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OpenAI launches Flex processing for cheaper, slower AI tasks
OpenAI has introduced Flex processing, a new option designed to make AI tasks more affordable by allowing users to opt for slower processing speeds. This move aims to help companies and developers manage costs for non-urgent AI workloads.
As the trade war escalates, Hence launches an AI ‘advisor’ to help companies manage risk
Hence has launched a new AI-powered advisor tool to help businesses navigate risks amid the ongoing trade war. The platform leverages machine learning to provide real-time insights and recommendations for risk management.
Former Y Combinator president Geoff Ralston launches new AI ‘safety’ fund
Geoff Ralston, former president of Y Combinator, has announced a new fund focused on AI safety. The fund aims to support startups and initiatives that prioritize the safe and ethical development of artificial intelligence technologies.
Google’s latest AI model report lacks key safety details, experts say
Experts have raised concerns that Google’s latest AI model report omits important safety information. The lack of transparency has sparked debate about the need for more rigorous disclosure standards in the AI industry.
AI benchmarking platform Chatbot Arena forms a new company
Chatbot Arena, a platform for benchmarking AI chatbots, has spun out into a standalone company. The move is expected to accelerate development and expand its offerings for evaluating conversational AI systems.
OpenAI’s Stargate project sets its sights on international expansion
OpenAI is planning to expand its Stargate project internationally, aiming to broaden the reach of its advanced AI infrastructure and services to new markets around the world.
The latest viral ChatGPT trend is doing ‘reverse location search’ from photos
A new trend has emerged where users leverage ChatGPT to perform reverse location searches using photos. The AI analyzes images to deduce possible locations, showcasing the growing capabilities of generative AI models.
xAI adds a ‘memory’ feature to Grok
xAI has introduced a new memory feature to its Grok AI, enabling the system to retain context and information across sessions. This enhancement is expected to improve user experience and conversational continuity.
Trump administration reportedly considers a US DeepSeek ban
Reports suggest the Trump administration is considering a ban on DeepSeek, a prominent AI company, citing national security concerns. The move could have significant implications for the AI industry and international relations.
OpenAI’s latest AI models have a new safeguard to prevent biorisks
OpenAI has implemented new safeguards in its latest AI models to prevent misuse related to biological risks. The update is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the safety and security of advanced AI systems.
OpenAI is reportedly in talks to buy Windsurf for $3B, with news expected later this week
OpenAI is reportedly negotiating to acquire Windsurf, an AI company, for $3 billion. The deal, if finalized, would mark a significant expansion of OpenAI’s capabilities and market presence.
OpenAI partner says it had relatively little time to test the company’s o3 AI model
A partner of OpenAI has revealed that it had limited time to test the new o3 AI model before its release. This has raised questions about the thoroughness of pre-launch evaluations for advanced AI systems.
OpenAI launches a pair of AI reasoning models, o3 and o4-mini
OpenAI has released two new AI reasoning models, o3 and o4-mini, designed to improve logical reasoning and problem-solving capabilities in AI applications.
OpenAI debuts Codex CLI, an open source coding tool for terminals
OpenAI has introduced Codex CLI, an open-source tool that brings AI-powered coding assistance to terminal environments. The tool aims to streamline development workflows for programmers.
Microsoft researchers say they’ve developed a hyper-efficient AI model that can run on CPUs
Microsoft researchers claim to have created a highly efficient AI model capable of running on standard CPUs, potentially reducing the need for expensive GPUs in many AI applications.
Deck raises $12M to ‘Plaid-ify’ any website using AI
Deck, a startup aiming to make any website as data-accessible as Plaid, has raised $12 million. The company uses AI to automate data extraction and integration for web applications.
Capsule captures $12M to build the next version of its AI video editor for brands
Capsule has secured $12 million in funding to develop the next iteration of its AI-powered video editor, targeting brands seeking to streamline content creation and editing.