Teaching the model: Designing LLM feedback loops that get smarter over time

Source: AI News | VentureBeat | Published: 2025-08-16

This article discusses strategies for improving Large Language Models (LLMs) through effective feedback mechanisms that incorporate user interactions. It emphasises that despite advances in generative AI, human oversight and feedback remain crucial components for developing more accurate and reliable AI systems.

Robotics founder Brett Adcock’s weekly round-up of AI and robotics 

Source: Brett Adcock | X.com | Published: 2025-08-17

A useful weekly summary of major news from OpenAI, xAI, Google, Meta, Figure, Nvidia, Tencent, Unitree, Weave Robotics, Engine AI, and more.

That ‘cheap’ open-source AI model is actually burning through your compute budget

Source: AI News | VentureBeat | Published: 2025-08-15

A new study shows that open-source AI models can consume up to 10x more computing resources compared to proprietary alternatives. This increased computational overhead could significantly offset the initial cost savings that companies expect when choosing open-source AI solutions.

NVIDIA aims to solve AI’s issues with many languages

Source: AI News | Published: 2025-08-15

NVIDIA has released new open-source tools to address AI’s limited language capabilities, as current AI systems only work with a small number of the world’s 7,000 languages. The initiative particularly focuses on expanding AI language support in Europe, aiming to make AI technology more accessible to a broader global population.

DeepSeek: The Chinese startup challenging Silicon Valley

Source: AI News | Published: 2025-08-15

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has emerged as a significant challenger to Silicon Valley’s dominance in artificial intelligence, creating competitive AI models at a fraction of the typical cost. The Beijing-based company has achieved remarkable success in a short time span, disrupting traditional assumptions about AI development and scaling. (Editor’s note: Deepseek are reportedly struggling with home-grown GPUs after the US restrictions on Nvidia exports to China).

The road to artificial general intelligence

Source: Artificial intelligence – MIT Technology Review | Published: 2025-08-13

The article discusses the paradox of modern AI systems that can handle complex tasks like drug discovery and coding but struggle with simple puzzles that humans can easily solve. This limitation highlights a key challenge in developing artificial general intelligence (AGI), raising questions about whether current AI approaches can truly achieve human-level intelligence across all domains.

📈 Data to start your week

Source: Exponential View | Published: 2025-08-11

Nvidia’s stock continues to show upward momentum, while global appetite for war has decreased. International student enrolment is declining, and there’s been a concerning rise in fraudulent scientific research and publications.

The Sequence Radar #704: Tiny Titan: Inside Google’s Gemma 3 270M

Source: TheSequence | Published: 2025-08-17

Google has released Gemma, a new series of open-source AI models, with the Gemma 2B and 7B being particularly notable. The Gemma 3 270M stands out as an exceptionally powerful small language model despite its compact size, demonstrating impressive capabilities relative to its scale.

The Sequence Opinion #703: Masters of One or Jack of All? The Future of Generalist vs Specialist AI Models

Source: TheSequence | Published: 2025-08-14

This article explores the ongoing debate in AI development between specialised models focused on specific tasks versus generalist models designed to handle multiple functions. The discussion centres on the trade-offs and future implications of choosing between highly specialised AI systems and more versatile, general-purpose models that can tackle various tasks

AI invents new antibiotics that could kill superbugs gonorrhoea and MRSA

Source: BBC News | Published: 2025-08-14

AI researchers have developed a model that designed two potential new antibiotics to combat drug-resistant bacteria. The AI-created drugs show promise in targeting both gonorrhoea and MRSA, two dangerous superbugs that have become increasingly resistant to traditional antibiotics.

Delta Air Lines is using AI to set the maximum price you’re willing to pay

Source: The Verge | Published: 2025-07-18

Delta Air Lines is implementing AI-powered dynamic pricing technology to determine personalised maximum airfare thresholds for individual customers. This strategy was revealed during the company’s recent earnings call, suggesting Delta is moving towards more sophisticated price optimisation methods.

Errors found in US judge’s withdrawn decision stink of AI

Source: The Verge | Published: 2025-07-25

A US district court judge had to retract his ruling in a biopharma securities case after it was discovered to contain fabricated quotes and inaccurate case information. The errors were similar to mistakes found in other legal cases where AI tools were suspected to have been used, though it’s unclear if AI was involved in this instance.

Videos

Will AI Destroy or Reinvent Education?

Channel: The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News | Published: 2025-08-17

The article explores the dual potential impact of AI on education as schools resume, examining whether it will be destructive or transformative. The discussion weighs the concerns and opportunities that AI technology presents in modern education systems.

USG to Buy Stake in Intel?

Channel: The AI Daily Brief: Artificial Intelligence News | Published: 2025-08-16

The Trump administration is reportedly considering having the US government acquire a direct ownership stake in Intel, with discussions focused on supporting the company’s struggling Ohio operations. This potential move would mark a significant intervention by the federal government into the semiconductor industry.

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