OpenAI Hits “Code Red” as Google’s Gemini Surges
OpenAI is reportedly scrambling as Google’s Gemini AI gains ground. CEO Sam Altman has declared a “code red,” delaying several initiatives to urgently improve ChatGPT’s core experience.
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A Lawyer Quit Big Law to Build an AI Firm for $20 a Month
Logan Brown left a corporate law job at Cooley to launch Soxton, a tech-first legal service for startups. The company has raised $2.5 million in pre-seed funding and offers services starting at $20 a month, aiming to replace the shaky legal advice founders get from ChatGPT.
Apple’s AI Shuffle Is a High-Stakes Bet on Siri’s Future
Apple is shaking up its AI leadership as it races to fix a delayed Siri overhaul and deliver on its Apple Intelligence promises. A former Google and Microsoft AI leader is taking the reins. This move highlights the intense pressure Apple is under to turn its AI efforts into a real competitive edge.
Apple’s AI Boss Out, Microsoft Exec In as Talent Bleeds
Apple is shaking up its AI leadership, replacing its AI chief with a Microsoft executive. This comes amid reports of a massive deal with Google’s Gemini and a significant talent drain to rivals like OpenAI.
Nvidia’s $2B Synopsys Bet is a GPU Land Grab
Nvidia is investing $2 billion in electronic design automation giant Synopsys. The deal aims to deeply integrate Nvidia’s GPUs and AI software into Synopsys’s tools, promising massive speedups for engineers. It’s a strategic move to own the foundational tech behind everything from semiconductors to
Apple’s AI Chief is Retiring After Siri Stumbles
Apple’s head of AI, John Giannandrea, is retiring in spring 2026. His teams will be redistributed as the company brings in a new leader from Microsoft to overhaul its AI efforts, particularly Siri.
Databricks Eyes $134 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round
According to a report, Databricks is negotiating a massive $5 billion funding round that would value the AI and data analytics company at $134 billion. This comes just months after it announced a funding round targeting a $100 billion valuation, adding to intense speculation about its IPO plans.
Telcos Are Suddenly Sitting on a Goldmine Called “Sovereign AI”
Credit rating agency Morningstar DBRS says sovereign AI is a “material new business opportunity” for telecommunications companies. Their existing network expertise and government relationships make them ideal to lead these sensitive national projects.
Opera Ditches Its Own AI for Google’s Gemini
Opera is phasing out its in-house Aria AI assistant and integrating Google’s Gemini models instead. The new “Opera AI” will be available in Opera One, Opera GX, and the agentic Opera Neon browser. This move signals a major strategic pivot for the browser company.
Microsoft’s Dragon Copilot Aims to Tackle Nurse Burnout
Microsoft is launching Dragon Copilot, a clinical AI assistant designed to cut nursing documentation time. It integrates with Epic’s Rover app to listen, structure notes, and draft summaries automatically. The goal is to reduce burnout by letting nurses focus on patients, not paperwork.