Google is considering charging users for access to its experimental AI-integrated search feature, a potential move that would be a first for the tech giant. This shift could disrupt Google’s dominant ad revenue model, as AI-powered search might discourage users from clicking on ads, impacting the company’s baseline revenue. The proposal highlights the significant costs associated with AI systems and the challenges of balancing innovation with financial sustainability in the search marketplace.

Mayor Eric Adams defended the glitchy MyCity chatbot, acknowledging its flaws and the need for improvement, as it has been providing incorrect and possibly illegal information to users. The city officials are working on fixing the issues, with the chatbot now labeled as a beta product with potential inaccuracies. This incident joins a string of high-tech mishaps under Adams’ administration, raising questions about the efficacy and priorities of investing in such technology over more traditional and beneficial resources like supporting the city library system.

Reportedly shifting gears from car-making to home robots, Apple is apparently in the early stages of developing a mobile robot that trails you around the house for reasons yet unknown, as engineers discuss creating this next big thing. As the company’s electric car ambitions were dashed, a new focus on robotics emerges alongside AI efforts. With a history of project failures, Apple’s robotics endeavor faces skepticism, leaving experts curious about the company’s future moves.