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12 Article/Blogs
Trusting AI with Welfare: Amsterdam’s Story of Hope and Caution
Linkedln
June 11, 2025
In an age where Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming public services, the city of Amsterdam attempted something bold and risky. It sought to use AI to make welfare systems more fair, efficient, and transparent. The project, called Smart Check, was built with all the right intentions—and with nearly every responsible AI practice applied. Yet, it failed. Why?
AI Sketching Gets Human: How Claude 3.5 and MIT Are Redefining Expression
Linkedln
June 09, 2025
In an age where AI models are creating poems, analyzing contracts, and generating entire software systems, a quiet yet significant leap is happening in the world of drawing. No, not hyper-realistic paintings or polished 3D models—but raw, intuitive, human-style sketches. Think stick figures, arrows, rectangles... the kind of doodles we scribble to explain an idea to a friend or map out a new product feature on a whiteboard.
Claude Goes Googling: Anthropic’s AI Can Now Surf the Web
Linkedln
May 08, 2025
Artificial Intelligence is evolving fast—and Anthropic just took a big step forward.
On May 7, Anthropic launched a brand-new API that allows its Claude AI models to search the internet in real time. This is big news for developers, businesses, and anyone building AI-powered tools that need fresh, accurate, and contextual information.
AI Doom vs. Tech Optimism: Why 2024 Changed the Narrative
Linkedln
January 03, 2025
For years, technologists and scientists warned us of the catastrophic risks associated with advanced AI systems—risks ranging from mass human extinction to AI manipulation by the powerful. These concerns, often labeled as “AI doom,” gained mainstream attention in 2023 with calls for regulation and safety measures.
OpenAI’s Transition to Profit: What It Means for the Future of AI
Linkedln
December 31, 2024
In the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence, few debates are as heated or consequential as the current dispute over OpenAI ’s proposed transition to a for-profit entity. What began as a nonprofit mission to ensure AI benefits humanity has now drawn the attention of tech leaders, nonprofit organizations, and even state and federal lawmakers.
What’s Next for OpenAI After Brundage’s Exit? Examining the Leadership Shake-Up
Linkedln
December 28, 2024
On October 23, 2024, Miles Brundage, a prominent policy researcher and senior adviser at OpenAI ’s AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) readiness team, announced his departure from the organization. Brundage’s exit comes at a time of significant shifts at OpenAI, which has seen a number of high-profile leaders leave the company in recent months.
Tülu 3: The Open-Source Revolution in AI Post-Training
Linkedln
November 23, 2024
Artificial Intelligence has transformed industries, but one challenge persists: bridging the gap between small developers and tech giants. In a world dominated by Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic, the open-source community often finds itself at a disadvantage. But change is in the air!
Boosting Manufacturing Efficiency: EthonAI's AI Solutions and $16.5M Raise
LinkedIn
September 01, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize industries, and the manufacturing sector is no exception. Recently, Swiss startup EthonAI made headlines by raising $16.5 million in funding. This significant investment highlights the growing interest and confidence in AI-driven manufacturing solutions.
Transforming Industries with Mistral's New SDK for AI Fine-Tuning
Linkedln
June 07, 2024
Fine-tuning is a critical process in AI model development. It allows developers to take a pre-trained model and adapt it to specific tasks or domains by training it further on a targeted dataset. This process not only enhances the model's performance in the desired area but also ensures that it can generate more relevant and accurate outputs.
Fear of AI Replacing Jobs or Public Safety Concerns: Unraveling the Motive Behind the Waymo Self-Driving Vehicle Attack in San Francisco
LinkedIn
February 14, 2024
In a shocking turn of events, a Waymo self-driving vehicle was vandalized and set on fire by a crowd in San Francisco recently. This incident, which occurred on Saturday night, has raised concerns about public hostility toward autonomous vehicles.
ChatGPT Revolution: Bringing GPTs into Conversations with a Simple '@'
LinkedIn
February 03, 2024
Get ready to dive into the latest innovation in AI-driven conversations. OpenAI is taking a giant leap forward by allowing ChatGPT users to directly invoke GPTs within their chats, making conversations smarter and more insightful.
Bill Gates Believes in Humanoid Robots: What Does This Mean for the Future?
LinkedIn
January 30, 2024
In the ever-evolving world of robotics, there's a heated debate taking center stage, and it's all about humanoid robots. While this topic has been around for decades, recent developments have brought it back into the spotlight, thanks to startups like 1X and Figure , alongside industry giants like Tesla , diving headfirst into the humanoid realm.
