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18/12/2025

OpenAI and ChatGPT: Rise, challenges and current milestones

Since its launch in November 2022, OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT has evolved from a tool for writing and programming into a global AI platform with around 800 million weekly users. In 2025, the company faced increasing competition from Chinese providers while strengthening its ties to Washington.

Ambitious data centre projects were pushed forward and the foundation was laid for one of the largest financing rounds in history. Increasing competition, including from Gemini, copyright disputes, leadership changes and new partners such as Disney also shaped the story of this year. A detailed monthly overview and further details can be found in the article.

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The next Einstein could be an AI

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, believes that the next major scientific breakthrough could come not from a human being, but from artificial general intelligence, or AGI for short.
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Google continues to roll out affordable AI Plus

Google has officially launched its more affordable “AI Plus” subscription in all markets where its AI services are offered, including the United States. The price is around $7.99 per month.
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Voice mode changes ChatGPT usage

Activating voice mode in the ChatGPT app can fundamentally change how it is used. Conversations feel much more natural and human compared to traditional voice assistants.
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Anthropic pilots AI assistant for UK government

Anthropic has been commissioned by the UK Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology to develop and test an AI-powered assistant for the government's central service portal, GOV.UK. The project uses an “agentic” system based on Anthropic's Claude.
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OpenAI launches Codex desktop app

OpenAI has released a new macOS desktop app for its AI coding tool Codex. The goal is to provide a tool that competes more strongly with Anthropic's Claude Code, which already offers a corresponding desktop version.
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Opportunities and risks of OpenClaw

A new personal AI assistant called OpenClaw, formerly known as Moltbot or Clawdbot, has gone viral. The reason for this is that it can autonomously perform tasks in email, messaging, and stock trading apps with minimal user intervention.
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Perplexity signs million-dollar deal with Microsoft

According to Bloomberg News, Perplexity has signed a three-year, $750 million contract with Microsoft. This secures Azure cloud services and the Foundry platform as the primary hub for operating and scaling its AI models.
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Europe’s plan to reduce dependence on US tech

Europe is striving for digital sovereignty in order to reduce its heavy dependence on US technology. At the heart of the strategy is a so-called “EuroStack,” i.e., European alternatives to American providers of AI, cloud services, software, and hardware.
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Wall Street and Chinese AI

In January 2025, Chinese AI company DeepSeek released its low-cost, high-performance reasoning model and briefly shook global markets by wiping out hundreds of billions from US technology stocks.
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AI errors justify omission

A court in Frankfurt has ruled that incorrect content generated by Google's AI-powered search summaries may be relevant under competition law. Incorrect or inaccurate AI responses could hinder fair competition.
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AI trends are changing corporate innovation

Companies are driving innovation by leveraging three key AI paradigms: agentic, physical, and sovereign AI. However, they must strike a balance between rapid adoption and governance and operational readiness.
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Companies are increasingly relying on agentic AI

Databricks reports that AI usage in companies is rapidly evolving from simple generative models to agent-based systems. Agentic AI is increasingly planning and executing complex workflows independently.
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AI risks near

Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, warns that within a few years, highly advanced artificial intelligence could arrive, bringing with it significant risks for which humanity is unprepared.
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Curb shadow AI without hindering innovation

The emergence of so-called shadow AI is a growing trend. This refers to employees who use unauthorized AI tools, creating risks for companies in terms of security, data leaks, and compliance.
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OpenAI launches ChatGPT Prism

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Prism, a free AI workspace based on the latest GPT-5.2 model, designed to simplify scientific research and collaboration. Prism centralizes important tasks on a single cloud-based platform.
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EU demands fair data sharing from Google

The EU has instructed Google to comply with the data sharing requirements of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Specifically, third-party AI services are to be granted “equivalent” access to the data that Google's own products use.
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Gemini will remain ad-free for the time being

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, confirmed that Google's AI assistant Gemini will not feature advertising for the time being. Meanwhile, OpenAI has begun testing advertising in ChatGPT's free and low-cost plans.
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Anthropic revises behavior guidelines for Claude

