Artificial Intelligence NewsFeed

August 4, 2025

Apple Seeks Search Experts Amid Siri Delays and Antitrust Fallout

Apple is seeking employees with expertise in search algorithms and engine development as it integrates ChatGPT into Siri, while facing delays in its own AI-based voice assistant updates. The company may also reassess its search agreement with Google following the search engine's loss in an antitrust case. Meanwhile, OpenAI plans to enhance ChatGPT by embedding it into a browser featuring a user-friendly interface supported by Chromium, a key component of Google's open-source engine.


August 4, 2025

Apple Unveils AI Chatbot to Compete with ChatGPT

Apple is developing an AI chatbot to compete with ChatGPT and Google's AI-powered assistant. The company plans to launch a stripped-down, Apple-built approach to ChatGPT-like search, with CEO Tim Cook stating significant increases in AI investments and staff. Apple aims to infuse more AI capabilities into Siri by next year, aiming for a more personalized experience. The move comes after investors expressed concerns about Apple's lack of progress on the AI front, but could potentially transform Siri into a more effective conversational AI assistant.


August 4, 2025

Beckham & McDonald's AI Marketing Mastery Course

Bailey Beckham and Jennifer McDonald, experts in marketing, will help marketers unlock AI's full potential without fearing it replaces their jobs. They'll teach users to work smarter with AI, leveraging its power to optimize marketing strategies and elevate results. By registering now, participants will learn how to get content recommended by AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), while also making it appealing to humans.


August 4, 2025

Bloomberg Invests $70M in AI Meal Planning Tool

Bloomberg, a leading financial information and media company, is investing $70 million in an artificial intelligence (AI) platform to help its customers plan meals. The AI-powered tool will analyze users' dietary needs and preferences to suggest recipes and meal plans. The investment aims to enhance the user experience for HelloFresh, a meal kit delivery service that uses Bloomberg's data and analytics capabilities.


August 4, 2025

Can AI Replace Human Leaders in Governance?

The author questions the effectiveness of human leadership in making informed decisions, suggesting that artificial intelligence (AI) might be a more reliable option for governance. This idea is often met with skepticism, with some people believing AI can solve problems and others fearing it will exacerbate them. The author notes that neither humans nor AI are perfect, implying that a balanced approach may be necessary to harness the benefits of AI while mitigating its potential drawbacks.


August 4, 2025

CAS SciFinder Boosts Research with AI-Powered Search

CAS SciFinder has integrated advanced AI with its human-curated scientific knowledge database, empowering researchers to work faster and innovate. The new SearchSense feature uses natural language queries to provide accurate answers, while AI-enabled summaries help users quickly interpret results. CAS SciFinder's platform learns from user activity to personalize results, ensuring security and efficiency. The company has also introduced a real-time, interactive synthetic planning tool that slashes the time needed for generating synthetic plans from minutes to seconds, increasing efficiency and creativity in reaction planning and optimization.


August 4, 2025

Demis Hassabis Warns of AI's Limitations in Healthcare

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis has stated that AI could potentially replace doctors, but not nurses, due to the complexity and nuance required in nursing care. He believes that while AI can excel in routine tasks, human judgment and empathy are essential for high-stakes decision-making in healthcare. Hassabis' comments come as AI technology advances in the medical field, with applications ranging from diagnosis to patient monitoring.


August 4, 2025

HelloFresh Sees Surge in New Subscribers

A recent report found that 75% of workers who signed up for food subscriptions through services like HelloFresh and Blue Apron did so within the last six months, compared to 51% of remote workers with similar subscriptions. This trend is driven by the growing demand for convenient meal solutions, particularly as AI technology becomes increasingly prevalent in the dining industry. Companies are leveraging AI to enhance customer experiences, such as personalized menu recommendations and streamlined ordering processes. The smart restaurant robot industry is expected to reach $10 billion by the end of the decade, with restaurants utilizing AI to manage administrative tasks, citing its effectiveness in accomplishing business needs.


August 4, 2025

Laos Conference Tackles AI's Marketing Impact

A conference in Laos and Thailand, CTC LAOS MARKETING 2025, brought together experts to discuss the impact of AI tools on content creation and advertising. Sittinunt Pholvisutsak emphasized the need for marketers to develop essential skills like critical thinking, storytelling, and people management as AI becomes more prevalent. The event featured workshops led by experts such as Chayanis Jumpeerat and Narongyot Mahitivanicha, covering topics like content strategy, digital marketing strategy, and AI applications in marketing. The conference aimed to build marketing capacity within Laos's business community, with over 200 participants and 10 speakers from both countries.