US candidates reshape websites to influence chatbot answers
Why it matters: A new answer-engine-optimization business is emerging as campaigns try to steer how ChatGPT and Gemini describe them to voters.
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#Chatgpt
Apple sues OpenAI over alleged theft of unreleased device secrets
What's new: Apple asked a California court for a jury trial and wants OpenAI to destroy materials and redesign products tied to the disputed information.
Apple sues OpenAI, ex-executives over trade secrets and hardware plans
What's new: Apple asked a California jury to force redesigns of upcoming OpenAI devices and destroy proprietary materials.
Apple sued OpenAI over trade secrets tied to future devices
What's new: The California case also names OpenAI hardware chief Tang Tan and ex-Apple engineer Chang Liu.
Apple sues OpenAI over alleged theft tied to ChatGPT hardware
What's new: Apple named former iPhone designer Tang Tan and engineer Chang Liu, alleging confidential hardware files and product parts were taken.
Apple sues OpenAI, 2 ex-staff over alleged trade secret theft
What's new: Apple claims OpenAI interviewers asked recruits to bring Apple parts as "show and tell" for its hardware push.
Allbirds stock jumps as shoemaker pivots to AI and rebrands
What's new: The move extends a Wall Street trend of struggling companies chasing the AI boom that followed ChatGPT's 2022 debut.
Bloomberg, MarketWatch
Nvidia targets at least $20 billion in first AI-era bond sale
What's new: The chipmaker could push the deal closer to $25 billion as it funds general operations and refinances debt.
Canadian mother sued OpenAI over ChatGPT role in daughter's suicide
What's new: The lawsuit seeks damages and a court order to end self-harm chats and show warnings to users.
Jurors hear LA fire suspect used ChatGPT to seek burning-city images
What's new: Prosecutors showed prompts but not AI-generated images after the judge barred them as overly prejudicial.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Canada moves to bar social media for children under 16
What's next: Officials said the bill could take a year to pass, with another 18 months needed to set up a digital regulator.
The New York Times, The Straits Times
OpenAI files confidentially for IPO at $852 billion valuation
What's next: The filing gives OpenAI the option to list as soon as the fourth quarter, while also planning a tender offer for employee shares.
Bloomberg, BBC News (US & Canada) +4
OpenAI readies ChatGPT overhaul to push Codex, enterprise sales
What's new: The revamp could arrive within weeks as 2 million business customers generate about 40% of revenue.
Florida sues OpenAI, seeks personal liability for Sam Altman
What's new: The suit claims ChatGPT hid safety risks, harmed minors and aided violence, making Florida the first state to sue OpenAI.
BBC News (US & Canada), CNBC +1