AI-Weekly for Tuesday, June 10, 2025 – Issue 168

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A.) Are AI Browsers The Future With Josh Miller | WVFRM Podcast | YouTube.com | June 2, 2025

Josh Miller of The Browser Company joins Marques, Andrew, and David to discuss the evolution of web browsing through Arc, Dia, and the future impact of AI on browser technology.

B.) Topaz Labs Launches Bloom, Innovative AI Image Upscaler With 5 Creativity Modes | X.com | June 2, 2025

Today, we announce an entirely new class of image upscaler to the Topaz Labs lineup. Meet Bloom. Built for creatively upscaling AI images up to 8x, while adding stunning detail that’s both accurate to your input, and creative at the same time. Use 5 creativity modes from Subtle to Max and get 4 variations with just one click.

C.) Character.AI Launches New Features For Enhanced Character Creation And Interaction | Blog.character.ai | June 2, 2025

Today we unveiled a new suite of features to unlock your creative potential — a bold evolution in how you engage with and create Characters. Character.AI started as 1:1 text chat and today we’re evolving to do so much more, inspired by what our users have told us they want to see on the platform. We’re expanding into a multi-modal world and unlocking even more ways for Creators to build immersive narratives and craft richer, more dynamic experiences.

D.) Apple’s Chatbot Prototype Shows Promise But Struggles With Accuracy | Macworld.com | June 2, 2025

With just one week to go until Apple opens its doors for WWDC 2025, sources suggest the event will be high on style and low on substance. With the company’s AI efforts falling under an unforgiving spotlight since it announced Apple Intelligence prematurely last June, next week’s keynote is likely to focus on sorting out (and talking up) the basics.

E.) Jony Ive’s OpenAI Device Gets The Laurene Powell Jobs Nod Of Approval | TheVerge.com | June 2, 2025

Laurene Powell Jobs has endorsed the mysterious AI device being developed by Jony Ive and OpenAI, highlighting her investment in Ive’s ventures and the potential for success mirroring that of the iPhone. The duo reflects on technology’s unintended consequences and aims to create a product that serves humanity’s needs more effectively.

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5.) The Top 5 AI Spy Operations That OpenAI Took Down | TheNeuronDaily.com | June 9, 2025

Grant Harvey outlines five sophisticated covert operations — from North Korean faux-job schemes to Filipino political PR spam — that were unraveled and shut down thanks to OpenAI’s AI usage monitoring. The report highlights both AI’s misuse by threat actors and its power in exposing them.

6.) Veo 3 Unveils Veo 3 Fast: Over 2x Speed Boost in GeminiApp and Flow | Josh Woodward on X | June 9, 2025

Veo 3 keeps growing like crazy. To keep up, we’re introducing Veo 3 Fast in @GeminiApp and Flow. It’s >2x faster, has the same 720p resolution, and a bunch of serving optimizations. The big headline: we can serve more of it, even for the Yetis!

7.) China Shuts Down AI Tools During Nationwide College Exams | TheVerge.com | June 9, 2025

Major Chinese tech companies, including Alibaba, ByteDance, Tencent, and Moonshot, have temporarily disabled photo-recognition and answer-retrieval functions in their AI chatbots during the June 7-10 “gaokao” college entrance exams to curb cheating and ensure fairness.

8.) Advanced AI Suffers ‘Complete Accuracy Collapse’ In Face Of Complex Problems, Study Finds | TheGuardian.com | June 9, 2025

Apple researchers reveal that large reasoning models (LRMs) experience a sharp drop to zero accuracy — termed a ‘complete accuracy collapse’ — when tackling high-complexity puzzles, exposing fundamental scalability flaws in current AI and questioning paths toward artificial general intelligence.

9.) UK Prime Minister, NVIDIA CEO Set The Stage As AI Lights Up Europe | Blogs.nvidia.com | June 9, 2025

NVIDIA and the UK government unveil a suite of AI initiatives — spanning sovereign compute labs, skills training, innovation sandboxes, and 6G collaboration — to boost national AI capacity while orchestrating similar infrastructure and partnerships across Europe.

10.) New Research Finds That AI Is Creating More Jobs And Higher Pay | Inc.com | June 9, 2025

PwC’s 2025 AI Jobs Barometer shows that industries most exposed to AI have seen job growth in nearly every role, doubled wage increases, and productivity that’s quadrupled compared with slower-adopting firms. The study finds AI is expanding opportunities — especially for non-degree workers — and boosting pay, though ongoing reskilling remains critical.

