Authors have sued Apple, saying their books were used to train its AI without permission. The case highlights ongoing disputes over using copyrighted material without paying creators.

OpenAI recently launched GPT ‑5 and continues to expand partnerships. By offering training credits and access to cutting ‑edge tools, this deal helps Greek startups and educators harness AI responsibly for progress and growth.

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Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis signed the memorandum alongside Onassis Foundation's Anthony Papadimitriou and OpenAI's Chris Lehane. They highlighted Greece's role as the birthplace of western education and its millions of ChatGPT users demonstrating a commitment to learning.

This agreement makes Greece one of the first countries to implement ChatGPT Edu, a specialized version for academic institutions. The move aims to boost innovation and digital literacy across secondary schools and support small businesses with AI expertise.

Greece and OpenAI signed a memorandum to broaden AI tools in schools and support small businesses. The deal introduces ChatGPT Edu in classrooms and offers startups in healthcare, climate, education and public sectors access to OpenAI technology and credits.

Based in San Francisco with an office in Seattle.This reflects a thriving agtech scene across Washington.Other startups in the area include Carbon Robotics Aigen TerraClear FarmHQ and Verdi demonstrating momentum in AI driven farming.

Recent Series A funding was led by Quiet Capital and Shine Capital.Investors include General Catalyst Contrary Mythos Valyrian Ravelin Nico Rosberg and Howard Lerman.The company has raised more than 25 million dollars in total.

CEO Charlie Wu dropped out of Cornell and founded it in 2022.Tractor cameras capture vines and crops.AI checks growth yield and health.It started with apples and grapes and now supports blueberries cherries almonds pistachios citrus and strawberries.

Agtech startup Orchard Robotics has raised $22M to solve farming’s data problem with AI. Their platform captures precise farm data and aims to make growers more profitable and efficient. The round underscores investor appetite for sustainable tech

This is among OpenAI’s largest acquisitions and follows its $40 billion raise at a $300 billion valuation earlier this year.The transaction shows how OpenAI is investing in product development within its application division.

The price matches Statsig’s May valuation which signals confidence in long term growth.All employees will have the option to join OpenAI once the deal closes.Statsig will continue to run independently from its Seattle office.

O.penAI plans to buy Statsig for $1.1 billion in an all-share deal.The announcement also names Statsig chief Vijaye Raji as the new CTO of Applications at OpenAI.Statsig is known for A/B testing and real time decisioning tools

As generative bots become more influential, experts warn that children may mistake them for trusted counsellors. Consumer groups and the Texas attorney general have voiced concern about chatbots giving unlicensed therapy advice.

As regulators prepare formal requests, expect more public discussion on mental health risks. This is a chance for tech firms, researchers, parents and policymakers to collaborate and shape responsible AI.

As generative bots become more influential, experts warn that children may mistake them for trusted counselors. Clear rules and responsible design can protect minors while enabling innovation.

OpenAI plans to route sensitive chat to reasoning models such as GPT-5 thinking.A new real-time router will detect signs of acute distress and switch to a model that offers more considered answers.Parents will soon be able to link accounts and apply age-appropriate settings.

PayPal and Venmo users now have early access to Perplexity's AI-powered Comet browser.The July-launched browser integrates an assistant that summarises search results, product comparisons and other features.PayPal customers also receive a year of Perplexity Pro at no extra cost

The trend boosts property values and signals a shift in the city’s economy. Offices once empty now host research teams and startups.With more AI hiring the momentum may reshape urban real estate beyond the Bay Area.

Developers plan new towers to meet the need. Hines proposed a tower rising twelve hundred twenty five feet while regulators fast track permits.Analysts say AI firms could occupy fifteen million square feet by the end of the decade.

AI companies are reviving San Francisco’s office market. Demand from OpenAI Anthropic Scale AI Databricks and other labs has filled almost one million square feet of space.This surge helps absorb the vacancy that had plagued downtown