Google Adds ‘AI Mode’ to Search
5 March 2025
Google launches AI Mode to provide an AI-powered search experience with diverse, interactive results that enhance user decision-making.
The Turing Award Honors 2 AI Pioneers for their Work on Reinforcement Learning
5 March 2025
A 2025 Turing Award recognizes the pioneering reinforcement learning contributions of Dr. Andrew Barto and Dr. Richard Sutton, transforming modern AI.
Amazon Introduces Nova: Next-Gen Hybrid and Multimodal AI to Compete with GPT-4
4 March 2025
Amazon unveils Nova, a suite of AI models combining hybrid reasoning and multimodal features for cost-effective, high-performance applications.
Cohere Introduces Aya Vision: Multilingual AI Unlocks Visual Understanding in 23 Languages
4 March 2025
Cohere’s Aya Vision 8B and 32B AI models excel in multilingual vision-language tasks, using synthetic data, model merging, and Pixel Shuffle compression. Open weights, benchmarks, and WhatsApp integration enable global applications.
OpenAI’s NextGenAI Consortium Accelerates AI Research and Education
4 March 2025
OpenAI’s NextGenAI consortium provides $50M to 15 institutions for AI-driven research and education, targeting rare disease diagnosis, AI fluency, and historical preservation, while navigating funding challenges.
Microsoft’s new Dragon Copilot Reduces Clinician Burnout by 70%
3 March 2025
Microsoft’s Dragon Copilot combines AI dictation and ambient listening to streamline clinical workflows, reducing clinician burnout by 70% and saving 5 minutes per patient encounter. Built on ethical AI principles.
OpenAI Launches GPT-4.5: Enhanced Capabilities But Not a Frontier Model
27 February 2025
OpenAI released GPT-4.5 on February 27, 2025, emphasizing improved usability and accuracy over GPT-4, though it falls short of frontier model status. Integration with Azure AI Foundry and a GPT-5 roadmap signal broader AI advancements.
Alibaba Releases Wan2.1 Free AI Video Generation Tool
26 February 2025
Alibaba has released its Wan2.1 series AI models for free via Alibaba Cloud and Hugging Face, sparking global competition.
Amazon Releases Alexa+ with Advanced AI Features
26 February 2025
Amazon introduces Alexa+, an AI-enhanced voice assistant providing personalized interactions, expanded functionalities, and integration with various services.