GitHub Copilot Levels Up with GPT-4.1 as New Default
GitHub is rolling out OpenAI’s GPT-4.1 as the new default model for its popular AI pair programmer, Copilot. This upgrade, which began rolling out today, impacts Copilot Chat, Edits, and agent mode, promising a boost in coding assistance for developers. The move to GPT-4.1 from the previously used GPT-4o is a significant step.[1] OpenAI has […]
Google Explores Ads in AI Chatbots as Search Habits Shift
Google built its massive business putting ads alongside search results, pulling in over $50 billion quarterly from search ads alone. But what happens if people increasingly turn to AI chatbots instead of traditional search? Google isn’t waiting around to find out, it’s already testing how ads might work within AI chat experiences. While you won’t […]
ChatGPT Wants to Be Your New Shopping Buddy
Overwhelmed by endless online shopping options? OpenAI thinks its ChatGPT bot can lend a hand. The company behind the viral AI phenomenon is integrating shopping features directly into its chat interface, aiming to streamline how users find, compare, and ultimately buy products. Soon, when you ask ChatGPT about products, you won’t just get information – […]
Google DeepMind AI Learns New Skills Without Forgetting Old Ones
Google DeepMind is exploring AI that learns a bit more like we do. They’ve recently patented technology aimed at letting artificial intelligence acquire new knowledge or skills without overwriting what it’s already learned – a process remarkably similar to the human brain. The core idea lies in a patent for ‘function-preserving neural network expansion’. Think […]
YouTube Overhauls Web Player Look, But Users Aren’t Loving the Changes
YouTube is shaking things up on its website, rolling out a significantly redesigned video player interface after nearly a decade with the familiar look. While the platform, which recently saw its very first uploaded video turn 20, might be aiming for a fresh, modern feel, many long-time users are definitely not happy with the changes, […]
Perplexity CEO Fires Back at TechCrunch’s Clickbait Ad Tracking Report
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas isn’t happy about recent headlines suggesting his company plans to track everything users do online for “hyper personalized” ads. Responding directly to what he called a “low effort clickbait article,” Srinivas aimed to set the record straight about comments made on a podcast regarding Perplexity’s upcoming browser, Comet. The original report […]
Anthropic Finds its AI Has a Moral Code After Analyzing 700,000 Conversations
AI company Anthropic just pulled back the curtain on a huge study looking into how its AI assistant, Claude, actually behaves out in the wild. After sifting through a massive 700,000 anonymized user conversations, they found something fascinating: Claude seems to be developing its own set of values. This research gives us a rare glimpse […]
OpenAI Reportedly Testing the Waters for Its Own Social Network
Is the AI world about to get its own dedicated social platform? It seems OpenAI, the powerhouse behind ChatGPT, might be exploring just that. According to multiple sources familiar with the matter, the company is working on an X-like social network, though it’s still in the early stages. We’re told there’s an internal prototype focused […]
4chan Down: Major Hack Alleged as Site Suffers Widespread Outage
The controversial internet message board 4chan went dark early Tuesday, leaving thousands of users unable to access the site. This widespread outage quickly fueled speculation of a major security breach, with reports suggesting a significant hack may have occurred. Concerns are mounting about leaked internal data, including sensitive moderator information. This incident brings the notorious […]
OpenAI Gears Up: Is GPT-4.1 Launch Imminent?
Big news is stirring in the world of artificial intelligence. Reports suggest OpenAI, a leader in AI development, is getting ready to release several new AI models soon. The most anticipated might be what’s expected to be called GPT-4.1. This buzz comes from sources familiar with OpenAI’s plans, hinting at a significant update. Let’s dive into […]