Welcome to Get The Gist, where every weekday we share an easy-to-read summary of the latest and greatest developments in AI—news, innovations, and trends—all delivered in under 3 minutes! ⏱

In today’s edition:

• Anthropic Reveals How Students Really Use Claude AI

• Google Created New AI Model to Talk to Dolphins

• Airtable Launched AI-Powered Assistant

• Netflix is Testing an AI-Powered Search Engine

• And more AI news….

Top Developments

Anthropic

Anthropic Reveals How Students Really Use Claude AI

The Gist: Anthropic’s new report uncovers how college students are using Claude in real academic settings, with STEM students leading the charge. The findings highlight both the educational potential and the risks of offloading critical thinking to AI.

Key Details

• Claude is most popular among Computer Science students, who are vastly overrepresented compared to other majors.

• Students use Claude for content creation, technical problem solving, and data analysis more than basic memorization tasks.

• Interactions fall into four main types, ranging from quick solutions to collaborative content development.

• The majority of AI use supports higher-order thinking tasks, prompting questions about how students build foundational skills.

Google

Google Created New AI Model to Talk to Dolphins

The Gist: Google has developed DolphinGemma, an AI model designed to decode dolphin communication using decades of underwater recordings. The tool could one day enable basic interaction between humans and dolphins.

Key Details

• DolphinGemma uses generative AI to analyze dolphin whistles and clicks, aiming to detect structured communication.

• Built on Google's Gemma model, it processes dolphin sounds through a special audio system called SoundStream.

• The Wild Dolphin Project is testing the model using Pixel phones and compact devices in the field.

• A public version of DolphinGemma will be released this summer, with potential to adapt it for other marine species.

Airtable

Airtable Launched AI-Powered Assistant

The Gist: Airtable just launched Airtable Assistant, a conversational AI that helps users build apps, analyze data, and automate workflows with simple language commands—no coding required.

Key Details

• Airtable Assistant lets users create and modify apps just by describing what they want.

• It can answer business questions by analyzing data and providing tailored insights.

• New AI tools automate document analysis and web research at scale across your workflows.

• The Assistant is part of a broader push to empower everyday users to lead the AI transformation.

Quick Gist

Netflix is testing an AI-powered search engine that lets subscribers discover shows and movies using descriptive and mood-based queries.
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YouTube supports the NO FAKES Act of 2025, backing legislation to prevent unauthorized AI-generated digital replicas and protect creators' rights.
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Google and Range Media launched "AI on Screen," a short film initiative commissioning original stories that explore human-AI relationships.
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Safe Superintelligence, founded by former OpenAI chief scientist Ilya Sutskever, has raised $2 billion at a $32 billion valuation to develop safe AI systems.
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OpenAI's ChatGPT has surpassed 800 million users, with CEO Sam Altman stating the platform is now used by 10% of the global population.
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NVIDIA is building factories in the U.S. to manufacture AI supercomputers and Blackwell chips, targeting $500 billion in infrastructure over four years.
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Apple is developing two new Vision Pro models—one lighter and more affordable, and another enterprise-focused headset designed to connect with Macs.
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Meta is preparing to face off with antitrust regulators in a high-stakes case that could result in the breakup of WhatsApp and Instagram.
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Google's Veo 2, an AI video generation tool, is now rolling out to select U.S. users, offering both simple and advanced video creation options.
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THAT’S IT FOR TODAY!