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 secured $900 million in funding, valuing the company at $9 billion. The round is said to include major investors such as Thrive, Andreessen Horowitz, and Accel.
Is Duolingo the face of an AI jobs crisis?
Duolingo’s recent moves to integrate more AI into its language learning platform have sparked debate about the impact of automation on jobs, raising questions about the broader implications for the workforce in the age of AI.
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 U.S. companies seeking AI-skilled professionals, highlighting the growing importance of global talent in the AI sector.
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 AI in mastering complex tasks, though it required some human assistance along the way.
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 questions about safety, privacy, and the role of AI in children’s digital lives.
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 responsible AI systems.
Apple and Anthropic reportedly partner to build an AI coding platform
Apple is reportedly teaming up with Anthropic to develop a new AI-powered coding platform, signaling a major move by Apple into the generative AI space for developers.
OpenAI pledges to make changes to prevent future ChatGPT sycophancy
OpenAI has announced plans to address issues with ChatGPT’s tendency to agree with users excessively, 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 ways to organize and interact with their notes using AI-powered features.
Damn, the Cluely ragebait got us
The TechCrunch team discusses the viral Cluely ragebait incident, exploring how online outrage and AI-driven content can fuel engagement and controversy.
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 United States, aiming to streamline support and improve user experience for hosts and guests.
Amazon CEO says 100,000 users now have Alexa+
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy 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 accelerate scientific research, promising to streamline data analysis and discovery processes for scientists.
Ai2’s new small AI model outperforms similarly-sized models from Google, Meta
The Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) has unveiled a compact AI model that surpasses comparable offerings from Google and Meta, marking a significant achievement 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, highlighting tensions within 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 connect a wider range of apps and services for enhanced productivity.
Fivetran acquires Census to become end-to-end data movement platform
Fivetran has acquired Census, aiming to create a comprehensive platform for data movement and integration, furthering its reach in the enterprise data ecosystem.
Google’s AI Mode gets expanded access and additional functionality
Google has rolled out expanded access and new features for its AI Mode, enhancing the tool’s capabilities for users across various platforms.
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A comprehensive overview of ChatGPT, the AI-powered chatbot developed by OpenAI, including its features, use cases,