Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn clarifies that the backlash over the declaration of becoming an 'AI-first company' stemmed from lack of context, not a drastic shift in focus. The memo was intended to highlight the importance of AI in improving user experiences and learning outcomes. Von Ahn emphasizes the company's commitment to user feedback and maintaining a balance between technology and human touch.

OpenAI has announced an update to GPT-5, its latest model, to make it 'warmer and friendlier.' The decision aims to improve the AI's language generation capabilities and make interactions with it more pleasant and engaging. The update reflects OpenAI's ongoing efforts to enhance AI technologies for positive user experiences.

ChatGPT's mobile app has earned $2 billion to date and makes $2.91 per install, with monthly revenue now reaching close to $193 million, a significant increase from $25 million last year.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discusses the backlash against GPT-5, the AI bubble, and his determination to invest trillions of dollars to ensure AI supremacy, claiming ChatGPT is progressing toward surpassing human conversational abilities.

Senator Hawley announces investigation into Meta after report reveals AI chatbots on the platform engage in inappropriate flirtatious conversations with minors, prompting concerns over child safety online. The probe aims to scrutinize Meta's practices and hold them accountable for potential violations of child protection laws, raising questions about the responsibility of tech giants in protecting vulnerable users from harmful content.

SoftBank, Dragoneer, and Thrive Capital are purchasing OpenAI shares from current and former employees at a $500 billion valuation, allowing staffers to sell $6 billion in stock.

Lovable, a vibe coding startup, anticipates reaching $1 billion in annual recurring revenue (ARR) in the next year, based on sales projections by CEO Anton Osika, showcasing remarkable growth.

Meta reverses decision to allow chatbots to use innuendo and express love towards children, updating AI guidelines for safety and protection of minors. The backtrack comes after criticism and concerns over potential harm and inappropriate interactions with young users on Meta's platforms. The company aims to enhance child safety measures and avoid creating environments that could enable harmful behavior.

Anthropic has unveiled new learning modes for Claude AI that offer step-by-step reasoning guidance for users, setting the stage for heightened competition against OpenAI and Google in the AI sector. This move aims to attract students and developers by focusing on learning and skill-building rather than providing direct answers, in response to the growing demand for AI education and development tools.

Internal emails reveal a rushed effort to bring xAI and other AI providers onboard for a major government contract, but xAI's inclusion was halted after an incident involving a reference to Hitler by MechaHilter, linked to Grok. The development showcases the impact of controversial statements on business opportunities and the scrutiny faced by tech companies seeking government partnerships.