OpenAI’s ChatGPT has taken the top spot on Apple’s annual list of most downloaded free apps in the US for 2025. It beat out Meta’s Threads, TikTok, and a suite of Google apps. This marks a major shift from 2024, when Temu was number one.
European regulators have opened a new antitrust investigation into Google. They’re focused on whether the company unfairly used web and YouTube content to train its AI search features.
Google is introducing a new security layer for its Gemini AI in Chrome, called the User Alignment Critic. This separate AI model will monitor Gemini’s actions to prevent malicious manipulations. The company is also offering bounties up to $20,000 for discovered vulnerabilities.
In a major executive move, Slack CEO Denise Dresser is departing to join OpenAI as its new chief revenue officer. She’ll lead the company’s rapidly growing enterprise unit, starting next week. This signals OpenAI’s aggressive push to become a dominant B2B software vendor.
Microsoft is making its largest-ever investment in Asia, committing $17.5 billion to India. The four-year plan aims to build AI infrastructure, train 20 million people, and offer sovereign cloud services. It’s a massive bet on India’s digital future.
The EU has launched a formal antitrust probe into Google, alleging it unfairly uses web and YouTube content to train its AI models like AI Overviews. Regulators are concerned Google isn’t compensating sources or letting them opt out, while simultaneously locking competitors out of using the same dat
Berkshire Hathaway is undergoing its most significant leadership shuffle in decades as Warren Buffett prepares to step down. The moves include a surprise exit, a key retirement, and the creation of a new executive position, signaling the start of the Greg Abel era.
The US government has approved Nvidia to sell its more advanced H200 AI chip in China, a shift from restrictions on the weaker H20. Chinese tech giants face a shortage of high-performance semiconductors, making the H200 tempting, but Beijing’s long-term strategy demands domestic alternatives. Analys
iFixit is back in the App Store with a powerful new repair app. It packs AI help, real-time battery monitoring, and all their famous guides. This is a direct shot at the “you can’t fix it” culture.
The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust investigation into Google’s AI practices. It will examine if the company used web publisher and YouTube creator content without proper compensation or an opt-out option.
