Top 10 AI News
Google’s Gemini has beaten Pokémon Blue (with a little help)
Google’s Gemini AI has managed to beat the classic game Pokémon Blue, showcasing the growing capabilities of generative AI models in complex, interactive environments.
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.
Google will soon start letting kids under 13 use its Gemini chatbot
Google is preparing to allow children under 13 to access its Gemini chatbot, raising new questions about safety and privacy for younger users interacting with AI.
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 AI alignment and risk mitigation.
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 streamline software development and enhance productivity for developers.
OpenAI pledges to make changes to prevent future ChatGPT sycophancy
OpenAI has committed to updating ChatGPT to reduce 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 ways to organize and interact with their notes using AI-powered features.
Damn, the Cluely ragebait got us
A discussion on the viral Cluely ragebait incident and its implications for online engagement and media consumption.
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 improve response times and support quality for users.
Amazon CEO says 100,000 users now have Alexa+
Amazon’s CEO announced that Alexa+ has reached 100,000 users, reflecting growing adoption of the company’s advanced voice assistant features.
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, targeting academic and commercial labs.
Ai2’s new small AI model outperforms similarly-sized models from Google, Meta
The Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) has released a compact AI model that surpasses comparable offerings from Google and Meta in key benchmarks.
Nvidia takes aim at Anthropic’s support of chip export controls
Nvidia has criticized Anthropic’s stance on chip export controls, arguing that such measures could hinder innovation and global competitiveness in AI.
Anthropic lets users connect more apps to Claude
Anthropic has expanded Claude’s capabilities, allowing users to integrate a wider range of apps with the AI assistant for enhanced productivity.
Fivetran acquires Census to become end-to-end data movement platform
Fivetran has acquired Census, aiming to offer a comprehensive platform for data movement and integration across enterprise systems.
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 utility across devices.
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 innovators.
Google is reportedly showing ads in chats with some third-party AI chatbots
Reports indicate that Google has started displaying ads within conversations on certain third-party AI chatbots, signaling a new monetization strategy.