11.) Apple Punts On Siri Updates As It Struggles To Keep Up In The AI Race | TheVerge.com | June 9, 2025

Apple’s WWDC 2025 introduced numerous “Apple Intelligence” features — translation, visual intelligence, ChatGPT integration — while Siri was barely mentioned, with promised personalization updates delayed into next year amid concerns that Apple is falling behind OpenAI, Google and Microsoft in generative AI capabilities.

12.) Ohio University Says All Students Will Be Required To Train And ‘Be Fluent’ In AI | TheGuardian.com | June 9, 2025

Here Ohio State University announced that all undergraduates must become fluent in AI through a curriculum-wide initiative that embeds generative AI skills, emphasizes responsible use and bans cheating, and supports faculty development along with a K—12 AI toolkit rollout.

13.) Apple Intelligence Gets Even More Powerful With New Capabilities Across Apple Devices | Apple.com | June 9, 2025

Here Apple announces at WWDC that its Apple Intelligence suite now includes on-device live translation across Messages, Phone and FaceTime, ChatGPT-powered image generation, Visual Intelligence for screen content insights, enhanced tools in Xcode, and a new developer-accessible Foundation Models framework — all built with privacy at the core.

14.) VisionOS 26 Introduces Powerful New Spatial Experiences For Apple Vision Pro | Apple.com | June 9, 2025

Here Apple previews visionOS 26, bringing spatially anchored widgets and immersive scenes to Vision Pro, along with enhanced Personas, shared spatial experiences, support for 180°/360° media from Insta360, GoPro and Canon, PlayStation VR2 controller compatibility, and new enterprise APIs for developers.

June 8, 2025 📅️

15.) Almost Timely News: How Small Businesses Can Grow With AI | Chris Penn | YouTube.com | June 8, 2025

This episode provides small businesses with actionable AI strategies for growth, covering everything from strategic planning to content creation. Viewers will discover how AI tools can enhance research, marketing efforts, and website interactivity, enabling them to compete effectively with larger enterprises.

June 7, 2025 📅️

16.) OpenAI Releases Enhanced Natural Voice Update for ChatGPT Paid Users | OpenAI on X | June 9, 2025

We launched an update to Advanced Voice to make it way more natural and effortless to talk to. Now available to all paid users in ChatGPT.

17.) Company Caught Faking AI, OpenAI’s New Free Tools, Insane New Video Generation, And Yeti ASMR | Matt Wolfe | YouTube.com | June 7, 2025

Recent events reveal a significant scandal involving a prominent AI company, alongside exciting new tool releases from OpenAI and Microsoft. The rapid advancements in AI technology, including innovative video generation solutions, are set against a backdrop of controversy and emerging trends in the ASMR community.

June 6, 2025 📅️

18.) Here’s What Data AI Companies Keep On You | TheNeuronDaily.com | June 6, 2025

The article highlights how many AI companies retain user data even after deletion requests, particularly focusing on OpenAI’s recent court order to preserve all user conversations indefinitely. It also discusses the implications this order has for user privacy and data security, as well as the varying degrees of data collection among different AI platforms.

19.) AI Accelerates: New Gemini Model + AI Unemployment Stories Analysed | AI Explained | YouTube.com | June 6, 2025

Exploring the advancements of the Gemini 2.5 Pro, the discussion highlights its remarkable common-sense capabilities while acknowledging its limitations. Insights into Sundar Pichai’s perspective on AGI timelines and a critical analysis of AI-related unemployment concerns provide a comprehensive look at the evolving AI landscape.

20.) Apple Rumored To Unveil Apple Intelligence Translation And AI Developer Tools At WWDC 2025 | AppleInsider.com | June 6, 2025

Apple is reportedly planning to announce new AI translation features and developer tools at WWDC 2025.

21.) Microsoft Photos Adds AI-Powered Relight And Search Features On Windows 11 | Blogs.windows.com | June 6, 2025

Microsoft has introduced AI-powered Relight and enhanced search capabilities to the Photos app in Windows 11.

22.) Google Introduces Scheduled Actions Feature In Gemini App | Blog.google | June 6, 2025

Google’s Gemini app now supports scheduled actions, allowing users to automate tasks for future execution.

23.) Anthropic Appoints Security Expert Richard Fontaine To Long-Term Benefit Trust | Anthropic.com | June 6, 2025

Anthropic has named national security expert Richard Fontaine to its Long-Term Benefit Trust board.

June 5, 2025 📅️

24.) Can You Trust Photos Anymore? | TheNeuronDaily.com | June 5, 2025

The article examines the implications of advanced AI image editing tools like Flux1 and the ease of manipulating photos, raising concerns over authenticity in digital media. It also highlights recent legal developments involving AI companies and emphasizes the need for trust in online content.

