Apple opens up its App Store to competition in Japan
Epic Games CEO says Fortnite won’t return to Japan, though, because the new rules still require high fees.
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ChatGPT launches pilot group chats across Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan
OpenAI on Thursday unveiled a group chat feature for ChatGPT, currently in pilot across Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Taiwan, allowing users to collaborate directly within the app.
Toyota adds another $1.5B to its bet on startups at every stage
Toyota made two announcements that reflect the automaker’s growing interest in startups working on mobility, climate, AI, sustainability, and industrial automation.
SoftBank-backed LegalOn lands $50M to streamline legal workflows with AI
LegalOn, which provides AI-powered contract review software for legal teams, has raised $50 million in a Series C round.