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Oct 23

Microsoft's new AI has just out-diagnosed generalist doctors. Whose job is next?

Microsoft has developed an AI system that outperforms general practitioners in diagnostic tasks, raising questions about the future impact of AI on medical professions and beyond.

Why it mattersFor readers tracking AI capabilities, this demonstrates a concrete domain where AI meets or exceeds human professional performance, signaling potential workforce disruption in healthcare and other knowledge-work fields.

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Microsoft develops AI tool that can diagnose 'sequentially' like a doctor

Microsoft has developed an AI tool that diagnoses diseases using a sequential reasoning approach similar to how doctors work through diagnostic steps. The tool processes medical information in stages rather than making instant predictions, mimicking clinical decision-making processes.

reuters.comReuters6 days ago

Oct 20

Smart TV Owners Are Using AI to Strip the Ads Off Their Sets

Smart TV owners are employing AI techniques to remove advertisements from their television sets. This trend reflects growing frustration with ad-laden smart TV interfaces and the technical feasibility of stripping content using AI tools.

phandroid.com8 days ago

US orders federal agencies to remove China’s DeepSeek AI from their systems

The US government has ordered federal civilian agencies to remove DeepSeek AI products and services built on its technology from their systems due to national security concerns.

techcrunch.comKate Park8 days ago

US - based iboss sees wider cloud security adoption in PHL in 2027 as AI threats grow

US-based cloud security company iboss projects increased adoption of its security solutions in the Philippines during 2027, citing growing AI-driven threats as a key driver for enterprise demand.

bworldonline.comCEDTyClea8 days ago

Eka is worth $1.45B thanks to a physical AI model that has experts raving

Eka Robotics has reached a $1.45B valuation with a robotic arm that can reliably pick up diverse objects with human-like motion, generating significant industry attention.

techcrunch.comTim Fernholz8 days ago

Yelp can now call on your behalf to check wait times at a restaurant

Yelp integrates AI features that can automatically call restaurants to check wait times and create personalized recommendations based on user preferences stored in the app.

techcrunch.comIvan Mehta8 days ago

Otter.ai raises $320 million from General Catalyst’s growth fund for its meeting tool

Otter.ai, a meeting transcription and note-taking tool, raised $320 million from General Catalyst's Customer Value Fund in a non-dilutive financing structure. The funding will support product development and growth initiatives for the platform.

techcrunch.comIvan Mehta8 days ago

Mamdani says feds have abdicated on AI, urges New Yorkers to push back

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani calls on residents to resist inevitability narratives around AI and demand public-protective regulations, citing federal regulatory abdication on the technology.

techcrunch.comRebecca Bellan9 days ago

Oct 16

90% of US working hours are spent on tasks not covered well by AI benchmarks

A study finds that 90% of US working hours involve tasks that current AI benchmarks do not adequately measure or assess. This reveals a significant gap between what AI evaluation systems test and the actual work performed across American industries.

mercor.comspeckx12 days ago

Show HN: Gemini 4 Argon plays StarCraft

StarSkirmish Bench, a benchmark testing LLMs in StarCraft gameplay through code generation, has been updated with results from flagship models by OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Muse. The benchmark measures how well these models can handle complex strategic decision-making in a real-time strategy environment.

starskirmish.com__cayenne12 days ago

Oct 22

With Job Applications Up 30%, LinkedIn’s New AI Tool May Unlock Your Next Chapter

LinkedIn has launched a new AI tool designed to assist with job applications, coinciding with a reported 30% increase in application volume on the platform. The tool aims to streamline the application process for users navigating an increasingly competitive job market.

forbes.comForbes6 days ago

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.

itbrief.com.auIT Brief Australia6 days ago

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.

sfgate.comSFGATE6 days ago

Civil Beat’s Artificial Intelligence Policy

Civil Beat has published an artificial intelligence policy that outlines the organization's principles and practices regarding AI use in journalism and operations.

civilbeat.orgHonolulu Civil Beat6 days ago

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.