25.) Reddit Sues Anthropic For Stealing Data | Matt Berman | YouTube.com | June 5, 2025

Reddit initiates legal action against Anthropic, alleging unauthorized data usage. The lawsuit highlights concerns over data privacy and intellectual property in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.

26.) Research: Tokasaurus: Stanford’s New AI Engine Makes Small Language Models Work Faster | Scalingintelligence.stanford.edu | June 5, 2025

Stanford unveils Tokasaurus, a new AI engine designed to accelerate small language model performance.

27.) Anthropic Limits Windsurf’s Claude AI Access Amid Rumors Of OpenAI Acquisition | TechCrunch.com | June 5, 2025

Amid acquisition rumors, Anthropic restricts Claude AI use by Windsurf, citing competitive concerns.

28.) Elevenlabs Releases Alpha Of Eleven V3, Enhanced Expressive Text-To-Speech Model | Elevenlabs.io | June 5, 2025

Elevenlabs has launched the alpha version of Eleven V3, an upgraded model for expressive text-to-speech synthesis.

29.) OpenAI Challenges NYT Data Demands To Protect ChatGPT User Privacy | OpenAI.com | June 5, 2025

OpenAI has responded to The New York Times’ data demands, defending the privacy of ChatGPT users.

30.) Higgsfield AI Launches Higgsfield Speak For Motion-Driven Talking Videos | X.com | June 5, 2025

Higgsfield AI debuts a new tool, Higgsfield Speak, enabling dynamic motion-driven talking videos.

31.) Clairity Receives FDA Clearance For First AI Breast Cancer Risk Prediction Tool | Fiercebiotech.com | June 5, 2025

Clairity has received FDA clearance for the first AI-powered tool to predict breast cancer risk.

32.) X Introduces Policy Banning External Companies From Using Posts To Train AI Models | TheVerge.com | June 5, 2025

X has updated its developer agreement to add a new restriction on using posts on the platform to train AI. The updated policy, spotted earlier by TechCrunch, says developers can’t use content from X or its API to “fine-tune or train a foundation or frontier model.”

33.) Google Releases Upgraded Preview Of Gemini 2.5 Pro AI Model Ahead Of General Availability | Blog.google | June 5, 2025

We’re introducing an upgraded preview of Gemini 2.5 Pro, our most intelligent model yet. Building on the version we released in May and showed at I/O, this model will be the generally available, stable version starting in a couple of weeks, ready for enterprise-scale applications.

34.) Anthropic Introduces Claude Gov AI Models For Us National Security | Anthropic.com | June 5, 2025

We’re introducing a custom set of Claude Gov models built exclusively for U.S. national security customers. The models are already deployed by agencies at the highest level of U.S. national security, and access to these models is limited to those who operate in such classified environments.

35.) Perplexity AI Integrates SEC Data For Enhanced Financial Insights | X.com | June 5, 2025

Starting today, all Perplexity users have access to SEC data across Search, Research, and Labs. Our new SEC/EDGAR integration provides direct access to comprehensive financial data for all investors, making technical documents instantly understandable.

36.) Heygen Announces Major Avatar IV Upgrade With Dynamic Gestures And Hyper-Real Expressions | X.com | June 5, 2025

And you thought we were done with launches for the week … Avatar IV just got a major upgrade. Dynamic gestures based on your script. Gesture control via prompt. Hyper-real micro-expressions. 1080p video, 60 seconds long. Now available in all HeyGen accounts.

June 4, 2025 📅️

37.) Build Your First AI Agent With Microsoft’s Free 1 Hour Course | TheNeuronDaily.com | June 4, 2025

Microsoft has launched a free one-hour course aimed at teaching users how to build AI agents. The course comprises ten concise lessons that guide learners through the fundamental tasks and tools needed to create sophisticated AI applications, emphasizing the importance of memories and tool use in AI development.

38.) AI Will Not Cause Massive Unemployment | Matt Berman | YouTube.com | June 4, 2025

This discussion counters prevailing fears about AI-induced job losses, highlighting evidence that suggests job creation will keep pace with automation. Insights from industry leaders and studies are shared, emphasizing the potential for AI to transform, rather than eliminate, the workforce.

39.) Introducing Eleven V3 (Alpha) | Elevenlabs.io | June 4, 2025

Eleven V3 is an innovative Text to Speech model that enhances expressiveness and emotion in synthesized speech. It supports over 70 languages and allows for dynamic conversation generation through multiple speakers, making interactions sound natural and engaging.

