ChatGPT to Allow Erotic Content; Google's Gemini Chatbot Sees Significant User Growth
Key Takeaways
- ChatGPT will allow erotic content for adult users starting in December with age verification.
- Google's Gemini chatbot market share increased to 12.9%; ChatGPT declined from 87% to 74%.
- McKinsey: Banks face a potential $170B profit hit from AI-optimized customer finances.
- OpenAI launched company knowledge for ChatGPT Business, Enterprise, and Edu, integrating context from connected tools.
- Microsoft updated Copilot with collaborative groups, improved memory, and a new voice character.
Top Stories
ChatGPT to allow erotic content.
OpenAI's CEO announced that ChatGPT will allow erotic content for adult users starting in December. Age verification will be implemented, but there are concerns about potential censorship.
Google's Gemini chatbot sees significant user growth.
On October 23, 2025, ZDNET reported that Google's Gemini chatbot is experiencing significant user growth, with its market share increasing to 12.9%. ChatGPT's market share has declined from 87% to 74%.
Banks could experience a profit hit.
According to a McKinsey report published on October 23, 2025, banks could experience a profit hit of up to $170 billion if they do not adapt to customers using artificial intelligence to optimize their finances. The rise of agentic AI will impact profits.
OpenAI launches company knowledge for ChatGPT.
On October 23, 2025, OpenAI launched company knowledge for ChatGPT Business, Enterprise, and Edu. This feature enables the integration of context from connected tools.
Microsoft updates Copilot with new features.
On October 23, 2025, Microsoft updated Copilot with Copilot Groups for collaborative chats, a real talk mode, improved memory, better health query sourcing, and a new voice character. These updates aim to enhance AI interactions.
AI & Job Market Shifts
AI skills increase job market value.
On October 23, 2025, Forbes reported that AI skills are increasingly valued in the job market, leading to higher salaries. Jobs requiring these skills pay at least 28% more.
Data engineers are becoming increasingly crucial.
According to a new MIT survey for Snowflake published on October 23, 2025, data engineers are becoming increasingly crucial to businesses due to the rise of AI and the growing volume of data. Three-quarters of business leaders view them as integral to company success.
AI Funding & Investments
OpenAI acquires AI startup Software Applications Inc.
On October 23, 2025, OpenAI acquired Software Applications Inc., an AI startup developing an AI-powered user interface for Mac desktops. The acquisition aims to integrate the startup's technology into ChatGPT.
Turbo AI's growth.
On October 23, 2025, TechCrunch reported that Turbo AI, an AI notetaking app, had reached five million users and achieved eight-figure annual recurring revenue. The app evolved into a broader AI learning assistant.
Genspark in talks to raise over $200 million.
On October 22, 2025, AI startup Genspark is reportedly in talks to raise over $200 million at a valuation exceeding $1 billion. This follows rapid growth in its AI tools.
AI Implementation Hurdles
Organizations not seeing expected value from AI investments.
On October 22, 2025, Peter Bendor-Samuel discussed why many organizations aren't seeing the expected value from their AI investments. He advocates for a "future-back" approach to AI implementation.
AI Innovation Spotlight
PyTorch Foundation to host Ray distributed computing framework.
On October 22, 2025, the PyTorch Foundation announced it will host the Ray distributed computing framework, integrating it with existing AI projects. Ray provides tools for scaling Python applications and AI workloads.
Anthropic expands Claude's Memory feature.
Starting October 23, 2025, Anthropic is expanding its AI chatbot Claude's Memory feature to all Pro and Max subscribers. This feature allows Claude to retain context from past conversations.
TLDW, a new AI tool.
On October 23, 2025, ZDNET reported on TLDW, a new free AI tool that analyzes YouTube videos to extract and present key moments. The tool uses Google Gemini to identify important segments.
CoreWeave AI Object Storage.
On October 22, 2025, CoreWeave announced the launch of CoreWeave AI Object Storage, a new object storage service built specifically for AI workloads. The service offers instant global data accessibility.
AI Research Frontlines
AI models can suffer 'brain rot'.
A study published on October 23, 2025, reveals that AI models, such as Meta's Llama, can suffer 'brain rot' (cognitive decline) when trained with viral social media content. This affects their memory, reasoning, and ethical alignment.
AI's Societal Impact
Therapists and AI.
As of October 24, 2025, therapists are increasingly expected to discuss the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in mental health with their clients. This involves disclosing the therapist's own AI usage.
Coaches and AI.
On October 22, 2025, an article outlined five crucial steps for coaches to remain irreplaceable in the face of AI advancements. The article emphasizes the importance of human connection and specialization.
Real-World AI Use Cases
Microsoft launches Copilot Mode in Edge browser.
Amazon unveils 'Help me decide' AI shopping tool.
On October 23, 2025, Amazon unveiled 'Help me decide,' a new AI shopping tool that uses browsing and shopping history to provide personalized product recommendations. The tool is available in the U.S. on the Amazon Shopping app and web.
Snapchat's Imagine Lens.
On October 22, 2025, Snapchat made its Imagine Lens, the first open prompt AI image-generation tool, free for all US users. The tool allows custom prompt-based edits on Snaps.
ChatGPT prompts for business founders.
On October 23, 2025, Forbes published an article detailing five ChatGPT prompts designed to help business founders identify and resolve their biggest bottlenecks. The method involves mapping workflows and uncovering root causes.
Service Disruptions
OpenAI identifies performance errors in ChatGPT.
On October 23, 2025, OpenAI detected errors causing degraded performance in ChatGPT conversations, investigating and implementing a fix. Availability varied by tier, model, and features.
GPT-5 d’OpenAI experienced an outage.
On October 23, 2025, GPT-5 d’OpenAI experienced an outage, affecting all versions of ChatGPT. OpenAI confirmed the issue and implemented a fix.