Tools

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Sakana AI introduces Continuous Thought Machines, a novel neural network that mimics brain processes

Sakana AI, co-founded by former Google AI scientists, has unveiled a new neural network architecture called Continuous Thought Machines (CTM). Unlike traditional transformer-based models that process information in parallel, CTMs incorporate a time-based dimension that mimics how biological brains operate, allowing for more flexible and adaptive reasoning. The key innovation in CTMs is their treatment …

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Notion integrates GPT-4.1 and Claude 3.7 in new AI toolkit

Notion has launched an all-in-one AI toolkit featuring OpenAI’s GPT-4.1 and Anthropic’s Claude 3.7 models directly in its workspace. According to Emilia David of VentureBeat, the productivity platform now offers AI meeting notes, enterprise search, and research capabilities without requiring users to switch between different applications. The new features allow users to chat with either …

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OpenAI brings GPT-4.1 models to ChatGPT

OpenAI has released its GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini AI models in ChatGPT, according to an announcement posted on X. As Maxwell Zeff reports for TechCrunch, the GPT-4.1 models are particularly beneficial for software engineers using ChatGPT for coding or debugging. OpenAI spokesperson Shaokyi Amdo told TechCrunch that GPT-4.1 outperforms GPT-4o in coding and instruction following …

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ChatGPT Deep Research connects to Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint

OpenAI has launched integration between ChatGPT’s Deep Research feature and Microsoft OneDrive and SharePoint, allowing users to analyze their stored files directly through the AI system. According to Kevin Okemwa from Windows Central, this functionality is currently in beta and requires an active ChatGPT Plus, Pro, or Team subscription. The integration enables ChatGPT to access …

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Prime Intellect releases model trained with decentralized reinforcement learning

Prime Intellect has introduced INTELLECT-2, a 32B parameter AI model that represents the first of its kind trained using globally distributed reinforcement learning. The model employs a decentralized approach, utilizing compute resources from contributors around the world rather than centralized GPU clusters. In a technical report, Prime Intellect details their custom-built infrastructure components, including PRIME-RL, …

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Google’s Veo 2 AI video generator debuts on Honor 400 smartphones

Honor has integrated Google’s new Veo 2 AI image-to-video generator into its upcoming Honor 400 and 400 Pro smartphones, launching May 22nd. As reported by Dominic Preston, the feature converts static images into five-second videos within the phones’ Gallery app. The tool processes requests in one to two minutes and works with both portrait and …

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ChatGPT adds PDF export for Deep Research reports

OpenAI has introduced a new PDF export feature for its Deep Research tool, allowing Plus, Team, and Pro subscribers to download comprehensive research reports with preserved formatting. According to Michael Nuñez in VentureBeat, the feature maintains tables, images, and clickable citations, making the reports easily shareable in professional settings. Enterprise and Education users will gain …

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OpenAI enables reinforcement fine-tuning of o4-mini model for enterprises

OpenAI has announced that third-party developers can now use reinforcement fine-tuning (RFT) for its o4-mini language reasoning model. As reported by Carl Franzen in VentureBeat, this capability allows enterprises to customize the model based on their specific needs and internal data. The fine-tuned models can be deployed through OpenAI’s API and connected to company systems. …

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Anthropic introduces API for Claude AI web search capability

Anthropic has launched a new API that enables its Claude AI models to search the web, allowing developers to build applications that deliver up-to-date information. According to the company’s announcement, this feature lets Claude augment its knowledge base with current, real-world data. When the web search API is enabled, Claude uses reasoning capabilities to determine …

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Figma launches AI-powered tools for website creation and design

Figma has introduced several new AI-powered tools aimed at simplifying website creation, app prototyping, and marketing asset generation. According to Ivan Mehta from TechCrunch, the design company’s new offerings include Figma Sites, Figma Make, Figma Buzz, and Figma Draw. Figma Sites allows designers to turn their prototypes into functional websites with AI assistance, complete with …

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