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AI News

Monday, April 7, 2025

• 5 ways to manage your team more effectively in the AI-enabled enterprise
  From developing staff resilience to making people feel comfortable, here's how to prepare your employees for the AI transformation.
  
• Why this indoor security camera is indispensable for me - and it's utterly adorable
  I finally found an indoor camera I want to keep in my living room at all times: the Eufy Security Indoor Cam S350.
  
• Google Search just got an AI upgrade that you might actually find useful - and it's free
  Google's take on an AI search engine just got a multimodal improvement, allowing you to pull results of what you see.
  
• I'm always turning to ChatGPT - 5 reasons why it's still my go-to AI
  In the face of greater competition, OpenAI's chatbot offers a variety of compelling advantages. Here's how and why I use its AI smarts.
  
• The most popular AI tools of 2025 (and what that even means)
  Want to know which AI tools businesses and creators are flocking to? Here's 2025's ZDNET Index of AI Tool Popularity and how ChatGPT, Canva, Gemini, Copilot, and more stack up in market share.
  
• Your Android phone just got a major Gemini upgrade for free - Samsung models included
  More people can now have a conversation with Gemini about what's on their screen, including if they have the camera viewfinder on.
  
• The latest robot vacuum innovation will have carpet and upholstery lovers drooling
  Few things surprise me in the robot vacuum market, but Eufy's new Omni E28 certainly did.
  
• Microsoft is offering free AI skills training for everyone - how to sign up
  Microsoft's 50-day AI Skills Fest is open to beginners and pros. Register now for free access to AI lessons and help Microsoft win a Guinness World Record (seriously).
  

Sunday, April 6, 2025

• Why neglecting AI ethics is such risky business - and how to do AI right
  Companies that combine innovation and trust have a competitive edge. Discover the best practices that ensure ethical, sustainable deployment.
  

Friday, April 4, 2025

• Microsoft unveils 9 new Copilot features - you can try some now
  Marking the company's 50th anniversary, Microsoft's AI companion just got a lot smarter. Even free users can enjoy these.
  
• The best iRobot vacuums of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
  We tested the most popular Roomba models to help you choose the best iRobot vacuum for your cleaning automation needs.
  
• I love MidJourney's latest AI image generator, but there's just one catch
  Midjourney V7 offers two distinct modes with different costs and speeds. Here's how to fully unlock this new Alpha version.
  
• Kindle's new AI recap feature helps bring you up to speed - how to try it
  Do you get lost when starting a new book in a series? Kindle's latest feature makes catching up on characters and plot points easier.
  
• The Turing Test has a problem - and OpenAI's GPT-4.5 just exposed it
  GPT-4.5 just aced the Turing Test, but it's still not AGI. Now what?
  
• Gemini Pro 2.5 is a stunningly capable coding assistant - and a big threat to ChatGPT
  Google's previous AIs miserably failed my usual AI coding tests but not Gemini Pro 2.5. To my amazement, it passed them all, joining only one other AI in the winner's circle.
  
• Think DeepSeek has cut AI spending? Think again
  A Bloomberg Intelligence conference clarified the growing demand for greater AI capacity, but everyone wishes it were cheaper.
  
• The rise of AI PCs: How businesses are reshaping their tech to keep up
  The AI race has led to a hardware revolution, with businesses investing in new types of PCs.
  

Thursday, April 3, 2025

• Anthropic launches Claude for Education, an AI to help students think critically
  No, it won't just do their homework for them. Plus, it helps teachers create rubrics and provide feedback.
  
• Is ChatGPT Plus worth your $20? Here's how it compares to Free and Pro plans
  ChatGPT Pro is 10 times the price of ChatGPT Plus. Is either worth the money or should you stick to the free version? Here's how to decide.
  
• What is Enterprise General Intelligence? How the next stage of AI affects you
  AGI may be the talk of the town, but have you heard of its less scary predecessor, EGI?