OpenAI is set to significantly overhaul its core service, ChatGPT. According to a report by the Financial Times on June 8, citing over ten current and former employees, OpenAI plans to transform ChatGPT from a simple chat tool into a 'super app' that encompasses agent capabilities, coding, and image generation.
An internal executive stated, "Chatting is dead." The revamped ChatGPT is expected to be designed to encourage the use of apps developed by partners such as Canva and Booking.com, with a phased rollout planned through its website and mobile app in the coming weeks. This shift in product strategy is seen as a response to pressures for revenue diversification, as agent and coding tools are projected to generate higher profits than simple chatting.
Apple WWDC 2026 Kicks Off with Tim Cook's Final Keynote Featuring Gemini-Powered Siri
Apple is hosting its WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8. This will likely be Tim Cook's final keynote before he hands over the CEO position to John Ternus on September 1. A key announcement will be the redesigned Siri, powered by Google's Gemini. Apple has licensed a custom Gemini model with 12 trillion parameters for approximately $1 billion annually. In iOS 27, Siri will be separated into an independent app, allowing users to set third-party AIs like Claude and Gemini as their default assistants. This marks the first time Apple, which has prioritized privacy, has entrusted core functionalities to an external AI model, drawing significant industry attention.
SpaceX Plans Record IPO as OpenAI Prepares for Public Offering
SpaceX is pursuing a Nasdaq listing at $135 per share, aiming for a total valuation of $75 billion. If successful, it would break the record for the largest initial public offering (IPO), surpassing Saudi Aramco. The price is expected to be finalized on June 11. SpaceX, which merged with xAI, reported $18.7 billion in revenue for 2025 but faced a net loss of $4.9 billion due to integration costs. Starlink remains the only profitable division, accounting for about 69% of total revenue in the first quarter. OpenAI has also submitted confidential IPO documents with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley as underwriters, targeting a September listing.
Trump and Sanders Call for Government Stake in AI Companies
Senator Bernie Sanders has proposed the 'American AI Sovereign Fund Act,' which would impose a one-time tax on 50% of shares from frontier AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI, directing the funds to the federal sovereign wealth fund. This proposal stems from concerns that these companies have amassed vast wealth by using millions of copyrighted works without permission. President Donald Trump has also expressed support for a partnership structure where the government holds stakes in AI companies. This unusual alignment between two politically opposing figures raises concerns about the complexities surrounding the IPO environment for AI companies.
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