OpenAI introduced a Read Aloud feature for ChatGPT, supporting 37 languages, to enhance accessibility across web and mobile platforms, while Anthropic launched three new models of its Claude chatbot to reduce inaccuracies. Meanwhile, global connectivity faced challenges with Meta's platforms experiencing a two-hour outage and the mysterious cutting of four Red Sea data cables. Lastly, there were positive developments like Pennsylvania's $20 million federal grant for digital inclusion and SpaceX's launch of 23 satellites to boost global internet coverage through Starlink.

This week, the International Telecommunications Union announced a significant $9 billion investment from mobile operators to expand global connectivity, aiming for a $100 billion target by 2026. Meanwhile, SpaceX is in the news for a legal battle over labor practices and making advancements in space communication with its Starlink service, while facing competition from China and expanding internet access to remote locations like Antarctica.