Category: Updates
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Google launches Simplify AI feature to ease complex text on iOS
Google has launched the “Simplify” feature in its iOS app. This tool uses AI technology to simplify complex or technical text on web pages. Users can activate the feature without leaving their current web page. The goal is to make dense text easier to understand and retain. How “Simplify” Works “Simplify” uses a prompt refinement…
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Google launches Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview to boost AI coding and video analysis
Google has launched the Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview (I/O edition), an updated version of its flagship AI model. This new model is available via Gemini API, Vertex AI, and AI Studio platforms. It also integrates with the Gemini chatbot app on both web and mobile devices. The release precedes Google’s annual I/O developer conference. Advancements…
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Mistral AI’s Le Chat hits 1M downloads in two weeks post-launch
Mistral AI, a French startup founded in April 2023, has become a major AI competitor by launching its chat assistant “Le Chat” on mobile. Within two weeks of early 2025 release, the app gained over one million downloads. The company, headquartered in Paris, also raised €600 million in June 2024, valuing it at €5.8 billion.…
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AI startup 11x names CTO Prabhav Jain new CEO as founder steps down
Hasan Sukkar, founder and CEO of AI startup 11x, announced his resignation as CEO. He will become non-executive chairman. Prabhav Jain, the company’s CTO, will take over as CEO. The decision aims to support 11x’s growth from a single-product company to a platform powering many go-to-market teams. The announcement came through Sukkar’s LinkedIn post. Leadership…
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OpenAI nonprofit keeps control over for-profit amid legal challenges
OpenAI announced that its nonprofit division will keep control over its for-profit operations. This reverses its earlier plan to become fully for-profit. The decision involves CEO Sam Altman and nonprofit board chair Bret Taylor. Based in San Francisco, OpenAI made this change amid legal challenges and public concerns about maintaining its mission. Reversing a Structural…
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Tech CEOs urge nationwide AI, computer science education in K-12 schools
More than 250 CEOs from top tech firms signed an open letter urging the inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science in K-12 education. The letter was published in The New York Times, aligning with President Donald Trump’s executive order to expand AI education nationwide. Industry Leaders Back AI Education The initiative was led…
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Anthropic launches AI for Science program with $20K funding for researchers
Anthropic, an AI research company based in San Francisco, launched its “AI for Science” program. It supports researchers in biology and life sciences by providing access to AI models like the Claude family. Qualified researchers may receive up to $20,000 in API credits over six months to accelerate their scientific work. Program Details and Purpose…
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Pinterest enhances visual search with AI upgrades across US, Canada, UK
Pinterest announced updates to its visual search tool. The enhancements use advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to help users identify and describe their preferences better. These upgrades are available to users in the US, Canada, and the UK across Pinterest’s platform. New Features and Capabilities The updated visual search enables users to search using images instead…
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Duolingo cuts 10% contractors amid AI-first content push
Duolingo announced in late 2023 that it cut about 10% of its contractor workforce due to a stronger focus on artificial intelligence (AI). The company aims to become an “AI-first” organization by using AI to create content more efficiently. This development affects remote contractors and reflects broader concerns about AI’s impact on jobs. Key Details…
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Revelo sees surge in Latin American talent for post-training LLM roles
Revelo, a Miami-based platform connecting U.S. companies with Latin American software developers, reports a surge in demand for talent skilled in post-training large language models (LLMs). This growth occurred throughout 2024, with LLM-related hires making up 22% of Revelo’s revenue. The company, led by CEO Lucas Mendes, supports major clients like Intuit, Oracle, and Dell,…