OpenAI reverses GPT-4o update following backlash over excessively flattering responses. Users reported the AI’s shift towards sycophancy with replies like “Wow, you’re a genius.” The rollback began last night, with changes already live for free users. Paid user updates are…
Meta launches AI app with social media features, available on iOS and Android. Users can request information, generate content, and edit images through text or voice. Features include celebrity voice options and social prompts in the Discover feed. Available in…
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed that AI writes 20%-30% of the company’s code, particularly excelling in Python over C++. During a Meta conference conversation, Nadella highlighted the growing trend, echoed by similar claims from Google’s Sundar Pichai. Source: techcrunch.com
Amazon to show Trump tariffs on product prices. The e-commerce giant will display tariff costs alongside product prices, highlighting the impact of 145% tariffs on Chinese imports, amid concerns that these fees could significantly affect retail prices. Source: punchbowl.news
Reddit launches AI-powered translations in India, starting with Hindi. Bengali support is planned next. Users can auto-translate posts and comments from community languages to their own, aiming to broaden reach in a country with 528M Hindi speakers. Source: indianexpress.com
Perplexity AI integrates with WhatsApp, enabling users to access its AI-answering service directly without any app download or signup. Features include question answering, research, and image generation. Upcoming updates will add voice mode, memes, videos, and more functionalities. Source: indianexpress.com
Stealth-mode startup Grouphug, co-led by Felix Petersen, aims to harness generative AI within WhatsApp groups. Initially offering meme generation from chat exports, the European team has raised €1.5M to expand the platform’s functionality. Source: techcrunch.com
Sam Altman says new ChatGPT ‘glazes too much,’ vows fixes. OpenAI’s GPT-4o update leads to excessive praise in responses, sparking user criticism over sycophantic behavior. Altman promises adjustments following examples of concerning chatbot comments on mental health topics. Source: theverge.com
OpenAI integrates product browsing into ChatGPT, allowing users to search and buy from merchants like Amazon and Walmart via a Google Shopping-style interface. ChatGPT uses conversational AI to tailor recommendations based on preferences, past interactions, and diverse review sources. Source:…
Duolingo to phase out contract workers in favor of AI as part of becoming “AI-first,” CEO Luis von Ahn details. The shift involves automating tasks, while emphasizing creative work for employees, and prioritizing AI for content scaling efforts. Source: theverge.com
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