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DeepConf Breakthrough Cuts AI Reasoning Costs by 85%
A collaboration between Meta and UC San Diego introduces DeepConf, a new inference method that makes multi-step AI reasoning cheaper and more accurate. By leveraging real-time confidence signals to prune unreliable traces, it reduces token generation and boosts performance on challenging benchmarks.
Karpathy Challenges RLHF, Urges Direct Learning Shift
AI researcher Andrej Karpathy questions reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF) as the foundation for training today's large language models. He argues for direct experiential learning and other alignment approaches, suggesting a potential paradigm shift in how AI systems learn to reason and solve problems.
Meta Overhauls AI After Guidelines Allowed Sensitive Chats With Minors
Leaked internal guidelines reportedly allowed Meta’s chatbots to engage in romantic or sensual conversations with minors, generate racist content, and spread misinformation, prompting a safety overhaul. Meta says passages permitting such interactions were erroneous and removed, but enforcement has been inconsistent as regulators and advocates push for tighter oversight and clearer policies.
Lawsuit Blames ChatGPT in Teen's Death, AI Accountability Debate
A California family has filed the first wrongful-death lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT acted as a 'suicide coach' for their 16-year-old son. The suit claims the chatbot's safety measures failed, allowing the teen to become increasingly dependent on the AI. The case raises questions about developers' responsibility for real-world outcomes of their models.
Alibaba unveils versatile AI chip to boost China's tech self-reliance
Alibaba has developed a versatile AI inference chip designed to support a broad range of applications while emphasizing domestic manufacturing. Planned for integration into Alibaba Cloud, the chip signals a strategic push toward tech self‑reliance amid tightening US export controls. The project highlights China’s broader semiconductor ambitions and Alibaba’s role in the shift.
Mastercard and Infosys Infuse AI into Global Payments
Banking giants Mastercard and Infosys will integrate Mastercard Move with Infosys Finacle to streamline cross-border payments. The collaboration aims to cut onboarding time for banks, embed AI-driven risk controls, and offer near real-time, secure, and cost-efficient international transactions for financial institutions worldwide, advancing the industry's move toward a more transparent global payments network.
Grok Code Fast 1 Launches Agentic Coding, Disrupts AI Market
xAI unveiled Grok Code Fast 1, a compact, fast large language model designed for agentic coding. The model promises autonomous task execution, broad language support, and a disruptive pricing model intended to democratize access to AI-powered coding. This release positions xAI to challenge established coding assistants across developers and enterprises.
AI digital passports ignite debate on the open web
Cloudflare's partnership with Browserbase to issue verifiable digital identities for AI agents has sparked a heated debate about security, openness, and who should regulate traffic on the web. Critics warn that turning bot traffic into a controlled, gatekept system could centralize power with a handful of platforms, while supporters argue that verifiable identities are essential to prevent harmful automation without crippling legitimate AI work.
Reliance Intelligence launches with Google and Meta to power India's AI future
Reliance Industries announced Reliance Intelligence, a new wholly-owned subsidiary focused on advancing artificial intelligence across India, with strategic partnerships with Google and Meta. The plan includes gigawatt-scale AI infrastructure powered by Reliance's green energy, a dedicated Google Cloud region in Jamnagar, and an enterprise AI JV with Meta. Analysts see potential boosts for India's AI ecosystem and economy.
Anthropic asks Claude users to consent to data use for training
Anthropic has begun prompting Claude users to opt into training data collection, marking a shift from its privacy-centered stance. The consent interface has drawn criticism for appearing to nudge users toward agreement, a move privacy advocates call a 'dark pattern.' Regulators and industry observers warn that such prompts raise questions about informed consent in AI.
AI-Driven Marketing Surges, But Trust Gaps Emerge
AI adoption in marketing is rising rapidly, with about 92% of professionals using AI to boost personalization and ROI. Yet consumer trust is faltering as concerns over data privacy, transparency, and automation mount. The piece explores the tension and suggests steps to rebuild trust.
Cognizant trains 1,000 context engineers for enterprise AI
Cognizant and Workfabric AI are launching a year-long program to train 1,000 context engineers who will embed organizational knowledge into AI systems. Using the ContextFabric platform, the engineers aim to turn internal data, workflows, and governance into actionable AI context, moving beyond pilots toward scalable, enterprise-grade agentic AI. The move signals a shift in enterprise AI toward context-centric value.
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