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Top Trending AI News – TechCrunch (May 2025)


Google’s Gemini has beaten Pokémon Blue (with a little help)

By Anthony Ha | May 3, 2025

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Google’s Gemini AI has managed to beat the classic game Pokémon Blue, showcasing the growing capabilities of generative AI models in complex, interactive environments.

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AI chatbots are ‘juicing engagement’ instead of being useful, Instagram co-founder warns

By Charles Rollet | May 2, 2025

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Instagram’s co-founder has raised concerns that AI chatbots are being designed to maximize user engagement rather than provide genuine utility, potentially leading to negative user experiences.

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Google will soon start letting kids under 13 use its Gemini chatbot

By Kyle Wiggers | May 2, 2025

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Google is preparing to allow children under 13 to access its Gemini chatbot, raising new questions about AI safety and child protection online.

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One of Google’s recent Gemini AI models scores worse on safety

By Kyle Wiggers | May 2, 2025

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A recent version of Google’s Gemini AI model has performed worse on safety benchmarks compared to previous iterations, highlighting ongoing challenges in AI alignment and risk mitigation.

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Apple and Anthropic reportedly partner to build an AI coding platform

By Maxwell Zeff | May 2, 2025

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Apple is reportedly teaming up with Anthropic to develop a new AI-powered coding platform, aiming to streamline software development with advanced generative AI tools.

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OpenAI pledges to make changes to prevent future ChatGPT sycophancy

By Kyle Wiggers | May 2, 2025

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OpenAI has committed to updating ChatGPT to reduce instances of sycophantic responses, aiming to improve the chatbot’s reliability and trustworthiness.

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Google’s NotebookLM Android and iOS apps are available for preorder

By Aisha Malik | May 2, 2025

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Google has opened preorders for its NotebookLM app on Android and iOS, offering users new ways to organize and interact with their notes using AI-powered features.

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Damn, the Cluely ragebait got us

By Theresa Loconsolo, Anthony Ha, Kirsten Korosec | May 2, 2025

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A look at how viral ragebait content, including AI-generated material, can manipulate online discourse and engagement.

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Airbnb is quietly rolling out an AI customer service bot in the US

By Ivan Mehta | May 2, 2025

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Airbnb has begun deploying an AI-powered customer service bot in the US, aiming to streamline support and improve user experience for hosts and guests.

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Amazon CEO says 100,000 users now have Alexa+

By Maxwell Zeff | May 1, 2025

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Amazon’s CEO announced that Alexa+, the company’s advanced AI assistant, has reached 100,000 users, marking a milestone in the adoption of AI-powered home technology.

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FutureHouse releases AI tools it claims can accelerate science

By Kyle Wiggers | May 1, 2025

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FutureHouse has launched a suite of AI tools designed to speed up scientific research and discovery, promising to enhance productivity in labs and research institutions.

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Ai2’s new small AI model outperforms similarly-sized models from Google, Meta

By Kyle Wiggers | May 1, 2025

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The Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) has unveiled a compact AI model that surpasses comparable offerings from Google and Meta in key benchmarks.

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Nvidia takes aim at Anthropic’s support of chip export controls

By Rebecca Szkutak | May 1, 2025

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Nvidia has criticized Anthropic’s stance on chip export controls, highlighting tensions in the AI hardware supply chain and global regulatory landscape.

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Anthropic lets users connect more apps to Claude

By Kyle Wiggers | May 1, 2025

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Anthropic has expanded the capabilities of its Claude AI assistant, allowing users to integrate and connect a wider range of third-party apps.

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Fivetran acquires Census to become end-to-end data movement platform

By Rebecca Szkutak | May 1, 2025

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Fivetran has acquired Census, aiming to offer a comprehensive platform for data movement and integration across enterprises.

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Google’s AI Mode gets expanded access and additional functionality

By Aisha Malik | May 1, 2025

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Google has rolled out expanded access and new features for its AI Mode, enhancing user experience and productivity with smarter tools.

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ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot

By Kyle Wiggers, Cody Corrall, Alyssa Stringer, Kate Park | May 1, 2025

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A comprehensive guide to ChatGPT, covering its features, use cases, and the technology behind OpenAI’s popular conversational AI.

