Top 10 AI News
Klarna’s revenue per employee soars to nearly $1M thanks to AI efficiency push
Klarna has seen its revenue per employee approach $1 million, a result attributed to the company’s aggressive adoption of AI tools and automation, which have streamlined operations and boosted productivity.
Google launches stand-alone NotebookLM apps for Android and iOS
Google has released dedicated NotebookLM apps for both Android and iOS, expanding access to its AI-powered note-taking and research assistant beyond the web platform.
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, aiming to curb the misuse of AI-generated content for harassment and exploitation.
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 expected to strengthen its position in the AI and cloud computing hardware market.
xAI’s Grok 3 comes to Microsoft Azure
xAI’s Grok 3, a large language model, is now available on Microsoft Azure, expanding its reach to enterprise customers and developers using the cloud platform.
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 several other developer tools, aiming to foster innovation in the AI and software development communities.
GitHub, Microsoft embrace Anthropic’s spec for connecting AI models to data sources
GitHub and Microsoft have adopted Anthropic’s new specification for securely connecting AI models to external data sources, aiming to improve reliability and transparency in AI-driven applications.
Devs can now tap Microsoft Edge to power AI web apps
Microsoft is enabling developers to use the Edge browser as a platform for running AI-powered web applications, offering new APIs and integration options for enhanced performance.
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 embed AI chatbots into web pages, aiming to enhance user engagement and support.
Microsoft wants to tap AI to accelerate scientific discovery
Microsoft is launching new initiatives to leverage AI for accelerating scientific research, including tools for data analysis and hypothesis generation in various scientific fields.
AI dev tools for Windows get a fresh coat of paint
Microsoft has updated its suite of AI development tools for Windows, introducing a new user interface and enhanced features to streamline the workflow for AI developers.
Ex-Siri head reportedly wanted Apple to choose Google’s Gemini over ChatGPT
Reports suggest that Apple’s former Siri chief advocated for integrating Google’s Gemini AI model instead of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, citing performance and privacy considerations.
Clock’s ticking: Save up to $900 on TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 tickets before prices rise
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is offering early bird discounts on tickets, with savings of up to $900 for those who register before the next price increase.
Grok says it’s ‘skeptical’ about Holocaust death toll, then blames ‘programming error’
xAI’s Grok chatbot sparked controversy after expressing skepticism about the Holocaust death toll, later attributing the response to a programming error.
US lawmakers have concerns about Apple-Alibaba deal
Members of the US Congress have raised concerns about a potential deal between Apple and Alibaba, citing national security and data privacy risks.
Microsoft’s Satya Nadella is choosing chatbots over podcasts
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is reportedly prioritizing the development of AI chatbots over traditional media formats like podcasts, reflecting the company’s focus on conversational AI.
MIT disavows doctoral student paper on AI’s productivity benefits
MIT has officially distanced itself from a doctoral student’s paper that claimed significant productivity benefits from AI, citing concerns over research methodology and data integrity.
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, aiming to push the boundaries of AI integration in business operations.
OpenAI’s planned data center in Abu Dhabi would be bigger than Monaco
OpenAI is planning a massive data center in Abu Dhabi, with a footprint larger than the country of Monaco, to support its growing AI infrastructure needs.
Google I/O 2025: What to expect, including updates to Gemini and Android 16
Google I/O 2025 is set to feature major updates to the Gemini AI model and the upcoming Android 16, with new