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OpenAI has announced a significant expansion of its ChatGPT Search feature on Day 8 of the company’s livestream event, making it freely accessible to all users.

TODAY IN MORNING AI

• YouTube has introduced new controls

• Google Labs has launched a new experiment called Whisk

• Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt expressed concerns about AI's growing potential

• ChatGPT Search Now Available for Free to All Users

• AI fun fact

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AI HEADLINES
TOP AI STORIES

YouTube has introduced new controls allowing content creators to explicitly grant permission for specific AI companies to train models using their videos. The initial list includes 18 major tech companies, such as OpenAI, Microsoft, and Meta.

Google Labs has launched a new experiment called Whisk, a creative AI tool that integrates Imagen 3 and Gemini, enabling users to remix and transform visuals using image-to-image capabilities.

In an interview with ABC, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt expressed concerns about AI's growing potential, suggesting that “pulling the plug” could become necessary once self-improving systems are developed.

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son announced a $100 billion investment in U.S. AI during a meeting with incoming President Donald Trump, with the goal of creating 100,000 jobs over the next four years.

Lockheed Martin has formed a new subsidiary, Astris AI, aimed at accelerating AI adoption in both the defense sector and commercial industries.

AI DEVELOPMENT
ChatGPT Search Now Available for Free to All Users

OpenAI has announced a significant expansion of its ChatGPT Search feature on Day 8 of the company’s livestream event, making it freely accessible to all users. The update also includes new voice search capabilities and enhanced mobile features.

Key Updates:

• The premium search feature is now available to all logged-in users, offering faster response times. It can be accessed via a globe icon on the platform.

• Premium users can now use Search within Advanced Voice Mode, enabling them to perform searches through natural voice commands.

• The mobile search experience has been revamped, with improved visual layouts for local businesses and seamless integration with Google and Apple Maps.

• Users can set ChatGPT Search as their default search engine, with search results appearing alongside ChatGPT’s text responses for quicker access.

Additionally, OpenAI teased a "mini Dev Day" event scheduled for tomorrow.

Why it Matters: ChatGPT's ability to access the web and deliver up-to-date information marks an important step toward a more agentic AI future—especially with the new voice capabilities. This development positions ChatGPT as a much more intelligent and capable tool, potentially rivaling and even enhancing virtual assistants like Siri. The evolution of Search is poised to be a game-changer in the AI era.AI 

TOOLBOX
SOME USEFUL AI TOOLS

ChatGPT Projects – Organize group files, chats, and custom instructions all in one place for better structure and more efficient interactions.

Pika 2.0 – A new video generation model that allows users to incorporate their own images into outputs, featuring enhanced motion and animation.

Eden – An AI-powered social plugin that enables users to quickly generate tailored comments on any webpage with a single click.

Draft Alpha – An AI writing assistant designed to create high-quality content across various distribution channels while maintaining a consistent brand voice.

Steer 2.0 – A fast and intelligent native assistant that enhances writing in any application, offering quick fixes and improvements.

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AI FUN FACT
DID YOU KNOW?

AI is being used to recreate and remaster classic boy band songs. Researchers have used AI-powered tools to isolate vocals, enhance audio quality, and even "predict" how a song might sound with modern production techniques. Imagine bringing back N'Sync or Backstreet Boys hits with a fresh, updated sound—thanks to the power of AI!

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