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Here’s everything you must know this week:

• Apple’s AI Setback: Siri Revamp Delayed to 2027

• Deutsche Telekom Unveils AI-Powered Smartphone

• OpenAI Introduces GPT-4.5 with More Emotional Intelligence but at a Cost

• Taiwan Semiconductor Invests $100 Billion to Expand U.S. Chip Production

Apple’s AI Setback: Siri Revamp Delayed to 2027

Apple’s plan to upgrade Siri with a unified AI system has been delayed until 2027, as integration efforts fall behind schedule. Users find Apple’s AI features lacking compared to rivals, while internal struggles with leadership changes and AI chip shortages add to the setback.

With Alexa and other competitors advancing rapidly, Apple’s slow progress is widening the gap. Known for refining tech rather than rushing to market, the company now faces mounting pressure to keep Siri relevant in the AI race.

Deutsche Telekom Unveils AI-Powered Smartphone

T-Mobile’s parent company, Deutsche Telekom, is partnering with Perplexity to launch an "AI Phone" designed for seamless AI integration. Featuring the Perplexity Assistant on the lock screen, the device will also include AI tools like Google Cloud AI for translation and ElevenLabs for podcast creation. Expected to launch later this year for under $1,000, it aims to move beyond traditional app-based interactions.

This marks a major shift toward AI-driven mobile experiences, positioning Deutsche Telekom and Perplexity at the forefront of the evolving smartphone landscape.

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OpenAI Introduces GPT-4.5 with More Emotional Intelligence but at a Cost

OpenAI has launched GPT-4.5 (Orion), its largest model yet, focusing on deeper world knowledge and emotional intelligence rather than reasoning. It offers more natural conversations, fewer hallucinations, and excels in creative and professional tasks, though it sees little improvement in math and science.

Despite its strengths, GPT-4.5’s API pricing is steep at $75/$150 per million tokens, making it the most expensive model yet. While Pro users get early access, the high cost and modest upgrades raise questions about its value—suggesting this could be the final iteration before a true leap in AI reasoning.

Taiwan Semiconductor Invests $100 Billion to Expand U.S. Chip Production

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced a $100 billion investment to build five new U.S. chip facilities, aiming to reduce reliance on Asian production. The expansion includes fabrication plants, packaging facilities, and an R&D center, creating 40,000 construction jobs over four years.

Despite strengthening the U.S. chip supply chain, TSMC faces cost concerns, with previous Arizona projects exceeding budgets. As a key supplier to Nvidia, Qualcomm, and AMD, its expansion is crucial for securing U.S. semiconductor production.

In Other News

Markets Plunge as Trump’s Tariffs Spark Global Trade War Fears

U.S. stocks tumbled Tuesday after President Trump followed through on tariffs against Canada and Mexico, triggering threats of retaliation. The Dow swung wildly, closing down 670 points, while the S&P 500 erased gains since Trump’s reelection. Global markets also slumped, with Europe and Asia seeing sharp declines. The VIX, Wall Street’s fear gauge, surged as investors braced for economic fallout.

China, Canada, and Mexico swiftly announced retaliatory tariffs, escalating trade tensions. Concerns are mounting that the tariffs could slow the U.S. economy, with inflation still high and consumer confidence declining. Investors, once hopeful the tariffs were a negotiating tactic, are now facing the reality of a deepening trade conflict.

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