iPhone 16, new ChatGPT, and Taylor Swift: AI news roundup

Plus, Sam Altman, Jensen Huang, and others met with White House officials and utilities to discuss AI's energy crisis

The world of artificial intelligence grew this week. On Monday, Apple unveiled the new iPhone 16 series that will support its first AI initiative, dubbed Apple Intelligence. And on Thursday, OpenAI released its new series of “reasoning” AI models it claims can “think.”

Read about their debuts and more in the AI news roundup.

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Leading tech executives reportedly met at the White House on Thursday to discuss the intense energy usage of the artificial intelligence technologies their companies are working on. — Britney Nguyen

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OpenAI has released its new series of “reasoning” artificial intelligence models that it claims can “think.” — Britney Nguyen

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OpenAI is reportedly close to releasing a new artificial intelligence model that can “think,” as it seeks billions in funding. — Britney Nguyen

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The artificial intelligence boom has sent some shares and net worths soaring this year, including those of Oracle (ORCL) and its co-founder, Larry Ellison. — Britney Nguyen

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It wasn’t until after meeting one of the most important people in artificial intelligence that Oprah Winfrey used the tech for the first time — but now she says she’s optimistic over its potential. — Britney Nguyen

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The researcher at OpenAI behind the company’s voice software announced on Tuesday that he is leaving the company — and joked about creating “Her” in a nod to the controversy surrounding the software. — Ben Kesslen

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Taylor Swift finally announced which candidate she’s voting for in the upcoming presidential election — and didn’t let the other get away with using artificial intelligence to fake her support. — Britney Nguyen

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSM) makes a majority of the world’s advanced chips — and its sales reflect continued demand for artificial intelligence. — Britney Nguyen

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Analysts believe Apple’s (AAPL) artificial intelligence-capable iPhone 16 lineup will spark a new era of growth for the tech giant and its flagship smartphones. But most consumers aren’t buying a new iPhone just for the latest specs. — Rocio Fabbro

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Apple’s (AAPL) latest lineup of iPhones could be its most successful smartphone launch to date, driving an upgrade “super cycle” that could see Apple selling upwards of 240 million iPhones next year. — Rocio Fabbro

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Apple debuted its latest iPhone, smartwatch, and AirPod models at its annual event Monday. With a new focus on artificial intelligence capabilities, analysts are optimistic about the tech giant’s coming months and years. — Rocio Fabbro

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Apple held its biggest event of the year Monday: its annual iPhone event at the Steve Jobs Theater in the company’s California headquarters. — Rocio Fabbro

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Apple’s (AAPL) artificial intelligence-capable iPhone 16 lineup will set off a new rush for consumer AI, and spark a new era of growth for the tech giant, according to analysts at Wedbush. — Rocio Fabbro