Each week, we bring you 5 stories that resonated the most in our internal Slack channel #AI-news. We write the newsletter using various AI tools because we're an AI company and our marketing wants to move with the times too. π
Today you're reading the 60th issue in a row.
#1
Anthropic unveils Claude 3.7 Sonnet with adjustable depth of reasoning π§ π».
Anthropic has introduced Claude 3.7 Sonnet, a new AI model with adjustable reasoning depth π§ π, enhancing its ability to solve complex tasks, especially in coding π». Developers can specify how many steps the AI should think ahead, supporting up to 128,000 tokens (tokens can represent various elements like words, characters, punctuation, or word fragments) π’.
The model also reduces unnecessary refusals by 45%, improving its responsiveness to queries without incorrectly flagging them as inappropriate β . Early tests show that Claude 3.7 ranks among the best models in coding benchmarks π.
Additionally, Anthropic introduced Claude Code, an AI assistant for developers designed to automate debugging, testing, and repository management βοΈπ.
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#2
OpenAI releases GPT-4.5: But is it worth $200/month? π°βοΈ
OpenAI has launched GPT-4.5, its most advanced model yet, available for Pro users at $200/month π€. It offers better factual accuracy, a more natural tone, and improved creativity π¨. However, in reasoning and coding tests, it lags behind competitors like DeepSeek and Anthropic π.
Despite being larger and trained on more data, it doesnβt surpass OpenAIβs best models in reasoning π§ π. The company acknowledges that AI scaling may hit limits π§, and due to high operational costs, GPT-4.5βs long-term availability remains uncertain β οΈ.
OpenAI plans to integrate more advanced reasoning models in future updates, with GPT-5 expected later this year π . What do you think π§?
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#3
Amazon unveils Alexa+, a voice assistant powered by generative AI ποΈπ€!
Amazon has introduced Alexa+, an upgraded voice assistant with generative AI π€. It can answer personalized questions, set reminders π , and assist with reservations π¨. Integrated deeper into the Amazon ecosystem, it controls smart home devices and can summarize security camera footage from Ring πΉ.
Alexa+ has improved contextual understandingβit can analyze video recordings, recognize voice tone π, and adapt responses accordingly π. On Echo Show πΊ, it displays personalized updates and enhances smart home controls. Users can also upload files, allowing the AI to extract key details and assist with organization π.
Amazon wants Alexa+ to be a serious productivity tool π, claiming it is accurate and reliable, though AI assistants still make mistakes β οΈ. Its true performance will be tested once it officially launches later this year π. Do you use Alexa at home π§?
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#4
Nvidiaβs strong Q4 results: Record revenue of $39.3 billion π°π!
Nvidia reported Q4 revenue of $39.3 billion π°π, marking a 12% increase from last quarter and a 78% year-over-year surge π. The Data Center segment contributed $35.6 billion, up 16% from Q3 and 93% from last year.
For the full fiscal year, Nvidia generated $130.5 billion π, reflecting a 114% annual growth π. GAAP earnings per share climbed to $2.94, a 147% increase π΅. CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the growing demand for AI infrastructure, particularly for advanced reasoning models π€.
Nvidia has also ramped up production of Blackwell AI supercomputers, which have already brought in billions in revenue in Q1 πΎβ‘. The company will issue its next dividend on April 2, 2025 π°.
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#5
While Apple lags with Siri, Google seizes the moment, pushing Gemini on iPhones β³π.
Google has launched lockscreen widgets for Gemini AI on iOS and iPadOS π±π, making it easier to access voice chat, text commands, and visual queries π·. This move positions Gemini as a direct alternative to Siri and ChatGPT π€π¬.
Apple has been slow to improve Siri β³, with a major update still years away π οΈ. Meanwhile, Google is actively promoting Gemini on Apple devices π.
The new widgets allow users to type commands, speak live, use the camera, and share files with AI πΈ, which could attract more iPhone users π. And you? Do you use Siri or prefer other assistants π§?
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