In today’s episode of AI Deep Dive, we explore the growing presence of artificial intelligence in everyday life. We discuss AI2’s release of Olmo 2 1B, a small yet powerful open model that competes with bigger names while staying lightweight. Airbnb’s AI-driven customer service bot is reducing the need for human agents, raising questions about automation and jobs. We also examine the Instagram co-founder’s criticism of chatbots prioritizing engagement over usefulness—and spotlight a feel-good story about AI bringing old town photos to life through video. Don’t miss this blend of innovation and reflection.

On today’s episode of AI Deep Dive, we explore Apple’s behind-the-scenes partnership with Anthropic to develop an internal AI coding tool powered by Claude Sonnet. Reddit is doubling down on direct information delivery with its growing AI chatbot, Reddit Answers, while Google is expanding Gemini access to kids under 13—with parental controls in place. We also highlight FutureHouse’s AI-powered tools aimed at advancing scientific research. As tech giants reshape how we interact with and learn from AI, questions of safety, utility, and innovation remain front and center.

In today’s episode of AI Deep Dive, we examine Duolingo’s growing reliance on AI to create language courses, a move that sparked backlash over potential job losses. We also discuss Worldcoin's new partnerships with Visa and Tinder, aiming to mainstream its biometric identity tech and crypto card. Meanwhile, Google begins testing ad placements in chatbot conversations, raising questions about monetization and user experience. Lastly, a study alleges bias in Chatbot Arena's benchmarking process — could some AI labs be gaming the system?