Weekly Tech Talk ~ June 9th, 2025 | Stay informed about the most recent updates in the industry
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Research conducted at Stanford University demonstrates that large language models can generate GPU kernels that are exceptionally efficient. In some cases, these kernels outperform the standard functions available in the widely used machine learning framework PyTorch.
A recent study by researchers from Brown University and DeepMind has demonstrated that generative video models can create lifelike movement by incorporating artificial forces, bypassing the requirement for 3D models or physics engines.
Automotive industry players launched the OpenGMSL Association to revolutionize in-vehicle connectivity. The group, supported by Analog Devices, aims to standardize SerDes transmission for video and high-speed data globally. Modern automotive systems, such as ADAS, infotainment, and autonomous driving, are on the rise, emphasizing the use of video data for safety and connectivity to provide immersive experiences.
Yoshua Bengio, recipient of the Turing Award, will be spearheading LawZero, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation of secure AI systems. This initiative is fueled by Bengio’s apprehensions regarding the trajectory of present AI advancements.
Character.AI is expanding its interactive capabilities, moving beyond traditional text-based chat to introduce innovative ways for users to engage with AI-generated characters.
Phonely’s latest AI agents have achieved an impressive accuracy rate of 99%, leaving customers unable to distinguish them from human agents.
Shortly after reports of OpenAI’s intention to purchase Windsurf, Anthropic restricts almost all access to its Claude 3.x models on the coding platform.
Mistral AI has unveiled Mistral Code, a coding assistant tailored for enterprise use. This innovative solution ensures companies have enhanced control and security compared to current offerings.
According to a recent study by the ML Alignment & Theory Scholars (MATS) program and Apollo Research, it has been found that current top language models demonstrate a strong ability to differentiate between interactions that are part of a test and those that are genuine conversations.
Elevenlabs is striving to establish its new text-to-speech model, Eleven v3, as the most expressive AI voice available by incorporating audio tags, supporting over 70 languages, and including a dialogue function.
LLMs created for reasoning, such as Claude 3.7 and Deepseek-R1, are expected to demonstrate strong capabilities in solving complex problems through the emulation of cognitive processes. However, recent research conducted by Apple’s experts indicates that these models may show diminished performance as challenges increase in difficulty, and certain instances, exhibit reduced cognitive activity.
OpenAI
OpenAI released expanded memory for ChatGPT users. This feature offers a “lightweight” short-term memory for improved conversation continuity. Free users access info from recent chats only.
OpenAI has grown its clientele to 3 million users in the enterprise sector and simultaneously introduced new workplace solutions to rival Microsoft’s AI products.
OpenAI’s internal strategy document details intentions to evolve ChatGPT into an AI ‘super assistant’, aiming for it to become users’ main gateway to the internet.
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT connectors for popular business tools such as Google Drive and Dropbox, in addition to unveiling a Record Mode functionality for transcription and analysis of meetings.
OpenAI has recently bolstered its AI agent development stack to include TypeScript support, real-time voice capabilities, enhanced tracing features, and upgraded speech-to-speech processing capabilities.
OpenAI has enhanced the short-term memory functions available to ChatGPT users at no additional cost. This enhancement enables the AI to remember recent conversations while still giving users control over memory settings.
OpenAI’s Altman is advocating for businesses to promptly embrace AI, emphasizing that those who become early adopters will have a competitive edge as AI advances from basic to advanced capabilities.
OpenAI has identified several Chinese factions leveraging ChatGPT for nefarious purposes, such as engaging in social media manipulation and conducting cyber operations directed at specific demographics.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT and similar AI platforms have significantly altered consumer behavior by diverting attention from conventional search engines, leading to substantial growth in AI-driven product searches.
OpenAI is introducing various enhancements to support developers creating agents using its Agents SDK.
A recent threat report by OpenAI has revealed instances where its AI models were misused for cyberattacks, political influence, and employment scams across multiple countries, including North Korea, Russia, and Cambodia.
Google has released an updated version of its leading AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro. The new iteration showcases subtle enhancements across various benchmarks and continues to excel on assessments such as LMArena and WebDevArena.
The strength of Google’s search dominance has waned due to iPhone users transitioning to AI alternative platforms, leading businesses to reassess their reliance on Google for traffic and visibility.
Google’s AI Edge Gallery has been released as an experimental Android application that enables offline AI interactions using downloadable language models. iOS support will be available in the near future.
According to CEO Demis Hassabis, Google DeepMind’s goal within the next few years is to establish a leading position in both AI-powered search and AI assistants.
Google Drive now offers new AI features through Gemini, allowing users to analyze and summarize videos.
Google’s Photos platform now features OCR technology, allowing users to easily search for specific text within their stored images and screenshots.
Google Notebook LLM now offers enhanced sharing features, which support the distribution of notebooks through public links. This update also allows recipients to engage with AI-generated content and pose inquiries.
According to recent reports, Google has temporarily halted the deployment of its AI-driven ‘Ask Photos’ feature because of latency, quality, and user experience concerns. While addressing these issues, Google has assured users that improvements will be implemented within a two-week timeframe.
Google has introduced new interactive stock and mutual fund charts in AI Mode Labs, allowing users to analyze financial information with personalized visualizations and explanations.
