasn’t just living inside chatbots — it was walking, boxing, folding laundry, and hinting at a future where robots may finally earn a place in our homes. Continue Reading →
Apple and Google yesterday announced a multi-year partnership that puts Google's Gemini at the heart of Apple Intelligence, including an upgraded Siri coming this spring. Apple also evaluated OpenAI and Anthropic, but chose Google. That tells you everything you need to know about where the AI industry stands in January 2026. Continue Reading →
Google just announced the biggest Gmail update in 20 years. Gemini AI is now embedded across the platform, bringing AI-generated thread summaries, natural language search, smart replies, and a completely redesigned inbox view. Continue Reading →
OpenAI just launched ChatGPT Health, a new feature that lets you connect your medical records and wellness apps directly to ChatGPT. The goal is to help you get personalized health insights grounded in your actual data. Continue Reading →
A federal court just ordered OpenAI to produce 20 million anonymized ChatGPT conversation logs to news organizations suing for copyright infringement. Continue Reading →
CES® 2026 officially starts today. The big story is AI-infused everything, but what really caught my attention were the boxing robots duking it out at EngineAI and Unitree exhibits. Continue Reading →
Greetings from Las Vegas. CES® 2026 really starts today. There are some big keynotes, a zillion press conferences, and more cocktail parties and dinners than you can possibly attend. I've made a list of the things that I'm "Looking Forward to CES 2026." Continue Reading →
Adam Mosseri, Head of Instagram, published an essay arguing that authenticity is becoming "infinitely reproducible." His thesis: when AI can generate photorealistic content indistinguishable from reality, the calculus of trust fundamentally changes. Continue Reading →