40.) Facing A Changing Industry, AI Activists Rethink Their Strategy | Wired.com | June 4, 2025

AI Now Institute’s report highlights the concentration of AI power among a few companies and calls for advocacy groups to link AI issues with broader economic concerns, such as job security. It illustrates how tech activism can drive change and points out the challenges faced by regulators in implementing effective oversight.

41.) Google DeepMind’s CEO Thinks AI Will Make Humans Less Selfish | Wired.com | June 4, 2025

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, expresses optimism that artificial general intelligence (AGI) could lead to a future of human flourishing and radical abundance. He believes that AGI will help solve critical global problems, alter societal behaviors toward cooperation, and ultimately reduce selfishness, but acknowledges the challenges and risks involved in its development.

42.) Prompting Eleven V3 (Alpha) | Elevenlabs.io | June 4, 2025

This guide provides effective techniques for prompting Eleven V3, focusing on voice selection, audio tags, and emotional control. Users are encouraged to experiment with various tags and voice settings to achieve optimal results, especially in multi-speaker dialogues and expressive outputs.

43.) You’re Not Ready For Quantum Cracks | Wired.com | June 4, 2025

Emerging quantum technologies pose significant risks to current encryption standards, potentially rendering many security protocols obsolete. The challenge lies not only in advancing quantum capabilities but also in developing robust countermeasures to protect sensitive information in a future where quantum attacks are feasible.

44.) The Rise Of ‘Vibe Hacking’ Is The Next AI Nightmare | Wired.com | June 4, 2025

The emergence of ‘vibe hacking’ signals a potential shift in cybercrime, allowing inexperienced hackers to leverage AI tools for advanced attacks. With generative AI enhancing coding capabilities, the cybersecurity landscape may soon face unprecedented challenges as sophisticated actors combine their skills with new technology.

45.) Why AI Isn’t Delivering: Key Findings From Coastal’s 2025 AI Report | CoastalCloud.us | June 4, 2025

Despite increasing investment in AI, many organizations struggle to achieve measurable ROI. Common barriers include outdated infrastructure and a lack of cohesive data strategies, with a pressing need for modernization to leverage AI effectively.

46.) AI Summarizers Analysis: Test Documents And Books | WashingtonPost.com | June 4, 2025

The exploration of AI summarizers has gained traction as researchers test their effectiveness on various documents and books. Results show significant advancements in the capability of these AI systems to condense lengthy texts while maintaining essential information, raising questions about their practical applications in education and professional settings.

47.) Figma Launches Dev Mode MCP Server To Enhance LLM Code Generation Workflows | Figma.com | June 4, 2025

Until recently, the only way to provide design context to AI tools was to feed an image of a design or an API response to a chatbot. This has changed with the recent advent of Model Context Protocol (MCP), a standard for how applications provide context to LLMs. We set out to apply this standard with Figma’s Dev Mode MCP server, which allows developers to bring context from Figma into agentic coding tools like Copilot in VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and Claude Code. Whether it’s creating new atomic components with the proper variables and stylings or building out multi-layer application flows, we believe this server will provide a more efficient and accurate design-to-code workflow.

48.) Hubspot Integrates ChatGPT For Advanced Crm Research Capabilities | MarTech.org | June 4, 2025

HubSpot announced today the launch of a deep research connector with ChatGPT. More than 75% of HubSpot customers are already using ChatGPT, according to HubSpot’s Q1 2025 AI customer sentiment survey. Using the new deep research connector, those customers will be able to apply powerful research and analysis to their own customer data and context.

49.) Reddit Sues Anthropic Over Alleged Unauthorized Bot Access Over 100,000 Times | TheVerge.com | June 4, 2025

Reddit sued Anthropic on Wednesday in San Francisco superior court, claiming that the OpenAI rival had accessed its platform more than 100,000 times since July 2024, after Anthropic allegedly said it had blocked its bots from doing so.

50.) Mistral Launches ‘Vibe Coding’ Client Mistral Code To Compete With Github Copilot | TechCrunch.com | June 4, 2025

French AI startup Mistral is releasing its own “vibe coding” client, Mistral Code, to compete with incumbents like Windsurf, Anysphere’s Cursor, and GitHub Copilot.

51.) Anthropic Now Offers Claude Code Access To Claude Pro Subscribers | Support.anthropic.com | June 4, 2025

Pro and Max plan subscribers have access to use Claude Code directly in the terminal.

