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New Siri goes live, built with Gemini
Apple's Siri AI began rolling out in English beta on Gemini-built models; not for under-13s, the EU or China.
Why it matters: Every new iPhone gets a Gemini-built assistant.
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Models, assistants and the AI features reaching young users.
8 stories since 7 Sep 2026 · 2 in the Top 5 · Last filed 16 Sep
Mon 21 Sep 2026 · No. 03
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ChatGPT pilots sponsored brand agents
OpenAI is testing labelled brand chatbots in ChatGPT, starting with Wayfair, where users can browse and buy.
Why it matters: A new ad format, inside the chatbot.
Mon 14 Sep 2026 · No. 02
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California writes the rules for teen AI
Newsom signed 13 child-safety bills, adding chatbot crisis protocols and barring algorithmic feeds for under-16s.
Why it matters: Under-16 feeds are the reach brands buy.
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Suno v6 arrives with label backing
Suno released v6, built with Warner Music, BMG and Believe. Training payment terms are undecided.
Why it matters: Cheaper licensed music beds for ad production.
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Universal licenses ElevenLabs for remixes
UMG signed a multi-year deal for an ElevenLabs fan platform offering remixes and personalised vocals.
Why it matters: Licensed AI audio de-risks campaign soundtracks.
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OpenAI ships GPT-6 Astra, paid plans first
OpenAI's flagship reached paid ChatGPT plans and the API after a rocky rollout, with stricter under-18 safeguards.
Why it matters: Top-tier AI now sits behind a subscription.
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Anthropic splits one model by access
Claude Fable 5.1 is generally available with invisible text watermarks; Mythos 5.1, with looser safeguards, is for vetted users.
Why it matters: Watermarks make AI disclosure checkable.
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Suno caps downloads
Free users get 7 lifetime downloads; Pro 20 and Premier 60 a month, older songs included.
Why it matters: Free AI music beds just got scarce.