SoftBank Eyes $30 Billion OpenAI Investment; Nudify Apps Persist on App Stores

• SoftBank Group is reportedly in discussions to invest an additional $30 billion in OpenAI, signaling a deeper commitment to the AI company behind ChatGPT.
• Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have criticized US immigration authorities' actions while also expressing support for President Donald Trump.
• A report by Tech Transparency Project reveals that Apple and Google App Stores still host numerous AI 'nudify' apps that create deepfake nude images.
• The presence of these 'nudify' apps raises concerns about the enforcement of app store policies by Apple and Google.
• Google has expanded its more affordable AI Plus subscription plan to all available markets, including 35 new countries and territories.

Why It Matters: Major AI developments include SoftBank's potential OpenAI investment, CEO political stances, and app store policy issues.