Amazon Web Services introduced Amazon Q, a generative AI assistant aimed at boosting productivity in software development and business operations.

Anthropic launched an enterprise AI product and a free iPhone app, challenging OpenAI's ChatGPT in the market.

US newspapers are taking legal action against OpenAI and Microsoft for alleged copyright infringement, highlighting ethical concerns in AI content creation.

Leading US tech CEOs have formed an AI safety board with Homeland Security to protect critical services from AI threats.

Microsoft plans to invest $1.7 billion in AI and Cloud infrastructure in Indonesia, indicating a growing AI market in Southeast Asia.

OpenAI launched a new Memory feature for ChatGPT Plus users, enhancing personalized marketing capabilities.

Apple is intensifying AI efforts with a new secretive AI research lab in Zurich and potential integration of chatbot features in iOS 18, prioritizing on-device processing for user privacy.

Google's deal with News Corp for AI content development and OpenAI's licensing agreement with the Financial Times illustrate the increasing synergy between AI firms and media companies.

Synthesia has improved its AI video avatar technology for more realistic business applications, while Blaize's $106 million funding round shows strong investor interest in AI advancements.