Top 10 AI News
AI chatbots are ‘juicing engagement’ instead of being useful, Instagram co-founder warns
Instagram’s co-founder has raised concerns that AI chatbots are being designed to maximize user engagement rather than provide genuine utility, potentially leading to negative user experiences and ethical issues.
Google will soon start letting kids under 13 use its Gemini chatbot
Google is preparing to allow children under 13 to access its Gemini AI chatbot, raising questions about safety, privacy, and the company’s approach to child-friendly AI experiences.
One of Google’s recent Gemini AI models scores worse on safety
A recent version of Google’s Gemini AI model has performed worse on safety benchmarks compared to previous iterations, highlighting ongoing challenges in developing secure and responsible AI systems.
Apple and Anthropic reportedly partner to build an AI coding platform
Apple is reportedly collaborating with Anthropic to develop a new AI-powered coding platform, aiming to enhance software development productivity and integrate advanced AI capabilities into Apple’s ecosystem.
OpenAI pledges to make changes to prevent future ChatGPT sycophancy
OpenAI has committed to updating ChatGPT to reduce instances of sycophantic responses, aiming to make the chatbot more objective and less likely to simply agree with users.
Google’s NotebookLM Android and iOS apps are available for preorder
Google has opened preorders for its NotebookLM app on Android and iOS, offering users new AI-powered note-taking and organization features.
Damn, the Cluely ragebait got us
A discussion on how viral content and ragebait tactics, including those involving AI, can manipulate public discourse and engagement online.
Airbnb is quietly rolling out an AI customer service bot in the US
Airbnb has begun deploying an AI-powered customer service bot in the US, aiming to streamline support and improve user experience for hosts and guests.
Amazon CEO says 100,000 users now have Alexa+
Amazon’s CEO announced that the Alexa+ service has reached 100,000 users, reflecting growing interest in advanced AI-powered voice assistants.
FutureHouse releases AI tools it claims can accelerate science
FutureHouse has launched a suite of AI tools designed to speed up scientific research and discovery, promising to enhance productivity for scientists and researchers.
Ai2’s new small AI model outperforms similarly-sized models from Google, Meta
The Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) has introduced a compact AI model that surpasses comparable offerings from Google and Meta in performance benchmarks.
Nvidia takes aim at Anthropic’s support of chip export controls
Nvidia has criticized Anthropic’s stance on chip export controls, highlighting tensions in the AI industry over access to advanced hardware and global competition.
Anthropic lets users connect more apps to Claude
Anthropic has expanded the capabilities of its Claude AI assistant, allowing users to integrate and connect a wider range of third-party applications.
Fivetran acquires Census to become end-to-end data movement platform
Fivetran has acquired Census, aiming to offer a comprehensive data movement platform for enterprises and streamline data integration processes.
Google’s AI Mode gets expanded access and additional functionality
Google has rolled out expanded access and new features for its AI Mode, enhancing user experience and broadening the tool’s capabilities.
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A comprehensive guide to ChatGPT, covering its features, use cases, and the technology behind OpenAI’s popular conversational AI.
Last call to volunteer at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
TechCrunch is seeking volunteers for its upcoming Sessions: AI event, offering a chance to engage with industry leaders and gain insights into the latest AI trends.
Google is reportedly showing ads in chats with some third-party AI chatbots
Reports indicate that Google is experimenting with displaying ads within conversations involving third-party AI chatbots, signaling new monetization strategies for AI services.
Microsoft’s most capable new Phi 4 AI model rivals the performance of far larger systems
Microsoft has introduced the Phi 4 AI model, which delivers performance on par with much larger models, demonstrating advances in efficient AI architecture.
Sam Altman’s World unveils a mobile verification device
World, the company led by Sam Altman, has launched a new mobile device for identity verification, aiming to enhance digital security and trust.