Top 10 AI News

FutureHouse previews an AI tool for ‘data-driven’ biology discovery

By Kyle Wiggers | May 6, 2025

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FutureHouse has introduced a new AI tool designed to accelerate discoveries in biology by leveraging data-driven approaches. The tool aims to help researchers uncover insights more efficiently using advanced machine learning techniques.

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What OpenAI’s restructuring plan means for its corporate future

By Maxwell Zeff | May 6, 2025

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OpenAI is undergoing a significant restructuring, raising questions about its future direction and governance. The changes could impact how the company balances innovation with ethical considerations in AI development.

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Particle brings its AI-powered news reader to the web

By Sarah Perez | May 6, 2025

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Particle, an AI-powered news reader, is now available on the web, offering users a smarter way to consume news by curating and summarizing articles using artificial intelligence.

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Google’s new ‘Simplify’ feature for iOS uses AI to make dense text easier to understand

By Aisha Malik | May 6, 2025

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Google has launched a new AI-powered ‘Simplify’ feature for iOS, designed to help users better comprehend complex or dense text by automatically rewriting it in simpler language.

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Google debuts an updated Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model ahead of I/O

By Kyle Wiggers | May 6, 2025

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Ahead of its annual I/O event, Google has introduced the Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model, promising improved performance and new capabilities for developers and end-users.

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Unblocked raises $20M for AI to help devs understand codebases

By Ivan Mehta | May 6, 2025

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Unblocked has secured $20 million in funding to develop AI tools that assist developers in navigating and understanding legacy codebases, aiming to boost productivity and reduce technical debt.

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NewLimit, founded by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, raises $130M to develop age-reversing treatments

By Marina Temkin | May 6, 2025

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NewLimit, a biotech startup co-founded by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, has raised $130 million to advance research into age-reversing therapies using cutting-edge AI and biotechnology.

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Relevance AI raises $24M to help businesses build AI agents

By Kate Park | May 6, 2025

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Relevance AI has secured $24 million in Series B funding to enable businesses to create and deploy teams of AI agents, streamlining operations and automating complex workflows.

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Boosted by defense and Starlink, Orca AI pulls in $72.5M for its autonomous shipping platform

By Mike Butcher | May 6, 2025

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Orca AI, specializing in autonomous shipping technology, has raised $72.5 million, leveraging partnerships in defense and with Starlink to enhance maritime safety and efficiency.

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People struggle to get useful health advice from chatbots, study finds

By Kyle Wiggers | May 5, 2025

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A recent study reveals that many users find it difficult to obtain practical health advice from AI chatbots, highlighting the need for improvements in digital health tools.

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Google accidentally reveals details about its new Android design language, Material 3 Expressive

By Sarah Perez | May 5, 2025

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Google has inadvertently disclosed information about Material 3 Expressive, its upcoming Android design language, which promises a more dynamic and customizable user interface.

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Anduril is working on the difficult AI-related task of real-time edge computing

By Julie Bort | May 5, 2025

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Defense tech company Anduril is tackling the challenge of real-time edge computing, aiming to process AI workloads directly on devices for faster and more secure operations.

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What is Mistral AI? Everything to know about the OpenAI competitor

By Anna Heim | May 5, 2025

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Mistral AI is emerging as a significant competitor to OpenAI, offering alternative large language models and focusing on transparency and open-source development.

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11x CEO Hasan Sukkar steps down

By Dominic-Madori Davis, Marina Temkin | May 5, 2025

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Hasan Sukkar, CEO of AI startup 11x, has resigned from his position, marking a significant leadership change for the company.

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OpenAI reverses course, says its nonprofit will remain in control of its business operations

By Kyle Wiggers | May 5, 2025

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OpenAI has announced that its nonprofit entity will continue to oversee its business operations, maintaining its original governance structure after considering changes.

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Over 250 CEOs sign open letter supporting K-12 AI and computer science education

By Kyle Wiggers | May 5, 2025

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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.

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Anthropic launches a program to support scientific research

By Kyle Wiggers | May 5, 2025

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AI company Anthropic has introduced a new initiative to fund and support scientific research, aiming to foster innovation and responsible AI development.

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Rork’s founders were almost broke when a viral tweet led to $2.8M and a16z

By Julie Bort | May 5, 2025

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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.

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Pinterest updates visual search with more AI-powered features

By Sarah Perez | May 5, 2025

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Pinterest has enhanced its visual search capabilities by adding new AI-powered features, making it easier for users to discover and organize content visually.

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Anysphere, which makes Cursor, has reportedly raised $900M at $9B valuation

By Ivan Mehta | May 4, 2025