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DeepSeek updates its R1 model and releases an efficient distilled 8B version
DeepSeek has released an updated version of its R1 reasoning model and a new distilled 8B variant (DeepSeek-R1-0528-Qwen3-8B) that achieves state-of-the-art performance on the AIME 2024 competition math benchmark.
Black Forest Labs Unveils FLUX.1 Kontext: AI image generation meets real-time editing
Black Forest Labs has launched FLUX.1 Kontext, a suite of AI image generation models combining text-to-image creation with real-time image editing through text instructions. The model supports iterative editing that preserves character consistency at speeds up to 8x faster than competitors.
Perplexity launches Labs, an AI tool that helps users create reports, dashboards, and web apps
Perplexity has launched Labs, a new AI tool for Pro subscribers that creates comprehensive work deliverables like reports, dashboards, and web apps through sustained automated research, coding, and content generation.
Anthropic's newest Claude 4 models excel at coding and extended reasoning
Anthropic has launched Claude 4 with two new models: Opus 4, which it claims is the world's best model for coding, and Sonnet 4, which builds on Sonnet 3.7's already impressive capabilities. Additionally, the company announced its coding agent, Claude Code, is now generally available.
Google announced several updates across its media generation models
Google has launched Veo 3 (the first video generation model with audio capabilities), Imagen 4, and Flow (an AI filmmaking tool), alongside major updates to Veo 2, significantly advancing AI-powered creative content generation.
Google announced updates to the Gemini app, including Imagen 4 and Veo 3 access
Google has launched major Gemini updates, including free visual assistance via Gemini Live, new subscription tiers starting at $19.99/month, advanced creative tools like Veo 3 for video generation with native audio, and an upcoming autonomous Agent Mode for complex task management.
Google updated its model lineup and introduced a 'Deep Think' reasoning mode for Gemini 2.5 Pro
Google has updated its Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash models with several new features, including a Deep Think mode for 2.5 Pro, and native audio output, computer use, and thinking budgets for both models.
Notion has unveiled a suite of productivity-boosting AI-powered tools
Notion has launched "Notion AI for Work," an integrated suite that embeds AI meeting notes, enterprise search, and document auto-drafting capabilities directly into its workspace platform, offering comprehensive AI functionality at a fraction of the cost of separate tools.
Granola announced a Series B and its transformation into an AI-powered team workspace
Granola has launched Granola 2.0, transforming its AI meeting assistant into a collaborative team workspace. The startup also announced it has secured $43 million in Series B funding in a round led by NFDG.
Salesforce is in the process of acquiring AI agents startup Convergence.ai
Salesforce is acquiring Convergence.ai, a pioneering AI agent company, to enhance its Agentforce platform with technology that enables AI to navigate complex digital workflows with human-like adaptability.
Fastino secures $17.5M for its task-specific models trained on low-end GPUs
Startup Fastino has raised $17.5 million led by Khosla Ventures to develop Task-Specific Language Models that are faster, cheaper, and more efficient than general-purpose LLMs. Fastino aims to challenge several industry standards by offering its TSMs through a fixed-rate subscription system.