AI Is Advancing Fast—But Are We Evaluating It Right?
Linkedln
June 25, 2025
Every time a new AI model is released—whether it’s from OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, or DeepSeek—it comes with glowing reports, bold benchmark scores, and comparisons that make it sound better than the last one.
But here’s the uncomfortable truth: We don’t really know how good these models are.
Dirty Talk and Chatbots: The Silent AI Problem No One's Talking About
Linkedln
June 21, 2025
Artificial Intelligence is getting smarter, more engaging, and—according to new research—sometimes a little too friendly.
Recent studies have shown that some AI chatbots, especially general-purpose large language models (LLMs), can be surprisingly easy to persuade into sexually explicit conversations, even when they start by refusing.
AI, Anxiety, and Pokémon: What Happens When Machines Get 'Stressed'
Linkedln
June 18, 2025
In a light-hearted yet insightful experiment, Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro and Anthropic’s Claude took on the nostalgic world of Pokémon Red/Blue — the beloved 1990s video game — and the results revealed something deeper than just gameplay performance. As AI models take on increasingly complex real-world tasks, observing their behavior in a controlled yet dynamic environment like a game can offer surprising insights into how these systems "think."
Beyond the Hype: What Apple’s AI Announcements Really Mean
Linkedln
June 14, 2025
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 might have dialed back the hype around “Apple Intelligence,” but the tech giant still made several quiet yet strategic AI-related announcements. This year, the focus was on refining user experience, adding intelligence behind the scenes, and empowering developers with AI frameworks. While some hailed it as a thoughtful evolution, others felt it lacked the boldness of competitors in the AI space.
AI in the Military: Who Tests the Testers?
Linkedln
June 12, 2025
On May 28, a quiet but shocking move by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) sent waves through the defense and AI communities. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a massive cut to the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOTE)—the very team that makes sure AI-powered military systems are safe and actually work before they’re used in the real world.
Access Denied: What Windsurf’s Claude Cutoff Means for Developers
Linkedln
June 10, 2025
The recent decision by Anthropic to cut off Claude model access to Windsurf has triggered a wave of questions and strategic speculation across the AI ecosystem. While at first glance it may look like a commercial move to prioritize loyal customers, it also hints at something deeper: the changing priorities of AI labs and the shift from chatbot experiences to autonomous agentic systems.
Can AI Crack the Code of Mathematics?
Linkedln
June 06, 2025
For years, math has been viewed as one of the last strongholds of pure human creativity and insight. But recent breakthroughs are challenging this notion. With rapid advancements in large language models (LLMs), we are beginning to see AI not only solve school-level problems but also tackle complex mathematical reasoning tasks.
Why Every AI Needs a Conscience — Or at Least a Warning System
Linkedln
June 05, 2025
Artificial intelligence is evolving fast — so fast that it’s easy to forget it doesn’t always know when it’s wrong. From ChatGPT to drug discovery models, AI can sound confident even when it’s making mistakes. That’s why understanding and managing uncertainty in AI is becoming one of the most important frontiers in the field.
From AI Models to Machines: Hugging Face’s Big Leap into Robotics
Linkedln
May 31, 2025
The race to democratize robotics just got a powerful push from an unexpected but highly respected player in the AI community: Hugging Face.
On May 29, 2025, Hugging Face unveiled two humanoid robots—HopeJR and Reachy Mini—that reflect the company’s growing ambition to reshape the world of robotics using the same open-source philosophy that has made its AI models and tools a staple among developers globally.
Anthropic Says AI Is More Reliable Than People — Are They Right?
Linkedln
May 29, 2025
What if AI models are actually more reliable than humans when it comes to facts? That’s the bold claim from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, who recently said that today’s AI models probably hallucinate less than people do — although, he admits, they hallucinate in more surprising ways.
Microsoft Just Released an AI That Can Predict Storms — Faster Than Ever Before
Linkedln
May 28, 2025
Imagine being able to predict hurricanes, typhoons, and even sandstorms — not in hours, but in seconds. And what if this forecasting came not from satellites or supercomputers… but from an AI model?
That’s exactly what Microsoft’s new AI system, Aurora, is doing.
In a recent scientific paper and blog post, Microsoft introduced Aurora, an AI model that can forecast atmospheric conditions — like air quality, cloud movement, typhoon landfall, and more — with unmatched speed and accuracy.
You’re Already Using AI — Google Just Doesn’t Want You to Notice
Linkedln
May 22, 2025
AI is no longer a product. It’s the layer behind every product. And Google wants it to disappear into the background.
