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OpenAI pledges to make changes to prevent future ChatGPT sycophancy
OpenAI has announced plans to address and prevent sycophantic behavior in ChatGPT, aiming to improve the chatbot’s reliability and trustworthiness for users.
Google’s NotebookLM Android and iOS apps are available for preorder
Google has opened preorders for its NotebookLM app on Android and iOS, expanding access to its AI-powered note-taking and research assistant.
Damn, the Cluely ragebait got us
A discussion on the viral Cluely ragebait and its impact on the tech community, featuring insights from multiple TechCrunch reporters.
Airbnb is quietly rolling out an AI customer service bot in the US
Airbnb has started deploying an AI-powered customer service bot in the US, aiming to streamline support and improve user experience.
Amazon CEO says 100,000 users now have Alexa+
Amazon’s CEO announced that Alexa+, the company’s advanced AI assistant, has reached 100,000 users, marking a milestone in its rollout.
Reddit’s AI play is for the Google crowd, not just the community scrollers
Reddit is expanding its AI initiatives to attract users who typically rely on Google for information, aiming to broaden its audience beyond its core community.
FutureHouse releases AI tools it claims can accelerate science
FutureHouse has launched a suite of AI tools designed to speed up scientific research and discovery, targeting academic and industry scientists.
Ai2’s new small AI model outperforms similarly-sized models from Google, Meta
The Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) has introduced a compact AI model that surpasses comparable offerings from Google and Meta in performance benchmarks.
Nvidia takes aim at Anthropic’s support of chip export controls
Nvidia has criticized Anthropic’s endorsement of US chip export controls, highlighting tensions within the AI industry over hardware access and regulation.
Anthropic lets users connect more apps to Claude
Anthropic has expanded Claude’s capabilities, allowing users to integrate a wider range of apps with the AI assistant for enhanced productivity.
Fivetran acquires Census to become end-to-end data movement platform
Fivetran has acquired Census, aiming to offer a comprehensive data movement platform for enterprises seeking seamless data integration and analytics.
Google’s AI Mode gets expanded access and additional functionality
Google has broadened access to its AI Mode, introducing new features and tools to enhance user experience and productivity.
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A comprehensive guide to ChatGPT, covering its features, use cases, and the technology behind OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot.
Last call to volunteer at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
TechCrunch is seeking volunteers for its upcoming Sessions: AI event, offering opportunities to network and learn from industry leaders.
Google is reportedly showing ads in chats with some third-party AI chatbots
Reports indicate that Google has begun displaying ads within conversations on certain third-party AI chatbots, raising questions about user experience and monetization.
Microsoft’s most capable new Phi 4 AI model rivals the performance of far larger systems
Microsoft has unveiled the Phi 4 AI model, which matches or exceeds the performance of much larger AI systems, signaling advances in model efficiency.
World partners with Tinder, Visa to bring its ID-verifying tech to more places
Worldcoin’s World ID technology is expanding through partnerships with Tinder and Visa, aiming to make digital identity verification more accessible.
Sam Altman’s World unveils a mobile verification device
Sam Altman’s World has introduced a new mobile device for digital identity verification, aiming to simplify secure access for users worldwide.
Meta forecasted it would make $1.4T in revenue from generative AI by 2035
Meta projects that its generative AI initiatives could generate $1.4 trillion in revenue by 2035, highlighting the company’s long-term AI ambitions.
Amazon launches Nova Premier, its most capable AI model yet
Amazon has introduced Nova Premier, its most advanced AI model to date, designed to power a range of enterprise and consumer applications.