Top 10 AI News
People struggle to get useful health advice from chatbots, study finds
A recent study highlights that many users find it difficult to obtain practical and reliable health advice from AI chatbots, raising concerns about their effectiveness in healthcare settings.
Google accidentally reveals details about its new Android design language, Material 3 Expressive
Google inadvertently shared information about Material 3 Expressive, its upcoming Android design language, which promises more customization and visual enhancements for users and developers.
What is Mistral AI? Everything to know about the OpenAI competitor
Mistral AI is emerging as a significant competitor to OpenAI, focusing on developing advanced language models and AI technologies with a European perspective.
11x CEO Hasan Sukkar steps down
Hasan Sukkar, CEO of 11xAI, has resigned from his position, marking a significant leadership change at the AI startup.
OpenAI reverses course, says its nonprofit will remain in control of its business operations
OpenAI has announced that its nonprofit board will continue to oversee its business operations, reversing previous plans to shift control to a for-profit entity.
Over 250 CEOs sign open letter supporting K-12 AI and computer science education
More than 250 CEOs have endorsed an open letter advocating for the integration of AI and computer science education in K-12 schools, emphasizing the importance of preparing students for the future workforce.
Anthropic launches a program to support scientific research
Anthropic has introduced a new initiative aimed at supporting scientific research, providing resources and AI tools to accelerate discoveries in various fields.
Rork’s founders were almost broke when a viral tweet led to $2.8M and a16z
The founders of Rork, a startup, secured $2.8 million in funding from a16z after a viral tweet brought attention to their innovative AI-driven product.
Pinterest updates visual search with more AI-powered features
Pinterest has enhanced its visual search capabilities by adding new AI-powered features, making it easier for users to discover and shop for products.
Anysphere, which makes Cursor, has reportedly raised $900M at $9B valuation
Anysphere, the company behind the AI-powered coding tool Cursor, is said to have raised $900 million, bringing its valuation to $9 billion.
Is Duolingo the face of an AI jobs crisis?
Duolingo’s adoption of AI technologies has sparked debate about the impact of automation on jobs, with some viewing the company as a symbol of the broader AI jobs crisis.
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, reflecting the global need for AI expertise.
Google’s Gemini has beaten Pokémon Blue (with a little help)
Google’s Gemini AI has successfully completed the classic game Pokémon Blue, showcasing the growing capabilities of AI in gaming and problem-solving.
AI chatbots are ‘juicing engagement’ instead of being useful, Instagram co-founder warns
Instagram’s co-founder has cautioned that AI chatbots are being designed to maximize user engagement rather than provide genuine utility, raising ethical concerns.
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 and appropriate use of AI by minors.
One of Google’s recent Gemini AI models scores worse on safety
A new Gemini AI model from Google has performed poorly on safety benchmarks, highlighting ongoing challenges in developing responsible AI systems.
Apple and Anthropic reportedly partner to build an AI coding platform
Apple is rumored to be collaborating with Anthropic to develop a new AI-powered coding platform, aiming to streamline software development for users and professionals.
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 objectivity.
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 organization features.
