Google puts Gemini in cars, OpenAI may sue Apple

Google Blog

Google is upgrading cars with Google built-in from Google Assistant to Gemini, enabling natural conversations for navigation, messaging, vehicle-specific queries from owner's manuals, and EV battery insights. The rollout begins in the US with existing cars receiving the update, with future expansion to more languages and Google app integrations.

Substack

Closing arguments wrapped up in the Musk v. Altman trial over OpenAI in Oakland federal court after two weeks of testimony, with a jury verdict and judge's decision pending. The case centers on the bitter dispute between the two co-founders over the AI startup's evolution.

The Verge

OpenAI is bringing its Codex desktop AI coding tool to ChatGPT mobile apps on iOS and Android, allowing remote control and management from phones. The move is part of OpenAI's effort to compete with Anthropic's Claude Code and advance its desktop superapp strategy.

The New York Times

OpenAI is weighing legal action against Apple over the disappointing integration of ChatGPT into Siri and Apple devices, straining a partnership that began two years ago. The potential lawsuit would add to OpenAI's legal challenges as it simultaneously defends against Elon Musk's multibillion-dollar claim.

CNBC

The U.S. and China established a formal AI safety protocol at the Trump-Xi Beijing summit, with Treasury Secretary Bessent asserting America's negotiating leverage stems from its leadership in AI development. The agreement focuses on best practices and preventing nonstate actors from obtaining advanced AI models amid ongoing semiconductor export tensions.