billboard.comBillboard6 days ago

On Main Street, Goldman Sachs makes a big bet on AI

Goldman Sachs launches an AI initiative focused on small businesses, marking the bank's significant investment in practical applications of artificial intelligence for entrepreneurs and Main Street companies.

nbcnews.comNBC News6 days ago

Oct 18

NFS 2015 Offline Mode Arrives via Open - Source Emulator as EU Declines to Act

An open-source emulator enables offline play for NFS 2015, a game previously requiring always-online connectivity. The EU declined regulatory action on server shutdowns for online-dependent games.

techtimes.comRichard L. Wells11 days ago

This Secret Code Replaces Google Dialer With A Better App On OnePlus Phones

A hidden code enables OnePlus phone users to replace the default Google Dialer app with an alternative dialer application. The code provides a workaround for customizing the phone's calling interface without requiring root access or third-party modifications.

bgr.comJorge Luis11 days ago

Ottawa announces $162 million for 10 , 000 AI work placements across Canada - WestCentralOnline : West Central Saskatchewan latest news , sports , weather , community events .

The Canadian federal government announced $162 million in funding to support 10,000 AI work placements across the country. The program aims to build AI workforce capacity and skills development through employment opportunities.

westcentralonline.com11 days ago

How to Track Business Expenses : A Step - by - Step Guide

This article provides guidance on tracking business expenses through a structured process. It covers methods and best practices for recording, organizing, and managing business expenditures.

cnbc.com11 days ago

Oct 15

SlopCodeBench 10/2026 – Opus 5.5, Astra wins overall, xhigh considered harmful

SlopCodeBench 10/2026 evaluates coding models against progressively disclosed feature lists without advance knowledge, testing how well models handle evolving requirements. Opus 5.5 leads overall performance, while Astra wins in specific categories, with results suggesting xhigh complexity settings produce harmful outcomes.

github.comdhorthy13 days ago

Muse Spark Open

Meta releases Muse Spark Open, an open-source AI model available on Hugging Face. The model is released for public use and research purposes.

research.meta.aibigwheels13 days ago

More on Anthropic's Scion ripping off Mononoke

Anthropic's Scion version control system draws heavily from Meta's Mononoke, according to analysis comparing the two projects. The discussion explores how Scion redesigns source control at Anthropic while building on concepts from Mononoke's architecture.

sunshowers.iosunshowers13 days ago

Krea 3 – An image model built for editing at scale

Krea 3 is an image model designed to enable editing workflows at scale. The tool focuses on capabilities for modifying images efficiently rather than generation alone.

krea.aidvrp13 days ago

Simons Foundation launches $15M effort to help mathematicians navigate AI era

The Simons Foundation announced a $15 million initiative designed to support mathematicians as they adapt to advances in artificial intelligence. The program addresses how the field of mathematics is evolving alongside AI development and deployment.

simonsfoundation.orgaaraujo00213 days ago

Oct 19

Nscale and Anthropic are reportedly in talks for yet another $45B compute deal

Nscale and Anthropic are in talks for a second $45 billion compute deal, following their August agreement for a compute partnership of identical size.

techcrunch.comLucas Ropek9 days ago

Embedded AI evaluators won’t be an easy solution, Hugging Face’s policy chief says

Hugging Face's policy chief argues that embedded AI evaluators—third-party observers placed inside AI organizations to assess safety—won't solve the industry's safety challenges. The approach has gained traction as labs face safety incidents, but implementation faces significant hurdles.

techcrunch.comLucas Ropek9 days ago

Microsoft says AI agents are like insider threats as ‘frontier models can’t be trusted’

Microsoft warns that AI agents pose security risks comparable to insider threats, advising enterprises to closely monitor agents deployed on systems outside the control of major AI labs. The company expresses concerns that frontier models cannot be fully trusted in autonomous agent contexts.

techcrunch.comJulie Bort9 days ago

Oct 17

I replaced 4 AI - powered Android features with simpler apps , and Im not going back

A user replaced four built-in AI-powered Android features with simpler third-party apps, finding the alternatives more effective and usable than Google's native AI implementations.

howtogeek.comTyler Dupont11 days ago