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Google’s Gemini has beaten Pokémon Blue (with a little help)

By Anthony Ha | May 3, 2025

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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.

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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.

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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 and privacy for younger users interacting with AI systems.

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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 evaluation found that one of Google’s latest Gemini AI models performed worse on safety benchmarks compared to previous versions, highlighting ongoing challenges in AI alignment.

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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 streamline software development with advanced generative AI tools.

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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 announced plans to address issues of sycophancy in ChatGPT, aiming to make the chatbot less likely to simply agree with users and more likely to provide accurate, balanced responses.

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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 a new way to organize and interact with their notes using AI-powered features.

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Damn, the Cluely ragebait got us

By Theresa Loconsolo | May 2, 2025

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A look at how viral ragebait content, like the Cluely incident, can manipulate online engagement and the role of AI in amplifying such trends.

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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 United States, aiming to improve response times and support quality for users.

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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 AI assistant, 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, promising to streamline data analysis and discovery processes for scientists.

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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 unveiled 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 for supporting chip export controls, arguing that such measures could hinder innovation and global competitiveness in AI hardware.

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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 connect 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 that streamlines data integration and analytics for enterprises.

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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 applications.

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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 capabilities, limitations, and the technology behind one of the most popular AI chatbots.

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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 the latest in artificial intelligence.

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