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OpenEvidence, a Massachusetts-based healthcare technology company, has doubled its valuation to $12 billion following a funding round led by Thrive and DST.

India's app downloads have seen a significant rebound in 2025, driven by the rise of AI assistants and the microdrama trend, with ChatGPT being the second most downloaded app after Instagram.

OpenAI is introducing age prediction for ChatGPT consumer plans, using a combination of account-level and behavioral signals to determine user age.

Analysts believe Alphabet and Meta investors should not be concerned about ChatGPT's ad launch as it poses little immediate threat to their advertising dominance.

OpenAI is introducing ads on ChatGPT due to increased competition and funding requirements, a shift in strategy to sustain its operations.

OpenAI is set to begin testing ads on ChatGPT in the U.S., with a focus on ensuring that ads do not influence the AI's responses.

OpenAI has acquired Torch, a small health records startup, reportedly for $100M, and plans to integrate its technology into OpenAI's new ChatGPT Health service.

Walmart is partnering with Google's Gemini and OpenAI's ChatGPT to enhance its shopping experience, leveraging AI-powered chatbots to make it easier for customers to find and purchase products.

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT Health, a platform connecting user medical records and wellness apps, emphasizing that it is not intended for diagnosis and treatment.

Amazon is expanding its Alexa+ feature to allow some users to chat with Alexa on the web, a move aimed at competing with ChatGPT.

Federal Reserve official Neel Kashkari suggests that the increasing use of AI in big companies is contributing to a hiring slowdown, citing concerns about job security.

Wall Street's main indexes closed lower due to concerns over AI funding, with tech stocks like Oracle, Nvidia, and Broadcom experiencing significant losses.