Topic: ai market trends

Google Acquires AI Voice Startup Hume's Core Team

January 23, 2026

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Google Acquires AI Voice Startup Hume's Core Team

Google DeepMind has acquired the core team from Hume AI to enhance voice features in its Gemini ecosystem, while Hume AI continues to operate independently and license its technology. This "acquihire" reflects a trend where tech giants acquire specialized talent to avoid regulatory scrutiny, as s...

ChatGPT App Hits $3B in Consumer Spending Milestone

The ChatGPT mobile app has reached an estimated $3 billion in global consumer spending in just 31 months, a milestone achieved significantly faster than major platforms like TikTok, Disney+, or HBO Max. Its revenue has seen explosive growth, with an estimated $2.48 billion spent in 2025 alone, re...

Nvidia Seizes AI Lead as Meta's Open-Source Influence Wanes

Nvidia is challenging Meta's open-source AI leadership by launching the enterprise-focused Nemotron 3 LLM family, emphasizing data transparency and efficiency to address business concerns. Meta's influence in open-source AI is waning as its Llama models fall behind, with reports suggesting a stra...