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Brandon Vigliarolo@The Register - Software
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ChatGPT experienced a major global outage on June 10, 2025, causing disruptions for users worldwide. OpenAI confirmed elevated error rates and latency across its services, including ChatGPT, the Sora text-to-video product, and its APIs. Users reported that prompts were either taking significantly longer to be answered or were met with an error message. The issue started around 3:00 AM Eastern Time, with reports on Downdetector steadily climbing as the morning progressed and the United States woke up. Downdetector indicated the problems were not restricted to the United States, with users in other countries reporting similar issues.
OpenAI stated that they had identified the root cause of the issue and were working on implementing a fix. According to the company's status page, the login services appeared to be functioning normally, but other services were experiencing partial outages. A separate entry for elevated error rates in Sora was also included on the status page. Initially, some users appeared to regain access around 6:00 AM ET, but reports of issues soon returned. Later in the day, OpenAI reported that the fix was underway, with API calls in the process of recovering. However, the company also stated that full access to other affected services, including ChatGPT, could take "another few hours." While user reports on Down Detector initially dipped, it remained to be seen whether this signaled the outage ramping down or if further spikes would occur. OpenAI's service status later switched from red to yellow as the company reported that ChatGPT and API calls were slowly recovering, with Sora back to full operation.
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Alexey Shabanov@TestingCatalog
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Perplexity AI is rapidly expanding its presence in the AI market through strategic integrations and innovative features. The company has launched Perplexity Labs, a new tool for Pro subscribers designed to automate tasks such as creating reports, spreadsheets, and mini web apps. This feature leverages AI research, code execution, and content generation, positioning Perplexity as a versatile platform for both information retrieval and content creation. Labs can generate and execute code for data structuring, create interactive web apps, and produce various file types, making it well-suited for diverse projects from marketing campaigns to business analysis.
The startup is also making strides in device integration. Samsung is reportedly nearing a wide-ranging deal with Perplexity that includes investment and deep integration into devices, the Bixby assistant, and the web browser. This partnership could see Perplexity pre-installed on upcoming Galaxy S26 series phones, potentially replacing Google Gemini as the default AI assistant. The integration might also extend to Samsung Internet, offering users more advanced and personalized AI experiences directly within their web browsing. Furthermore, Perplexity is enhancing its AI-driven search capabilities within the Comet Browser. Users can now observe Perplexity AI controlling pages in the Comet Browser, with visual indicators showing actions like clicking and filling forms. This new feature allows for more interactive and transparent AI-driven automation, benefiting users who automate repetitive workflows such as data entry and testing. This positions Perplexity as a pioneer in bringing interactive and transparent AI-driven automation to the browser.
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Alexey Shabanov@TestingCatalog
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Perplexity has unveiled Perplexity Labs, a new AI-powered tool designed for Pro subscribers, aiming to revolutionize the creation of work deliverables. Labs automates tasks like generating reports, spreadsheets, dashboards, and even mini web apps, leveraging AI research and code execution to bring projects from ideation to completion. It functions as an AI-driven team, providing users with a comprehensive suite of tools to transform their ideas into tangible results, marking a significant move beyond traditional search functionalities.
Labs stands out by investing a minimum of 10 minutes in self-supervised work, conducting web browsing, writing and executing code, and organizing data to achieve its objectives. This extended timeframe allows the AI to crunch numbers, apply formulas, generate visuals, and construct interactive web apps, all without requiring the user to lift a finger. The technology combines various AI capabilities Perplexity has developed, packaging the output into an "Assets" tab for easy access and download. Available on web, iOS, and Android, with Mac and Windows apps on the horizon, Perplexity Labs is accessible for Pro subscribers at $20 per month. With the mini web apps feature being particularly ambitious, Labs can build and deploy simple interactive websites directly within the interface, such as dashboards, slideshows, or data visualization tools, without the user needing any coding knowledge. This move aims to shift Perplexity's positioning from a "better Google" to a "personal research assistant and worker," providing training wheels for building AI agents and automating time-consuming tasks.
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