AI News Roundup: China’s Manus AI, Google’s AI Search, OpenAI Slowdown & More – NR’s Fortnight in AI
Let’s quickly sprint through the most interesting AI headlines that caught my eye over the last couple of weeks. It’s a fast-moving field, so let’s get you up to speed as of the 18th of March 2025.
Manus AI (China): Is China Catching Up?
A new AI agent from China called Manus is going viral, raising questions about China’s AI progress relative to the US. Is the AI landscape shifting?
Link: Manus AI Article – Imaginative
Google “AI Mode” Search: Goodbye Web Links?
Google is testing “AI Mode” search results powered by Gemini 2.0, bypassing traditional web links for conversational AI responses. A major shift in online information access?
Link: Google AI Search Article – Ars Technica
OpenAI Improvement Slowdown?: Hitting a Wall?
Reports suggest a potential slowdown in OpenAI’s rapid AI improvement, with their next model “Orion” possibly not showing the same leap forward. Are we seeing a plateau?
Link: OpenAI Slowdown Article – TechCrunch
Anthropic Claude 3.7 Sonnet: Thinking Longer, Reasoning Deeper
Anthropic released Claude 3.7 Sonnet, designed for longer thinking and enhanced reasoning over larger information volumes. Reasoning capabilities are becoming crucial for advanced AI.
Link: Anthropic Claude 3.7 Sonnet Announcement
Musk vs. OpenAI Legal Battle: The Plot Thickens
The Musk vs. OpenAI legal case continues with interesting findings regarding Musk’s efforts to prevent OpenAI’s for-profit transition. Legal, ethical, and governance issues remain central in AI.