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In a bold move, Ecosia's CEO Christian Kroll has proposed a 10-year "stewardship" of Google's Chrome browser, aiming to use 60% of its massive revenue to fund climate projects. This proposal is an alternative to traditional divestiture options being considered in Google's ongoing antitrust case.

Fake "Sora" apps have flooded Apple's App Store, capitalizing on the buzz around OpenAI's new invite-only video app. These deceptive clones, which have generated over $160,000 in revenue, highlight the challenges of app store moderation and consumer protection from scams.

Explore the shifting landscape of AI chatbots as Google's Gemini rapidly gains on industry leader OpenAI's ChatGPT. A new report reveals a dynamic and competitive market, with emerging players like xAI's Grok and Chinese apps such as Quark and Doubao gaining significant traction. Discover the standout companies and innovative applications shaping the future of AI, from virtual assistance and creative editing to new specialised tools entering the market.