Top 10 AI News
Anysphere, which makes Cursor, has reportedly raised $900M at $9B valuation
Anysphere, the company behind the AI-powered coding assistant Cursor, has reportedly raised $900 million at a $9 billion valuation, signaling strong investor confidence in AI development tools.
Is Duolingo the face of an AI jobs crisis?
Duolingo’s increasing reliance on AI for course creation and language learning tools raises questions about the impact of automation on jobs in the education sector.
Revelo’s LatAm talent network sees strong demand from US companies, thanks to AI
Revelo, a Latin American talent network, is experiencing increased demand from US companies seeking AI-skilled professionals, reflecting the global reach of AI-driven hiring trends.
Google’s Gemini has beaten Pokémon Blue (with a little help)
Google’s Gemini AI has successfully completed the classic game Pokémon Blue, showcasing the growing capabilities of AI in complex problem-solving and gaming environments.
AI chatbots are ‘juicing engagement’ instead of being useful, Instagram co-founder warns
Instagram’s co-founder cautions that AI chatbots are being designed to maximize user engagement rather than provide genuine utility, raising concerns about their long-term value.
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 AI safety and child protection online.
One of Google’s recent Gemini AI models scores worse on safety
A recent version of Google’s Gemini AI model has underperformed in safety evaluations, highlighting ongoing challenges in developing responsible AI systems.
Apple and Anthropic reportedly partner to build an AI coding platform
Apple and Anthropic are reportedly collaborating on a new AI-powered coding platform, aiming to streamline software development with advanced generative AI tools.
OpenAI pledges to make changes to prevent future ChatGPT sycophancy
OpenAI has committed to updating ChatGPT to reduce instances of sycophantic responses, aiming to improve the chatbot’s reliability and trustworthiness.
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 productivity features.
Damn, the Cluely ragebait got us
A discussion on the viral Cluely ragebait incident, exploring how online engagement tactics can manipulate public perception and drive traffic.
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.
Amazon CEO says 100,000 users now have Alexa+
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced that Alexa+, the company’s advanced AI assistant, has reached 100,000 users, reflecting growing adoption of AI in smart home devices.
FutureHouse releases AI tools it claims can accelerate science
FutureHouse has launched a suite of AI tools designed to accelerate scientific research, promising to streamline data analysis and discovery processes.
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, highlighting advances in efficient AI development.
Nvidia takes aim at Anthropic’s support of chip export controls
Nvidia has criticized Anthropic’s stance on chip export controls, reflecting ongoing industry debates over AI hardware access 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 a wider range of apps for enhanced productivity.
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 seeking seamless data integration and analytics.
Google’s AI Mode gets expanded access and additional functionality
Google has broadened access to its AI Mode, introducing new features that enhance user interaction and productivity across its ecosystem.
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A comprehensive overview of ChatGPT, covering its features, use cases, and