Top 10 AI News
Sam Altman addresses ‘bumpy’ GPT-5 rollout, bringing 4o back, and the ‘chart crime’
Author: Julie Bort
Publication Date: 2 hours ago
Summary: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discusses the challenges faced during the GPT-5 rollout, the return of GPT-4o, and addresses recent controversies around data presentation.
RIP, Microsoft Lens, a simple little app that’s getting replaced by AI
Author: Sarah Perez
Publication Date: 3 hours ago
Summary: Microsoft is discontinuing its Lens app, a popular tool for scanning documents, as it shifts focus to AI-powered alternatives.
Former Googlers’ AI startup OpenArt now creates ‘brain rot’ videos in just one click
Author: Lauren Forristal
Publication Date: 4 hours ago
Summary: OpenArt, an AI startup founded by ex-Google employees, introduces a tool that generates viral, surreal videos with a single click.
Don’t let your competitor steal the brand spotlight — secure your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Author: TechCrunch Events
Publication Date: 5 hours ago
Summary: TechCrunch encourages startups to secure their exhibit tables for the upcoming Disrupt 2025 event to maximize brand exposure.
NASA and Google are building an AI medical assistant to keep Mars-bound astronauts healthy
Author: Aria Alamalhodaei
Publication Date: 5 hours ago
Summary: NASA and Google are collaborating on an AI-powered medical assistant designed to support the health of astronauts on future Mars missions.
Pinterest CEO says agentic shopping is still a long way out
Author: Sarah Perez
Publication Date: 6 hours ago
Summary: Pinterest’s CEO comments on the future of AI-driven, agentic shopping, suggesting the technology is not yet ready for mainstream adoption.
OpenAI priced GPT-5 so low, it may spark a price war
Author: Julie Bort
Publication Date: 7 hours ago
Summary: OpenAI’s aggressive pricing for GPT-5 could trigger a competitive price war among AI service providers.
Meta acquires AI audio startup WaveForms
Author: Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: 8 hours ago
Summary: Meta has acquired WaveForms, an AI audio startup, to bolster its capabilities in audio technology and AI-driven sound processing.
Google tests revamped Google Finance with AI upgrades, live news feed
Author: Aisha Malik
Publication Date: 9 hours ago
Summary: Google is piloting a new version of Google Finance featuring AI-powered tools and a real-time news feed for users.
xAI’s legal chief steps down after whirlwind year
Author: Connie Loizos
Publication Date: 18 hours ago
Summary: The chief legal officer of xAI has resigned after a year marked by rapid changes and legal challenges at the company.
Tesla shuts down Dojo, the AI training supercomputer that Musk said would be key to full self-driving
Author: Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: 1 day ago
Summary: Tesla has discontinued its Dojo supercomputer project, which was once touted as essential for achieving full self-driving capabilities.
High costs and thin margins threatening AI coding startups
Author: Marina Temkin
Publication Date: 1 day ago
Summary: Many AI coding startups are struggling to survive due to high operational costs and low profit margins.
OpenAI’s GPT-5 is here
Author: Maxwell Zeff
Publication Date: 1 day ago
Summary: OpenAI has officially launched GPT-5, the latest version of its large language model, promising significant improvements in performance and capabilities.
AI agents aren’t the ‘new Google,’ says Airbnb CEO
Author: Sarah Perez
Publication Date: 1 day ago
Summary: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky argues that AI agents will not replace search engines like Google, but will serve different user needs.
The backlash against Duolingo going ‘AI-first’ didn’t even matter
Author: Amanda Silberling
Publication Date: 1 day ago
Summary: Despite criticism, Duolingo’s shift to an AI-first approach has not negatively impacted its user base or growth.
Elon Musk says X plans to introduce ads in Grok’s responses
Author: Aisha Malik
Publication Date: 1 day ago
Summary: Elon Musk announces that X will soon display advertisements within responses generated by its Grok AI chatbot.
Truth Social’s AI search is powered by Perplexity, but the platform can set limits on sources
Author: Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: 1 day ago
Summary: Truth Social’s new AI search feature uses Perplexity’s technology, but allows the platform to restrict which sources are included in results.
Elad Gil — one of tech’s sharpest minds — on early bets, breakout growth, and what’s coming next at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Author: TechCrunch Events
Publication Date: 1 day ago
Summary: Tech investor Elad Gil shares insights on startup growth and future trends ahead of his appearance at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.
Google denies AI search features are killing website traffic
Author: Sarah Perez
Publication Date: 2 days ago
Summary: Google refutes claims that its AI-powered search features are reducing traffic to external websites.
First impressions of Alexa+, Amazon’s upgraded, AI-powered digital assistant
Author: Sarah Perez
Publication Date: 2 days ago
Summary: Amazon unveils Alexa+, an enhanced version of its digital assistant with advanced AI capabilities and improved user experience.
Google takes on ChatGPT’s Study Mode with new ‘Guided Learning’ tool in Gemini
Author: Aisha Malik
Publication Date: 2 days ago
Summary: Google introduces a ‘Guided Learning’ feature in Gemini, aiming to compete with ChatGPT’s Study Mode for educational use.
OpenAI is practically giving ChatGPT to the government for free
Author: Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: 2 days ago
Summary: OpenAI is offering its ChatGPT services to government agencies at little to no cost, raising questions about the company’s strategy.
