Was it Rembrandt or his student? AI tool offers clues to an old art mystery

Cruise Planners Rolls Out New AI Sales and Research Tools

Cruise Planners, a travel agency network, has launched AI-powered tools designed to assist travel advisors with sales and research functions. The tools aim to streamline advisor workflows and enhance customer service capabilities within the travel planning industry.

Fanatics launches Shop the Look AI tool using OpenAI's Codex

Fanatics has launched Shop the Look, an AI tool powered by OpenAI's Codex that enables users to identify and purchase products from images. The tool integrates computer vision with e-commerce functionality to streamline the shopping experience.

A 10-year-old CNN outperforms frontier LLMs for skin cancer diagnosis

A decade-old convolutional neural network demonstrates superior performance compared to current frontier large language models in diagnosing skin cancer, challenging assumptions about the superiority of modern LLMs across all domains.

Nikon photography contest winner loses title after scientists spot signs of AI

A Nikon photography contest winner was stripped of their title after scientists identified evidence of AI generation in the winning image. The incident highlights growing challenges in distinguishing authentic photographs from AI-generated content in competitive contexts.

AI is learning to listen for bees, thanks to UMass researchers

University of Massachusetts researchers have developed an AI tool that identifies bee species by analyzing their buzzing sounds. The system learns to distinguish between different bee types through acoustic patterns, potentially aiding in bee population monitoring and research.

Dr. Pauline Le talks Sophie AI, a new tool used to help in dental practice

Dr. Pauline Le discusses Sophie AI, a tool designed to assist dental practitioners in their clinical work. The tool aims to improve efficiency and support in dental practice operations.

Hacker reverses Samsung TV, finds on-board AI listening OpenAI account suspended

A security researcher reverse-engineered a Samsung TV and discovered it contained undisclosed AI functionality connected to an OpenAI account, later resulting in the account's suspension.

Dessa: the most authentic full-duplex speech model ever built

Dessa presents a full-duplex speech model capable of simultaneous bidirectional conversation, claiming authenticity in real-time voice interactions. The model represents advancement in conversational AI systems that can handle overlapping speech and natural dialogue flow.

Gap streamlines hiring with AI tool; recruits holiday workers

Gap Inc. has implemented an AI tool to streamline its hiring process, particularly for recruiting seasonal holiday workers. The technology aims to improve efficiency in the recruitment workflow across the retail company's operations.

AI tool maps hidden microRNA binding sites in circular RNA

Researchers have developed an AI tool capable of identifying microRNA binding sites within circular RNA molecules, which previously presented significant mapping challenges due to their structural complexity.

AI tools could spot prostate cancer more accurately, says NICE

NICE has assessed AI tools for prostate cancer detection and concluded they could improve diagnostic accuracy. The evaluation suggests these systems offer potential benefits over traditional screening methods.

Securonix launches behavioural analytics for AI threats

Securonix has launched a behavioural analytics solution designed to detect and respond to AI-related threats. The tool monitors suspicious activity patterns to identify potential security risks associated with AI systems.

carsales unveils new retail channel and some AI tools

Carsales launches a new retail channel alongside AI tools for its platform. Details on the specific AI capabilities and their functionality are not provided in available materials.

New Meta AI tool exposed thousands of private conversations online

Meta's AI tool exposed thousands of private conversations publicly online. The incident highlights security vulnerabilities in the company's systems that allowed sensitive user data to become accessible without proper safeguards.

Spotify Co-CEOs Talk AI Remixing Tool: ‘We’re the Right Company to Do This’

Spotify's co-CEOs discuss the company's AI remixing tool, emphasizing Spotify's unique position to develop music transformation features. The tool allows users to remix tracks using artificial intelligence.

Walmart Ups AI Protections, Transparency With New Tools

Walmart introduces new tools designed to enhance AI protections and transparency across its operations. The initiative aims to address concerns about AI safety and accountability in the retail company's systems.

Womble Bond Dickinson launches new hub for developing proprietary AI tools

Womble Bond Dickinson, a global law firm, has established a new hub dedicated to developing proprietary AI tools for internal use and client services. The initiative focuses on creating custom AI solutions tailored to legal practice requirements.

DeepSeek open-sources new tool to slash costs and ‘battle’ closed-source AI

DeepSeek has open-sourced a new tool designed to reduce AI inference costs and compete with closed-source AI systems. The release represents the company's strategy to make AI more accessible and cost-effective through open alternatives.

Using LLM for confidence scoring is a bad idea

An analysis examining why large language models are unsuitable for generating confidence scores, arguing against using LLM outputs as reliability metrics for predictions or classifications.

Different AI, Different Oversight: BayCare's Multifaceted Model for Managing AI Tools in Clinical Care

BayCare describes a differentiated governance approach for managing multiple AI tools deployed in clinical settings, tailoring oversight mechanisms based on specific use cases and risk profiles rather than applying uniform rules across all AI applications.

Zoom launches AI tools to link chats , meetings & work

Zoom has launched AI tools designed to integrate and link conversations across chats, meetings, and work tasks, enabling better continuity and context across the platform's communication features.

A practical guide to AI image generation, from diffusion to agents

A guide covering AI image generation techniques, starting with diffusion models and extending to agentic approaches. The resource explains foundational concepts and advanced methods for generating images using artificial intelligence.

Anthropic names Gorilla Logic as Claude services partner

Anthropic has announced a partnership with Gorilla Logic to provide Claude services integration and implementation support. This expands Claude's enterprise adoption through a dedicated services partner.

Indian Students Worry AI Prioritising Speed Over Deep Learning : Report

A report highlights concerns among Indian students that AI education is emphasizing quick results and surface-level understanding rather than fostering deeper conceptual learning and critical thinking skills.

Southern California Job Seekers Can Use New State AI Tool

California has launched a new state AI tool designed to assist job seekers in Southern California. The tool leverages artificial intelligence to help users with job search processes, though specific features and capabilities are not detailed in the available information.

This Ohio town is using AI to speed up transit analysis

An Ohio municipality is deploying AI technology to accelerate the analysis of transit systems and transportation patterns. The AI application streamlines what would traditionally be time-consuming manual review processes for urban planners and traffic engineers.

If you don't run your own LLM proxy, how do you know whats going on?

An article questioning the necessity of running a personal LLM proxy server to maintain visibility and control over language model requests and behavior.

Show HN: Sphinx – A hook that quizzes you on your AI's code before shipping

Sphinx is a free and open-source hook that integrates with coding agent workflows to quiz developers on their understanding of code before production deployment. It automatically triggers questionnaires when code is pushed to production, ensuring developers comprehend the changes being shipped.