Here’s a complete round-up of the most significant AI developments from the past few days.

Business Developments:

• Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealed that AI now writes a “significant portion” of the company’s code, aligning with Google’s similar advancements in automated programming. (TechRadar, TheRegister, TechRepublic)
• Microsoft’s EVP and CFO, Amy Hood, warned during an earnings call that AI service disruptions may occur this quarter due to high demand exceeding data center capacity. (TechCrunch, GeekWire, TheGuardian)
• AI is poised to disrupt the job market for new graduates, according to recent reports. (Futurism, TechRepublic)
• Google has begun introducing ads in third-party AI chatbot conversations. (TechCrunch, ArsTechnica)
• Amazon’s Q1 earnings will focus on cloud growth and AI demand. (GeekWire, Quartz)
• Amazon and NVIDIA are committed to AI data center expansion despite tariff concerns. (TechRepublic, WSJ)
• Businesses are being advised to leverage AI agents through specialization and trust, as AI transforms workplaces and becomes “the new normal” by 2025. (TechRadar)

Product Launches:

• Meta has launched a standalone AI app using Llama 4, integrating voice technology with Facebook and Instagram’s social personalization for a more personalized digital assistant experience. (TechRepublic, Analytics Vidhya)
• Duolingo’s latest update introduces 148 new beginner-level courses, leveraging AI to enhance language learning and expand its educational offerings significantly. (ZDNet, Futurism)
• Gemini 2.5 Flash Preview is now available in the Gemini app. (ArsTechnica, AnalyticsIndia)
• Google has expanded access and features for its AI Mode. (TechCrunch, Engadget)
• OpenAI halted its GPT-4o update over issues with excessive agreeability. (ZDNet, TheRegister)
• Meta’s Llama API is reportedly running 18x faster than OpenAI with its new Cerebras Partnership. (VentureBeat, TechRepublic)
• Airbnb has quietly launched an AI customer service bot in the United States. (TechCrunch)
• Visa unveiled AI-driven credit cards for automated shopping. (ZDNet)

Funding News:

• Cast AI, a cloud optimization firm with Lithuanian roots, raised $108 million in Series funding, boosting its valuation to $850 million and approaching unicorn status. (TechFundingNews)
• Astronomer raises $93 million in Series D funding to enhance AI infrastructure by streamlining data orchestration, enabling enterprises to efficiently manage complex workflows and scale AI initiatives. (VentureBeat)
• Edgerunner AI secured $12M to enable offline military AI use. (GeekWire)
• AMPLY secured $1.75M to revolutionize cancer and superbug treatments. (TechFundingNews)
• Hilo secured $42M to advance ML blood pressure management. (TechFundingNews)
• Solda.AI secured €4M to revolutionize telesales with an AI voice agent. (TechFundingNews)
• Microsoft invested $5M in Washington AI projects focused on sustainability, health, and education. (GeekWire)

Research & Policy Insights:

• A study accuses LM Arena of helping top AI labs game its benchmark. (TechCrunch, ArsTechnica)
• Economists report generative AI hasn’t significantly impacted jobs or wages. (TheRegister, Futurism)
• Nvidia challenged Anthropic’s support for U.S. chip export controls. (TechCrunch, AnalyticsIndia)
• OpenAI reversed ChatGPT’s “sycophancy” issue after user complaints. (VentureBeat, ArsTechnica)
• Bloomberg research reveals potential hidden dangers in RAG systems. (VentureBeat, ZDNet)