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World Cup Balls and AI’s Super App Dreams

As tech pushes forward, will our socks still fit in our shoes? πŸ€”

This World Cup might see a ball that flies less far but predictably. Adidas has designed the Trionda with new grooves to ensure better flight paths, despite reducing long-distance kicks' distance.


Meanwhile, OpenAI plans to transform ChatGPT into an all-encompassing 'super app'. This move could revolutionize coding tools and AI agents before their IPO, but it leaves us wondering if our apps will become too smart for us.


The US government's interest in AI companies is another sign of the tech landscape's evolving dynamics. Trump aims to invest in AI, seeing a partnership with the American public as key to seizing the AI boom.


Google’s massive deal with SpaceX underscores how the tech industry is increasingly reliant on powerful computing resources for AI development. This could influence who can compete in the future of AI and exacerbate resource inequality.

Original source:  https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/06/08/1138485/the-download-world-cup-ball-openai-super-app/
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