Top 10 AI News
People struggle to get useful health advice from chatbots, study finds
A recent study highlights that many users find it difficult to obtain practical and reliable health advice from AI chatbots, raising concerns about their effectiveness in healthcare settings.
Google accidentally reveals details about its new Android design language, Material 3 Expressive
Google inadvertently disclosed information about its upcoming Android design language, Material 3 Expressive, which aims to bring more dynamic and customizable UI elements to Android devices.
Anduril is working on the difficult AI-related task of real-time edge computing
Defense tech company Anduril is tackling the challenge of real-time edge computing, developing AI systems that can process data and make decisions instantly at the edge of networks.
What is Mistral AI? Everything to know about the OpenAI competitor
Mistral AI, a rising competitor to OpenAI, is gaining attention for its innovative approaches to generative AI and large language models, positioning itself as a major player in the AI landscape.
11x CEO Hasan Sukkar steps down
Hasan Sukkar, CEO of AI startup 11x, has resigned from his position, marking a significant leadership change for the company as it navigates the evolving AI industry.
OpenAI reverses course, says its nonprofit will remain in control of its business operations
OpenAI has announced that its nonprofit board will continue to oversee its business operations, reversing previous plans to shift more control to its for-profit arm.
Over 250 CEOs sign open letter supporting K-12 AI and computer science education
More than 250 CEOs have endorsed an open letter advocating for the integration of AI and computer science education in K-12 schools, emphasizing the importance of preparing students for the future workforce.
Anthropic launches a program to support scientific research
AI company Anthropic has introduced a new initiative aimed at supporting scientific research, providing resources and tools to help advance discoveries in various fields.
Rork’s founders were almost broke when a viral tweet led to $2.8M and a16z
The founders of Rork, a startup in the AI space, secured $2.8 million in funding from a16z after a viral tweet brought attention to their work, saving the company from financial hardship.
Pinterest updates visual search with more AI-powered features
Pinterest has enhanced its visual search capabilities by adding new AI-powered features, making it easier for users to discover and shop for products through images.
Anysphere, which makes Cursor, has reportedly raised $900M at $9B valuation
Anysphere, the company behind the AI-powered coding tool Cursor, is reported to have raised $900 million at a $9 billion valuation, reflecting strong investor interest in AI development tools.
Is Duolingo the face of an AI jobs crisis?
Duolingo’s increasing reliance on AI for language learning has sparked debate about the impact of automation on jobs, with some viewing the company as a symbol of the broader AI jobs crisis.
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, highlighting the global reach of AI-driven job opportunities.
Google’s Gemini has beaten Pokémon Blue (with a little help)
Google’s Gemini AI has successfully completed the classic game Pokémon Blue, demonstrating the growing capabilities of AI in mastering complex tasks and games.
AI chatbots are ‘juicing engagement’ instead of being useful, Instagram co-founder warns
Instagram’s co-founder has cautioned 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, a move that raises questions about safety and appropriate use of AI by minors.
One of Google’s recent Gemini AI models scores worse on safety
A new report indicates that one of Google’s latest Gemini AI models has underperformed in safety evaluations compared to previous versions, prompting further scrutiny of AI safety standards.
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 with advanced generative AI tools.
OpenAI pledges to make changes to prevent future ChatGPT sycophancy
OpenAI has committed to implementing updates to ChatGPT to reduce instances of the AI model providing overly agreeable or sycophantic responses to users.
Google’s NotebookLM Android and iOS apps are available for preorder
