☕️ ChatGPT Becomes a Shopping Portal & AI Glasses Go Mainstream

AI’s latest wave is redefining how we interact, buy, build, and regulate technology. From ChatGPT turning into a commerce engine to Google pushing hardware into everyday life, the ecosystem is shifting from experimental tools to fully integrated platforms. This week highlights major moves in AI hardware, enterprise workflows, consumer experiences, and national policymaking — all signaling a new phase where AI becomes embedded into daily living.

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OpenAI has officially rolled out in-chat shopping, turning ChatGPT into a conversational commerce engine. Users can now browse products, compare options, prepare carts, and even order groceries — all without leaving the chat window. The system integrates real-time inventory, personalized recommendations, and partner APIs, signaling OpenAI’s intent to move far beyond a chatbot into a transactional platform.

Why this matters:

Big takeaway:

AI is no longer commenting on your shopping list — it’s becoming the place where purchases start and finish.

Google announces its first AI glasses, launching in 2026

Google confirmed plans for Gemini-powered AI glasses that will ship in early 2026, marking the company’s most ambitious hardware push since Pixel. The glasses will offer real-time visual understanding, translation, scene summaries, and hands-free assistance. Positioned as a mainstream wearable — not a developer experiment — they aim to compete directly with Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses and Apple’s Vision line.

Anthropic brings Claude Code into Slack

Anthropic announced deep Slack integration for Claude Code, enabling full coding workflows — writing, debugging, file updates, repo changes — directly from team channels. Engineers can now collaborate with AI in real-time, turning Slack into a hybrid messaging + development environment. This move positions Anthropic squarely in the race to own the dev-assistant workflow.

Google adds shoppable AI-video discovery feed to Doppl

Google’s fashion-first AI video app Doppl now includes a shoppable video feed, where users can browse outfits, try them virtually, and purchase clothing directly. The AI analyzes fit, fabric, and style from video, making Doppl a fusion of TikTok, Pinterest, and Amazon. Retailers see this as the next major frontier in AI-driven commerce.

Unconventional AI raises $475M for neuromorphic chips

Neuromorphic hardware startup Unconventional AI secured $475M to build chips modeled after biological neurons — promising 1,000× efficiency gains for reasoning and agentic workloads. These chips could enable always-on personal agents, edge robotics, and ultra-efficient inference far beyond GPU economics. The funding round was led by Sequoia and Coatue.

Trump to issue AI executive order unifying national rules

President Trump is preparing a sweeping AI governance executive order to override fragmented state-level regulations. The move is backed by Big Tech firms but strongly opposed by governors who argue states should retain control over deepfake laws, worker protections, and biometric AI. The order could reshape U.S. AI deployment standards heading into 2026.

A major survey from OnSide reports that 39% of teens (11–18) now turn to AI chatbots for emotional support, advice, or decision-making. Researchers warn this reflects growing loneliness and reduced in-person support structures. Experts say the trend requires urgent oversight to ensure safe guardrails for youth interacting with AI systems.

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