At this year’s Google I/O 2025, we saw the most powerful AI features yet — but the real story isn’t just about new tools. It’s about how Google is quietly embedding AI into everything you use… until you stop realizing it’s there.
Powering the AI Age: Why OpenAI’s Abu Dhabi Campus Is More Than Just a Data Center
Linkedln
May 20, 2025
The Abu Dhabi-based tech conglomerate G42 is OpenAI’s primary partner on this project. The relationship goes back to 2023, when OpenAI CEO Sam Altman visited the UAE and praised the country’s vision for AI.
Super-Coding AI Agents Are Here — Is Your Organization Ready for AlphaEvolve’s Era?
Linkedln
May 16, 2025
We are entering a new chapter in AI evolution. Not just chatbots that talk or generate text. Not just AI that follows human instructions.
We are now seeing AI agents that can discover new solutions to age-old problems—faster, better, and sometimes beyond human capability.
This is exactly what Google DeepMind’s new AI tool, AlphaEvolve, has demonstrated.
It’s more than a headline. It’s a sign that AI is no longer just assisting humans — it is now competing with and outperforming us in specific domains like math, computer science, and even critical real-world infrastructure optimization.
Beyond Fear: How AI Could Create Millions of Jobs (If We Prepare Now)
Linkedln
May 13, 2025
The conversation around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation is no longer a futuristic debate. It’s happening right now, right in front of us.
The question is no longer “Will AI take our jobs?” but rather “What kinds of new jobs will humans do in a world filled with AI and robots?”
Last week, Amazon gave us a rare glimpse into this evolving future when it announced its new warehouse robot — Vulcan.
This robot, according to Amazon, can “feel.” Yes, feel — meaning it can sense delicate objects, handle items from high shelves, and do many tasks that would otherwise be ergonomically risky or physically tiring for human workers.
Is Google Finally Fixing AI API Costs? Let’s Talk Implicit Caching
Linkedln
May 09, 2025
n the world of artificial intelligence, performance is important—but cost is what makes or breaks a real-world use case.
That’s why Google’s latest move might be a game-changer.
Earlier this week, Google announced the launch of implicit caching for its Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash models. This new feature, now live in its Gemini API, promises up to 75% cost savings for developers who repeatedly send similar prompts to the models.
From Billable Hours to Bot Power: How Gruve.ai Is Rewriting the Consulting Rulebook
Linkedln
May 02, 2025
Imagine a world where your consulting firm doesn’t bill you by the hour, doesn’t swamp your office with humans, and actually gets your AI project into production. That world is getting a little closer, thanks to Gruve AI—a startup that’s reimagining how tech consulting works.
AI for Developers, by Developers: JetBrains Enters the Chat with Mellum
Linkedln
May 01, 2025
JetBrains, the company best known for giving developers smart tools like IntelliJ IDEA and PyCharm, just dropped something that could reshape the way we code — and teach coding.
Meet Mellum — their first open AI model for code generation.
Built with 4 billion parameters and trained on over 4 trillion tokens (that’s roughly the equivalent of 120 billion lines of code), Mellum is now available on Hugging Face under an open Apache 2.0 license. That’s big news for developers, researchers, educators, and AI tinkerers alike.
Luxury Coworking Space for AI? Only in Brooklyn!
Linkedln
April 29, 2025
Imagine walking past a coworking office bustling with "people" — but look closer, and you realize they are all made of cardboard. Welcome to Chat Haus, a new art exhibit in Brooklyn that hilariously captures the rise of AI in our workspaces... and our lives.
This MIT Breakthrough Could Accelerate AI Like Never Before
Linkedln
April 24, 2025
Imagine being able to mix and match machine learning algorithms the way chemists combine elements to create new compounds. That’s exactly what a team of researchers at MIT has made possible by developing a “periodic table of machine learning.” And just like the original periodic table of elements, this one could become a game-changer for how we understand, use, and evolve artificial intelligence.
Built in a Dorm, Rivaling Giants: The Open Voice AI Shaking Things Up
Linkedln
April 23, 2025
Two undergraduate students from Korea, with little prior experience in artificial intelligence, have created a speech generation model called Dia—and it’s getting serious attention. Not only does it compete with existing tools like Google’s NotebookLM and ElevenLabs, but it’s also openly available for anyone to try or build on.
In an industry where venture-backed startups raise hundreds of millions of dollars to develop proprietary tools, this grassroots project is making waves—and asking important questions about access, ethics, and innovation.
