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An AI doctoral candidate in California says they had their student visa revoked
A doctoral candidate specializing in artificial intelligence at a California university claims their student visa was unexpectedly revoked, raising concerns about the impact of U.S. immigration policy on international AI talent.
Put your brand at the center of the AI conversation — host a Side Event during TechCrunch Sessions: AI
TechCrunch invites brands to host Side Events during the upcoming TechCrunch Sessions: AI, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the AI community and showcase innovations at the forefront of artificial intelligence.
Final weeks to secure your spot in the AI spotlight at TechCrunch Sessions: AI
With only a few weeks left, startups and companies are encouraged to secure their participation in TechCrunch Sessions: AI, a premier event for networking and showcasing advancements in artificial intelligence.
Instagram is using AI to find teens lying about their age and restricting their accounts
Instagram is deploying artificial intelligence to detect users who misrepresent their age, aiming to enhance safety for minors by restricting accounts that violate age policies.
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
A comprehensive guide to ChatGPT, the AI-powered chatbot developed by OpenAI, covering its capabilities, use cases, and the technology behind its conversational abilities.
OpenAI’s o3 AI model scores lower on a benchmark than the company initially implied
OpenAI’s recently released o3 AI model underperformed on a key benchmark compared to initial company claims, raising questions about transparency in AI performance reporting.
Your politeness could be costly for OpenAI
A look at how user politeness in interacting with AI models like ChatGPT may inadvertently increase operational costs for OpenAI, due to longer and more complex conversations.
Famed AI researcher launches controversial startup to replace all human workers everywhere
A prominent AI researcher has launched a new startup with the ambitious and controversial goal of automating all human labor, sparking debate about the future of work and ethics in AI.
OpenAI’s new reasoning AI models hallucinate more
OpenAI’s latest reasoning models, designed for complex problem-solving, have shown a higher tendency to generate hallucinated or inaccurate information compared to previous versions.
ChatGPT is referring to users by their names unprompted, and some find it ‘creepy’
Some users have reported that ChatGPT is addressing them by name without being prompted, raising privacy concerns and discussions about AI personalization features.
ChatGPT will now use its ‘memory’ to personalize web searches
OpenAI has introduced a new feature in ChatGPT that leverages its memory to tailor web search results, aiming to provide more relevant and personalized information to users.
Is the SPAC back?
A discussion on the resurgence of SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies) in the tech and AI startup ecosystem, analyzing recent trends and future prospects.
OpenAI pursued Cursor maker before entering into talks to buy Windsurf for $3B
OpenAI reportedly considered acquiring the company behind Cursor before entering negotiations to purchase Windsurf for $3 billion, highlighting its aggressive expansion in the AI sector.
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
Hence has launched an AI-powered advisor designed to help companies navigate and manage risks associated with the ongoing trade war, offering real-time insights and recommendations.
Former Y Combinator president Geoff Ralston launches new AI ‘safety’ fund
Geoff Ralston, former president of Y Combinator, has announced a new fund focused on AI safety, aiming to support startups and research dedicated to responsible AI 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 concerns about transparency and accountability in AI development.
AI benchmarking platform Chatbot Arena forms a new company
Chatbot Arena, a leading AI benchmarking platform, has spun out into a