Visa is integrating ChatGPT into its payment network, allowing AI agents to shop and complete purchases on behalf of users at any Visa-accepting merchant. OpenAI provides the technology for AI agents to interact, make decisions, and initiate purchases via ChatGPT. Security measures include spending limits, required approval steps, and restrictions to authorized merchants. The financial terms of the partnership between Visa and OpenAI were not disclosed.
On June 10, 2026, the Munich Regional Court ruled that Google's AI Overviews are the company's own content, not conventional search results, making Google directly liable for any false statements. The case was brought by two Munich publishers after AI Overviews falsely linked them to scams and subscription traps, and Google failed to adequately respond to cease-and-desist letters. The court found that the AI rewrites and judges information in its own language and structure, and that the generated content often contradicts the linked sources, thus representing Google's own assertions. Because Google developed and controls the AI and its algorithms, it holds ownership of the output, and traditional search engine liability rules do not apply to AI-generated summaries. This ruling establishes that platform operators can be held responsible for harmful AI-generated text that damages third parties.
Apple announced at WWDC 2026 that its new Siri AI is powered by Google Gemini, with processing on-device or via private cloud. The assistant uses personal context to search files, emails, and photos, performs cross-app tasks, answers on-screen questions, and retrieves web knowledge. A dedicated Siri app syncs conversation history across devices through iCloud. The service is not available in the EU due to privacy regulations and is also pending approval in mainland China.
Under new CEO Asha Sharma, Microsoft has reversed its recent multiplatform push by declaring 'Gears of War: E-Day' and 'Clockwork Revolution' permanent console exclusives for Xbox, not timed exclusives. The announcement was made during the Xbox Games Showcase. Sharma emphasized that Xbox must have exclusive content and services. Previously announced PS5 versions of games like 'Halo: Campaign Evolved' and 'Forza Horizon 6' are still scheduled to release as planned.