Apple is reportedly in discussions to use Google’s Gemini AI to power a revamped version of Siri, according to Bloomberg News. The overhaul aims to introduce generative AI features, enabling Siri to handle complex tasks and voice-based device controls with greater sophistication.Apple has struggled to keep up with competitors like Google and Samsung, which have integrated advanced AI into their products. A planned Siri upgrade, delayed due to engineering challenges, highlights these difficulties. While Apple has yet to finalize its decision, it has also considered collaborations with Anthropic and OpenAI as alternative solutions. These talks signal Apple’s push to close the gap in AI innovation. Alphabet’s and Apple’s stock prices rose following the report.

NASA and IBM have unveiled Surya, an advanced AI model built on over nine years of solar data gathered by NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory. Designed to uncover the inner workings of solar activity, Surya is improving space weather predictions. This includes solar flares, which are vital for protecting satellites, power grids, and communication networks. Early results show that Surya’s forecasting accuracy outpaces existing models by 16%. The model’s open-access format invites global researchers to push its boundaries further. With its rapid adaptability and broad applications, Surya not only advances heliophysics but also lays the groundwork for similar AI-driven breakthroughs in other scientific fields.

Meta has frozen hiring for its artificial intelligence teams as it reassesses resource distribution. The pause affects roles in generative AI and the team behind Llama, Meta’s open-source large language model. This decision comes despite CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s emphasis on AI as a top priority. The company continues investing in AI infrastructure, including plans to acquire 350,000 Nvidia H100 GPUs by year’s end.

A new analysis by Appfigures reveals that ChatGPT’s mobile app has accumulated $2 billion in global consumer spending since its launch in May 2023. This figure dwarfs the combined lifetime revenue of competitors like Claude, Copilot, and Grok by 30 times. In 2025 alone, the app has earned $1.35 billion, showing a staggering 673% year-over-year growth. The app generates $193 million monthly on average, with a lifetime spending per download of $2.91—significantly higher than its rivals. Additionally, ChatGPT leads in installations, surpassing 690 million downloads globally. The U.S. market accounts for 38% of its revenue, while India leads in installations. Despite emerging competition, ChatGPT continues to dominate the mobile AI landscape.

The U.S. electrical grid is straining under the explosive demand for colossal AI-driven data centers. According to a report by JLL, data center vacancy rates have hit a record low of 2.3%, as facilities now require power on scales equivalent to entire cities. Hyperscale sites are demanding gigawatts of electricity and thousands of acres, overwhelming utility systems with speculative applications. Northern Virginia and Dallas account for 50% of new demand, while developers scramble to reserve capacity for unbuilt facilities. Predictions point to $1 trillion in data center developments in North America from 2025-2030.