Top 10 AI News
Boosted by defense and Starlink, Orca AI pulls in $72.5M for its autonomous shipping platform
Orca AI, a company specializing in autonomous shipping technology, has raised $72.5 million in funding, leveraging partnerships in defense and with Starlink to advance its platform.
People struggle to get useful health advice from chatbots, study finds
A recent study reveals that many users find it difficult to obtain practical and reliable health advice from AI-powered chatbots, raising concerns about their effectiveness in healthcare settings.
Google accidentally reveals details about its new Android design language, Material 3 Expressive
Google has inadvertently disclosed information about Material 3 Expressive, its upcoming Android design language, which promises more customization and visual enhancements for users.
Anduril is working on the difficult AI-related task of real-time edge computing
Defense tech company Anduril is tackling the challenge of real-time edge computing, aiming to process AI workloads closer to data sources for faster and more secure operations.
What is Mistral AI? Everything to know about the OpenAI competitor
Mistral AI is emerging as a significant competitor to OpenAI, offering advanced language models and innovative AI solutions that are gaining attention in the tech industry.
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.
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 across the United States.
Anthropic launches a program to support scientific research
AI company Anthropic has introduced a new initiative aimed at supporting scientific research, providing resources and tools to the research community.
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 work.
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 content visually.
Anysphere, which makes Cursor, has reportedly raised $900M at $9B valuation
Anysphere, the company behind the AI-powered coding tool Cursor, is reported to have raised $900 million, reaching a $9 billion valuation.
Is Duolingo the face of an AI jobs crisis?
Duolingo’s use of AI to automate course creation has sparked debate about the impact of AI on jobs, particularly in the education 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.
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.
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.
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 privacy for young users.