The Power of Specificity -- for Poets & Coaches
Linkedln
April 16, 2025
In the world of artificial intelligence, building powerful models is only half the story. The other half? Understanding how those models actually perform in the real world.
This is why OpenAI’s latest move bringing the team behind Context.ai in house is not just another talent acquisition. It’s a clear signal that AI model evaluation is now a top priority.
AI Access Is Changing: Why OpenAI Wants to See Your ID
Linkedln
April 14, 2025
As artificial intelligence becomes more powerful and integrated into every part of our digital lives, the question of who gets access to the most advanced models is more urgent than ever.
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has introduced a significant change that may redefine the way developers and organizations interact with its technology. According to a recent update, access to future models on the OpenAI API may soon require ID verification through a new process called Verified Organization.
From Assistants to Attackers: The Dark Side of AI Agents
Linkedln
April 08, 2025
In the fast-evolving world of AI, there's a new frontier that’s both exciting and deeply alarming: AI agents.
These intelligent systems aren’t just chatbots that reply to your questions. They can plan, reason, and take actions on your behalf—like managing your inbox, running your code, or even navigating the web.
Can We Trust AI Benchmarks? OpenAI’s Secret Funding Sparks Debate
Linkedln
January 24, 2025
Can AI benchmarks truly be unbiased? That’s the burning question after a recent revelation about Epoch AI, a nonprofit developing math benchmarks for AI models. OpenAI, one of the leading AI firms, was revealed as a funder of the FrontierMath benchmark—a detail that wasn’t made public until much later.
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Trusting AI with Welfare: Amsterdam’s Story of Hope and Caution
AI Sketching Gets Human: How Claude 3.5 and MIT Are Redefining Expression
Claude Goes Googling: Anthropic’s AI Can Now Surf the Web
AI Doom vs. Tech Optimism: Why 2024 Changed the Narrative
OpenAI’s Transition to Profit: What It Means for the Future of AI
What’s Next for OpenAI After Brundage’s Exit? Examining the Leadership Shake-Up
Tülu 3: The Open-Source Revolution in AI Post-Training
Boosting Manufacturing Efficiency: EthonAI's AI Solutions and $16.5M Raise
Transforming Industries with Mistral's New SDK for AI Fine-Tuning
Fear of AI Replacing Jobs or Public Safety Concerns: Unraveling the Motive Behind the Waymo Self-Driving Vehicle Attack in San Francisco
ChatGPT Revolution: Bringing GPTs into Conversations with a Simple '@'
Bill Gates Believes in Humanoid Robots: What Does This Mean for the Future?
AI Is Advancing Fast—But Are We Evaluating It Right?
Dirty Talk and Chatbots: The Silent AI Problem No One's Talking About
AI, Anxiety, and Pokémon: What Happens When Machines Get 'Stressed'
Beyond the Hype: What Apple’s AI Announcements Really Mean
AI in the Military: Who Tests the Testers?
Access Denied: What Windsurf’s Claude Cutoff Means for Developers
Can AI Crack the Code of Mathematics?
Why Every AI Needs a Conscience — Or at Least a Warning System
From AI Models to Machines: Hugging Face’s Big Leap into Robotics
Anthropic Says AI Is More Reliable Than People — Are They Right?
Microsoft Just Released an AI That Can Predict Storms — Faster Than Ever Before
You’re Already Using AI — Google Just Doesn’t Want You to Notice
Powering the AI Age: Why OpenAI’s Abu Dhabi Campus Is More Than Just a Data Center
Super-Coding AI Agents Are Here — Is Your Organization Ready for AlphaEvolve’s Era?
Beyond Fear: How AI Could Create Millions of Jobs (If We Prepare Now)
Is Google Finally Fixing AI API Costs? Let’s Talk Implicit Caching
AI in Court? Supio’s $60M Move Could Make It Mainstream
From Billable Hours to Bot Power: How Gruve.ai Is Rewriting the Consulting Rulebook
AI for Developers, by Developers: JetBrains Enters the Chat with Mellum
Luxury Coworking Space for AI? Only in Brooklyn!
This MIT Breakthrough Could Accelerate AI Like Never Before
Built in a Dorm, Rivaling Giants: The Open Voice AI Shaking Things Up
The Power of Specificity -- for Poets & Coaches
AI Access Is Changing: Why OpenAI Wants to See Your ID
From Assistants to Attackers: The Dark Side of AI Agents
Can We Trust AI Benchmarks? OpenAI’s Secret Funding Sparks Debate
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