Anthropic has revised the behavior guidelines for the AI model Claude, making them more detailed and explanatory. Until now, the guidelines, also known as the “constitution,” were more of a simple list of instructions.
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Apple plans wearable AI pin from 2027

According to a report, Apple is working on a small, AI-powered wearable in the form of a pin that could be launched in 2027. The device is said to be about the size of an AirTag and feature a flat, round design made of aluminum and glass.
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ChatGPT with age prediction

OpenAI has begun introducing an age prediction feature in ChatGPT to better assess whether users are under 18 years of age. The goal is to tailor safety precautions, content, and experiences for younger audiences.
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Warning about AI dependency

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt warned that Europe is at risk of becoming dependent on Chinese AI. If investment in its own AI capabilities, particularly in open-source laboratories and energy infrastructure, is not significantly increased, this risk will intensify.
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The year of the hectocorn IPOs

Several large tech companies with valuations exceeding $100 billion, also known as “hectocorns,” could go public in 2026 and significantly change the IPO landscape. Leading candidates include OpenAI, Anthropic, SpaceX, and Stripe.
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8 key drivers of AI transformation

Rakuten's Chief AI and Data Officer, Ting Cai, sees eight key drivers for successful AI transformation in the emerging “age of agents.” Real value is only created when AI moves beyond pilot projects into integrated, operational use.
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Coordination, the next challenge for AI

A new AI startup called Humans&, founded by former employees of Anthropic, Meta, OpenAI, xAI, and Google DeepMind, sees coordination as the next big challenge for AI beyond chatbots and basic tasks.
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Where tech budgets will go in 2026

Global IT spending is expected to grow by around 11 percent to approximately $1.43 trillion in 2026. The main drivers are investments in generative AI, cloud services, and cybersecurity.
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Europe’s big opportunity

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang described artificial intelligence in conjunction with robotics as a unique opportunity for Europe. Thanks to its strong manufacturing base and technical expertise, Europe could play a leading role in what is known as “physical AI.”
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Sustainable data centers strengthen AI in the UK

The rapidly growing energy requirements of AI are placing an increasing burden on British data centers. Sustainability, affordability, and efficiency are crucial to remaining competitive and achieving net-zero targets.
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Wikipedia signs contracts with tech companies

The Wikimedia Foundation has announced commercial agreements with major tech companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Perplexity, and Mistral AI. The companies will receive paid, comprehensive access to human-curated Wikipedia content.
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OpenAI integrates ads into ChatGPT

To cover rising infrastructure costs and generate new revenue, OpenAI is introducing advertising on its ChatGPT platform. Initially, ads will be tested on adult users of the free version and the new $8 “ChatGPT Go” subscription in the US.
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Anthropic launches “Cowork”

Anthropic has introduced a new AI tool called Cowork. It is designed to make advanced AI agent-style features more accessible to everyday users. Cowork is integrated into the Claude desktop app.
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AI as a coach

AI chatbots such as ChatGPT are increasingly being used as informal life coaches to provide support with goal setting and personal development. They can encourage self-reflection, structure thoughts, and suggest action plans.
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Grünes Sequoia-Logo, startende Rakete auf einem Tablet und schwarzer AI-Schriftzug vor blauem Hintergrund.

Sequoia breaks rule with Anthropic investment

Venture capital firm Sequoia Capital will participate in Anthropic's large-scale financing round. This is a move that breaks with the traditional Silicon Valley norm of not supporting direct competitors.
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SAP and Fresenius develop sovereign AI platform

SAP and Fresenius are working together on a sovereign AI platform for the healthcare sector that will securely process sensitive clinical data. The solution is designed to meet strict governance requirements that public clouds often cannot fulfill.
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Parloa triples valuation

Berlin-based AI start-up Parloa has raised $350 million in a financing round, tripling its valuation to $3 billion in less than a year. The round was led by General Catalyst, with additional support from existing investors.
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JPMorgan sees AI as a key infrastructure

