Meta's KernelLLM Launch, Microsoft's AI Tools, and Google's Mobile NotebookLM - Daily AI Brief #186

May 20, 2025 - Daily AI Brief
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Welcome to today's AI Brief. Meta has launched KernelLLM for translating PyTorch to Triton, while O'Reilly and Microsoft have introduced the open-source NLWeb. Microsoft has also rolled out new AI APIs for the Edge Browser.

In other developments, Klarna reports a revenue boost attributed to AI efficiency, and Google has released NotebookLM Apps for mobile. Zencoder introduces autonomous Zen Agents for CI/CD, and Microsoft unveils new AI tools at Build 2025.

Top stories

Google Releases NotebookLM Apps for Mobile
Google has launched stand-alone NotebookLM apps for Android and iOS, bringing its AI-based note-taking and research assistant to mobile platforms. The app offers features like smart summaries and offline access. Read more
Microsoft Unveils AI Tools at Build 2025
At Build 2025, Microsoft announced new AI development tools and capabilities, including the Windows AI Foundry platform, to enhance the AI developer lifecycle on Windows. Read more
Meta Launches KernelLLM for PyTorch to Triton Translation
Meta has introduced KernelLLM, an 8-billion-parameter model aimed at automating the conversion of PyTorch modules into Triton GPU kernels, enhancing GPU programming efficiency. Read more
Microsoft Introduces AI APIs for Edge Browser
Microsoft has announced new APIs for the Edge browser, enabling developers to integrate AI features into web applications. These APIs include access to the Phi 4 mini AI model and writing assistance tools, focusing on privacy with on-device processing. Read more
O'Reilly and Microsoft Launch Open Source NLWeb
O'Reilly has partnered with Microsoft to integrate Natural Language Web (NLWeb) into its platform. This collaboration aims to enable conversational searches across 59,000 books, enhancing content access for human and AI users. Read more
Klarna's Revenue Per Employee Nears $1M with AI
Klarna has seen its revenue per employee approach $1 million, thanks to AI efficiency initiatives. The company has cut customer service costs by using AI chatbots, although it has delayed its U.S. IPO due to market volatility. Read more
Zencoder Introduces Autonomous Zen Agents for CI/CD
On May 19, 2025, Zencoder announced the launch of Autonomous Zen Agents designed to enhance software development efficiency by autonomously handling tasks within the CI/CD pipeline. Read more

Other news

Microsoft has launched GitHub Copilot AI to assist developers, while Chemours and DataVolt collaborate on AI data center cooling solutions. PayToMe.co joins the AWS Strategic Startups Team, and Datasea Inc. secures $100 million in 5G and AI contracts.

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