Welcome to Get The Gist, where every weekday we share an easy-to-read summary of the latest and greatest developments in AI—news, innovations, and trends—all delivered in under 5 minutes! ⏱

In today’s edition:

• OpenAI Warns US Government About China’s Growing AI Threat

• Android Users Can Now Replace Google Gemini with ChatGPT

• Google Opens Gemini Deep Research To Free Users

• Microsoft’s AI-Powered Notepad Can Now Summarize Text

• And more AI news….

Top Developments

OpenAI

OpenAI Warns US Government About China’s Growing AI Threat

The Gist: OpenAI has raised concerns about China’s AI advancements, warning that the US is losing its edge in the global AI race. In a letter to the US government, OpenAI criticized Chinese AI company DeepSeek and urged policymakers to implement strategies to secure America’s leadership.

Key Details

• OpenAI called DeepSeek’s R1 model a “noteworthy” development, emphasizing that China’s AI progress is accelerating.

• The company warned that DeepSeek, which is state-subsidized, could be influenced by the Chinese government to manipulate AI outputs.

• The US Navy and Taiwan have restricted DeepSeek over security concerns, citing risks related to data privacy and AI misuse.

• OpenAI urged the US government to adopt “freedom-focused” policies, including relaxed AI regulations and looser copyright laws.

Google

Android Users Can Now Replace Google Gemini with ChatGPT

The Gist: Android users now have the option to set OpenAI’s ChatGPT as their default digital assistant instead of Google Gemini. The feature, currently in beta, allows users to access ChatGPT with simple shortcuts but comes with some limitations compared to Gemini.

Key Details:

• Users can activate ChatGPT via the power button, home button, or gesture navigation.

• Unlike Gemini, ChatGPT cannot control system settings, Google Home devices, or Spotify playback.

• The feature requires ChatGPT version 1.2025.070 beta and must be enabled in Android’s settings.

• OpenAI may expand ChatGPT’s functionality in future updates, potentially addressing its current limitations.

Google

Google Opens Gemini Deep Research To Free Users

The Gist: Google is making its Deep Research tool available to all users for free on a limited basis, alongside updates to Gemini’s reasoning capabilities and new personalization features. Paid subscribers will still have access to more advanced features.

Key Details:

• Deep Research, which synthesizes web information, is now free for non-paying users a few times per month.

• The upgraded Flash Thinking 2.0 model improves reasoning, speeds up processing, and now supports file uploads.

• A new personalization feature connects Gemini with Google apps like Calendar, Notes, and Tasks for tailored responses.

• Gemini’s customizable AI assistant, Gems, is now available for free to all users.

Quick Gist

Microsoft launched an AI Chat Web App template for .NET, streamlining AI development with Azure integrations and simplified data ingestion. (Read More)

Google and OpenAI are urging the Trump administration to ease AI copyright restrictions, arguing it’s essential for U.S. AI leadership. (Read More)

Google’s Gemini AI is adding a personalization tool that uses search history to improve responses while prioritizing data privacy. (Read More)

Microsoft is testing an AI-powered Notepad feature that summarizes selected text, enhancing document management for Windows Insiders. (Read More)

Microsoft released Edge 135 for Dev Channel Insiders, adding Copilot features in the Side Pane along with bug fixes. (Read More)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia expanded its Anthropic partnership, investing further in AI for fraud prevention and customer experience. (Read More)

Tumeryk’s AI Trust Score ranks Chinese AI models like DeepSeek above US counterparts in safety and compliance metrics. (Read More)

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed a fiction-writing AI model, improving at metafiction but still lacking human emotional depth. (Read More)

THAT’S IT FOR TODAY!