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Google Expands AI-Powered Travel Tools Across Search, Maps, and Gemini

OpenAI’s viral Studio Ghibli moment highlights AI copyright concerns

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Mcdonald Odijie
March 27, 2025

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SoftBank Acquires $676M Sharp Plant for AI Data Center in OpenAI PartnershipGoogle Expands AI-Powered Travel Tools Across Search, Maps, and Gemini

Google is enhancing its AI-powered travel tools across Search, Maps, and Gemini to simplify vacation planning. Key updates include AI-generated travel itineraries in  Search, free trip planning and packing lists via Gemini, hotel price tracking, and Maps' ability to organize travel-related screenshots. These features position Google as a leading AI travel assistant, making trip planning smarter and more integrated within its ecosystem.

OpenAI’s viral Studio Ghibli moment highlights AI copyright concerns

OpenAI’s AI-generated images mimicking Studio Ghibli’s style have gone viral, sparking legal and ethical debates. While copyright laws don’t explicitly protect artistic styles, AI training on copyrighted content remains controversial, with ongoing lawsuits against major AI firms. OpenAI delayed free-tier access due to high demand, highlighting AI’s growing influence in creative fields. The debate over fair use and artistic rights could shape the future of AI-generated art.

Nvidia Eyes Server Rental Market with Lepton AI Acquisition

Nvidia is reportedly in talks to acquire Lepton AI, a server rental company powered by Nvidia’s AI chips, in a deal worth several hundred million dollars. This move signals Nvidia’s entry into the server rental market, competing with startups like Together AI. Lepton AI, founded two years ago, previously raised $11 million in funding. Nvidia also recently acquired synthetic data startup Gretel, further expanding its AI ecosystem.

ChatGPT’s Viral AI Image Feature Faces Rollout Delays for Free Users

OpenAI has delayed the rollout of ChatGPT’s new AI image features for free users due to overwhelming demand. CEO Sam Altman stated that interest exceeded expectations, leading to availability only for Pro, Plus, and Teams subscribers. This follows similar capacity-related delays in previous OpenAI launches, highlighting ongoing infrastructure challenges. The company’s planned $500 billion Stargate data center may help address these issues in the future.

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