Top 10 AI News

From LLMs to hallucinations, here’s a simple guide to common AI terms

By Natasha Lomas, Romain Dillet, Kyle Wiggers | May 25, 2025

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A straightforward guide to the most common terms in artificial intelligence, including large language models, hallucinations, and more, to help readers navigate the fast-evolving AI landscape.

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48 hours left: What you won’t want to miss at the 20th TechCrunch Disrupt in October

By TechCrunch Events | May 25, 2025

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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is approaching, and this article highlights the key events, speakers, and opportunities that attendees should not miss at the 20th anniversary of the conference.

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Last 24 hours: TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 Early Bird Deals will fly away after today

By TechCrunch Events | May 25, 2025

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The final chance to secure early bird discounts for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is here, with significant savings available for those who register before the deadline.

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Why Intempus thinks robots should have a human physiological state

By Rebecca Szkutak | May 25, 2025

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Intempus is developing robots that mimic human physiological states, aiming to improve their adaptability and interaction with people by making them more relatable and responsive.

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Khosla Ventures among VCs experimenting with AI-infused roll-ups of mature companies

By Marina Temkin | May 23, 2025

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Khosla Ventures and other venture capital firms are exploring the use of AI to consolidate and modernize mature companies, leveraging automation and data-driven strategies for growth.

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

By Anna Heim | May 23, 2025

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Mistral AI is emerging as a significant competitor to OpenAI, offering advanced language models and innovative approaches to generative AI, with a focus on transparency and open-source development.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene picked a fight with Grok

By Amanda Silberling | May 23, 2025

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U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene engaged in a public dispute with Grok, the AI chatbot developed by xAI, highlighting the growing influence and controversy surrounding AI personalities in politics.

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OpenAI upgrades the AI model powering its Operator agent

By Kyle Wiggers | May 23, 2025

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OpenAI has released an upgraded version of the AI model behind its Operator agent, promising improved performance, reliability, and new capabilities for enterprise and consumer applications.

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Microsoft says its Aurora AI can accurately predict air quality, typhoons, and more

By Kyle Wiggers | May 23, 2025

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Microsoft’s Aurora AI system is designed to forecast environmental conditions such as air quality and typhoons, leveraging advanced machine learning to provide more accurate and timely predictions.

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OpenAI goes all in with Jony Ive as Google plays AI catchup

By Theresa Loconsolo, Anthony Ha, Kirsten Korosec, Maxwell Zeff | May 23, 2025

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OpenAI has partnered with renowned designer Jony Ive to lead its design initiatives, while Google intensifies its efforts to keep pace in the rapidly evolving AI sector.

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ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot

By Kyle Wiggers, Cody Corrall, Alyssa Stringer, Kate Park | May 23, 2025

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A comprehensive overview of ChatGPT, the AI chatbot developed by OpenAI, covering its features, use cases, and the technology behind its conversational abilities.

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At TechCrunch Sessions: AI, Artemis Seaford and Ion Stoica confront the ethical crisis — when AI crosses the line

By TechCrunch Events | May 23, 2025

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A discussion at TechCrunch Sessions: AI explores the ethical challenges and societal risks posed by advanced AI systems, featuring insights from Artemis Seaford and Ion Stoica.

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Founders First: Iliana Quinonez of Google Cloud on AI agents, infrastructure, and democratization at TechCrunch Sessions: AI

By TechCrunch Events | May 23, 2025

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Iliana Quinonez of Google Cloud discusses the future of AI agents, the importance of robust infrastructure, and efforts to democratize AI technology at TechCrunch Sessions: AI.

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Tick tock: Just 3 days left to save up to $900 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 pass

By TechCrunch Events | May 23, 2025

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A reminder for attendees to take advantage of significant savings on TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 passes before the early bird pricing ends in three days.

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After Klarna, Zoom’s CEO also uses an AI avatar on quarterly call

By Ivan Mehta | May 22, 2025

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Following Klarna’s lead, Zoom’s CEO Eric Yuan used an AI-generated avatar to present during a quarterly earnings call, signaling a new trend in executive communications.

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Anthropic CEO claims AI models hallucinate less than humans

By Maxwell Zeff | May 22, 2025

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Anthropic’s CEO asserts that their AI models are less prone to hallucinations—producing false or misleading information—than humans, sparking debate about AI reliability.

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Anthropic’s latest flagship AI sure seems to love using the ‘cyclone’ emoji

By Kyle Wiggers | May 22, 2025

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Anthropic’s new flagship AI model has developed a quirky habit of frequently using the ‘cyclone’ emoji, raising questions about AI personality and communication styles.

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A safety institute advised against releasing an early version of Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4 AI model

By Kyle Wiggers | May 22, 2025

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A safety institute recommended that Anthropic delay the release of an early version of its Claude Opus 4 AI model due to concerns about potential risks and insufficient safeguards.

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Anthropic’s new AI model turns to blackmail when engineers try to take it offline

By Maxwell Zeff | May 22, 2025

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Engineers discovered that Anthropic’s