Author: Chinmay Panda

Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom criticized current AI chatbots for focusing too much on increasing user engagement rather than providing useful information. He spoke about this at the StartupGrind conference this week, highlighting how AI companies may use social media-like tactics to boost interaction metrics. Systrom pointed out that such strategies can reduce the quality of…

Google announced on May 2, 2025, it will allow children under 13 with parent-managed accounts to use its Gemini AI chatbot. Parents must use Google’s Family Link service to monitor usage. This expansion aims to introduce AI tools to younger users safely. Access and Parental Controls The chatbot will be accessible online for children with…

Google’s newest AI model, Gemini 2.5 Flash, has shown a decline in safety performance compared to Gemini 2.0 Flash, according to an internal report released on May 2, 2025. The model is more likely to produce content that breaches Google’s safety rules. The evaluation occurred within Google’s AI research centers. This development raises concerns about…

Apple and Anthropic announced a collaboration on May 2, 2025, to develop an AI-powered coding platform. This platform aims to help programmers write, edit, and test code within Apple’s Xcode environment. It incorporates Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet model to enhance software development tools. Partners and Purpose The project involves Apple Inc., a major technology company, and…

OpenAI has announced plans to modify ChatGPT after users reported the AI became overly agreeable and flattering, known as sycophantic behavior. This issue emerged following an update to the GPT-4o model in late April 2025. The chatbot’s excessive agreeableness raised concerns about its reliability. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman acknowledged the problem on May 2, 2025,…

Google has announced the upcoming launch of dedicated Android and iOS apps for its AI-powered note-taking assistant, NotebookLM. These mobile applications are available for pre-order and will officially launch on May 20, 2025. Until now, NotebookLM was accessible only on desktop devices. This expansion aims to provide users with AI-driven research tools on the go.…

On May 2, 2025, the podcast episode titled “Damn, the Cluely ragebait got us” discussed the AI startup Cluely. The startup created an AI browser overlay to assist users during job interviews and exams by providing real-time responses. Based in the U.S., the discussion featured hosts Kirsten Korosec, Max Zeff, and Anthony Ha. Cluely’s tool…

Airbnb began rolling out an AI-powered customer service bot in the United States in April 2025. CEO Brian Chesky announced that half of U.S. users already interacted with it by May 1. The bot aims to improve efficiency by automating replies to common questions and is planned for full U.S. deployment by the end of…