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Welcome to the AI Search newsletter. Here are the top highlights in AI this week.
Google DeepMind’s AlphaEvolve is an AI that invents new algorithms and outperforms human solutions for tough math and science problems. It uses Gemini language models and an evolutionary process to test and improve code, already boosting Google’s data center efficiency and breaking records in matrix multiplication. Read more
Windsurf’s SWE-1 family is a set of AI models built to help with every part of software engineering, not just writing code. SWE-1 offers advanced reasoning and tool use, with different versions for various user needs, aiming to speed up software development by handling the full workflow. Read more
Nous Research launched Psyche, a decentralized AI platform that lets anyone help train AI models using their own hardware. Built on the Solana blockchain, Psyche makes AI training more open, collaborative, and resilient, with plans to support advanced models and applications in the future. Read more
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Stability AI released Stable Audio Open Small, a lightweight AI model that generates audio directly on smartphones and other low-power devices. It’s designed to run efficiently without the cloud, uses only royalty-free training data for IP safety, and enables quick, on-device audio creation. Read more
Sakana AI’s Continuous Thought Machine (CTM) is an AI model inspired by how real brains work, using neuron timing to reason step-by-step. This makes the AI’s decision process more human-like and interpretable, allowing it to handle complex problems in a new way. Read more
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GPT-4.1 is now available in ChatGPT, offering a faster and more efficient coding experience than previous OpenAI models. It’s designed for everyday coding tasks and is now easier to access for users who need quick, reliable AI help. Read more
ByteDance’s DeerFlow is an open-source framework that lets multiple AI agents work together, combining language models with tools like web search and Python. It’s aimed at researchers who want to experiment with advanced, multi-agent AI systems for deep research. Read more
Seed1.5-VL by ByteDance is a powerful AI model that understands both images and text, excelling at tasks like visual puzzles, diagrams, and even 3D spatial reasoning. It’s efficient yet achieves top results in benchmarks, and can handle things like video comprehension and controlling GUIs. Read more
OpenAI has launched Codex, an AI coding assistant that can write, debug, and test code based on natural language instructions. Integrated into ChatGPT for Pro, Team, and Enterprise users, Codex operates in a secure cloud environment and is designed to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, making software development faster and more efficient. Read more
Hunyuan Image 2.0 by Tencent is an AI that instantly creates super-realistic images from your text prompts, with advanced features like blending different ideas on a dual-canvas. The visuals are high quality, and you can use prompts in English for fast, creative results. Read more
A good photo on your Linkedin or business profile makes a huge difference. You could do a physical photoshoot, which costs you over $200 and hours posing awkwardly at a camera. Or, with AI Portrait, just upload one photo, and get a portfolio of 50 professional photos in minutes. Save time and money - try it today!
Step1X-3D is a new AI tool that can generate detailed and customizable 3D models with realistic textures. It uses a two-step process: first creating the shape of the object, then adding textures that match the style and details of the input image. Read more
LightLab is an AI system that lets you control lighting in a single image, like adjusting brightness, color, and adding new light sources. It uses diffusion models to simulate realistic lighting effects, such as shadows and reflections, without needing multiple images or complex setups. Read more