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OpenAI launches Flex processing for cheaper, slower AI tasks
OpenAI has introduced Flex processing, a new option designed to make AI tasks more affordable by allowing users to opt for slower processing speeds. This move aims to broaden access to AI capabilities for cost-sensitive applications.
As the trade war escalates, Hence launches an AI ‘advisor’ to help companies manage risk
Hence has launched an AI-powered advisor to help businesses navigate increasing risks amid the ongoing trade war. The tool leverages machine learning to provide real-time risk assessments and strategic recommendations.
Former Y Combinator president Geoff Ralston launches new AI ‘safety’ fund
Geoff Ralston, former president of Y Combinator, has announced a new fund focused on AI safety. The initiative aims to support startups and research dedicated to ensuring the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence.
Google’s latest AI model report lacks key safety details, experts say
Experts have raised concerns that Google’s newest AI model report omits important safety information. The lack of transparency has sparked debate about the need for more rigorous disclosure standards in the AI industry.
AI benchmarking platform Chatbot Arena forms a new company
Chatbot Arena, a platform for benchmarking conversational AI models, has spun out into a standalone company. The move is expected to accelerate development and expand its offerings for evaluating chatbot performance.
OpenAI’s Stargate project sets its sights on international expansion
OpenAI is planning to expand its Stargate project internationally, aiming to bring its advanced AI infrastructure and services to new markets around the globe.
The latest viral ChatGPT trend is doing ‘reverse location search’ from photos
A new trend has emerged where users employ ChatGPT to perform reverse location searches using photos. This viral use case highlights the growing capabilities of AI in image analysis and geolocation.
xAI adds a ‘memory’ feature to Grok
xAI has introduced a new memory feature to its Grok AI, enabling the system to retain context and improve user interactions over time.
Trump administration reportedly considers a US DeepSeek ban
Reports suggest the Trump administration is considering a ban on DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, citing national security concerns.
OpenAI’s latest AI models have a new safeguard to prevent biorisks
OpenAI has implemented new safeguards in its latest AI models to prevent misuse related to biological risks, enhancing the safety of advanced AI systems.
OpenAI is reportedly in talks to buy Windsurf for $3B, with news expected later this week
OpenAI is reportedly negotiating to acquire Windsurf, an AI company, for $3 billion. An official announcement is anticipated soon.
OpenAI partner says it had relatively little time to test the company’s o3 AI model
A partner of OpenAI revealed that it had limited time to test the new o3 AI model before its release, raising questions about the thoroughness of pre-launch evaluations.
OpenAI launches a pair of AI reasoning models, o3 and o4-mini
OpenAI has released two new AI reasoning models, o3 and o4-mini, designed to improve logical reasoning and problem-solving capabilities in AI systems.
OpenAI debuts Codex CLI, an open source coding tool for terminals
OpenAI has introduced Codex CLI, an open-source tool that brings AI-powered coding assistance directly to terminal environments.
Microsoft researchers say they’ve developed a hyper-efficient AI model that can run on CPUs
Microsoft researchers claim to have created a highly efficient AI model capable of running on standard CPUs, potentially reducing the need for expensive hardware.
Deck raises $12M to ‘Plaid-ify’ any website using AI
Deck, a startup aiming to make any website as data-accessible as Plaid, has raised $12 million to expand its AI-driven platform.
Capsule captures $12M to build the next version of its AI video editor for brands
Capsule has secured $12 million in funding to develop the next iteration of its AI-powered video editing tool, targeting brand marketers and content creators.