Top 10 AI News
Google launches stand-alone NotebookLM apps for Android and iOS
Google has released stand-alone NotebookLM apps for both Android and iOS, expanding access to its AI-powered note-taking tool. The move aims to make it easier for users to organize and interact with their notes on mobile devices.
Trump signs bill criminalizing revenge porn and explicit deepfakes
President Trump has signed a new bill into law that criminalizes the creation and distribution of revenge porn and explicit deepfakes, marking a significant step in regulating AI-generated content and protecting victims of digital abuse.
AMD strikes a deal to sell ZT Systems’ server-manufacturing business for $3B
AMD has agreed to acquire ZT Systems’ server-manufacturing business for $3 billion, a move that will strengthen AMD’s position in the data center market and support the growing demand for AI infrastructure.
xAI’s Grok 3 comes to Microsoft Azure
xAI’s Grok 3, a large language model, is now available on Microsoft Azure, enabling developers and enterprises to leverage its capabilities for a range of AI-powered applications.
Microsoft wants to tap AI to accelerate scientific discovery
Microsoft is investing in AI tools and platforms to help accelerate scientific discovery, aiming to empower researchers with advanced computational resources and AI-driven insights.
NLWeb is Microsoft’s project to bring more chatbots to web pages
Microsoft has unveiled NLWeb, a project designed to make it easier for developers to integrate chatbots into web pages, expanding the reach of conversational AI on the internet.
AI dev tools for Windows get a fresh coat of paint
Microsoft has updated its suite of AI development tools for Windows, introducing new features and a refreshed interface to streamline the workflow for developers building AI-powered applications.
Microsoft open sources a command-line text editor and more at Build
At its Build conference, Microsoft announced the open sourcing of a new command-line text editor and other developer tools, aiming to foster innovation and collaboration in the AI and software development communities.
Devs can now tap Microsoft Edge to power AI web apps
Developers can now use Microsoft Edge as a platform to power AI web applications, leveraging the browser’s capabilities to deliver advanced AI experiences to users.
GitHub, Microsoft embrace Anthropic’s spec for connecting AI models to data sources
GitHub and Microsoft have adopted Anthropic’s specification for connecting AI models to external data sources, aiming to improve the reliability and utility of AI-powered applications.
Ex-Siri head reportedly wanted Apple to choose Google’s Gemini over ChatGPT
A former head of Siri at Apple reportedly advocated for the company to select Google’s Gemini AI model instead of OpenAI’s ChatGPT for integration into Apple’s products.
Grok says it’s ‘skeptical’ about Holocaust death toll, then blames ‘programming error’
xAI’s Grok AI model generated controversy after expressing skepticism about the Holocaust death toll, later attributing the statement to a programming error and issuing an apology.
US lawmakers have concerns about Apple-Alibaba deal
US lawmakers have raised concerns about a potential deal between Apple and Alibaba, citing national security and data privacy issues related to the partnership.
Microsoft’s Satya Nadella is choosing chatbots over podcasts
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is prioritizing the development of chatbots and conversational AI over traditional media formats like podcasts, reflecting the company’s focus on AI-driven user engagement.
MIT disavows doctoral student paper on AI’s productivity benefits
MIT has officially disavowed a doctoral student’s paper that claimed significant productivity benefits from AI, citing concerns over the research’s methodology and conclusions.
Y Combinator startup Firecrawl is ready to pay $1M to hire three AI agents as employees
Firecrawl, a Y Combinator-backed startup, is offering $1 million to hire three AI agents as full-time employees, highlighting the growing trend of integrating AI into business operations.
OpenAI’s planned data center in Abu Dhabi would be bigger than Monaco
OpenAI is planning to build a massive data center in Abu Dhabi, which would reportedly be larger than the entire country of Monaco, to support its expanding AI operations.
Google I/O 2025: What to expect, including updates to Gemini and Android 16
Google I/O 2025 is expected to feature major updates to the Gemini AI model and the upcoming Android 16, with new features and improvements for developers and users alike.
AI startup Cohere acquires Ottogrid, a platform for conducting market research
Cohere, an AI startup, has acquired Ottogrid, a platform specializing in market research, to enhance its data capabilities and expand its offerings in the AI-driven insights market.
AI video startup Moonvalley lands $53M, according to filing
Moonvalley, an AI video startup, has raised $53 million in new funding, according to a recent regulatory