Perplexity launches affordable AI research tool challenging enterprise pricing models

Perplexity has introduced Deep Research, a new AI-powered research tool that performs comprehensive analysis at a fraction of the cost of existing enterprise solutions. The system conducts multiple searches across numerous sources to generate detailed reports in approximately 2-4 minutes, a task that would typically take human experts several hours. According to Perplexity, the tool …

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Essay explores ethical implications of training AI on internet’s collective works

A comprehensive analysis examining the ethics of using the internet’s collected works to train large language models has been published by Robin Sloan, addressing fundamental questions about the morality and implications of this practice. The essay asks whether it is ethically acceptable to use humanity’s collective written works – what Sloan terms “Everything” – as …

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OpenAI plans major product simplification and integration of models into GPT-5

OpenAI has announced significant changes to its product lineup, acknowledging customer confusion over its multiple AI models and features. CEO Sam Altman revealed plans to streamline the company’s offerings and integrate various technologies into a unified system. Current Challenges and Planned Changes The company currently offers multiple models and subscription tiers, including GPT-4o, o1, o3, …

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Adobe launches Firefly AI video generator with focus on commercial safety

Adobe has released its Firefly Video Model for public beta testing, introducing AI-powered video generation tools that the company claims are trained exclusively on licensed content. The new service allows users to create videos from text descriptions or images through Adobe’s redesigned Firefly web application and Premiere Pro integration. The video generator produces 1080p clips …

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OpenAI CEO predicts dramatic AI cost reduction and societal impact

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has outlined his vision for the future of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and its potential impact on society in a detailed blog post. The post, published on Altman’s personal blog, presents three key observations about AI economics and their implications for technological development. According to Altman, AI model costs are expected …

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AI productivity gains remain elusive despite market excitement

A new analysis from Bloomberg reveals that despite massive market valuations and widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technology, concrete evidence of AI-driven productivity improvements remains limited. The article examines the disconnect between AI market enthusiasm and real economic impact. While companies like Nvidia have seen dramatic market capitalizations, overall US worker productivity has grown at …

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Opinion: AI music generation is missing the point of creative expression

Stanford professor Ge Wang argues that current approaches to AI-generated music fundamentally misunderstand the purpose of artistic creation. In his article published on Stanford HAI’s platform, Wang challenges the notion that AI should primarily serve as a labor-saving tool in creative processes. The professor, who teaches Music and Computer Science at Stanford’s Center for Computer …

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5 steps to better results with ChatGPT & Co.

When people talk about how to get better results with generative AI tools like ChatGPT, they often gravitate towards lists of ready-made prompts. These proven instructions are supposed to produce the desired results like a magic spell. I understand the appeal: It can seem hard to come up with your own winning prompts. It’s disheartening …

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OpenAI launches o3-mini reasoning model with improved performance and broader access

OpenAI has released o3-mini, its latest AI reasoning model that offers improved performance in STEM fields while being more cost-effective than its predecessors. The model, which was previewed in December, is now available through both ChatGPT and OpenAI’s API services. The new model demonstrates significant improvements over o1-mini, with OpenAI reporting 24% faster response times …

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OpenAI launches Operator, an AI agent that automates web-based tasks

OpenAI has introduced Operator, an AI-powered agent capable of performing web-based tasks autonomously through its own browser interface. The tool, currently available as a research preview to ChatGPT Pro subscribers in the United States, represents the company’s first venture into AI agents that can interact directly with computer interfaces. The system is powered by a …

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