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Top Trending AI News – April 20, 2025
OpenAI’s o3 AI model scores lower on a benchmark than the company initially implied
OpenAI’s latest o3 AI model reportedly underperformed on a key benchmark compared to what the company first suggested, raising questions about transparency in AI performance reporting.
Your politeness could be costly for OpenAI
A new analysis suggests that users’ polite phrasing in prompts may be increasing the computational cost for OpenAI’s models, potentially impacting the company’s bottom line.
Famed AI researcher launches controversial startup to replace all human workers everywhere
A prominent AI scientist has started a new company with the ambitious and controversial goal of automating all human labor, sparking debate about the future of work and ethics in AI.
OpenAI’s new reasoning AI models hallucinate more
OpenAI’s latest reasoning models, while more capable in some areas, are reportedly more prone to generating hallucinated or inaccurate information than previous versions.
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A comprehensive guide to ChatGPT, covering its capabilities, limitations, and the technology behind the world’s most popular AI chatbot.
ChatGPT is referring to users by their names unprompted, and some find it ‘creepy’
Some users have reported that ChatGPT is addressing them by name without being prompted, raising privacy and user experience concerns.
ChatGPT will now use its ‘memory’ to personalize web searches
OpenAI is rolling out a new feature that allows ChatGPT to use its memory to tailor web search results to individual users, enhancing personalization.
OpenAI pursued Cursor maker before entering into talks to buy Windsurf for $3B
OpenAI reportedly considered acquiring the company behind Cursor before entering negotiations to purchase Windsurf for $3 billion, signaling its aggressive expansion in the AI space.
OpenAI launches Flex processing for cheaper, slower AI tasks
OpenAI has introduced Flex processing, a new option that allows users to run AI tasks at a lower cost in exchange for slower processing times.
As the trade war escalates, Hence launches an AI ‘advisor’ to help companies manage risk
Hence has launched a new AI-powered advisor designed to help businesses navigate and mitigate risks amid escalating global trade tensions.
Former Y Combinator president Geoff Ralston launches new AI ‘safety’ fund
Geoff Ralston, former president of Y Combinator, has started a new fund focused on supporting startups that prioritize AI safety and responsible development.
Google’s latest AI model report lacks key safety details, experts say
Experts have criticized Google’s newest AI model report for omitting important safety information, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in AI development.
AI benchmarking platform Chatbot Arena forms a new company
Chatbot Arena, a popular platform for benchmarking AI chatbots, has spun out into a standalone company to expand its offerings and reach.
OpenAI’s Stargate project sets its sights on international expansion
OpenAI’s Stargate project, which aims to build advanced AI infrastructure, is now targeting international markets for its next phase of growth.
The latest viral ChatGPT trend is doing ‘reverse location search’ from photos
A new trend has emerged where users leverage ChatGPT to perform reverse location searches using photos, showcasing the model’s growing capabilities in image analysis.
xAI adds a ‘memory’ feature to Grok
Elon Musk’s xAI has introduced a memory feature to its Grok AI, allowing the chatbot to remember previous conversations and provide more personalized responses.
Trump administration reportedly considers a US DeepSeek ban
Reports indicate that the Trump administration is considering a ban on DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, over national security concerns related to AI chip technology.