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Google’s DeepMind UK team reportedly seeks to unionize
Members of Google’s DeepMind UK team are reportedly exploring unionization efforts, reflecting growing concerns over working conditions and the future of AI research at the company.
Musk’s xAI Holdings is reportedly raising the second-largest private funding round ever
Elon Musk’s xAI Holdings is reportedly in the process of raising what could become the second-largest private funding round in history, signaling strong investor interest in AI startups.
Anthropic sent a takedown notice to a dev trying to reverse-engineer its coding tool
Anthropic has issued a takedown notice to a developer who attempted to reverse-engineer its AI-powered coding tool, raising questions about intellectual property and open-source practices in AI.
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A comprehensive guide to ChatGPT, the AI-powered chatbot that has transformed how people interact with artificial intelligence, including its features, limitations, and future developments.
An OpenAI researcher who worked on GPT-4.5 had their green card denied
A researcher at OpenAI involved in the development of GPT-4.5 reportedly had their U.S. green card application denied, highlighting ongoing immigration challenges in the tech sector.
Google’s AI search numbers are growing, and that’s by design
Google’s AI-powered search features are seeing increased usage, a result of deliberate product design choices aimed at integrating more AI into everyday search experiences.
Last day to boost your brand and host a Side Event at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
TechCrunch reminds companies that today is the final opportunity to boost their brand by hosting a Side Event at the upcoming TechCrunch Sessions: AI conference.
Chinese AI startup Manus reportedly gets funding from Benchmark at $500M valuation
Chinese AI startup Manus has reportedly secured funding from Benchmark, reaching a $500 million valuation and underscoring the global race in AI investment.
Anthropic CEO wants to open the black box of AI models by 2027
Anthropic’s CEO has set a goal to make AI models more transparent and understandable by 2027, aiming to address concerns about the “black box” nature of current AI systems.
How do you define cheating in the age of AI?
As AI tools become more prevalent, educators and technologists are grappling with how to define and detect cheating in academic and professional settings.
OpenAI rolls out a ‘lightweight’ version of its ChatGPT deep research tool
OpenAI has launched a lighter version of its ChatGPT research tool, making advanced AI capabilities more accessible to a broader range of users.
Perplexity CEO says its browser will track everything users do online to sell ‘hyper personalized’ ads
Perplexity’s CEO revealed that its AI-powered browser will track all user activity to enable hyper-personalized advertising, raising privacy concerns.
Public comments to White House on AI policy touch on copyright, tariffs
The White House has received public comments on AI policy, with many focusing on issues like copyright and tariffs as the government shapes future regulations.
OpenAI wants its ‘open’ AI model to call models in the cloud for help
OpenAI is developing an “open” AI model that can call on other models in the cloud for assistance, potentially increasing flexibility and performance.
OpenAI may be developing its own social platform, but who’s it for?
Rumors suggest OpenAI is working on a social platform, but its intended audience and purpose remain unclear as speculation grows.
Within six years, building the leading AI data center may cost $200B
Industry experts estimate that constructing a top-tier AI data center could cost as much as $200 billion within the next six years, reflecting the massive infrastructure demands of AI.
Anthropic is launching a new program to study AI ‘model welfare’
Anthropic is starting a new initiative to research “model welfare,” aiming to ensure that AI models are developed and deployed responsibly.