Google brings lower-cost AI Plus plan to the U.S.
Google has expanded its lower-cost AI Plus subscription to 35 new countries and territories, including the U.S., to compete directly with OpenAI’s ChatGPT Go plan.
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532 storiesOpenAI launches Prism to accelerate scientific research
OpenAI launched Prism, a free AI-enhanced workspace for scientists, aiming to replicate the productivity gains seen in software engineering by integrating GPT-5.2 into research workflows.
Google updates AI Overviews with Gemini 3 and conversational search
Google is rolling out Gemini 3 as the default model for AI Overviews globally, enabling users to transition directly from search summaries into conversational AI Mode.
Airtable debuts Superagent as first stand-alone product
Airtable is launching Superagent, its first stand-alone product in 13 years, betting on a new multi-agent coordination architecture despite a decline in its valuation.
Moonshot AI expands with new multimodal model and coding tool
Chinese startup Moonshot AI launched its multimodal Kimi K2.5 model and Kimi Code tool, while reportedly seeking a $5 billion valuation amid intense competition with major AI labs.
Uber launches AV Labs to collect data for robotaxi partners
Uber is launching a new division, AV Labs, to collect driving data for autonomous vehicle partners, though it is not returning to developing its own robotaxis.
Report finds xAI’s Grok fails to protect minors
A new report from Common Sense Media alleges that xAI’s Grok chatbot frequently fails to protect minors, citing ineffective age verification and pervasive explicit content.
Anthropic adds interactive apps to Claude
Anthropic launched interactive app integrations for Claude, including Slack and Canva, built on the Model Context Protocol, with Salesforce support expected soon for paid subscribers.
Nvidia launches Earth-2 AI models for weather forecasting
Nvidia launched its Earth-2 AI weather forecasting suite, claiming the models are more efficient than traditional supercomputing and can be adapted globally for national sovereignty.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is citing xAI’s Grokipedia
OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude are citing xAI’s Grokipedia, an AI-generated encyclopedia known for controversial and inaccurate content, in their model responses.
Humans& raises $480 million to build social intelligence AI
Humans&, a three-month-old startup founded by AI industry veterans, has raised a $480 million seed round to build a foundation model architecture focused on social intelligence.
Apple reportedly set to unveil Gemini-powered Siri in February
Apple is reportedly planning to announce a new, Gemini-powered version of Siri in the second half of February, aiming to deliver on capabilities promised in June 2024.
Davos tech CEOs clash over AI investment and China chip exports
Tech CEOs at Davos debated AI’s transformative potential while acknowledging bubble risks, with leaders clashing over chip export policies and the necessity of increased investment.
From research to revenue: A sliding scale for AI startups
As AI labs proliferate, a new sliding scale helps distinguish between those building commercial products and those focused purely on research.
Yann LeCun’s AMI Labs debuts to build AI world models
Yann LeCun’s startup AMI Labs has launched to develop “world models” for industrial and healthcare applications, with reports suggesting it might raise funding at a $3.5 billion valuation.
Mercor benchmark shows AI models struggle with professional tasks
Mercor’s new APEX-Agents benchmark reveals that most AI models struggle to perform complex, multi-domain white-collar tasks, with the highest-performing model achieving 24% accuracy.
Google DeepMind CEO questions OpenAI's early move into AI ads
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis expressed surprise at OpenAI’s early move to test ads, stating Google has no current plans to introduce ads in its AI chatbot.
Google launches free SAT practice exams powered by Gemini
Google has launched free, Gemini-powered SAT practice exams, a move that aims to democratize test preparation while potentially disrupting the traditional private tutoring industry.
Google’s AI Mode now accesses Gmail and Photos for users
Google is integrating "Personal Intelligence" into its AI Mode, allowing subscribers in the U.S. to receive tailored responses based on their Gmail and Google Photos data.
Anthropic redesigns hiring tests as AI models match human performance
Anthropic is redesigning its technical hiring tests because its latest AI models, specifically Claude Opus 4.5, have become capable of matching the performance of top human candidates.