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Welcome to The Prompt by Kuro House, your daily AI update. Today, we’ve got some exciting product launches, big investment moves, and enterprise predictions to unpack. Let’s dive right in.
First up, Google just rolled out its biggest update ever to Gemini Live, their conversational AI bot. According to Wired, this upgrade makes Gemini Live sound even more natural, with improved tone, nuance, and rhythm. You can now ask it to tell stories with different accents and emotions, making history lessons or creative brainstorming more engaging. It also adapts to your learning pace if you want a crash course or tutorial on any topic, from genetics to carpet cleaning. Plus, Gemini Live can speak in various accents, which is great for language learners wanting authentic pronunciation. Just launch the Gemini app on Android or iOS, tap the Live button, and start chatting.
Next, TechCrunch reports that 2025 was a rollercoaster year for AI investment and hype. OpenAI raised a staggering 40 billion dollars at a 300 billion valuation, with talks of hitting nearly a trillion soon. Other startups, like Thinking Machine Labs and Lovable, secured multi-billion dollar rounds without shipping products yet. But the hype is cooling as concerns about an AI bubble, infrastructure limits, and user safety grow. Even with massive infrastructure spending from giants like Meta and Alphabet, some deals are faltering, showing how fragile the boom might be.
On the hardware front, TechCrunch highlights Plaud Note Pro, an AI-powered voice recorder that’s credit card-thin and wallet-friendly. This device doesn’t need to connect to your phone to record, thanks to 64 gigabytes of onboard storage. It has four microphones for 360-degree audio capture and can record up to 30 hours on a single charge. You get a tiny screen to see recording status and battery life, plus a button to highlight important moments for AI-generated summaries. Priced at 179 dollars and already shipping over a million units, it’s becoming a favorite for professionals who attend many meetings.
OpenAI is also expanding ChatGPT’s capabilities with new app integrations, as detailed by TechCrunch. You can now connect your accounts from apps like Spotify, DoorDash, Uber, Booking.com, and more directly inside ChatGPT. This means you can create personalized playlists, order groceries, book hotels, or request rides all through chat. Just log in, link your accounts, and start asking ChatGPT to handle tasks for you. Currently, these integrations are available in the U.S. and Canada, with more partners like PayPal and Walmart coming in 2026.
Finally, looking ahead to 2026, TechCrunch surveyed venture capitalists about enterprise AI adoption. Despite three years of hype, 95% of enterprises still haven’t seen meaningful returns on AI investments. But investors are optimistic that next year will be different, with more focus on custom models, voice AI, and vertical applications in finance, healthcare, and law. They expect a shift from experimental pilots to real production deployments, with AI becoming mission-critical in workflows. Retention will hinge on products that embed deeply in enterprise operations and generate proprietary data advantages. So 2026 could be the year AI truly proves its business value in the enterprise world.
That wraps up today’s top AI stories. We’re seeing AI evolve from hype to practical, everyday tools and serious enterprise adoption. It’s an exciting time to watch how these technologies reshape our work and lives. Thanks for tuning in to The Prompt by Kuro House. Catch you tomorrow.