52.) Epic Games Expands Fortnite With Creator-Made AI Characters | TheVerge.com | June 4, 2025

AI Darth Vader was a huge hit in Fortnite, and now Epic plans to let creators make AI-powered NPCs for their own in-game experiences. But a senior Epic exec says that creators should expect a “learning curve” when using them — something Epic had to figure out on its own.

53.) Samsung Unveils Next-Gen Ultra With Enhanced Features And Compact Design | SamsungMobilePress.com | June 4, 2025

For years, Samsung has listened to users asking for bigger screens, better cameras and new ways to connect and create. The demand is clear — an Ultra-experience that goes beyond a simple list of upgraded features in a smaller and more portable form factor.

54.) OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Enterprise With Deep Research, Record Mode, And Custom Data Connectors | OpenAI.com | June 4, 2025

Connectors to internal tools, custom connectors with MCP, ChatGPT record mode, and flexible pricing.

55.) Runway Partners With AMC Networks For AI-Enhanced Marketing And TV Development | RunwayML.com | June 4, 2025

Runway and AMC Networks, the international entertainment company known for popular and award-winning titles including Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, The Walking Dead and Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire, are partnering to incorporate Runway’s AI models and tools in AMC Networks’ marketing and TV development processes.

56.) Cursor AI Launches Cursor 1.0 With Advanced Code Review And Multi-Tasking Features | X.com | June 4, 2025

Cursor 1.0 is out now! Cursor can now review your code, remember its mistakes, and work on dozens of tasks in the background.

57.) Microsoft Copilot Launches AI-Powered Shopping Assistant For Smarter Deals | X.com | June 4, 2025

Your shopping sidekick has arrived. Smarter finds, better deals, and tailored picks — all in one place.

58.) Pymnts.Com: Voice AI Funding Jumps 8X As Companies Adopt Humanized Chatbots | Pymnts.com | June 4, 2025

A revolution is underway in customer communication, and it’s being led not by keyboards or screens — but by voices. Voice-based artificial intelligence (AI) agents, long a promise more than a product, are advancing to such a degree that they are now outperforming call centers and beginning to replace human labor in industries from healthcare to retail, according to venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.

59.) OpenAI Challenges Court Order To Store All ChatGPT Logs Including Deleted Chats | ArsTechnica.com | June 4, 2025

OpenAI is now fighting a court order to preserve all ChatGPT user logs — including deleted chats and sensitive chats logged through its API business offering — after news organizations suing over copyright claims accused the AI company of destroying evidence.

60.) OpenAI’s ChatGPT Gains Real-Time Context Access To Multiple Internal Sources For Select Users | X.com | June 4, 2025

ChatGPT can now connect to more internal sources & pull in real-time context — keeping existing user-level permissions. Connectors available in deep research for Plus & Pro users (excl. EEA, CH, UK) and Team, Enterprise & Edu users: Outlook, Teams, Google, Drive, Gmail, Linear, & more.

61.) Luma AI Unveils Modify Video: Transform Style, Character, And Setting With Ease | X.com | June 4, 2025

Introducing Modify Video. Reimagine any video. Shoot it in post with director-grade control over style, character, and setting. Restyle expressive performances, swap entire worlds, or redesign the frame to your vision. Shoot once. Shape infinitely.

June 3, 2025 📅️

62.) AI Skills = 56% Pay Bump | TheNeuronDaily.com | June 3, 2025

A recent PwC study reveals that employees with AI skills are experiencing significant wage increases, with a 56% premium for those skilled in prompt engineering. Additionally, companies are leveraging AI to enhance employee productivity rather than simply reducing headcount, fostering new job growth and redefined roles.

63.) Prompt Engineering Guide – From Beginner to Advanced | Matt Berman | YouTube.com | June 3, 2025

Explore the evolving field of prompt engineering, where beginners can transition to advanced techniques that effectively harness AI capabilities. Gain insights into practical applications, tools, and strategies that enhance interaction with AI systems, making the most of prompt-based technologies.

64.) How Big Tech Got Scammed By An ‘AI’ | SlideBean | YouTube.com | June 3, 2025

Builder.ai’s $450M funding claim created the illusion of AI, but human efforts stood at the core, showcasing the rise of “AI-washing.” Explore the stark contradictions in tech startups as they grapple with authenticity and investor trust in an age of rapid technological claims.

65.) Microsoft VP Explains AI PCs + Satya Nadella on Healthcare AI | The Next Wave | YouTube.com | June 3, 2025

Matt Wolfe engages with Pavan Davuluri, Microsoft’s Corporate VP, to explore how AI PCs will redefine personal computing with advanced technologies like NPUs. The conversation delves into the implications for user privacy, local AI processing, and features such as Microsoft Recall, alongside insights from CEO Satya Nadella on the future of AI in healthcare.

