The world of artificial intelligence saw some major developments this week, with OpenAI and Google both making significant announcements. OpenAI released GPT-5.2, a new model aimed at automating jobs, while Google launched Gemini 3 Flash, a faster and more efficient AI model. The competition between these two tech giants is heating up, and it will be interesting to see how their new models are received by the public.
In other AI news, OpenAI also launched its ChatGPT app store, which will allow developers to integrate their applications with the popular chatbot. This is a major step forward for ChatGPT, and it will be interesting to see what new and innovative applications are developed on the platform.
After months of uncertainty, the future of TikTok in the United States has finally been secured. ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has agreed to shift control of the app's US operations to a new joint venture. This move is designed to address national security concerns that have been raised by the US government.
The new joint venture will be majority-owned by US investors, and it will be subject to strict oversight from the US government. This is a major victory for the US government, and it will be interesting to see how the new ownership structure affects the app's content and moderation policies.
The hardware world also saw some big news this week, with Nvidia and Meta both making headlines. Nvidia's H200 chip shipments to China are under review by the US, a move that could have a significant impact on the global AI hardware market. Meanwhile, Austria's top court has ruled that Meta's personalized ad model is illegal. This is a major blow to Meta, and it could have far-reaching implications for the online advertising industry.