1. Anthropic Expands into Europe with Over 100 New Jobs 🌍
AI powerhouse Anthropic is making a bold move into Europe, announcing the creation of 100+ roles across Dublin and London. The company aims to scale its operations in sales, engineering, research, and business functions. Guillaume Princen, previously at Stripe and Mooncard, has been named the new head of EMEA operations. This expansion follows a mammoth $3.5 billion funding round in March, skyrocketing Anthropic’s valuation to $61.5 billion.
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2. Meta Accused of Benchmark Gaming in Llama 4 Release 🎭
Meta has unveiled two Llama 4 models—Scout and Maverick—claiming industry-leading performance. But controversy erupted when researchers discovered Maverick’s benchmark version wasn’t the same as the public release. Critics argue Meta "cherry-picked" a fine-tuned variant for tests, sparking fresh concerns about transparency and reliability in AI model benchmarking.
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3. White House Orders AI Strategy Overhaul Across Federal Agencies 🏛️
The Biden administration is fast-tracking AI integration by mandating each federal agency appoint a Chief AI Officer. These officers will guide AI adoption strategies, improve inter-agency coordination, and remove bureaucratic red tape. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to modernize U.S. government operations through AI.
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4. Deloitte Triples Use of AI Chatbot ‘PairD’ in Auditing 📊
Deloitte is rapidly scaling the use of its internal AI tool, PairD, with 75% of UK auditors now leveraging it. PairD supports tasks like summarizing reports, coding assistance, and conducting research—allowing junior auditors to focus on higher-value activities much earlier in their careers.
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5. Gen Z Embraces AI—But Anxieties Linger 🤖💬
A joint survey by Gallup, GSV Ventures, and the Walton Family Foundation highlights a generational paradox: Gen Z is simultaneously the most active user of AI tools and the most anxious about them. While 72% find AI useful for learning, skepticism around long-term impacts persists, especially in education and career development.
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6. Samsung Launches Real-Time AI Vision Tool for Galaxy S25 📱👁️
Samsung's Galaxy S25 now features Gemini Live, a powerful real-time AI assistant that uses the camera to understand and interact with your surroundings. Whether it’s planning meals or picking outfits, the tool provides on-the-fly insights. Best part? It’s free for all S25 users.
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7. Microsoft Copilot Gains Memory & Task Automation Powers 🧠⚙️
Microsoft is rolling out a transformative update to Copilot, introducing memory capabilities and autonomous "Actions." These let Copilot remember user preferences and complete multi-step tasks on its own. The update is live across Windows 11, iOS, and Android as of April 4.
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8. Metro Bank Partners with Ask Silver for AI Scam Detection 🛡️📲
Metro Bank is stepping up customer protection with a new AI tool that works through WhatsApp. In collaboration with scam detection startup Ask Silver, users can forward suspicious messages and get instant scam assessments. A solid step toward safeguarding personal finance.
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