Top 10 AI News
Microsoft’s most capable new Phi 4 AI model rivals the performance of far larger systems
Microsoft has introduced its Phi 4 AI model, which is designed to deliver performance on par with much larger AI systems, potentially making advanced AI more accessible and efficient for a range of applications.
World partners with Tinder, Visa to bring its ID-verifying tech to more places
World is expanding the reach of its ID-verification technology through new partnerships with Tinder and Visa, aiming to enhance digital identity security and streamline user verification processes across more platforms.
Sam Altman’s World unveils a mobile verification device
World, led by Sam Altman, has launched a new mobile verification device, aiming to make secure identity verification more portable and accessible for users worldwide.
Meta forecasted it would make $1.4T in revenue from generative AI by 2035
Meta projects that its generative AI initiatives could generate $1.4 trillion in revenue by 2035, highlighting the company’s long-term commitment to AI-driven products and services.
Amazon launches Nova Premier, its most capable AI model yet
Amazon has introduced Nova Premier, its largest and most advanced AI model to date, designed to power a new generation of AI-driven applications and services.
Study accuses LM Arena of helping top AI labs game its benchmark
A new study claims that LM Arena has enabled leading AI labs to manipulate benchmark results, raising concerns about the integrity of AI performance evaluations.
Microsoft expects some AI capacity constraints this quarter
Microsoft has warned of potential AI capacity constraints in the current quarter, as demand for its AI services continues to surge.
Google’s Gemini chatbot gets upgraded image-creation tools
Google has enhanced its Gemini chatbot with new image-creation capabilities, allowing users to generate more sophisticated visuals directly within the chat interface.
Visa and Mastercard unveil AI-powered shopping
Visa and Mastercard have launched new AI-powered shopping features, aiming to enhance the consumer experience and streamline payment processes with advanced technology.
Pinterest launches new tools to fight AI slop
Pinterest has introduced new tools designed to combat low-quality AI-generated content, helping users find more authentic and relevant pins.
Amazon updates Q Business to let companies build public-facing chatbots
Amazon has updated its Q Business platform, enabling companies to create and deploy public-facing chatbots for customer engagement and support.
If you own Ray-Ban Meta glasses, you should double-check your privacy settings
Meta is urging Ray-Ban Meta glasses owners to review their privacy settings, following concerns about data collection and user privacy.
Gruve.ai promises software-like margins for AI tech consulting, disrupting decades-old Industry
Gruve.ai is aiming to disrupt the traditional tech consulting industry by offering AI-driven solutions with software-like profit margins.
JetBrains releases Mellum, an ‘open’ AI coding model
JetBrains has launched Mellum, an open AI coding model designed to assist developers with code generation and review, promoting transparency and collaboration.
Anthropic suggests tweaks to proposed US AI chip export controls
Anthropic has recommended changes to the US government’s proposed export controls on AI chips, aiming to balance national security with innovation.
Duolingo launches 148 courses created with AI after sharing plans to replace contractors with AI
Duolingo has rolled out 148 new language courses developed using AI, following its announcement to shift from human contractors to AI-driven content creation.
Side Event submission deadline extended for TechCrunch Sessions: AI
TechCrunch has extended the deadline for side event submissions for its upcoming Sessions: AI conference, giving participants more time to propose innovative sessions.
Wikipedia says it will use AI, but not to replace human volunteers
Wikipedia has announced plans to integrate AI tools to support its platform, while emphasizing that human volunteers will remain central to its content moderation and creation.