NerdNewsJune 27, 2025 |
News & Trends
Google's Gemini AI fills empty cells in Sheets
Google's Gemini AI can generate text for groups of cells in Sheets based on their contents, helping with tasks like ad copywriting and data summarization. The feature is available to Google Workspace users and Gemini AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
AI-Powered Startup Studio Audos
Audos, an AI-powered startup studio, aims to launch 100,000 companies per year. It uses AI tools to help everyday entrepreneurs build digital products and services, and takes a 15% revenue share in return for funding and support.
Uber has Atlanta's autonomous ride-hailing and delivery market on lock
Uber has partnered with Serve Robotics to launch autonomous food delivery in Atlanta, with plans to expand to more areas. This comes after Uber and Waymo launched a commercial robotaxi service in the city. Serve Robotics aims to have 2,000 bots across several US cities by the end of 2025.
Meta hires key OpenAI researcher
Meta has hired Trapit Bansal, a key OpenAI researcher, to work on its AI reasoning models under the company's new AI superintelligence unit. Bansal will join other top researchers, including former Scale AI CEO Alexandr Wang, to develop competitive AI reasoning models. This move is part of Meta's effort to build a strong AI team and develop frontier AI reasoning models to power its products.
OWASP AI Testing Guide
The OWASP AI Testing Guide provides a framework for assessing AI systems. GitGuardian's platform helps implement this guide by monitoring and governing non-human identities and secrets, ensuring AI security and compliance. |
Options & Tutorials
Anthropic summons the spirit of Flash games for the AI age
Anthropic's AI chatbot, Claude, can now create browser-based apps from plain English dialogue, similar to Flash games from the early 2000s. The apps run on modern web code and can be shared with others who have a Claude account. The feature is part of Anthropic's Artifacts document management system and is available to users on Claude's Free, Pro, and Max plans.
Why a16z VC believes Cluely is the new blueprint for AI startups
a16z VC believes Cluely's marketing approach is the new blueprint for AI startups, prioritizing speed and momentum over traditional product development, as explained by partner Bryan Kim in a podcast episode
Disney Just Threw a Punch in a Major AI Fight
Disney and Universal have filed a lawsuit against Midjourney, an AI image generation startup, alleging copyright infringement. The lawsuit claims that Midjourney's AI tools freely reproduce the studios' copyrighted content, including iconic characters. This case has significant implications for the future of intellectual property in the AI era.
Meta wins Llama drama AI scraping case
A California court has ruled in favor of Meta in a case where authors alleged that the company's use of their copyrighted works to train its Llama AI model was unlawful. The court found that Meta's copying of the authors' works was fair use, as the AI model would not reproduce large parts of their text. This ruling has significant implications for the use of copyrighted materials in AI training and may set a precedent for future cases.
Meta wins AI copyright case
A US federal judge has ruled in favor of Meta in a copyright case filed by 13 book authors, including Sarah Silverman. The authors sued Meta for training its large language model on their published work without consent. The judge granted summary judgment to Meta, stating that the plaintiffs failed to show sufficient evidence that the company's use of their work would hurt them financially. |
Launches & Tools
Google Launches Offerwall
Google launches Offerwall, a tool allowing publishers to generate revenue beyond traffic-dependent options like ads, with features like micropayments and surveys, after its AI search features killed traffic to publishers
The SmartNIC revolution fell flat, but AI might change that
The idea of using SmartNICs or Data Processing Units (DPUs) to offload networking tasks from servers has been around for years, but it hasn't yet caught on beyond hyperscalers. However, the booming field of AI might finally bring about the DPU revolution, with companies like Nvidia, Red Hat, and Cisco exploring the use of DPUs to accelerate AI workloads.
US Datacenter Power Crunch
A Deloitte report warns that US datacenter power requirements may increase 30-fold by 2035, potentially outpacing infrastructure development. The power demand is driven by the growth of AI, with 5 GW facilities already in the pipeline. Potential solutions include technological innovation, regulatory changes, and increased funding.
Top AI models parrot Chinese propaganda
A report by the American Security Project found that five popular AI models, including ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, parrot Chinese propaganda and censor material deemed distasteful by the Chinese Communist Party. The models were tested on their responses to topics considered controversial by the Chinese government, and all were found to sometimes return responses indicative of censorship and bias aligning with the Chinese Communist Party.
Rabo's Catlog AI Stress Detector
Rabo, a Japanese company, has developed a smart cat collar called Catlog that uses AI to detect feline stress levels. The device tracks a cat's activities, such as eating, drinking, and sleeping, and alerts owners to potential stress through a smartphone app. The AI-powered stress detection system analyzes changes in grooming behavior, resting breathing rate, and sleep data over a 30-day period. |
Quick Links
Bernie Sanders says AI productivity gains should lead to 4-day workweek
Senator Bernie Sanders suggests that the productivity gains from AI should be used to benefit workers, such as implementing a 4-day workweek. He argues that this would allow workers to spend more time with their families and pursue other interests. Several companies, including Kickstarter and Microsoft Japan, have already successfully implemented a 4-day workweek, resulting in increased productivity and no loss in pay.
Travis Kalanick tries to buy Pony AI
Travis Kalanick, Uber's founder, is attempting to acquire the US arm of Pony AI, a Chinese autonomous vehicle company. Kalanick is working with investors to finance the acquisition, and Uber may assist in the transaction. This move would bring Kalanick back into the self-driving vehicle industry after being pushed out of Uber in 2017.
FBI used bitcoin wallet records to identify IntelBroker
The FBI used bitcoin wallet records to identify IntelBroker, a notorious data thief, as 25-year-old British national Kai West. West allegedly broke into computer systems of over 40 victims worldwide, stealing data and causing at least $25 million in damages. He was arrested in France in February 2025 and is facing extradition to the US, with two of the charges carrying a 20-year maximum sentence.
VMware Perpetual License Holder Receives Audit Letter from Broadcom
Broadcom has started auditing former VMware customers who hold perpetual licenses, after sending cease-and-desist letters to users whose support contracts had expired. The audits aim to ensure compliance with VMware agreements, which have become more expensive since Broadcom's acquisition.
Apple details new fee structures for App Store payments in the EU
Apple has introduced new fee structures for developers using the App Store in the EU to comply with the Digital Markets Act. The new terms include an 'initial acquisition fee' and a 'store services fee', as well as a Core Technology Fee for apps with over 1 million annual installs. Apple plans to adopt a single business model of the Core Technology Commission for all developers in the EU starting January 1, 2026. |
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