Top 10 AI News

AI chatbots are ‘juicing engagement’ instead of being useful, Instagram co-founder warns

By Charles Rollet | May 2, 2025

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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.

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Google will soon start letting kids under 13 use its Gemini chatbot

By Kyle Wiggers | May 2, 2025

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Google is preparing to allow children under 13 to access its Gemini chatbot, raising questions about safety, privacy, and the company’s approach to AI for younger users.

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One of Google’s recent Gemini AI models scores worse on safety

By Kyle Wiggers | May 2, 2025

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A recent version of Google’s Gemini AI model has performed worse on safety benchmarks compared to previous iterations, highlighting ongoing challenges in AI safety and reliability.

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Apple and Anthropic reportedly partner to build an AI coding platform

By Maxwell Zeff | May 2, 2025

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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.

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OpenAI pledges to make changes to prevent future ChatGPT sycophancy

By Kyle Wiggers | May 2, 2025

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OpenAI has committed to updating ChatGPT to reduce instances of sycophantic responses, aiming to improve the chatbot’s reliability and trustworthiness.

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Google’s NotebookLM Android and iOS apps are available for preorder

By Aisha Malik | May 2, 2025

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Google has opened preorders for its NotebookLM app on Android and iOS, offering users new ways to organize and interact with their notes using AI-powered features.

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Damn, the Cluely ragebait got us

By Theresa Loconsolo, Anthony Ha, Kirsten Korosec, Maxwell Zeff | May 2, 2025

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A discussion on the viral Cluely ragebait incident and its implications for online engagement and media consumption.

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Airbnb is quietly rolling out an AI customer service bot in the US

By Ivan Mehta | May 2, 2025

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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.

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Amazon CEO says 100,000 users now have Alexa+

By Maxwell Zeff | May 1, 2025

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Amazon’s CEO announced that Alexa+, the company’s advanced voice assistant service, has reached 100,000 users, marking a milestone in the adoption of AI-powered home technology.

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FutureHouse releases AI tools it claims can accelerate science

By Kyle Wiggers | May 1, 2025

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FutureHouse has launched a suite of AI tools designed to speed up scientific research and discovery, promising to enhance productivity for scientists and researchers.

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Ai2’s new small AI model outperforms similarly-sized models from Google, Meta

By Kyle Wiggers | May 1, 2025

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The Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) has introduced a compact AI model that surpasses comparable offerings from Google and Meta in performance benchmarks.

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Nvidia takes aim at Anthropic’s support of chip export controls

By Rebecca Szkutak | May 1, 2025

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Nvidia has criticized Anthropic’s stance on chip export controls, highlighting tensions within the AI industry over hardware access and global competition.

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Anthropic lets users connect more apps to Claude

By Kyle Wiggers | May 1, 2025

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Anthropic has expanded the capabilities of its Claude AI assistant, allowing users to integrate a wider range of third-party apps for enhanced productivity.

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Fivetran acquires Census to become end-to-end data movement platform

By Rebecca Szkutak | May 1, 2025

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Fivetran has acquired Census, aiming to offer a comprehensive data movement platform for enterprises and streamline data integration processes.

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Google’s AI Mode gets expanded access and additional functionality

By Aisha Malik | May 1, 2025

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Google has rolled out expanded access and new features for its AI Mode, enhancing user experience and broadening the tool’s capabilities.

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

By Kyle Wiggers, Cody Corrall, Alyssa Stringer, Kate Park | May 1, 2025

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A comprehensive guide to ChatGPT, covering its features, use cases, and the technology behind OpenAI’s popular conversational AI.

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Last call to volunteer at TechCrunch Sessions: AI

By TechCrunch Events | May 1, 2025

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TechCrunch is seeking volunteers for its upcoming Sessions: AI event, offering a chance to engage with industry leaders and gain hands-on experience.

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Google is reportedly showing ads in chats with some third-party AI chatbots

By Ram Iyer | May 1, 2025

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Reports indicate that Google is testing advertisements within conversations involving third-party AI chatbots, signaling a new monetization strategy for AI services.

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Microsoft’s most capable new Phi 4 AI model rivals the performance of far larger systems

By Kyle Wiggers | April 30, 2025

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Microsoft has unveiled the Phi 4 AI model, which delivers performance on par with much larger AI systems, demonstrating advances in model efficiency and capability.

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World partners with Tinder, Visa to bring its ID-verifying tech to more places

By Kyle Wiggers | April 30, 2025

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World is expanding its ID-verification technology through partnerships with Tinder and Visa, aiming to enhance digital identity security across more platforms.

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