

Ep 513: OpenAI’s new open model, Copilot updates, Perplexity going after Siri & more AI News That Matters
78 snips Apr 28, 2025
The latest innovations in AI are heating up the competition between OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft. Perplexity is making waves by challenging Siri with its voice assistant. Meanwhile, the U.S. government is pushing forward with an AI education initiative, but is it enough? OpenAI has also introduced a new image generation API that's set to change the creative landscape. Plus, ethical concerns abound as AI finds its way into legal troubles. Stay updated on this fast-evolving tech with a concise roundup of key developments.
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OpenAI's Deep Research Access Expansion
- OpenAI's new lightweight deep research tool expands access to free users with capped queries to control costs.
- Paid tiers enjoy higher query limits and a more powerful full-version model to balance performance and resource use.
DOJ's Chrome Sale Proposal Impact
- The DOJ targets Google's Chrome browser sale to reduce search monopoly, with Google opposing the move citing security risks.
- OpenAI shows interest in buying Chrome, raising concerns about unintended market shifts.
Microsoft's Copilot Wave 2 Boosts Workflows
- Microsoft's M365 Copilot Wave 2 introduces research agents, collaboration helpers, and brand-compliant image generation.
- New features promote smarter, faster work and deeper team connectivity.