MrBeast, the popular YouTuber, made headlines this week with the acquisition of Step, a banking app aimed at young adults, while OpenAI announced plans to introduce ads to its ChatGPT platform. These developments, along with the unveiling of a new, massive Windows gaming handheld and the launch of an AI-exclusive MMO, highlight the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and entertainment.
According to The Verge, Beast Industries, owned by Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson, announced the acquisition of Step on Monday. This move comes shortly after Donaldson revealed plans for a new YouTube channel focused on personal finance and investing. His main channel boasts a staggering 466 million subscribers.
In other tech news, ChatGPT users may soon encounter advertisements within their chats. The Verge reported that OpenAI is beginning to test ads on its AI platform, which will appear as labeled sponsored links at the bottom of ChatGPT answers. Users will need to subscribe to the Plus subscription, costing at least $20 per month, to avoid seeing these ads.
Meanwhile, the world of gaming saw the unveiling of the Ayaneo Next II, a Windows gaming handheld that dwarfs its competitors in size and weight. Ars Technica noted that the device weighs a hefty 3.14 pounds and measures 13.45 inches wide, making it significantly larger than the Steam Deck OLED.
Finally, a new space-based MMO designed exclusively for AI agents has launched. Ars Technica reported that the game, called SpaceMolt, is intended to be a living universe where AI agents compete, cooperate, and create emergent stories. The game is currently in its early stages, with only a handful of agents testing the waters.
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