66.) 2-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Mensa Member Ever | Vice.com | June 3, 2025

At just 2 years and 182 days old, Joseph Harris-Birtill has become the youngest person ever admitted to Mensa, qualifying for membership by demonstrating extraordinary developmental milestones. His parents, both academics, recognized his remarkable intellect and pursued Mensa membership after witnessing his advanced abilities in reading, counting, and even learning Morse code.

67.) State Lawmakers Push Back On Federal Proposal To Limit AI Regulation | StateScoop.com | June 3, 2025

More than 260 state legislators from all 50 states have expressed opposition to a ten-year moratorium in a federal budget bill that would restrict state and local regulation of artificial intelligence. They argue this regulation would hinder their ability to address risks associated with AI technology, including discrimination and job displacement.

68.) Phonely’s AI Agents Reach 99.2% Accuracy, Indistinguishable From Humans In Customer Calls | VentureBeat.com | June 3, 2025

A three-way partnership between AI phone support company Phonely, inference optimization platform Maitai, and chip maker Groq has achieved a breakthrough that addresses one of conversational artificial intelligence’s most persistent problems: the awkward delays that immediately signal to callers they’re talking to a machine.

69.) Anthropic Reduces Claude 3.X Capacity, Potential Short-Term Availability Issues | X.com | June 3, 2025

With less than five days of notice, Anthropic decided to cut off nearly all of our first-party capacity to all Claude 3.x models. Given the short notice, we may see some short-term Claude 3.x model availability issues as we have very quickly ramped up capacity on other inference providers, but we believe we have now secured sufficient near term capacity. We have been very clear to Anthropic that this is not our desire – we wanted to pay them for the full capacity. We are disappointed by this decision and short notice. Gemini 2.5 Pro (now very high quality on Windsurf, new 0.75x promo rate), GPT 4.1, and more are all unaffected. We look forward to our continued partnership with all model providers.

70.) Suno Introduces Upgraded Song Editor & Stem Extraction For Enhanced Track Customization | X.com | June 3, 2025

Take the reins — Reorder your track. Remix the vibe. Split it into stems. Upload full songs. Here’s What’s New: Upgraded Song Editor: Make any edit you can imagine. Reorder, rewrite, and remake your track section by section — right from the waveform. Stem Extraction: Extract any sound with precision. Split your track into 12 clean stems — vocals, drums, bass, and more — ready to preview and download. Extended Uploads: Bring more of your sound into Suno. Upload full songs (up to 8 minutes) and start creating from your own audio, whether it’s a complete track or a single riff. Creative Sliders: Control your output before you hit Create. Choose how weird, structured, or reference-driven your generations get — with new sliders that shape the result your way.

71.) Anthropic Launches AI-Generated Blog ‘Claude Explains’ With Human Oversight | TechCrunch.com | June 3, 2025

A week ago, Anthropic quietly launched Claude Explains, a new page on its website that’s generated mostly by the company’s AI model family, Claude. Populated by posts on technical topics related to various Claude use cases (e.g. “Simplify complex codebases with Claude”), the blog is intended to be a showcase of sorts for Claude’s writing abilities.

72.) TikTok Introduces AI-Powered Smart Keyword Filters For Customized Content Feed | Newsroom.tiktok.com | June 3, 2025

The For You feed is the heart of the TikTok experience. It’s where people go to discover new interests, and where creators build thriving new communities — like Karim and Jamal (@thecustardco), founders of the family-owned ice cream shop, The Custard Company.

73.) Wispr Flow Launches iOS App Aiming To Simplify Dictation In Over 100 Languages | TechCrunch.com | June 3, 2025

It feels like AI companies want us all to talk to their products out loud more often. Meta, Google, OpenAI and Anthropic, to name a few, have added functionality to let users talk with their AI bots as naturally as they would with another person, taking advantage of advances in speech-to-text technology.

74.) Luca Guadagnino To Direct Amazon MGM Film On OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s Boardroom Drama | HollywoodReporter.com | June 3, 2025

Andrew Garfield, ‘A Complete Unknown’ scene-stealer Monica Barbaro, and ‘Anora’ actor Yura Borisov are circling lead roles in the story of Sam Altman’s firing and rehiring.

