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Grok’s AI Companions Boost Downloads, New Model Drives Revenue
Grok’s latest model, launched alongside an expensive subscription service, has led to increased revenue with a rise in paying subscribers. The AI companions had initially driven…Study: 72% of US Teens Have Used AI Companions
A recent study reveals that 72% of American teenagers have engaged with AI chatbots designed for personal conversations, rather than task-oriented AI assistants. The study…Netflix Utilizing AI Video Tools from Startup Runway AI for Production
Netflix is experimenting with artificial intelligence video generation software from startup Runway AI, a move that is stirring controversy in Hollywood. The streaming giant is…OpenAI and Google Shine in Math Competition, Dispute Score Accuracy
OpenAI and Google demonstrated strong performance in a challenging math competition, showcasing the capabilities of their AI models. However, there was a dispute regarding the…FuriosaAI Chooses LG AI Research over Meta in Major Deal
FuriosaAI, a South Korean AI chip startup, has opted to partner with LG AI Research to supply its AI chip RNGD to enterprises utilizing LG’s EXAONE platform, instead of selling to…AI Training Data Set Includes Millions of Personal Data Examples
One of the largest open-source AI training data sets contains millions of images of personal documents like passports, credit cards, and birth certificates. This raises concerns…Meta rejects EU’s AI code of practice, citing overreach
Meta has decided not to sign the EU’s AI code of practice, criticizing it as an overreach that could hinder the progress of AI technology. The company believes the rules may…DuckDuckGo Introduces Feature to Hide AI-Generated Images in Search Results
DuckDuckGo has launched a new search feature allowing users to hide AI-generated images amidst concerns over the inundation of such content on the internet. The move aims to give…Man triumphs over AI in coding championship after grueling 10-hour marathon
In a world coding championship, a man emerged victorious over an AI model after a challenging 10-hour coding marathon against OpenAI. Despite exhaustion, the human coder…Google’s Gemini Embedding Model Tops Leaderboard Amid Competition
Google’s Gemini Embedding model has taken the top spot in the MTEB benchmark, shaking up the leaderboard. Despite this achievement, Google faces strong competition from both…Windsurf CEO Shares Insights on Acquisition by Cognition Amid Uncertainty
Windsurf CEO, Jeff Wang, reveals details about the challenging time leading up to the acquisition by Cognition, an AI coding startup. The mood was described as ‘very bleak’ before…