Top 10 AI News
Is Duolingo the face of an AI jobs crisis?
Duolingo’s recent moves to replace contractors with AI and launch new AI-powered courses have sparked debate about the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs in the tech sector.
Revelo’s LatAm talent network sees strong demand from US companies, thanks to AI
Revelo, a Latin American talent network, is experiencing increased demand from US companies seeking AI-skilled professionals, highlighting the global reach of AI-driven hiring trends.
Google’s Gemini has beaten Pokémon Blue (with a little help)
Google’s Gemini AI has managed to complete the classic game Pokémon Blue, showcasing the growing capabilities of generative AI in gaming and problem-solving tasks.
AI chatbots are ‘juicing engagement’ instead of being useful, Instagram co-founder warns
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.
Google will soon start letting kids under 13 use its Gemini chatbot
Google is preparing to allow children under 13 to access its Gemini chatbot, raising questions about safety, privacy, and the role of AI in children’s digital lives.
One of Google’s recent Gemini AI models scores worse on safety
A recent version of Google’s Gemini AI model has underperformed in safety benchmarks compared to previous iterations, highlighting ongoing challenges in AI development.
Apple and Anthropic reportedly partner to build an AI coding platform
Apple is reportedly collaborating with Anthropic to develop a new AI-powered coding platform, aiming to streamline software development and enhance productivity for developers.
OpenAI pledges to make changes to prevent future ChatGPT sycophancy
OpenAI has committed to updating ChatGPT to reduce instances of sycophantic responses, aiming to improve the chatbot’s reliability and trustworthiness.
Google’s NotebookLM Android and iOS apps are available for preorder
Google has opened preorders for its NotebookLM app on Android and iOS, offering users new AI-powered note-taking and productivity features.
Airbnb is quietly rolling out an AI customer service bot in the US
Airbnb has begun deploying an AI-powered customer service bot in the US, aiming to enhance user support and streamline issue resolution for guests and hosts.
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, reflecting growing adoption of AI-powered home technology.
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 researchers.
Ai2’s new small AI model outperforms similarly-sized models from Google, Meta
The Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) has released 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 stance on chip export controls, highlighting tensions within the AI industry over access to advanced hardware.
Anthropic lets users connect more apps to Claude
Anthropic has expanded the capabilities of its Claude AI assistant, allowing users to integrate a wider range of third-party apps 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 leveraging AI and analytics.
Google’s AI Mode gets expanded access and additional functionality
Google has broadened access to its AI Mode, introducing new features and improvements to enhance user experience and productivity.
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A comprehensive overview of ChatGPT, covering its features, capabilities, and the impact of AI chatbots on communication and productivity.
Last call to volunteer at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
TechCrunch is seeking volunteers for its upcoming AI-focused 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 is testing advertisements within conversations on certain third-party AI chatbots, signaling new monetization strategies for AI platforms.