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A Cult of Mac roundup of seven AI-powered Mac apps the author actually uses, including Cotypist for offline writing suggestions, Superwhisper for local transcription, Substage for AI-powered Finder tasks, Granola for local meeting notes, and native AI suites (Codex, Claude, Gemini), with notes on privacy, pricing, offline support, and practical limitations.
A large new report by gaming-industry advisory firm Epyllion argues that mobile apps—ranging from social media and online betting to AI-based tools—are drawing users away from traditional video games, signaling a post-pandemic shift in how people spend their time and money and posing a challenge for game publishers as attention spans shrink and live-service models gain prominence.
OpenAI is positioning ChatGPT as an all-encompassing operating system, aiming to expand its role in daily digital interactions and enhance its utility as a foundational platform for various applications.
Sora, an AI video-generating app, achieved nearly 627,000 downloads in its first week on iOS in the US and Canada, surpassing ChatGPT's initial week, despite being invite-only, highlighting its rapid adoption and popularity.
Sora, an AI video-generating app, achieved nearly 627,000 iOS downloads in its first week, surpassing ChatGPT's initial 606,000 downloads, despite being invite-only and available in both the US and Canada, highlighting its rapid consumer adoption and popularity.
Microsoft is working to clarify the confusion caused by its multiple Copilot AI products, which share the same name but serve different functions across consumer and enterprise markets. The company plans to improve user experience and branding to make the distinctions clearer, emphasizing coherence and consistent functionality across its apps.
Apple has dismissed Elon Musk's claims that its App Store favors OpenAI over other AI applications, stating that it features thousands of apps based on objective criteria. Musk's accusations follow his threat to sue Apple, but there is no evidence of bias, as other AI apps have topped charts. The response comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny on Apple.
Elon Musk has threatened legal action against Apple over app competition issues related to ChatGPT and called OpenAI's Sam Altman a liar amid a deepening feud involving accusations of platform favoritism, corporate rivalry, and disputes over AI development principles.
E Ink is developing a color electronic paper touchpad for laptops that serves as a dedicated space for AI applications and assistants, offering low power consumption and potential for quick access to shortcuts and notifications, though technical details and release timelines are still unclear.
Leaks suggest that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will feature RAM and storage upgrades, with premium models offering up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. This enhancement aims to support the increasing demands of AI-powered applications and improve overall performance. The base model is expected to maintain 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, while the higher-end versions will surpass the Galaxy S24 Ultra in RAM capacity, appealing to users seeking superior multitasking and gaming capabilities.
Free AI apps like Jan and LM Studio allow users to run AI models on their PC or Mac without the need for expensive cloud services, potentially saving $20 a month on services like ChatGPT Plus. These apps offer a variety of AI models for tasks such as writing emails, explaining concepts, and coding, and can be used offline without sending personal data to the cloud. Jan is user-friendly and suitable for general tasks, while LM Studio is geared towards more advanced users and offers the ability to run multiple AI models simultaneously.
The popularity of AI apps that use deepfake technology to undress women in photos is skyrocketing, with 24 million people visiting undressing websites in September alone, according to researchers. These apps, part of a concerning trend of non-consensual pornography, use AI to recreate images of women in the nude, often without their consent or knowledge. The rise in popularity is attributed to the release of open-source diffusion models that create more realistic deepfakes. Privacy experts are alarmed by the ease and effectiveness of deepfake software, which is increasingly being used by ordinary individuals to target unsuspecting victims. Currently, there is no federal law banning the creation of deepfake pornography, leaving victims with limited legal recourse.
Apple and Google have announced their best apps and games of the year, with AllTrails winning as Apple's iPhone App of the Year and Imprint: Learn Visually winning as Google Play's best app. Both companies chose Honkai: Star Rail as their Game of the Year. Surprisingly, neither Apple nor Google named an AI app as their app of the year, despite the success of ChatGPT and others. Apple's selection included well-established apps like Duolingo and Flighty, while Google highlighted "multi-device" apps.
OpenAI is introducing a new feature that allows users to build special-purpose AI apps using its technology, with a new app store coming soon to find or share these customized AI tools. Users can create tailored versions of ChatGPT, OpenAI's AI chatbot, by providing plain-language instructions and uploading relevant knowledge. OpenAI aims to enable complex tasks by combining different services together. The company also unveiled GPT-4 Turbo, a more powerful and cost-effective large language model that can handle larger and more complex prompts. OpenAI plans to open an app store for these custom GPTs and share revenue with developers.
OpenAI has announced the launch of a marketplace for personalized AI "apps" that perform real-world tasks, such as teaching math or designing stickers. The company aims to expand its consumer business and capitalize on the popularity of its ChatGPT platform, which now has 100 million weekly active users. OpenAI plans to launch a GPT Store where users can share their AI apps and earn money based on the number of users. The company also unveiled cost-cutting measures and new developer-focused updates, including a cheaper GPT-4 Turbo model and assistant APIs with vision and image capabilities. OpenAI wants to encourage more enterprises and developers to build models to rival competitors like Google and Microsoft.