OpenAI's GPT-4.1 Debuts, Klarna Cuts 40% Staff, and Google Gemini Integrates GitHub - Daily AI Brief #182
May 15, 2025 -
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OpenAI has launched its new GPT-4.1 models in ChatGPT, enhancing the capabilities of its AI chatbot. Meanwhile, Grok AI chatbot is experiencing issues with providing unrelated responses on the platform X. In the business sector, Klarna has announced a 40% reduction in its workforce due to AI advancements.
In other developments, Stability AI has introduced an audio model designed for smartphones, and SoundCloud has updated its terms following AI-related concerns. Additionally, Google's Gemini chatbot now includes integration with GitHub, and DeepMind has unveiled AlphaEvolve for chip design and solving math problems.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
OpenAI has launched its new GPT-4.1 models in ChatGPT, enhancing the capabilities of its AI chatbot. Meanwhile, Grok AI chatbot is experiencing issues with providing unrelated responses on the platform X. In the business sector, Klarna has announced a 40% reduction in its workforce due to AI advancements.
In other developments, Stability AI has introduced an audio model designed for smartphones, and SoundCloud has updated its terms following AI-related concerns. Additionally, Google's Gemini chatbot now includes integration with GitHub, and DeepMind has unveiled AlphaEvolve for chip design and solving math problems.
Top stories
OpenAI Launches GPT-4.1 Models in ChatGPT
OpenAI has released GPT-4.1 and GPT-4.1 mini models in ChatGPT, targeting software engineers for coding and debugging tasks. The models are available to various ChatGPT subscription tiers, with the mini version accessible to all users. Read more
Grok AI Chatbot Gives Unrelated Responses on X
The Grok AI chatbot, developed by Elon Musk, has been providing users on X with unexpected responses about 'white genocide' in South Africa, even when queries were unrelated. This has raised concerns about the reliability and moderation of AI chatbots. Read more
Klarna CEO: AI Leads to 40% Workforce Reduction
Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski announced a 40% reduction in the company's workforce, citing the adoption of artificial intelligence as a key factor. The AI now performs tasks previously handled by around 700 customer service agents. Read more
Stability AI Launches Audio Model for Smartphones
Stability AI has introduced Stable Audio Open Small, an AI model for generating audio on smartphones. The model, developed with Arm, creates short audio samples quickly but is limited to English prompts and struggles with realistic vocals. Read more
SoundCloud Updates Terms After AI Concerns
SoundCloud has revised its terms of use in response to user concerns about AI training on uploaded audio. CEO Eliah Seton clarified that user content will not be used for training generative AI models. Read more
Google's Gemini Chatbot Adds GitHub Integration
Google's Gemini chatbot now offers GitHub integration for users of the $20-per-month Gemini Advanced plan, enabling code analysis and debugging. Read more
Tensor9 Uses Digital Twins for Software Deployment
Tensor9 is aiding software vendors in deploying their products into customer environments by using digital twin technology for monitoring. The company recently secured $4 million in seed funding to enhance its technology and workforce. Read more
DeepMind Unveils AlphaEvolve for Chip Design and Math Problems
DeepMind has launched AlphaEvolve, an AI system that enhances chip design and solves complex mathematical problems using large language models and evolutionary algorithms. It has optimized Google's data centers and developed faster algorithms for matrix multiplication. Read more
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Le Monde has teamed up with Perplexity to integrate AI into journalism, while Microsoft announces 6,000 job cuts amid AI investments. OpenAI is planning data centers in the UAE, and Databricks aims to acquire Neon for serverless Postgres solutions.
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- Databricks to Acquire Neon for Serverless Postgres
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- CoreWeave to Invest Up to $23 Billion in AI Infrastructure
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- DataVolt and Supermicro Sign $20B AI Data Center Deal
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- Samaya AI Secures $43.5 Million for Financial AI Tools
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