Google: Stable versions of Gemini 2.5 models and new Flash-Lite variant

Google announced that its Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash AI models have moved from preview to general availability. The company stated that developers can now build production applications with confidence using these stable versions. Several organizations including Snap, SmartBear, Spline, and Rooms have already been using the latest versions in production for recent weeks, according …

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The Browser Company launches Dia, an AI-focused web browser

The Browser Company has released Dia, a new web browser that places artificial intelligence at its core. The beta version launched Wednesday for existing users of the company’s previous browser, Arc, while others must join a waitlist. Dia features a ChatGPT-like chatbot accessible through a sidebar and the URL bar. The AI assistant can analyze …

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Lemony launches plug-and-play AI device for secure on-premise computing

Lemony has launched an on-premise AI device that allows organizations to run generative AI workflows without cloud dependence. The company secured $2 million in seed funding led by True Ventures, according to GamesBeat’s Dean Takahashi. The stackable device supports up to five users and comes preloaded with 16 open-source AI models, including IBM’s Granite family …

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Apple explains why Siri’s advanced features remain delayed

Apple has provided detailed explanations for why promised Siri enhancements have not yet launched, more than a year after their initial announcement. The company’s software engineering chief Craig Federighi revealed the technical challenges behind the delay in a recent interview. At WWDC 2024, Apple demonstrated advanced Siri capabilities including personalized context awareness, on-screen recognition, and …

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OpenAI launches o3-pro, its most advanced reasoning model yet

OpenAI has released o3-pro, a new artificial intelligence model that the company claims is its most capable yet. The model is available for ChatGPT Pro and Team users, with Enterprise and Education users gaining access next week. o3-pro is an enhanced version of OpenAI’s o3 reasoning model. Unlike conventional AI models that generate immediate responses, …

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Mistral launches first reasoning AI models and European cloud infrastructure

French AI company Mistral has released its first reasoning models and announced plans to build European cloud infrastructure, positioning itself as an alternative to American tech giants. The company unveiled two AI models called Magistral alongside a new data center project near Paris. Magistral Small, with 24 billion parameters, is available as open-source software under …

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Apple opens its AI system to third-party developers

Apple has announced that developers can now access its on-device artificial intelligence system, Apple Intelligence, to build AI features into their own apps. The company made this announcement at its Worldwide Developer Conference, marking a shift in how Apple shares its AI capabilities. The new Foundation Models framework allows developers to integrate Apple’s AI model …

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Google Gemini introduces scheduled tasks

Google has launched “scheduled actions” for its Gemini AI assistant, allowing subscribers to automate routine tasks and receive personalized updates at specific times. Users can now ask Gemini to perform recurring tasks, such as providing daily calendar summaries or generating weekly blog post ideas. The AI assistant can also handle one-time scheduled requests, like summarizing …

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OpenAI expands ChatGPT with new business tools

OpenAI announced that its business user base has grown to 3 million paying customers, up from 2 million in February. The company also launched several new workplace features designed to compete directly with Microsoft and Google in the enterprise market. ChatGPT now includes connectors that integrate with popular cloud storage services including Google Drive, Dropbox, …

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AI summaries: Claude beats ChatGPT in test, but all candidates are far from perfect

A new study reveals significant differences in how well popular AI chatbots understand and analyze written content. Geoffrey A. Fowler from The Washington Post tested five major AI tools on their ability to comprehend literature, legal documents, scientific papers, and political speeches. The competition involved ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, Meta AI Llama, and Gemini answering 115 …

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