This week in tech: 22.04.2025 - United States of Banan
It looks like someone managed to obtain FULL system prompts for Manus, Cursor, Lovable, Devin, & Replit. Anthropic has launched two new Claude capabilities: Research is for autonomous multi-step searches with citations. Google Workspace integration connects Gmail, Calendar, and Docs. These beta features are available to Max, Team, and Enterprise users, enhancing productivity and research efficiency.
For more information, you can check out the full system prompts and models of AI tools on GitHub.
Cohere's Latest Release: embed4
Cohere released embed4, a multimodal embedding model with 128K tokens context, supporting images, tables, and diagrams across 100+ languages. It maintains search accuracy for RAG applications while offering storage efficiency. You can access it now on Cohere's platform, Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, and Amazon SageMaker.
Find out more about embed4 on Cohere's website.
OpenAI and Anthropic Collaboration
OpenAI is adopting Anthropic's Codex concept, similar to Claude Code but with improvements including sandbox mode, node.js environment, and multi-level memory capabilities. This collaboration aims to enhance the AI development process.
Explore more about OpenAI's Codex on GitHub.
U.S. Government's Export Controls
The U.S. government has imposed new export controls on Nvidia's H20 AI chips sold to China, causing Nvidia's stock to promptly drop 6%. The impact of these controls on China's AI development remains to be seen.
Read more about the export controls on Nvidia's H20 AI chips on TechCrunch.
Hugging Face's Latest Acquisition: Pollen Robotics
Hugging Face is acquiring Pollen Robotics to advance open-source robotics. Their first offering, Reachy 2, an open-source, VR-compatible humanoid robot priced at 70k USD, is already making waves in research institutions like Cornell and Carnegie Mellon.
For more details about this acquisition, visit Fortune.
Challenges Faced by OpenAI
OpenAI is facing challenges regarding its financial model and potential risks to the tech industry. The company's reliance on funding and infrastructure limitations raise concerns about its long-term sustainability.
Learn more about the challenges faced by OpenAI on Where's Your Ed At.
Legal Battles in the Tech Industry
Legal battles in the tech industry continue, with Google facing allegations of illegal monopolization in online ad tech. Similar pressures are also mounting against Meta, Amazon, and Apple, indicating ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
Find out more about the legal challenges facing Google on Reuters.
Advancements in AI Models
Deep Cogito has released a family of open license models, offering improved performance over existing models in various weight categories. These models aim to push the boundaries of AI capabilities.
Explore the latest AI models from Deep Cogito on their website.
AI Innovation and Ethical Concerns
The tech industry continues to witness innovations and ethical debates, with discussions on AI governance, model developments, and industry risks. These advancements raise questions about the future of AI and its impact on society.
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