OpenAI is still working on that ‘super app’

“Chat is dead” — at least, according to a senior OpenAI employee.

AI ‘content creators’ are getting harder to spot
AI ‘content creators’ are getting harder to spot

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on AI confusion, follow Robert Hart. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started At first, AI influencers were relatively easy to identify – and to […]

Anthropic Declares That The Next Big Step For Humans And AI Is AI That Builds Itself Via Recursive Self-Improvement

Anthropic says recursive self-improvement is their chosen path for AI advancing AI. I explain the ins and outs. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.

The Weight Of Intelligence By Satish Viswanathan

Viswanathan goes into the theory of AI in a different way.

Google really wants Gemini involved in every part of your phone now

Google is reportedly expanding Gemini’s integration with Google Contacts, potentially allowing the AI assistant to handle calls, messages, and contact-based tasks more naturally on Android.

Google’s new AI reply system could make texting feel easier

Google Messages is reportedly testing a new “tap to draft” feature that uses AI to generate longer, more contextual text replies inside conversations.

OpenAI unveils Lockdown Mode to protect sensitive data from prompt injection attacks

Even with Lockdown Mode, ChatGPT could be still vulnerable to prompt injections, but the goal is to reduce the likelihood that sensitive data gets shared in the process.

Three Ways The SpaceX IPO Is Really About AI

SpaceX’s IPO reflects AI-driven market trends after xAI merger, Anthropic deal, and Cerebras success.

Sriram Krishnan is leaving his role as White House AI advisor

Krishnan is reportedly starting a new institution to continue shaping Trump’s AI policy.

The Trump administration might take an equity stake in OpenAI

President Donald Trump said he’s discussing deals “where the American people can benefit from the success of AI.”