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In today’s edition:

• Anthropic to Launch Hybrid AI Model With Adaptive Reasoning

• Google Expands Gemini File Upload & Analysis to Free Users

• Google Brings AI Video Creation to YouTube Shorts

• OpenAI Set to Release GPT-4.5 in Coming Weeks

• And more AI news….

Top Developments

Anthropic

Anthropic to Launch Hybrid AI Model With Adaptive Reasoning

The Gist: Anthropic is set to release a hybrid AI model that adjusts its reasoning capabilities based on task complexity, offering businesses greater control over performance and cost. The model aims to compete with OpenAI’s latest offerings and strengthen Anthropic’s presence in the enterprise AI market.

Key Details:

• The model dynamically allocates more computational resources for complex tasks while handling simple queries efficiently.

• Designed for enterprise use, it provides a cost-effective AI solution.

• Anthropic’s launch follows OpenAI’s release of the o3-mini, a reasoning AI model.

• Google recently invested over $1 billion in Anthropic, boosting its valuation to $60 billion.

Google

Google Expands Gemini File Upload & Analysis to Free Users

The Gist: Google is rolling out file upload and analysis capabilities for free Gemini users, a feature previously exclusive to paid Advanced subscribers. This allows users to upload documents, spreadsheets, and code files for summaries, insights, and visualizations.

Key Details:

• Users can now upload files via Google Drive or directly from the web and mobile app.

• Supported formats include TXT, PDF, DOCX, CSV, XLSX, and various code files.

• Gemini can summarize content, answer questions, and generate charts from spreadsheets.

• Currently rolling out for Gemini 2.0 Flash users, with broader availability expected soon.

Google

Google Brings AI Video Creation to YouTube Shorts

The Gist: YouTube Shorts is getting a major AI upgrade with DeepMind’s Veo 2, allowing users to generate realistic video backgrounds and short clips using text prompts. The tool enhances creativity with improved quality, physics-based motion, and customizable cinematic effects.

Key Details:

• Veo 2 powers the Dream Screen feature, enabling AI-generated video clips from text prompts.

• The tool improves realism, movement, and allows users to apply specific styles and cinematic effects.

• Available in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with no Premium subscription required.

• All AI-generated content will be labeled with SynthID watermarks and clear identifiers.

Quick Gist

Microsoft updated its Copilot Voice, adding support for 40 new languages and improved real-time interaction. Read More

Baidu announced its AI chatbot, Ernie Bot, will be free for all users starting April 1, aiming to increase its user base amid competition from rivals like OpenAI and ByteDance. Read More

OpenAI is set to release its next generative AI model, GPT-4.5, in the coming weeks. CEO Sam Altman announced this information on the social media platform X, referring to the model as Orion. Read More

South Korea’s Kakao Corp. has partnered with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT and other AI services into KakaoTalk, its popular messaging app. Read More

Google's Gemini app now includes a Memory feature that allows Advanced users to recall past conversations, similar to ChatGPT. Read More

Google will test a machine learning model to automatically determine if a user is under 18, implementing restrictions across its products to enhance safety for younger users. Read More

THAT’S IT FOR TODAY!