Google recently introduced a new feature called ‘Catch me up’, powered by Gemini, which provides users with a summary of any revisions made to shared Drive files since their last access.
Google has introduced a new line of Android XR glasses designed to look like regular eyewear, signaling the company’s re-entry into wearable face-mounted technology following the release of Google Glass.
Google has recently launched an upgraded version of the Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model, showcasing enhanced creativity and performance metrics. This preview comes in preparation for its upcoming enterprise-wide release.
The Jules AI agent developed by Google has showcased the potential for AI coding tools to facilitate the covert insertion of harmful code into open-source repositories by malicious actors utilizing diverse infiltration techniques.
Google recently introduced ‘Portraits’, an AI experiment providing conversational guidance from AI avatars of professionals. The debut expert in this program is Kim Scott, a renowned author on leadership, whose virtual avatar is available for consultations.
Google has published an implementation guide for AI Max for Search, available for limited distribution. This guide outlines the process for advertisers to incorporate advanced AI capabilities into their search campaigns.
Nvidia
Nvidia AI chips in data centers and AI factories globally are led by Blackwell chips, setting AI benchmarks. Nvidia & partners accelerate training & deployment of next-gen AI apps with latest advancements in training & inference.
Nvidia and Dell have collaborated to deliver the ‘Doudna’ supercomputer to the US Department of Energy, set to be deployed in 2026. The system will showcase liquid-cooled servers and Vera Rubin chips.
Nvidia’s Blackwell chips have showcased exceptional performance in MLPerf Training benchmarks, achieving a remarkable 2.5x enhancement compared to the previous generation architecture in various AI workloads.
Nvidia has introduced the Llama Nemotron Nano VL, a cutting-edge vision-language model that merges the powerful Llama 3.1 architecture with a compact vision encoder optimized for enhancing document-level comprehension tasks.
Meta
Meta has revealed their intention to create AI tools that will completely automate the process of producing video ads for brands, with a focus on providing significant advantages to smaller businesses.
Meta has published an extensive technical analysis of its Aria Gen 2 research glasses, providing the most in-depth examination of the hardware to date since its initial unveiling in February.
Meta has introduced two new accessibility features to its Ray-Ban smart glasses: detailed visual descriptions and a forthcoming volunteer assistance service via Be My Eyes.
Meta’s Aria Gen 2 research smart glasses have been recently released, featuring sophisticated sensors that monitor users’ eye movements, gestures, and emotional reactions to assist in the enhancement of AI technologies.
Meta has introduced Llama Prompt Ops, a Python tool for streamlining the process of converting prompts originally tailored for proprietary language models to be seamlessly compatible with Llama.
Meta has created an AI system designed to automate privacy risk evaluations for the majority of app updates, taking over for human reviewers despite worries about possible limitations in oversight.
Meta has revealed its intention to launch AI-generated personalized advertisements by the end of the year. This new feature will enable advertisers to display location-specific versions of their products.
Other Company News
One year after the launch of Apple Intelligence, the company is approaching its annual developer conference with minimal progress in its AI goals, as reported by insider Mark Gurman. The upcoming offerings mostly consist of minor updates and new branding, rather than substantial advancements.
Amazon’s Lab126 has formed an AI team to focus on developing frameworks for robotics operations, showcasing their commitment to expanding AI capabilities beyond chatbots.
Anthropic: added 3 premium features to Claude Pro, formerly for Max, Team, and Enterprise users. Claude Code: command-line coding tasks. New integration tool connects Claude to apps: Jira, Zapier, and Asana.
Reddit filed a lawsuit against Anthropic in Superior Court in San Francisco, alleging that the AI startup has been unlawfully scraping Reddit posts to train its Claude language models without obtaining permission from Reddit.
Perplexity has introduced Labs, a tool available with the Pro-plan subscription, which leverages AI technology to generate reports, spreadsheets, and dashboards. This marks the company’s expansion beyond its traditional search features.
A recent study by researchers from Meta, Google DeepMind, Cornell University, and Nvidia has revealed that Large Language Models (LLMs) are able to memorize around 3.6 bits per parameter. Furthermore, the researchers observed that the memorization of individual examples decreases as the amount of training data increases.
Claude, the chatbot developed by AI startup Anthropic, is set to significantly increase its capacity to handle content within the “Projects” feature. If a user surpasses the standard limit, a new “Retrieval” mode will seamlessly activate to enhance the chatbot’s memory capabilities.
Microsoft has recently incorporated OpenAI’s Sora text-to-video generator into the Bing mobile application. Users can now enjoy creating five-second videos for free without the need for ChatGPT subscriptions.
Huawei’s CloudMatrix 384 AI system has been unveiled, boasting 384 GPUs of domestic origin and an all-optical architecture. This design enhancement results in nearly doubling the performance of Nvidia’s system.
Postman has recently introduced Agent Mode, an innovative AI assistant designed to assist developers in automating tasks related to API development. This tool aims to streamline and accelerate the development process, allowing developers to complete in a matter of hours what previously might have taken weeks to accomplish.
McKinsey has implemented Lilli, an AI platform that is utilized by 75% of its team members, to manage entry-level duties such as creating PowerPoint presentations and conducting research for clients.
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