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By TechCrunch Events | May 1, 2025

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Cognizant: How to Tackle the Rise of the Agentic Internet

By Duncan Roberts | May 2025

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Duncan Roberts, Associate Director at Cognizant Research, warns of the agentic internet’s rise where AI agents are gaining autonomy, forcing firms to adapt.

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CBRE: How AI Can Help Data Centres be More Sustainable

By CBRE | May 2025

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CBRE outlines how AI helps data centre facilities become energy producers while managing growing electricity demand from computing workloads.

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Microsoft Grows AI-ready Data Centre Network Across Europe

By AI Magazine | May 2025

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Microsoft commits to boosting AI and cloud infrastructure with a 40% data centre boost, digital sovereignty promises and reinforced cybersecurity in Europe.

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This Week’s Top 5 Stories in AI

By AI Magazine | May 2, 2025

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AI Magazine highlights this week’s top stories, from how AI is battling scamming and sustainability challenges, to a new chip rivalling market leaders.

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Behind Visa’s AI Commerce Platform to Transform Fintech

By AI Magazine | May 2025

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Visa unveils an AI commerce network for payment integration, aiming to transform the fintech landscape with advanced AI-driven solutions.

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Duolingo’s ‘AI-First’ Strategy: Explained

By AI Magazine | May 2025

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Duolingo’s ‘AI-First’ strategy is reshaping language learning, leveraging AI to personalize and enhance user experiences.

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Amazon Pushes AI Frontier as AWS Revenue Hits US$108bn

By AI Magazine | May 2025

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Amazon bets big on AI as AWS revenue reaches $108bn, pushing the boundaries of cloud and AI applications.

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IEA Asks: How is AI Reshaping Global Energy Demand?

By AI Magazine | May 2025

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The International Energy Agency explores how AI is reshaping global energy demand and the implications for sustainability.

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Why are Alphabet, Nvidia and Google Cloud Investing in SSI?

By AI Magazine | May 2025

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Alphabet, Nvidia, and Google Cloud are investing in Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI) to drive innovation and security in digital identity management.

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Silviu Catalin Balaci: IT Consultant at EvoBits IT

By AI Magazine | May 2025

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EvoBits IT Founder Silviu Balaci explains how the company has overhauled its offerings to support growing AI data centre demands across Eastern Europe.

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Bojan Klasan: Head of Data Centre at A1 Croatia

By AI Magazine | May 2025

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Bojan Klasan, Head of Data Centre at A1 Croatia, oversees the construction, expansion and optimisation of A1 Croatia’s data center infrastructure.

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Sree Kancharla: CIO at Sailpoint

By AI Magazine | May 2025

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Sailpoint CIO Sree Kancharla on how the identity security firm balances technology innovation with protection measures as AI cybersecurity threats evolve.

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Lauren Hymen: Vice President, Strategy and Transformation at PepsiCo

By AI Magazine | May 2025

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Lauren Hymen drives digital innovation at PepsiCo, blending technology and strategy to enhance efficiency and shape the future of procurement.

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Ernest Popescu: Founder and CEO, Metrobloks

By AI Magazine | May 2025

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Ernest Popescu, founder & CEO of Metrobloks, shares how Metrobloks is building future-led urban data centres that cater towards AI and sustainability.

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Top 10 AI Influencers

By AI Magazine | April 30, 2025

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AI Magazine spotlights some of the most influential figures in AI, from their inventions to their voices educating the world.

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Top 10: AI Events

By AI Magazine | April 2025

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Global AI events in 2025 are set to explore the latest trends, applications and ethical considerations of AI, offering opportunities for industry leaders.

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Top 10 Ethical AI Companies

By AI Magazine | April 2025

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A look at the top companies leading the way in ethical AI development and deployment.

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Top 10 AI Manufacturing Platforms

By AI Magazine | April 2025

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A roundup of the leading AI manufacturing platforms driving innovation and efficiency in the sector.

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How Atom Bank Harnesses AI to Streamline Fintech Decisioning

By AI Magazine | May 2025

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Atom Bank partners with Provenir to deploy AI-led risk decisioning, unifying fraud and credit checks while enhancing customer service.

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