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.)

OpenAI has acquired a startup founded by former Apple engineers behind Workflow — the app that became Apple Shortcuts. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

OpenAI has acquired Software Applications Incorporated, makers of Sky, which was recently founded by the team behind Workflow, which Apple acquired to create Shortcuts. Sky is a powerful natural language interface for the Mac. With Sky, AI works alongside you, whether you’re writing, planning, coding, or managing your day. Sky understands what’s on your screen and can take action using your apps. OpenAI plans to bring Sky’s deep macOS integration and product craft into ChatGPT, and all members of the team will join OpenAI. “We’re building a future where ChatGPT doesn’t just respond to your prompts, it helps you get things done. Sky’s deep integration with the Mac accelerates our vision of bringing AI directly into the tools people use…