OpenAI’s recent withdrawal of an update to GPT-4o reveals a serious problem: artificial intelligence that responds too obsequiously and approvingly – a phenomenon known in AI research as “sycophancy”.
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Grok Vision: Musk’s AI chatbot gets camera functions and challenges ChatGPT
Elon Musk’s xAI is equipping its Grok chatbot with camera functions, positioning it as a direct competitor to Google Gemini and ChatGPT. The new Grok Vision enables users to analyze objects, texts and environments using smartphone cameras and receive immediate explanations.
ChatGPT Memory with Search: Personalized search function revolutionizes AI assistants
The integration of context from previous conversations into search queries marks a significant advance in AI technology. With this new feature, OpenAI significantly enhances the personalization and practical value of its ChatGPT platform.
GPT-4.1: OpenAI’s AI breakthrough with 1 million token context window
OpenAI’s new GPT 4.1 model family sets new standards in the AI world with a 1 million token context window and significant improvements in coding capabilities and instruction execution.
Microsoft Copilot becomes an active digital assistant with web booking functions
Microsoft is transforming its AI assistant Copilot into an active digital helper that can now independently book flights, make restaurant reservations and perform complex web tasks.
Claude for Education: Anthropics AI revolution in higher education
Anthropic introduces “Claude for Education”, a specialized AI toolset that promotes critical thinking and supports responsible AI integration in educational institutions.
Microsoft 365 Copilot: AI agents for data analysis and research available from April 2025
Microsoft’s new “Reasoning Agents” for 365 Copilot, which automate complex research and analysis tasks, are a significant addition to the AI landscape in the corporate sector.
AI brain decoded: How Claude thinks and plans
For the first time, Anthropic provides deep insights into the internal thought processes of its AI model Claude 3.5 Haiku and thus decodes the “brain” of modern AI systems.
Anthropic’s “Think” tool: How Claude now solves complex problems in a more structured way
Anthropic takes artificial intelligence to a new level: with the innovative “Think” tool, Claude can now solve complex tasks in a more structured and efficient way.