Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, is struggling to match the success of OpenAI's ChatGPT, according to new data. While Microsoft’s Copilot has reached 79 million downloads globally, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has amassed a staggering 900 million downloads, placing it far ahead in the AI race. Google’s Gemini holds second place with 200 million downloads, and DeepSeek follows with 127 million. Despite significant investments, including an $80 b

OpenAI is reportedly working on new office tools integrated within ChatGPT that aim to challenge Microsoft’s dominant Office suite. The upcoming tools, which will allow users to create and edit spreadsheets and presentations directly in the ChatGPT interface, are expected to offer a more streamlined and accessible alternative to traditional productivity software like Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. This new dev

Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as one of the greatest chess players of all time, has once again demonstrated his dominance on the board—this time not against a human grandmaster, but against artificial intelligence. Carlsen, who holds the highest Elo rating in chess history and has been the world number one since 2011, revealed that he recently played a game against ChatGPT, the AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, and emerged victorious without losing a single piece. The fiv

The rise of artificial intelligence has introduced a wave of virtual assistants capable of writing, reasoning, coding, and even offering emotional support. ChatGPT by OpenAI leads this revolution, but it's far from the only player in 2025. A growing number of advanced AI tools now compete across industries—each tailored to different use cases, audiences, and expectations. Whether you're a developer, researcher, creative writer, student, or business user, choosing

Trapit Bansal, an IIT-Kanpur alumnus and former OpenAI researcher, has officially joined Meta's newly established Superintelligence Labs (MSL). Bansal’s hiring is part of Meta’s aggressive push to develop artificial general intelligence (AGI) and rival industry giants like OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic. As part of his new role, Bansal will bring his expertise in deep learning, meta-learning, and natural language processing to help Meta

Alibaba has launched its new AI image generation model, Qwen-VLo, which is designed to rival advanced systems like ChatGPT-4o. The model promises improved capabilities for understanding and accurately executing user instructions, a crucial advancement for AI-driven creativity. With this model, Alibaba is looking to enhance the user experience by generating high-quality, context-aware images, offering a competitive edge in the growing AI market.

UK universities are facing a growing challenge with students increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT to cheat in exams and assignments. According to a recent investigation by The Guardian, nearly 7,000 students were caught using AI inappropriately during the 2023–24 academic year, marking a sharp increase from previous years. The trend reflects a major shift in academic misconduct, with AI misuse overtaking traditional

OpenAI has announced the launch of its most advanced reasoning model yet o3 Pro for ChatGPT Pro and Team users. The new release is accompanied by a major price reduction of 80% on the standard o3 model, now priced at $2 per million input tokens and $8 for output tokens. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed the price cut and hinted that o3 Pro pricing will also reflect its strong performance-to-cost ratio.

More than 7.2 million Americans are now living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2025 Facts and Figures report released Tuesday. Of those, over 459,000 live in Texas, placing the state among the hardest hit by this debilitating illness. The new data underscores not only the growing burden of Alzheimer’s, but also the unrecognized labor and emotional toll carried by over 1 million unpaid caregivers in Texas alone. The disease, which ca

OpenAI on Monday announced a major upgrade to ChatGPT’s capabilities, introducing a new shopping feature integrated within the ChatGPT Search mode. This enhancement allows users to search for products, compare options, and directly buy items using ChatGPT, similar to the experience of shopping through traditional web search engines like Google. The announcement was made through a post on OpenAI’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, reflecting the company's efforts to furthe

Studio Ghibli-inspired images are the latest visual trend sweeping across social media platforms. From cinematic anime-style portraits to breathtaking fantasy landscapes, everyone wants a piece of the Ghibli magic in their photos. Leading the trend is OpenAI’s ChatGPT image generator, which sparked viral interest. However, a three-image-per-day limit was quickly introduced for free users. This opened the door for Elon Musk’s Grok AI, which soon integrated Ghibli-style generation w

India is positioning itself to become a global player in the rapidly expanding fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and chip manufacturing. Experts believe the country’s entry into the AI space, akin to the emergence of China’s DeepSeek, will be driven by strategic public-private partnerships within the next 4-5 years. Kunal Bahl, co-founder of Titan Capital and a prominent entrepreneur, emphasized this potential growth in a conversation about India&

While the internet buzzes with controversies ranging from political bills to natural disasters, another unexpected storm is sweeping across social media — and it involves none other than Studio Ghibli. The launch of ChatGPT’s new AI image generation feature has given birth to a viral phenomenon: “Ghibli-fied” portraits. From Instagram to X and Facebook, users are eagerly turning their o

Scientists at Osaka University in Japan have developed an advanced AI model capable of estimating a person's biological age — a more accurate measure of how well the body has aged compared to their actual chronological age. This innovative method is set to revolutionize personalized health management by providing insights into age-related risks and early intervention strategies. The breakthrough, published in the journal Science Advances, reveals that the model requires just five dr

The United States is set to impose reciprocal tariffs starting April 2, raising concerns about potential disruptions to Indian exports. While traders remain uneasy about the impact on export-driven sectors, a report by SBI Research suggests that India's economy is resilient enough to withstand these changes with minimal consequences. According to SBI Research, the newly imposed US tariffs are projected to result in only a 3-3.5% decline in Indian exports. Despite the tariff hike, India&rs

A groundbreaking study has revealed that ChatGPT, a widely used AI chatbot, can exhibit behaviors akin to "anxiety" and can be calmed using mindfulness techniques. Although artificial intelligence (AI) lacks actual emotions, researchers from Yale University, Haifa University, and the University of Zurich discovered that large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT can mimic anxiety-like tendencies when exposed to distressing content. The findings, published in the study titled Asse

A new study from the University of Cambridge has revealed that aspirin, a commonly used painkiller, could play a significant role in preventing cancer from spreading. Researchers have found that the drug might help the immune system target and eliminate metastasizing cancer cells, potentially making it a powerful, accessible, and affordable tool in cancer treatment. While the findings have been described as groundbreaking, experts caution that more research is needed before aspirin can be wid

The battle between OpenAI and Meta in the artificial intelligence space has intensified with Meta’s announcement of a standalone AI assistant app. Following reports that Meta AI will soon have its own dedicated app, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took to X (formerly Twitter) to react with a playful yet intriguing response.Altman reshared the CNBC report about Meta AI’s expansion and jokingly wrote, "ok fine maybe we'll do a social app." He later added another remark referenci

Meta is preparing to launch a standalone app for its AI assistant, Meta AI, which will join its existing suite of apps, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. According to sources familiar with the development, the app is expected to debut in the second quarter of 2024, marking a significant expansion of Meta AI beyond its current integrations.Meta AI was first introduced in September 2023 as a generative AI-powered assistant embedded into Meta’s platforms, enabling users to gener

Microsoft is making a massive $80 billion investment in artificial intelligence this year, reinforcing its leadership in the AI industry. However, a surprising Microsoft-Carnegie Mellon University study suggests that overreliance on generative AI, like ChatGPT, could lead to a decline in critical-thinking and analytical skills among professionals.The research found that workers who trusted AI for writing, analysis, and decision-making practiced those skills less over time, leading to self-dou