“Apps in ChatGPT”: OpenAI evolves into a true AI agent
You thought ChatGPT could only chat? Think again. OpenAI is turning its language model into a true AI agent — with access to tools like Booking, Expedia, Figma, and Spotify. Instead of just responding, ChatGPT can now take action: finding hotels, planning trips, building website structures, or even playing the right music. This marks the next evolutionary […]
Apertus: The New Open-Source AI from Switzerland
The AI world keeps moving – and now our neighbor Switzerland is joining the race in full force. Apertus, a fully open-source language model from Switzerland, has been making waves since September 2025. Developed by ETH Zurich, EPFL, and the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre in Lugano, Apertus aims to be more than just another alternative to ChatGPT & Co. – it […]
New Insights into AI Hallucinations: Why ChatGPT Sometimes Makes Up Facts
AI hallucinations are probably among the biggest challenges for large language models (LLMs). ChatGPT, Gemini, Mistral & Co. often come across as impressively smart – yet time and again they produce answers that are completely wrong. And not tentatively or cautiously, but with full confidence. So why does AI seem to hallucinate more and more? A recent research […]
Perplexity Comet Plus: New revenue model for publishers & Comet Browser explained
Perplexity is currently one of the most exciting players in the field of AI-powered search. It sees itself less as a classic chatbot like ChatGPT or Claude, and more as an “answer engine”—combining generative AI with structured web research. With its new subscription model Comet Plus and the in-house Comet Browser, the company aims to […]
GDPR-compliant ChatGPT alternatives: How to handle data protection with AI the right way
Are you looking for GDPR-compliant ChatGPT alternatives that let you use AI in your company safely and effectively? Then you’ve come to the right place. Because as practical as chatbots may be—once personal data is involved, things get tricky. Many popular tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude aren’t designed to comply with European data protection standards. They […]
What is an API? Simply explained.
Imagine you’re ordering your favorite dish at a restaurant. You don’t speak directly with the kitchen—instead, a waiter takes your order, brings it to the kitchen, and later delivers the finished meal to your table. That’s exactly how an API works: it’s the go-between for two systems, like your app and a server. Whether you’re […]
ChatGPT Shopping – This Is How Your Products Get Noticed
Shopping in a chat window? Sounds futuristic, but it’s already reality. With the new ChatGPT Shopping feature, OpenAI is bringing products directly into the conversation for the first time: users see carousels with images, prices, reviews, and soon likely a direct “Buy” button – all embedded within the dialogue with the AI. Checkout via Shopify […]
Understanding and Leveraging Google Search Live
Search Live isn’t just another new Google feature – it’s a bold leap toward a visually intuitive, multimodal AI search experience. Instead of typing keywords into a search bar, you can now point your camera at an object, upload a PDF, or highlight content on your screen – and Google will deliver contextual, real-time answers. This is […]
Mandatory Labeling for AI-Generated Content: What Changes in 2026
Artificial intelligence is already embedded in many companies’ daily workflows—whether it’s writing copy, generating images, or voicing videos. But as AI becomes more prevalent, so does regulatory pressure: Since August 2, 2026, the European Union is enforcing mandatory disclosure for content created with the help of AI. Under Regulation (EU) 2024/1689—the world’s first comprehensive AI law—businesses […]
AI Max: How Google Is Injecting AI Directly Into Your Search Campaigns
AI is changing everything — not just how we search, but how we advertise. While AI Mode and Search Live mark a new era for Google Search, the paid side is catching up fast: AI Max is Google’s AI-powered upgrade for traditional Search campaigns. But here’s the thing: AI Max isn’t a new campaign type. It’s a powerful layer of creative […]