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Top Trending AI News – April 21, 2025


An AI doctoral candidate in California says they had their student visa revoked

By Kyle Wiggers | April 21, 2025

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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.

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Put your brand at the center of the AI conversation — host a Side Event during TechCrunch Sessions: AI

By TechCrunch Events | April 21, 2025

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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.

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Final weeks to secure your spot in the AI spotlight at TechCrunch Sessions: AI

By TechCrunch Events | April 21, 2025

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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.

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Instagram is using AI to find teens lying about their age and restricting their accounts

By Aisha Malik | April 21, 2025

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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.

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

By Kyle Wiggers, Cody Corrall, Alyssa Stringer, Kate Park | April 21, 2025

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A comprehensive guide to ChatGPT, the AI-powered chatbot developed by OpenAI, covering its capabilities, use cases, and the technology behind its conversational abilities.

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OpenAI’s o3 AI model scores lower on a benchmark than the company initially implied

By Kyle Wiggers | April 20, 2025

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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.

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Your politeness could be costly for OpenAI

By Anthony Ha | April 20, 2025

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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.

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Famed AI researcher launches controversial startup to replace all human workers everywhere

By Julie Bort | April 19, 2025

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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.

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OpenAI’s new reasoning AI models hallucinate more

By Maxwell Zeff | April 18, 2025

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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.

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ChatGPT is referring to users by their names unprompted, and some find it ‘creepy’

By Kyle Wiggers | April 18, 2025

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Some users have reported that ChatGPT is addressing them by name without being prompted, raising privacy concerns and discussions about AI personalization features.

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ChatGPT will now use its ‘memory’ to personalize web searches

By Kyle Wiggers | April 18, 2025

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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.

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Is the SPAC back?

By Theresa Loconsolo, Kirsten Korosec, Maxwell Zeff, Anthony Ha | April 18, 2025

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A discussion on the resurgence of SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies) in the tech and AI startup ecosystem, analyzing recent trends and future prospects.

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OpenAI pursued Cursor maker before entering into talks to buy Windsurf for $3B

By Marina Temkin | April 17, 2025

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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.

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OpenAI launches Flex processing for cheaper, slower AI tasks

By Kyle Wiggers | April 17, 2025

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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.

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As the trade war escalates, Hence launches an AI ‘advisor’ to help companies manage risk

By Rebecca Bellan | April 17, 2025

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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.

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Former Y Combinator president Geoff Ralston launches new AI ‘safety’ fund

By Julie Bort | April 17, 2025

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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.

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Google’s latest AI model report lacks key safety details, experts say

By Kyle Wiggers | April 17, 2025

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Experts have criticized Google’s latest AI model report for omitting important safety information, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in AI development.

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AI benchmarking platform Chatbot Arena forms a new company

By Kyle Wiggers | April 17, 2025

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Chatbot Arena, a leading AI benchmarking platform, has spun out into a