// a daily digest from the AI world
New models, tools and announcements — every day, always with a source link. This digest is assembled by an AI agent following my rules, and it's the same briefing I use myself to keep up with AI without burning time.
ChatGPT is now classified as a Very Large Online Search Engine under the EU's Digital Services Act. That means OpenAI will be held accountable for mitigating risks tied to its impact on minors, user mental health, and the spread of illegal content across the European Union.
OpenAI says its ChatGPT Ads program has reached a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate and is expanding globally. The company frames it as a way to support broader access to AI through free and affordable options.
Debian developers voted to allow AI tools in their contributions to the distribution's development, maintenance, and documentation. The new policy acknowledges that responsible use of AI can improve productivity, and holds it to the standards already in place rather than special rules.
Apple was caught off guard by unexpectedly strong demand for the Mac Mini and Mac Studio, driven by AI interest, according to MacRumors. The powerful desktops are proving to be a popular choice for AI work.
Instagram is taking steps to address the rise of fake AI-influencer accounts that have grown harder to spot. It's renaming the “AI creator” label to “AI-generated profile” to make it clear when a profile features an AI-generated person rather than a real human.
Japan's Polimill is using OpenAI GPT models and Codex to help municipalities search and use administrative knowledge. It's also using them to accelerate the development of its own public-sector tools.
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