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Perplexity in Talks to Pre-Install Comet AI Browser on Smartphones - ctrlf5
Perplexity in Talks to Pre-Install Comet AI Browser on Smartphones

Perplexity AI, the fast-growing startup backed by Nvidia and aiming to rival Google in AI search, is in active discussions with smartphone manufacturers to pre-install its new mobile browser, Comet, on devices, CEO Aravind Srinivas told Reuters on Friday. If successful, the move could dramatically increase Perplexity’s user base by leveraging what’s known as browser […]

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Small Tweaks, Big Impact: How AI Can Go Greener with Smarter Design - ctrlf5
Small Tweaks, Big Impact: How AI Can Go Greener with Smarter Design

Minor adjustments to the way artificial intelligence models are built and used could lead to major energy savings, according to a new report from UNESCO. The 35-page report, “Smarter, Smaller, Stronger: Resource-Efficient Generative AI & the Future of Digital Transformation,” outlines practical ways developers and users can significantly reduce AI’s environmental footprint. Three Strategies to […]

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New Study Finds AI Can Slow Down Experienced Software Developers - ctrlf5
New Study Finds AI Can Slow Down Experienced Software Developers

Despite the hype around artificial intelligence as a productivity booster, a new study reveals that AI tools may actually slow down experienced software developers—especially when working on codebases they know well. The study, conducted by AI research nonprofit METR, examined how seasoned developers performed when using Cursor, a popular AI coding assistant, on open-source projects […]

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UN Calls for Stronger Action Against AI-Powered Deepfakes - ctrlf5
UN Calls for Stronger Action Against AI-Powered Deepfakes

The United Nations is urging tech companies to adopt advanced detection tools to combat the growing threat of AI-generated deepfakes, warning of their potential to disrupt elections and facilitate financial fraud. In a report released Friday during its AI for Good Summit in Geneva, the UN’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU) emphasized the urgent need for […]

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OpenAI Reportedly Preparing to Launch an AI-Powered Web Browser - ctrlf5
OpenAI Reportedly Preparing to Launch an AI-Powered Web Browser

OpenAI may be gearing up to release its own AI-enhanced web browser in the coming weeks, according to a new report from Reuters. The browser is expected to integrate OpenAI’s “Operator” agent, which could handle tasks like booking reservations, filling out forms, and completing various online actions on behalf of users—marking another step toward a […]

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Stanford Study Flags Major Risks in Using AI Chatbots for Mental Health Support - ctrlf5
Stanford Study Flags Major Risks in Using AI Chatbots for Mental Health Support

AI-powered therapy chatbots may pose serious risks to mental health users by offering stigmatizing or inappropriate responses, according to a new study from Stanford University researchers. The study, titled “Expressing stigma and inappropriate responses prevents LLMs from safely replacing mental health providers,” evaluates five language model-based chatbots designed to simulate therapeutic conversations. Researchers assessed the […]