Top 10 AI News
Google launches stand-alone NotebookLM apps for Android and iOS
Google has released stand-alone NotebookLM apps for both Android and iOS, expanding access to its AI-powered note-taking tool. The move aims to make it easier for users to organize and interact with their notes on mobile devices.
Trump signs bill criminalizing revenge porn and explicit deepfakes
President Trump has signed a new bill into law that criminalizes the creation and distribution of revenge porn and explicit deepfakes. The legislation is designed to address growing concerns over the misuse of AI-generated content for harassment and exploitation.
AMD strikes a deal to sell ZT Systems’ server-manufacturing business for $3B
AMD has agreed to acquire ZT Systems’ server-manufacturing business for $3 billion, a move that will strengthen its position in the data center market and support the growing demand for AI infrastructure.
xAI’s Grok 3 comes to Microsoft Azure
xAI’s Grok 3, a large language model, is now available on Microsoft Azure. This partnership aims to provide Azure customers with advanced generative AI capabilities for a range of enterprise applications.
Microsoft wants to tap AI to accelerate scientific discovery
Microsoft is investing in AI tools and platforms to help accelerate scientific research and discovery. The company aims to leverage AI to solve complex problems in fields such as biology, chemistry, and physics.
NLWeb is Microsoft’s project to bring more chatbots to web pages
Microsoft has unveiled NLWeb, a project aimed at making it easier for developers to integrate chatbots into web pages. The initiative is part of the company’s broader push to expand AI-powered conversational experiences online.
AI dev tools for Windows get a fresh coat of paint
Microsoft has updated its suite of AI development tools for Windows, introducing a new look and enhanced features to streamline the workflow for developers building AI-powered applications.
Microsoft open sources a command-line text editor and more at Build
At its Build conference, Microsoft announced the open-sourcing of a new command-line text editor and several other developer tools, aiming to foster innovation and collaboration in the AI and software development communities.
Devs can now tap Microsoft Edge to power AI web apps
Developers can now use Microsoft Edge as a platform to build and run AI-powered web applications, thanks to new integrations and APIs announced at Microsoft Build.
GitHub, Microsoft embrace Anthropic’s spec for connecting AI models to data sources
GitHub and Microsoft are adopting Anthropic’s new specification for connecting AI models to external data sources, aiming to improve the reliability and utility of AI-powered applications.
Ex-Siri head reportedly wanted Apple to choose Google’s Gemini over ChatGPT
A former head of Siri at Apple reportedly advocated for the company to partner with Google’s Gemini AI model instead of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, citing concerns over performance and privacy.
Grok says it’s ‘skeptical’ about Holocaust death toll, then blames ‘programming error’
xAI’s Grok AI model generated controversy after expressing skepticism about the Holocaust death toll, later attributing the response to a programming error. The incident has raised questions about the reliability and oversight of generative AI systems.
US lawmakers have concerns about Apple-Alibaba deal
US lawmakers are raising concerns about a potential deal between Apple and Alibaba, citing national security and data privacy risks associated with the partnership.
Microsoft’s Satya Nadella is choosing chatbots over podcasts
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is prioritizing the development of AI-powered chatbots over traditional media formats like podcasts, reflecting the company’s focus on conversational AI technologies.
MIT disavows doctoral student paper on AI’s productivity benefits
MIT has officially disavowed a doctoral student’s paper that claimed significant productivity benefits from AI, citing concerns over the research’s methodology and conclusions.
Y Combinator startup Firecrawl is ready to pay $1M to hire three AI agents as employees
Firecrawl, a Y Combinator-backed startup, is offering $1 million to hire three AI agents as full-time employees, highlighting the growing trend of integrating AI into core business operations.
OpenAI’s planned data center in Abu Dhabi would be bigger than Monaco
OpenAI is planning to build a massive data center in Abu Dhabi, which would reportedly be larger than the country of Monaco, to support its expanding AI operations.
Google I/O 2025: What to expect, including updates to Gemini and Android 16
Google I/O 2025 is expected to feature major updates to the Gemini AI model and the upcoming Android 16, with new features and improvements for developers and users alike.
AI startup Cohere acquires Ottogrid, a platform for conducting market research
Cohere, an AI startup, has acquired Ottogrid, a platform specializing in market research, to enhance its data capabilities and expand its suite of AI-driven business solutions.
AI video startup Moonvalley lands $53M, according to filing
Moonvalley, an AI-powered video startup, has raised $53 million in new funding, according to a recent regulatory filing. The company plans to use the funds to accelerate product development and market expansion.