Top 10 AI News
Startups launch products to catch people using AI cheating app Cluely
Several startups are introducing new products aimed at detecting the use of AI-powered cheating apps like Cluely, as concerns grow over academic integrity and the misuse of generative AI tools.
Freepik releases an ‘open’ AI image generator trained on licensed data
Freepik has launched an AI image generator that is trained exclusively on licensed data, aiming to address copyright concerns and provide creators with a more transparent generative AI tool.
OpenAI rolls back update that made ChatGPT ‘too sycophant-y’
OpenAI has reverted a recent update to ChatGPT after users complained that the chatbot had become excessively agreeable, or “sycophant-y,” in its responses.
Meta says its Llama AI models have been downloaded 1.2B times
Meta announced that its Llama AI models have reached 1.2 billion downloads, highlighting the growing adoption of open-source large language models in the AI community.
Meta previews an API for its Llama AI models
Meta is previewing a new API for its Llama AI models, aiming to make it easier for developers to integrate advanced language capabilities into their applications.
Google’s NotebookLM expands its AI podcast feature to more languages
Google has expanded the AI-powered podcast feature in NotebookLM to support additional languages, making it more accessible to a global audience.
Google launches AI tools for practicing languages through personalized lessons
Google has introduced new AI-powered tools that offer personalized language lessons, aiming to help users practice and improve their language skills more effectively.
Meta launches a stand-alone AI app to compete with ChatGPT
Meta has released a new stand-alone AI app designed to compete directly with ChatGPT, offering users advanced conversational AI capabilities.
Meta needs to win over AI developers at its first LlamaCon
Meta is hosting its first LlamaCon event, aiming to attract and engage AI developers as it pushes for broader adoption of its Llama models and ecosystem.
The deadline to book your exhibit table for TechCrunch Sessions: AI is May 9
TechCrunch reminds startups and companies that the deadline to book an exhibit table for the upcoming TechCrunch Sessions: AI event is May 9.
Anthropic co-founder Jared Kaplan is coming to TechCrunch Sessions: AI
Jared Kaplan, co-founder of Anthropic, will be a featured speaker at TechCrunch Sessions: AI, sharing insights on the future of artificial intelligence.
Final 6 days: Save big and bring a plus-one for 50% off to TechCrunch Sessions: AI
TechCrunch is offering a limited-time deal for TechCrunch Sessions: AI, allowing attendees to save on tickets and bring a guest at half price.
Here’s how to watch LlamaCon, Meta’s first AI developer event
Meta is hosting its inaugural LlamaCon event for AI developers, and here’s how you can tune in to watch the sessions and keynotes online.
Yelp debuts AI voice agents for restaurants and service providers
Yelp is introducing AI-powered voice agents to help restaurants and service providers manage customer calls and reservations more efficiently.
a16z backs UK startup Dex to scale ‘AI talent agent’ and recruitment matchmaker
Venture firm a16z is investing in UK-based Dex, a startup developing an AI-powered talent agent and recruitment matchmaker platform.
Grouphug is a stealth-mode startup that plans to use AI inside WhatsApp groups
Grouphug, a new stealth-mode startup, is developing AI tools designed to enhance group interactions and productivity within WhatsApp groups.
OpenAI is fixing a ‘bug’ that allowed minors to generate erotic conversations
OpenAI is addressing a bug in its systems that reportedly allowed minors to generate inappropriate or erotic conversations using its AI tools.
Alibaba unveils Qwen3, a family of ‘hybrid’ AI reasoning models
Alibaba has introduced Qwen3, a new family of hybrid AI reasoning models designed to improve performance across a range of complex tasks.
Hugging Face releases a 3D-printed robotic arm starting at $100
Hugging Face has launched a 3D-printed robotic arm kit, making robotics more accessible with a starting price of just $100.
