Artificial Intelligence
ChatGPT’s o4-mini, o4-mini-high and o3 spotted ahead of release
OpenAI is preparing to launch as many as three new AI models, possibly called “o4-mini”, “o4-mini-high” and “o3”. Right now, ChatGPT has as many as five models, including GPT 4o (the non-reasoning model), GPT 4.5 (another non-reasoning model but with greater creativity), and three reasoning models: o1, o3-mini, and o3-mini-high. o1’s successor is o3, but a full-fledged model […]
Windows 11 tests sharing apps screen and files with Copilot AI
Copilot on Windows 11 is testing OS-level integration that would allow you to share your favourite apps’ screen with Copilot. This feature is rolling out to Windows Insiders in the United States, and it might sound like a creepy idea because it basically means Copilot can see what you are doing on your screen—if you […]
Google takes on Cursor with Firebase Studio, its AI builder for vibe coding
Google has quietly launched Firebase Studio, which is a cloud-based AI-powered integrated development environment that lets you build full-fledged apps using prompts. Google’s Firebase Studio comes at an interesting time when Cursor AI is storming the “vibe coding” trend. Cursor AI, reportedly valued at $10 billion, is an AI-powered integrated development environment that integrates AI features directly into the […]
Six arrested for AI-powered investment scams that stole $20 million
Spain’s police arrested six individuals behind a large-scale cryptocurrency investment scam that used AI tools to generate deepfake ads featuring popular public figures to lure people. The scam was very successful, defrauding 19 million Euros ($20.9M) from 208 victims worldwide. The police operation, codenamed “COINBLACK – WENDMINE,” started two years ago following the submission of […]
OpenAI tests watermarking for ChatGPT-4o Image Generation model
OpenAI is reportedly testing a new “watermark” for the Image Generation model, which is a part of the ChatGPT 4o model. This is an interesting move, and it’s likely because more and more users are generating Studio Ghibli artwork using the ImageGen model. In fact, ChatGPT is in the news largely due to the Image […]
OpenAI’s $20 ChatGPT Plus is now free for students until the end of May
ChatGPT Plus subscription is now free, but only if you’re a student based out of the United States of America and Canada. ChatGPT Plus is a premium subscription that costs $20 a month and allows you to access the paid models, including GPT o1, which is the company’s best reasoning model. Additionally, it gives you […]
ChatGPT is down worldwide with something went wrong error
ChatGPT isn’t working for millions of users worldwide. While it’s able to respond to the first message in a conversation, it doesn’t work when you follow up or respond to ChatGPT. You’ll run into “Something went wrong while generating the response. If this issue persists please contact us through our help center at help.openai.com.” error […]
OpenAI says Deep Research is coming to ChatGPT free “very soon”
OpenAI has confirmed that its powerful AI agent “Deep Research” will begin rolling out to free users “very soon.” At the moment, Deep Research is available only for Plus and Enterprise customers, but it’s now being prepared for everyone, including those who do not pay for ChatGPT. As pointed out by Tibor Blaho on X, while […]
Microsoft uses AI to find flaws in GRUB2, U-Boot, Barebox bootloaders
Microsoft used its AI-powered Security Copilot to discover 20 previously unknown vulnerabilities in the GRUB2, U-Boot, and Barebox open-source bootloaders. GRUB2 (GRand Unified Bootloader) is the default boot loader for most Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, while U-Boot and Barebox are commonly used in embedded and IoT devices. Microsoft discovered eleven vulnerabilities in GRUB2, including integer and buffer […]
WhatsApp’s Meta AI is now rolling out in Europe, and it can’t be turned off
You can’t escape Meta AI in WhatsApp even if you are based in one of the 41 European countries, with the feature now rolling out to more devices. On March 19, WhatsApp owner Meta announced that a variety of AI upgrades would be coming to users in Europe after the company paused the rollout last year. Since […]