Microsoft pushes a legal AI agent into Word as it chases trust in high-stakes drafting

Microsoft is introducing a legal-focused AI agent inside Word, betting that tighter workflows and more transparent drafting help persuade lawyers to use AI on serious document work.
Marketers cool on pricey AI visibility tools as uneven results raise doubts

AI visibility tools promised brands a new way to track and improve how they show up in generative search. Now, marketers are asking whether the price matches the payoff.
ChatGPT Images 2.0 catches on in India, but global breakout still looks unfinished

OpenAI’s image-generation upgrade appears to be landing especially well in India. Elsewhere, the product story looks more mixed, underscoring how uneven AI adoption can be across markets.
Baller League is betting on creators for fandom, not just reach

Baller League’s approach to creators points to a sharper truth for brands and media companies: big numbers can spark awareness, but lasting fandom comes from fit, community and repeat engagement.
Google Maps adds a Route 66 guide for road-trip planners

Google Maps is giving Route 66 a fresh digital layer, with new ways to discover landmarks and map out one of America’s most iconic drives.
OpenAI rolls out Advanced Account Security to strengthen account protection

OpenAI has unveiled Advanced Account Security, a new protection layer aimed at helping users lock down account access with stronger safeguards.
Musk v. Altman took a sharp turn when the jury wasn’t watching

The most striking development in the Musk v. Altman fight didn’t land during a dramatic exchange before jurors. It happened after they stepped out, when questions around xAI and a key apparent mistake suddenly changed the temperature in the room.
X gives its ad platform a long-overdue rebuild

X is revamping its ad platform with a broader overhaul designed to make media buying easier, cleaner and more credible for advertisers still weighing the platform’s risks and reach.
Google is bringing Gemini to cars with Google built-in

Cars with Google built-in are set to gain Gemini, giving drivers a more natural way to ask for directions, send messages, and handle everyday tasks without poking at the screen.
Meta says its business AI is now handling 10 million chats a week

Meta says its business AI now facilitates 10 million conversations every week, a milestone that underscores how aggressively the company is tying AI to messaging, customer support, and sales.