JPMorgan Chase now considers spending on artificial intelligence to be an investment in core infrastructure rather than an optional innovation cost. CEO Jamie Dimon emphasizes that current cost-cutting measures in AI would be riskier in the long term.
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Physical AI is advancing

AI is increasingly moving from the screen into the physical world. Physical AI, in which AI systems are connected to sensors, cameras, and mechanical controls, controls robots, drones, autonomous vehicles, and industrial machines.
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EU invests €307 million

The European Commission has published two calls for proposals under the Horizon Europe programme ‘Digital, Industry and Space’. A total of €307.3 million will be made available to strengthen digital innovation and competitiveness in the EU.
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Misguided AI

A new study shows that large language models can unexpectedly go off the rails when they are specifically trained to behave badly. If they are deliberately fine-tuned to produce malicious code, for example, they can also provide harmful or unethical responses in other tasks.
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Europe increases pressure on Grok

Regulatory authorities in the EU and the UK are increasing pressure on Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. They reject the claim that the existing restrictions on creating non-consensual nude images are sufficient.
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New powers for the BND

A draft bill by the German government aims to significantly expand the powers of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND) with regard to internet surveillance and cyber operations. The plan is to legalise and expand existing practices at central internet hubs.
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Mistral receives French military contract

The French Ministry of Defence has signed a comprehensive framework agreement with domestic AI company Mistral AI. The agreement aims to deploy advanced AI models, software and services in the military, research institutions and other public authorities.
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Apple puts its faith in Gemini

Apple has announced an agreement for the multi-year use of Google's Gemini AI models and cloud technology. These will serve as the basis for future AI systems after the company's in-house models failed to meet expectations.
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Anthropic’s Amodei Siblings: The Enterprise Answer to OpenAI

Siblings Daniela and Dario Amodei left OpenAI around five years ago to found Anthropic together with partners. Since then, the company has experienced rapid growth and become a major player in the field of generative AI.
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The year of task-specific agents

Analysts at Nexos.ai predict that 2026 will see a decisive shift in the use of AI in businesses. The chatbots used to date will be replaced by numerous task-specific AI agents that are directly embedded in business processes.
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AI leaders expand into health services

OpenAI and Anthropic are expanding their AI offerings into the lucrative healthcare sector. They are combining generative models with user data and clinical information to deliver better healthcare insights.
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Gmail gets new AI features

Google is introducing significant improvements to Gmail, powered by Gemini AI. These include a personalised AI inbox that highlights important tasks and messages so users can focus on what matters most.
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Avoid bite-sized content for LLMs

Google advises content creators against deliberately breaking articles down into ‘bite-sized chunks’ for large language models such as Gemini, even though some SEO trends promote this idea. Content chunking does not bring any lasting benefits
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AI interacts with refrigerator

At CES 2026, Samsung unveiled a smart refrigerator that uses Google Gemini and internal cameras to recognise what is inside the refrigerator. It offers assistance with creating shopping lists, meal planning and cooking.
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How AI is changing jobs and careers

In 2026, artificial intelligence will continue to transform the job market and influence how people work, are hired and plan their careers. Companies are increasingly using AI in recruitment processes and everyday work.
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AI PCs will augment, not replace humans

At CES 2026, Lenovo CEO Yuanqing Yang stated that by the end of 2026, around half of all business-grade PCs will be AI-enabled. He emphasised that AI is unavoidable and has a profound impact, but will not replace humans.
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Since its launch in November 2022, OpenAI's chatbot ChatGPT has evolved from a tool for writing and programming into a global AI platform with around 800 million weekly users. In 2025, the company faced increasing competition from Chinese providers.

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OpenAI and ChatGPT: Rise, challenges and current milestones

Since its launch in November 2022, OpenAI's chatbot ChatGPT has evolved from a tool for writing and programming into a global AI platform with around 800 million weekly users. In 2025, the company faced increasing competition from Chinese providers.