In this newsletter:

• Alibaba challenges ChatGPT with Qwen 2.5, text, video, and image generation in one package
• OpenAI claims Chinese AI rival DeepSeek used its data to build a cheaper ChatGPT alternative
• Europe joins AI agent race, Convergence AI launches free alternative to OpenAI's Operator

Plus, you’ll find new AI tools and this week’s top AI news headlines!

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🥊 Alibaba Challenges ChatGPT with Qwen 2.5, Text, Video, and Image Generation in One Package

Alibaba has unleashed Qwen 2.5, a powerhouse AI system that goes beyond chatting to create videos, generate custom-sized images, and preview applications, trained on a massive 18 trillion tokens to take on ChatGPT and Google Gemini.

What's new:

• Creates videos and images with precise size controls through artifact generation
• Processes conversations up to 128K tokens for deeper context understanding
• Operates in 29 languages with support for structured data formats
• Offers multiple versions: Qwen 2.5 Plus, Max, and specialized variants
• Features interactive preview capabilities for application development

Why it matters:

As the AI race intensifies, Alibaba's entry with a comprehensive multimodal model, from chatbots to full-scale creative tool signals growing competition in the global AI market. With its efficient multimodal capabilities and developer-friendly features, Qwen 2.5 could reshape how businesses and creators approach AI-powered content generation.

👀 Experience Alibaba's next-gen AI system- try Qwen chat for free!

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⚖️ OpenAI Claims Chinese AI Rival DeepSeek Used Its Data to Build A Cheaper ChatGPT Alternative

OpenAI has raised concerns about DeepSeek, a rising Chinese AI startup backed by trading firm High-Flyer, alleging unauthorized use of its data to train DeepSeek's R1 model, which claims to match or exceed ChatGPT's performance at significantly lower costs.

What's new:

• White House AI czar suggests DeepSeek used knowledge distillation from OpenAI's models
• DeepSeek's R1 model gains traction, securing integration with Microsoft Azure AI and GitHub
• US Navy issues ban on DeepSeek usage over security and data storage concerns
• Microsoft launches investigation into potential data misappropriation
• DeepSeek reports cyberattacks amid growing controversy, limiting new registrations

Why it matters:

This dispute highlights escalating tensions in global AI development, where innovation meets data rights and national security concerns. As Chinese AI companies demonstrate their ability to compete with US tech giants, questions about intellectual property and data sovereignty could reshape international AI collaboration and regulation.

👀 Read how this AI rivalry is reshaping the global tech landscape!

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🤖 Europe Joins AI Agent Race, Convergence AI Launches Free Alternative to OpenAI's Operator

Convergence AI debuts “Proxy”, a free AI agent that automates web tasks through natural language commands, positioning itself as a European challenger to OpenAI's Operator with a more accessible pricing model.

What's new:

• Offers free basic access with $20/month unlimited plan option
• Converts natural language instructions into automated agents
• Enables custom scheduling of automated tasks (daily/weekly)
• Outperforms competitors in recent benchmarks
• Functions as a web browsing assistant without technical knowledge required

Why it matters:

As AI agents become the next battleground in tech, Proxy's launch signals Europe's entry into a space dominated by US companies. Its free-tier approach and focus on natural language interaction could democratize access to AI automation tools, potentially shifting the balance in the global AI landscape.

👀 Experience the future of AI assistance - try Proxy for free!

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This Week's Top AI News Headlines:

• Google's Gemini AI Can Automatically Turn Your Spreadsheets into Charts for Quick Data Visualization (View Article)
• Krea AI Teases Krea Chat, an Upcoming DeepSeek-Powered Tool for Generating and Editing Images and Videos (View Article)
• Google Rolls Out Gemini 2.0 Flash with Faster Responses, Improved Image Generation, and Enhanced Performance (View Article)
• Mistral Launches Small 3, a 24B-Parameter Open-Source Model Offering 3x Speed and 70B Model Performance on Consumer Hardware (View Article)
• Sakana AI Launches TinySwallow-1.5B, a High-Performance Japanese Language Model for Offline Use on Smartphones (View Article)
• ElevenLabs Secures $180M in Series C Funding, Raising Valuation to Over $3B (View Article)
• Seattle-based non-profit AI2 Unveils Tülu 3 405B, Its Largest Open-Source Model, Surpassing DeepSeek V3 and GPT-4o on Key Benchmarks (View Article)
• Riffusion Launches Free AI Music Platform, Aiming to Revolutionize Music Creation Like Spotify (View Article)
• Microsoft Integrates DeepSeek's R1 AI Model into Azure Cloud to Enhance AI Capabilities (View Article)
• Twitter Co-Founder Jack Dorsey Returns with Goose, an Open-Source AI Agent Developed by Block to Automate Developer Tasks (View Article)
• Google Introduces "Ask for Me," an AI Tool That Makes Calls to Businesses for Information (View Article)

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