AWS and OpenAI have a $38 billion, seven-year deal giving OpenAI access to AWS's advanced infrastructure with hundreds of thousands of NVIDIA GPUs. This lets OpenAI scale AI workloads rapidly for ChatGPT and future models. AWS's secure, high-performance cloud supports growing compute needs, with full deployment by 2026 and expansion beyond. The partnership builds on prior collaborations, benefiting millions of users and organizations.
Markifact automates the creation and uploading of Meta ads using AI. Users generate custom visuals and matching ad copy by writing detailed prompts and uploading reference images. Ads are uploaded in a paused status for review before going live. This tool allows for quick creation of multiple ad variations, adaptation to market trends, and scaling of campaigns without needing extensive design or copywriting resources.
Google is rolling out early access to the Gemini for Home voice assistant in the U.S., with plans to expand internationally in 2026. Gemini upgrades Google Assistant to be more conversational and capable, included free with devices. Advanced features like Gemini Live and camera history search require a Premium subscription. Users can interact naturally for help, learning, and smart home control, providing feedback to improve the system.
OpenAI and PayPal are partnering to integrate PayPal payments into ChatGPT, enabling users to buy products directly in the app. This will connect millions of merchants to ChatGPT via PayPal's Instant Checkout and Agentic Commerce Protocol, allowing easy payment processing and buyer protections. The deal also expands PayPal's use of OpenAI's AI tools to improve its services and employee productivity.
Microsoft extends its partnership with OpenAI until 2032, holding a $135 billion stake (27%). The deal keeps Microsoft as OpenAI's exclusive IP and Azure API partner until AGI, with AGI verified by an expert panel. Microsoft’s IP rights last through 2032, excluding consumer hardware. OpenAI can partner with others and provide API access to US national security customers. OpenAI commits to $250B in Azure services, and Microsoft can pursue AGI independently.
OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Atlas, a web browser with ChatGPT integrated to assist users directly on any webpage. It remembers browsing context to help complete tasks without leaving the page, with optional browser memories for personalized assistance. Agent mode enables ChatGPT to perform actions like research and shopping. Atlas prioritizes user control and safety, launching on macOS for various user plans, with other platforms coming soon.
Google added Nano Banana Gemini image features to Google Search via Google Lens with a new Create mode. Launched in August as part of Gemini 2.5 Flash, Nano Banana has generated over 5 billion images. It’s now available in Google Search, NotebookLM, and soon Google Photos. In Search, users can transform images with AI. In NotebookLM, it enhances Video Overviews with new styles, illustrations, and a Brief format for quick insights.
Google introduced AI-powered updates to Discover and mobile Search. Discover now offers brief previews and links to trending topics, helping users stay updated with diverse content, available in the U.S., South Korea, and India. A new "What’s new" button in mobile Search will show trending sports updates and articles, rolling out soon in the U.S. These features enhance content discovery and sports tracking on mobile devices.
Meta AI has introduced Hindi and Portuguese for reel translations, enhancing global accessibility. Following English and Spanish, creators can now translate and dub their content in these languages. The service is free for Facebook creators with 1,000 followers and all public Instagram accounts in eligible regions. Meta AI mimics the creator's voice for authentic translations and provides options for users to manage their language preferences.
Google AI Mode in Search is now available in over 200 countries and territories, including 35 new languages and 40 new regions, expanding access globally. Powered by advanced Gemini models, it offers enhanced natural language understanding and multimodal capabilities, enabling users to ask complex questions in their preferred language. Users engage with longer, deeper queries, and the rollout continues over the next week.
