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Top tech stories today: January 31, 2024

AuthorCassie Gong

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PublishedJanuary 31, 2024

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Stop the never-ending internet searches for the latest tech news! Uncover a concise yet captivating summary of global technology highlights right here. Jump in and explore now! Stellantis’ Peugeot brand plans to integrate ChatGPT into its cars and vans, enhancing voice assistant capabilities. The service will launch in pilot form in five countries and become standard equipment this year. Peugeot also introduces an eight-year warranty for the e-3008 to promote electric vehicle adoption. ( Reuters )

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Replika and Blush have launched Tomo, a wellness app with an AI-generated avatar guiding users through meditation and talk therapy. While the app promises a virtual retreat experience, some find it similar to other guided meditation apps. Privacy concerns also linger, following past issues with Replika’s security standards. ( The Verge ) OpenAI enables ChatGPT users to incorporate GPTs directly into conversations with a new “@” feature. The move follows the launch of the GPT Store, offering various GPTs for different purposes. OpenAI plans to introduce monetization for developers but faces challenges in moderation and traffic. ( Tech Crunch ) Global X, an ETF provider, has withdrawn its application for a spot bitcoin ETF, making it the first company to do so among those that applied last year. This comes after the SEC approved 11 spot bitcoin ETFs earlier this month, marking a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry. ( U.S.News ) Alphabet’s Q4 2023 results beat expectations, but ad revenue fell short, causing a 6% drop in after-hours trading. Google Cloud grew 26% YoY, while YouTube ads slightly missed expectations. CEO Sundar Pichai continues to focus on AI investments, but last year’s 12,000 layoffs and more expected this year have caused severance charges of $2.1 billion. Net income rose 52% to $20.7 billion. ( CNBC )