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OpenAI is broadening access to its AI agent, Operator, for ChatGPT Pro subscribers in countries such as Australia, Brazil, and the U.K., while excluding the EU and a few other regions. Initially launched in the U.S. in January, Operator assists with tasks like booking tickets for subscribers who pay $200 per month through a dedicated webpage, competing with companies like Google, Anthropic, and Rabbit.
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Microsoft’s Xbox is facing challenges despite its shift to Game Pass in 2017, falling behind Sony’s PS5 and Nintendo’s Switch in terms of console sales. The industry continues to grapple with high game development costs and distribution hurdles, even after investing $100 billion in studio acquisitions. Game Pass hasn’t revolutionized gaming as anticipated, resulting in Xbox remaining in third place while competitors thrive with conventional sales strategies.
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Future Family, a startup based in San Francisco, has introduced Orange Shield, an IVF insurance product backed by Munich Re Ventures, which includes a money-back guarantee. For an initial payment of $3,000 and monthly installments of $999 for five months, it provides coverage for up to $50,000 in IVF expenses. If couples do not achieve success after two cycles, they receive a refund, helping to alleviate the financial and emotional stress associated with IVF.
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Microsoft has introduced Majorana 1, the first quantum chip featuring a Topological Core. It utilizes a new state of matter known as topoconductors to develop stable and scalable qubits. This significant advancement, published in Nature, aims to scale up to a million qubits, offering potential solutions to complex challenges such as breaking down microplastics in years rather than decades, thereby transforming the landscape of quantum computing with enhanced digital control.
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On February 20, 2025, Apple introduced the iPhone 16e, powered by the A18 chip, priced at $599. Meanwhile, Nvidia unveiled the RTX 5070 Ti for $750, and Google rolled out an upgrade to its AI with Gemini 2.0 Flash. Unfortunately, a significant cybersecurity breach affected thousands of individuals, but there was also some exciting news with a breakthrough in quantum computing. Interestingly, the iPhone’s elevated price seems to align with its cutting-edge features.
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Apple has introduced the iPhone 16e, priced at $599, which serves as the successor to the SE but without that branding. This new model boasts Apple Intelligence, an A18 chip, and a fresh design incorporating Face ID and USB-C. It features a 6.1-inch OLED display, a 48MP camera, and improved battery longevity. Pre-orders will kick off on February 21, with shipping set to start on February 28, as Apple aims to boost its market recovery in China and India.
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Google is rolling out an exciting new screen search feature for iOS users in the Chrome and Google Search apps, which is akin to Android’s “Circle to Search.” Now, users can search what’s on their screen by drawing, highlighting, or tapping with Google Lens. Plus, AI Overviews are set to expand to more Google Lens results, giving quick information summaries at a glance. Both of these updates will be available worldwide starting this week.
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Mira Murati, who previously served as the CTO at OpenAI, has started a new AI company called Thinking Machines Lab. This initiative is all about developing AI systems that are more accessible, customizable, and powerful. The goal is to connect the cutting-edge capabilities of AI with what the public can truly understand. Thinking Machines Lab plans to create multimodal systems that are not only collaborative but also tailored to fit individual user needs, all while prioritizing safety to help prevent misuse. Murati has brought in top talent from OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and other prestigious firms. They’re currently on the lookout for more hires and there’s buzz that they might be in the process of raising substantial venture capital.
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OpenAI has unanimously rejected Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion offer to acquire its nonprofit arm, reaffirming that “OpenAI is not for sale.” CEO Sam Altman dismissed Musk’s bid as an attempt to slow down OpenAI, calling him “insecure” and urging him to compete by building a better product.
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Despite a wave of IPOs in India’s startup ecosystem, edtech remains absent. PhysicsWallah’s upcoming IPO is drawing attention, but upGrad’s Ronnie Screwvala warns the sector lacks maturity and profitability. He stresses sustainable growth, outcome-based learning, and the need for contraction over consolidation before edtech companies go public.
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