Anthropic enhances its Claude chatbot with a seamless and automatic web search feature, initially available to U.S. users of the Claude 3.7 Sonnet model. Unlike some competitors, Claude intelligently decides when to use web search, providing up-to-date information and source citations, making it a more intuitive and reliable AI assistant.
Anthropic's Claude 3.7 Sonnet is playing 'Pokémon', but it's far from mastering the game. Despite improvements, it struggles with navigation, gets stuck, and repeats actions. This highlights the gap between current AI capabilities and the ambitious claims of imminent AGI, showing that current models are 'smart in different ways' than humans.
Decidr partners with AWS to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-effective AI solutions to SMEs. Leveraging AWS's infrastructure and Amazon Nova, Decidr aims to simplify AI adoption, offering localized AI operating systems and fostering AI education through joint marketing initiatives, including events and case studies, accelerating business transformation for smaller enterprises globally.
Google's Gemini app now offers 'Audio Overviews' for 'Deep Research,' turning detailed reports into podcast-style conversations with AI hosts. This feature enhances comprehension, engagement, and accessibility, making complex information easier to digest. It's a significant step towards AI-powered learning, offering personalized and efficient knowledge consumption across various domains.
After ChatGPT's explosive arrival, Google found itself playing catch-up in the AI race. This is the inside story of Google's frantic two-year effort to compete with OpenAI, marked by a 100-day ultimatum, resource reallocation, ethical compromises, and a profound cultural shift, all culminating in the creation of Bard and a continuing battle for AI supremacy.
Manus, a Chinese AI startup, gains Beijing's support after showcasing its groundbreaking AI agent, distinct from chatbots like ChatGPT and DeepSeek. The company's registration of its AI assistant, Monica, and a strategic partnership with Alibaba's Qwen team, position it as a key player in China's rapidly evolving AI landscape, amidst a national push for AI dominance.
Meituan, China's on-demand services giant, is developing its own AI large language model (LLM) called 'LongCat'. This strategic move positions Meituan as a competitor to established tech giants like ByteDance and Alibaba, leveraging its vast user base and offline network to integrate AI into everyday life, particularly within the food delivery sector.
Meta's Llama AI model family has achieved over one billion downloads, marking a 53% increase in three months, as announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg. These models power Meta's AI assistant across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. This milestone highlights Llama's rapid growth, user acceptance, and Meta's competitive advantage in the AI landscape.
Explore Le Chat, Mistral AI's answer to ChatGPT. Discover its speed, focus on trustworthy sources via Agence France-Presse, and features like document processing, image generation, and code assistance. Learn about its pricing, limitations, and how it compares to competitors like ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, making AI accessible and reliable.
Mistral Small 3.1 is a powerful, open-source multimodal AI model. It excels at processing text and images with efficiency and accuracy. It's designed for consumer hardware, offering multilingual support and a large context window. It rivals models like Google's Gemma 3 and OpenAI's GPT-4 Mini, making it ideal for developers and researchers.