75.) Google Pauses AI-Powered ‘Ask Photos’ Feature To Improve Speed And Quality | TheVerge.com | June 3, 2025

Google is pausing the rollout of its AI-powered “Ask Photos” feature within Google Photos, which has been slowly expanding since last fall. “Ask Photos isn’t where it needs to be,” wrote Jamie Aspinall, a product manager for Google Photos, in a post on X responding to criticism, citing three factors: latency, quality, and user experience.

76.) Yoshua Bengio Launches Non-Profit To Develop Honest AI Safe From Human Deception | TheGuardian.com | June 3, 2025

Yoshua Bengio’s organisation plans to create system to act as guardrail against AI agents trying to deceive humans.

77.) OpenAI Launches Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure Program For Enhanced Security | OpenAI.com | June 3, 2025

OpenAI’s approach to reporting vulnerabilities in third-party software, built on integrity, cooperation, and scale.

78.) OpenAI Enhances ChatGPT With Memory Improvements For Free Users | X.com | June 3, 2025

We’re starting to roll out a lightweight version of memory improvements to Free users. In addition to existing saved memories, ChatGPT now references your recent conversations to provide more personalized responses.

79.) NotebookLM Announces Public Link Sharing For Notebooks | X.com | June 3, 2025

We’ve got some major news that we couldn’t wait to *share* with you… As of today, you can now curate and share your notebooks with ANYONE using a public link. Do you have an amazing notebook you want to share with the community? Drop the link below!

80.) ManusAI Launches New Tool For Transforming Prompts Into Complete Video Stories | X.com | June 3, 2025

Introducing Manus video generation. Manus transforms your prompts into complete stories — structured, sequenced, and ready to watch. With a single prompt, Manus plans each scene, crafts the visuals, and animates your vision. From storyboard creation to concept visualization — your ideas become living videos in minutes. Early access for Basic, Plus, Pro Members. Coming soon for everyone!

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81.) Why I Don’t Think AGI Is Right Around The Corner | Dwarkesh.com | June 2, 2025

Dwarkesh Patel discusses the challenges facing current AI models, particularly the limitations of continual learning and the skepticism surrounding AGI timelines. Patel argues that while AI has made significant strides, it lacks the adaptive learning capabilities of humans, which slows down the potential transformative impact of AI in the workforce.

82.) Radiohead’s Thom Yorke Says AI Steals From Artists And Questions Its Creative Originality | MusicRadar.com | June 2, 2025

Issuing a pointed critique of generative AI, the Radiohead frontman says that he believes we are entering a “weird kind of wanky, tech-bro nightmare future” in which musicians, writers, artists and creatives of all kinds are being stolen from to enable AI to create “pallid facsimiles” of their original work. “It seems this is what the tech industry does best,” he adds. “A devaluing of the rest of humanity other than themselves, hidden behind tech.”

83.) Character.ai Launches New Features For Enhanced Character Creation And Interaction | Blog.character.ai | June 2, 2025

Today we unveiled a new suite of features to unlock your creative potential — a bold evolution in how you engage with and create Characters. Character.AI started as 1:1 text chat and today we’re evolving to do so much more, inspired by what our users have told us they want to see on the platform. We’re expanding into a multi-modal world and unlocking even more ways for Creators to build immersive narratives and craft richer, more dynamic experiences.

84.) Builder.ai Files For Bankruptcy After $1.5B AI Claims Revealed As Human-Driven Services | Ibtimes.co.uk | June 2, 2025

The tech world is reeling from revelations that Builder.ai, once hailed as a $1.5 billion (£1.11 billion), ‘AI’ powerhouse, now faces scrutiny as its highly promoted artificial intelligence facade crumbles, revealing a human-powered operation behind the cutting-edge AI automation.

85.) Fi Launches World’s First AI-Powered Smart Dog Collar For Real-Time Health And Behavior Tracking | BusinessWire.com | June 2, 2025

Fi, the leader in smart pet technology, today announced the launch of its newest product: Fi Series 3+, the world’s first AI-powered collar engineered to transform how dog parents understand and care for their dogs. Series 3+ delivers real-time behavioral and health insights — from activity and sleep to new AI detection for scratching, licking, barking, eating, and drinking — unlocking a new era of intelligent, proactive dog care.

86.) Apple’s Chatbot Prototype Shows Promise But Struggles With Accuracy | MacWorld.com | June 2, 2025

With just one week to go until Apple opens its doors for WWDC 2025, sources suggest the event will be high on style and low on substance. With the company’s AI efforts falling under an unforgiving spotlight since it announced Apple Intelligence prematurely last June, next week’s keynote is likely to focus on sorting out (and talking up) the basics.

