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In today’s edition:

• DeepSeek Upgrades AI Model Amid OpenAI Rivalry

• Google Expands AI Mode in Search to More Users

• OpenAI Restructures Leadership as Altman Takes Bigger Role

• OpenAI Improved Its Advanced Voice Mode

• And more AI news….

Top Developments

DeepSeek

DeepSeek Upgrades AI Model Amid OpenAI Rivalry

The Gist: Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has launched an upgraded version of its large language model, boasting major improvements in reasoning, coding, and Chinese language capabilities. The move escalates competition with OpenAI and other U.S. AI firms.

Key Details:

• The new model, DeepSeek-V3-0324, offers better reasoning and front-end web development capabilities.

• It enhances Chinese writing proficiency with interactive rewriting and improved search features.

• DeepSeek claims its AI models are more cost-efficient to train compared to OpenAI’s models.

• The company faces potential U.S. government bans over security concerns.

Google

Google Expands AI Mode in Search to More Users

The Gist: Google is rolling out its AI-powered search feature, AI Mode, to all U.S. Google account holders, making advanced reasoning and multimodal capabilities available beyond paid subscribers.

Key Details:

• AI Mode provides detailed answers directly in search results, reducing the need to visit websites.

• Initially limited to Google One AI Premium subscribers, it’s now available to free users in the U.S.

• Users can enable AI Mode through Google Labs’ waitlist, with wider access coming soon.

• Future updates will bring visual responses, richer formatting, and improved web content integration.

OpenAI

OpenAI Restructures Leadership as Altman Takes Bigger Role

The Gist: OpenAI has announced key leadership changes, with CEO Sam Altman deepening his involvement in product development while promoting three executives to oversee business, research, and talent management.

Key Details:

• Brad Lightcap, now overseeing business operations, will handle global deployment and partnerships.

• Mark Chen has been promoted to Chief Research Officer, focusing on AGI advancements.

• Julia Villagra takes over as Chief People Officer to scale OpenAI’s workforce globally.

• The restructuring aims to strengthen OpenAI’s position in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Quick Gist

Google Workspace has introduced Gemini-powered nudges in Google Drive to enhance productivity by providing quick access to AI features for summarizing content. (Read More)

Anthropic's AI model Claude 3.7 Sonnet made progress playing Pokémon Red on Twitch but still struggles with basic navigation, highlighting AI limitations. (Read More)

Google's new Gemini feature lets users ask contextual questions about locations in Google Maps, improving business and restaurant insights. (Read More)

Google’s Android Auto 14.0 hints that Gemini AI may replace Google Assistant in vehicles, though its release date is still unclear. (Read More)

OpenAI improved its Advanced Voice Mode to reduce interruptions and enhance engagement, while releasing a study on AI’s emotional impact. (Read More)

THAT’S IT FOR TODAY!