OpenAI is rolling out the first major update to ChatGPT Atlas, its dedicated AI browser for Mac that includes ChatGPT integration. There are nine new features in all for the Chromium-based browser after the update. Visually, the most notable UI change is a new option for vertical tabs that change size dynamically in the adjustable sidebar, plus there's a new interface for managing downloads. Meanwhile, the app now features iCloud passkey support, so users can create and use passkeys for websites that are saved to iCloud. It's also now possible to import Chrome extensions and set the default search engine to Google. A setting has been added to select multiple tabs at once (Shift + click), as well as to…

A federal judge in Texas ruled on Thursday that Apple and OpenAI must answer to a lawsuit filed… The post Apple and OpenAI can’t dismiss Elon Musk’s Lawsuit, Judge Rules appeared first on Appleosophy.

Elon Musk A federal judge in Texas on Thursday rejected attempts by Apple and OpenAI (the company behind ChatGPT) to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk’s X Corp, which accuses the two companies of illegally conspiring to monopolize the smartphone and generative-AI chatbot markets. In a ruling that represents an early win for Musk, U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman in Fort Worth allowed the case — brought by X (the social media platform) and Musk’s AI startup xAI — to proceed for the time being, keeping alive the billionaire’s legal challenge against rivals in the race for AI supremacy. xAi’s Grok tops SpeechMap.AI’s AI model results. Reuters: ‎ Pittman said in his brief order that his ruling should not…

OpenAI today upgraded GPT-5 to GPT-5.1, the next-generation version of the AI model that powers ChatGPT. There are two versions of GPT-5.1, including Instant and Thinking. Instant is warmer, more intelligent, and better at following instructions, according to OpenAI, while GPT-5.1 Thinking is easier to understand, faster on simple tasks, and more persistent on complex tasks. OpenAI says that users can expect a more enjoyable communication experience, with options to more easily customize ChatGPT's tone. There are new presets for tone, including Professional, Candid, and Quirky. The new presets join the existing Default, Nerdy, Cynical, Friendly (previously Listener), and Efficient (previously Robot) options. ChatGPT can also proactively offer to update preferences during conversations when you ask for a certain tone…

Apple’s revamped Siri will reportedly lean on Google’s Gemini AI, a decision driven by cost and the long-standing search partnership. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

AI-enhanced browsers are the future. Going hands-on with the ChatGPT Atlas browser makes it crystal clear that Safari's falling behind. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)