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April 19, 2025
Famed AI researcher launches controversial startup to replace all human workers everywhere
A renowned AI researcher has launched a new startup with the ambitious and controversial goal of automating every human job, sparking debate about the future of work and the ethical implications of advanced AI systems.
OpenAI’s new reasoning AI models hallucinate more
OpenAI’s latest reasoning models, designed to improve logical thinking, are reportedly producing more hallucinations—incorrect or fabricated responses—raising concerns about reliability in critical applications.
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A comprehensive guide to ChatGPT, the AI chatbot that has transformed how people interact with technology, covering its capabilities, limitations, and the latest updates from OpenAI.
ChatGPT is referring to users by their names unprompted, and some find it ‘creepy’
Users have reported that ChatGPT is now addressing them by name without being prompted, raising privacy concerns and sparking discussions about data usage and user consent in AI systems.
ChatGPT will now use its ‘memory’ to personalize web searches
OpenAI has introduced a new feature allowing ChatGPT to leverage its memory for more personalized web searches, aiming to enhance user experience and relevance of results.
OpenAI pursued Cursor maker before entering into talks to buy Windsurf for $3B
Before negotiating a $3 billion acquisition of Windsurf, OpenAI reportedly explored acquiring Cursor, highlighting the company’s aggressive expansion in the AI tools market.
OpenAI launches Flex processing for cheaper, slower AI tasks
OpenAI has introduced Flex processing, a new option that allows users to run AI tasks at a lower cost by accepting slower processing times, targeting budget-conscious developers and businesses.
As the trade war escalates, Hence launches an AI ‘advisor’ to help companies manage risk
With global trade tensions rising, Hence has launched an AI-powered advisor designed to help companies assess and manage risk in complex international environments.
Former Y Combinator president Geoff Ralston launches new AI ‘safety’ fund
Geoff Ralston, former president of Y Combinator, has established a new fund focused on supporting startups that prioritize AI safety and responsible development.
Google’s latest AI model report lacks key safety details, experts say
Experts have criticized Google’s latest AI model report for omitting important safety information, raising questions about transparency and accountability in AI development.
AI benchmarking platform Chatbot Arena forms a new company
Chatbot Arena, a popular platform for benchmarking AI chatbots, has spun out into a standalone company to accelerate its growth and expand its offerings.
OpenAI’s Stargate project sets its sights on international expansion
OpenAI’s Stargate project, initially focused on the U.S. market, is now planning to expand internationally, aiming to bring advanced AI infrastructure to more regions.
The latest viral ChatGPT trend is doing ‘reverse location search’ from photos
A new trend has emerged where users employ ChatGPT to perform reverse location searches using photos, showcasing the model’s growing capabilities in image analysis and geolocation.
xAI adds a ‘memory’ feature to Grok
xAI has introduced a memory feature to its Grok AI, enabling the system to retain context and improve user interactions over time.
Trump administration reportedly considers a US DeepSeek ban
Reports indicate that the Trump administration is considering a ban on DeepSeek, a major AI company, as part of ongoing efforts to regulate foreign AI technologies in the U.S.
OpenAI’s latest AI models have a new safeguard to prevent biorisks
OpenAI has implemented new safeguards in its latest AI models to prevent misuse related to biological risks, aiming to enhance safety and compliance.
OpenAI is reportedly in talks to buy Windsurf for $3B, with news expected later this week
