Apple plans to transform Siri into a chatbot similar to ChatGPT, set to launch with iOS 27. This change comes as the company responds to competition in the AI space, particularly from OpenAI, and follows a partnership with Google’s Gemini for AI technology.

Google has enhanced its AI Mode to better understand visual prompts, improving the chatbot's functionality for visual searches and shopping. The update allows users to start conversations with images or videos and provides more relevant responses to complex queries, making the shopping experience more intuitive. The rollout of this update will take a few days to reach all users.

Google Finance is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of AI features, including a chatbot designed to enhance user experience. The updates aim to make financial information more accessible and engaging for users, reflecting a broader trend in integrating AI into financial services.

Google has appointed Josh Woodward, head of Google Labs, to lead the Gemini team following the departure of Sissie Hsiao. This leadership change aims to enhance the development of the Gemini app, with Hsiao taking a temporary leave after her long tenure at Google. The Gemini model has shown significant improvements and is considered to have made substantial progress with its latest version, 2.5 Pro.