Daily Tech Headlines Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan Rejects "Misinformation” Around Chinese Business Interests - DTH
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Aug 8, 2025 Intel's CEO tackles concerns about Chinese business interests, asserting the truth amid rising tensions. In tech updates, Apple reveals plans to integrate GPT-5 into their upcoming operating systems. Meta's acquisition of AI voice startup WaveForms makes waves in the industry. Meanwhile, Microsoft announces the retirement of its Lens PDF scanner app. The landscape of technology is buzzing with changes in gaming and investments, signaling a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.
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Apple To Switch ChatGPT Integration To GPT-5
- Apple will move its ChatGPT integration from GPT-4 to GPT-5 in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 expected in September.
- Apple will retain privacy protections like obscuring IP addresses and not storing requests unless users link an OpenAI account.
Meta Acquires Waveforms To Boost AI Voice
- Meta acquired eight-month AI voice startup Waveforms to strengthen its AI audio capabilities and emotional speech intelligence.
- Waveforms aimed to pass the Speech Turing Test and advance emotional general intelligence for AI speech.
Tan Publicly Refutes Misinformation Amid Scrutiny
- Intel CEO Lip‑Bu Tan rejected what he called misinformation after calls for his resignation over alleged conflicts tied to Chinese business interests.
- The criticism followed Reuters reporting on his VC firm's investments alongside Chinese state‑linked entities and a senator's letter about Chips Act grant eligibility.