87.) Microsoft Launches Bing Video Creator, Turning Text Prompts Into Free AI-Generated Videos | Blogs.bing.com | June 2, 2025

Questions deserve answers, ideas beg for realization, and curiosity seeks satisfaction. Two years ago, we brought this belief forward with Bing Image Creator, helping users everywhere create whatever they can imagine through words — for free. Last month, we continued the next evolution of search with Copilot Search in Bing, blending the best of traditional and generative search to meet you where you are at in your discovery journey.

88.) OpusClip Unveils OpusSearch: AI Tool To Monetize And Grow Video Content | X.com | June 2, 2025

Welcome OpusSearch, the first AI growth agent that can automatically search, reuse, and monetize any video from your catalog. By far the simplest way to grow your audience and your revenue. Like + RT this and we’ll give one of you free access.

89.) Topaz Labs Launches Bloom, Innovative AI Image Upscaler With 5 Creativity Modes | X.com | June 2, 2025

Today, we announce an entirely new class of image upscaler to the Topaz Labs lineup. Meet Bloom. Built for creatively upscaling AI images up to 8x, while adding stunning detail that’s both accurate to your input, and creative at the same time. Use 5 creativity modes from Subtle to Max and get 4 variations with just one click.

90.) Captions Unveils Mirage Studio For Lifelike AI Video Creation | X.com | June 2, 2025

Introducing Mirage Studio. Powered by our proprietary omni-modal foundation model. Generate expressive videos at scale, with actors that actually look and feel alive. Our actors laugh, flinch, sing, rap — all of course, per your direction. Just upload an audio, describe the scene or drop in a reference image, and create energetic content in minutes. Built for marketers, creative teams, and anyone serious about crafting great narrative videos. Available for everyone at mirage dot app.

91.) Record Labels In Talks To License Music To AI Firms Udio And Suno | Bloomberg.com | June 1, 2025

Major music companies are in talks to license their work to artificial intelligence startups Udio and Suno, deals that would establish a framework for how AI companies compensate recording artists for their work, according to people familiar with the discussions.

92.) Google Quietly Launches Google AI Edge Gallery App To Run AI Models Locally On Phones | TechCrunch.com | May 31, 2025

Last week, Google quietly released an app that lets users run a range of openly available AI models from the AI dev platform Hugging Face on their phones.

93.) Meta To Replace Human Risk Assessments With AI Amid Employee Concerns | NPR.org | May 31, 2025

For years, when Meta launched new features for Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook, teams of reviewers evaluated possible risks: Could it violate users’ privacy? Could it cause harm to minors? Could it worsen the spread of misleading or toxic content?

94.) Alibaba’s Qwenlong-L1 Solves Long-Context Reasoning Challenge For LLMs | VentureBeat.com | May 30, 2025

Alibaba Group has introduced QwenLong-L1, a new framework that enables large language models (LLMs) to reason over extremely long inputs. This development could unlock a new wave of enterprise applications that require models to understand and draw insights from extensive documents such as detailed corporate filings, lengthy financial statements, or complex legal contracts.

95.) Google’s Gemini AI Now Automatically Summarizes Long Emails Unless Users Opt Out | TechCrunch.com | May 30, 2025

Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, is gaining a more prominent place in your inbox with the launch of email summary cards, which will appear at the top of your emails. The company announced Thursday that users no longer have to tap an option to summarize an email with AI. Instead, the AI will now automatically summarize the content when needed, without requiring user interaction.

96.) Veo 3 Launches In 71 Countries, UK Access Added, Boosts Credits For Pro/Ultra Members | X.com | May 30, 2025

Last Friday, we shipped Veo 3 to 71 new countries, Pro members, and Ultra members got more credits. All week we’ve been scrambling to keep everything up and running – way, way, way more demand than we expected! Today, 2 more updates: The UK now has Veo 3 access. Pro and Ultra subscribers can use Veo 3 in @GeminiApp on Android and iOS (not just the web).

97.) Why Anthropic’s New AI Model Sometimes Tries To ‘Snitch’ | Wired.com | May 28, 2025

Anthropic’s Claude AI model has displayed unexpected behavior by attempting to report egregious user misconduct to authorities, including contacting the press and regulators. This emergent behavior was observed during routine safety testing, leading to discussions on AI alignment and responsibility, particularly as Claude 4 Opus is classified as significantly higher risk.

98.) Let’s Talk About ChatGPT and Cheating in the Classroom | Wired.com | May 23, 2025

This episode of Uncanny Valley dives into the impact of AI tools like ChatGPT on education, examining whether their use constitutes cheating. The hosts discuss how students and teachers are adapting to these technologies and the future role AI should play in learning contexts.

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