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OpenAI has announced the release of a new technology aimed at surpassing Google's recent advancements in artificial intelligence, marking a significant escalation in the competitive landscape between the two tech giants. This comes after Google claimed its new AI model, Gemini 3, has outperformed ChatGPT, OpenAI's flagship product.

Runway has introduced the GWM-1 family of 'world models,' positioning itself as a serious competitor in the AI technology landscape alongside established players like Google and Nvidia. This move highlights Runway's ambitions to expand its influence beyond traditional Hollywood applications into broader technological realms.

The Walt Disney Company has announced a significant $1 billion investment in OpenAI, which includes a licensing agreement for its iconic characters to be used on OpenAI's Sora video-making platform. This three-year deal allows users to generate videos featuring beloved characters from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar franchises.

Google has integrated its latest AI model, Gemini 3, into the Chrome browser for iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads, enhancing the AI capabilities available to users on these platforms. This rollout signifies a commitment to improving user experience by providing advanced AI functionalities directly within the browser.

Malicious browser extensions targeting Chrome and Edge have reportedly affected 4.3 million users by collecting sensitive information such as browsing history, keystrokes, and personal data before being removed by Google and Microsoft.

OpenAI has released GPT-5.2, a new AI model that claims to outperform Google's Gemini and achieve human-level performance on 70% of work tasks. This release follows a 'code red' alert issued by OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman due to the rapid user adoption of Gemini 3, which gained 200 million users in just three months.

Disney has accused Google of copyright infringement on a massive scale, demanding that the tech giant immediately block its copyrighted content from being used in AI outputs. This legal action highlights ongoing tensions between the two companies regarding intellectual property rights, particularly in the context of AI technologies.

Google has released an emergency fix to address a newly identified zero-day vulnerability, with details being withheld until the patch is fully deployed. This move follows a pattern of rapid responses to security threats, particularly in their software products.