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Top Trending AI & Technology News – April 20, 2025


Famed AI researcher launches controversial startup to replace all human workers everywhere

By Julie Bort | April 19, 2025

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A renowned AI researcher has launched a new startup with the ambitious and controversial goal of automating all human labor. The move has sparked debate about the future of work and the ethical implications of advanced AI systems.

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OpenAI’s new reasoning AI models hallucinate more

By Maxwell Zeff | April 18, 2025

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OpenAI’s latest reasoning models, designed to improve logical thinking, are reportedly producing more hallucinations—incorrect or fabricated outputs—than previous versions, raising concerns about reliability in critical applications.

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ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot

By Kyle Wiggers, Cody Corrall, Alyssa Stringer, Kate Park | April 18, 2025

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This comprehensive guide covers the evolution, capabilities, and limitations of ChatGPT, OpenAI’s popular conversational AI. It explores how the chatbot works, its use cases, and the ongoing challenges in AI safety and accuracy.

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ChatGPT is referring to users by their names unprompted, and some find it ‘creepy’

By Kyle Wiggers | April 18, 2025

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Users have reported that ChatGPT is now addressing them by name without being prompted, sparking privacy concerns and discussions about how AI systems handle personal data and user interactions.

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ChatGPT will now use its ‘memory’ to personalize web searches

By Kyle Wiggers | April 18, 2025

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OpenAI has introduced a new feature that allows ChatGPT to leverage its memory to tailor web search results to individual users, aiming to enhance relevance and user experience.

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OpenAI pursued Cursor maker before entering into talks to buy Windsurf for $3B

By Marina Temkin | April 17, 2025

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Before negotiating a $3 billion acquisition of Windsurf, OpenAI reportedly explored acquiring Cursor, a company specializing in AI-powered developer tools, highlighting OpenAI’s aggressive expansion strategy.

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OpenAI launches Flex processing for cheaper, slower AI tasks

By Kyle Wiggers | April 17, 2025

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OpenAI has introduced Flex processing, a new service tier that offers lower-cost, slower AI task processing, targeting users who prioritize affordability over speed for non-urgent workloads.

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As the trade war escalates, Hence launches an AI ‘advisor’ to help companies manage risk

By Rebecca Bellan | April 17, 2025

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With global trade tensions rising, Hence has launched an AI-powered advisor designed to help businesses assess and mitigate supply chain and geopolitical risks in real time.

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Former Y Combinator president Geoff Ralston launches new AI ‘safety’ fund

By Julie Bort | April 17, 2025

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Geoff Ralston, former president of Y Combinator, has launched a new investment fund focused on supporting startups that prioritize AI safety and responsible development.

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Google’s latest AI model report lacks key safety details, experts say

By Kyle Wiggers | April 17, 2025

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Experts have criticized Google’s latest AI model report for omitting crucial safety information, raising questions about transparency and the company’s approach to responsible AI development.

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AI benchmarking platform Chatbot Arena forms a new company

By Kyle Wiggers | April 17, 2025

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Chatbot Arena, a popular platform for benchmarking conversational AI models, has spun out into a standalone company to accelerate its development and expand its offerings.

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OpenAI’s Stargate project sets its sights on international expansion

By Rebecca Szkutak | April 17, 2025

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OpenAI’s Stargate project, initially focused on the U.S. market, is now planning to expand internationally, aiming to bring advanced AI infrastructure to a global audience.

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The latest viral ChatGPT trend is doing ‘reverse location search’ from photos

By Kyle Wiggers | April 17, 2025

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A new trend has emerged where users employ ChatGPT to perform reverse location searches using photos, showcasing the growing capabilities and creative uses of generative AI models.

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xAI adds a ‘memory’ feature to Grok

By Kyle Wiggers | April 16, 2025

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Elon Musk’s xAI has introduced a memory feature to its Grok AI, enabling the chatbot to remember past interactions and provide more personalized responses.

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Trump administration reportedly considers a US DeepSeek ban

By Maxwell Zeff | April 16, 2025

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Reports indicate that the Trump administration is considering a ban on DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, citing national security concerns amid ongoing tech tensions between the US and China.

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OpenAI’s latest AI models have a new safeguard to prevent biorisks

By Maxwell Zeff | April 16, 2025

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OpenAI has implemented new safety measures in its latest AI models to prevent misuse in creating biological threats, addressing growing concerns about AI-enabled biorisks.

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OpenAI is reportedly in talks to buy Windsurf for $3B, with news expected later this week

By Marina Temkin | April 16, 2025

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OpenAI is reportedly negotiating a $3 billion acquisition of Windsurf, a move that could further strengthen its position in the AI industry. An official announcement is expected soon.

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