Meta Splits AI Department to Rival OpenAI and Google; Humain Launches $10B VC Fund for AI Startups
Key Takeaways
- Meta splits AI division into consumer products and improving Llama models.
- Humain plans to launch a $10 billion venture capital fund for startups.
- Anthropic launches voice mode for Claude chatbot, powered by Claude Sonnet 4.
- OpenAI explores ChatGPT account sign-in for third-party apps, leveraging 600M users.
- WEF: 40% of employers plan staff cuts due to AI automation.
Top Stories
Meta splits AI department to compete with OpenAI, Google.
On May 27, 2025, Meta reorganized its AI division into two teams: one focused on AI products for consumers and another, AGI Foundations, dedicated to improving its Llama models. This restructuring aims to better compete with leading AI companies like OpenAI and Google.
Humain plans $10B VC fund for US, Europe, Asia startups.
Reports published on May 27, 2025, indicate that Humain is planning to launch a $10 billion venture capital fund. The fund will target investments in startups located in the US, Europe, and Asia.
Anthropic launches voice mode for Claude chatbot.
On May 27, 2025, Anthropic launched a voice mode (currently in beta) for its Claude chatbot apps. The new feature, powered by the Claude Sonnet 4 model, allows users to engage in spoken conversations with Claude in English.
OpenAI explores ChatGPT account sign-in for third-party apps.
On May 27, 2025, OpenAI announced it is considering allowing users to sign in to third-party apps using their ChatGPT accounts, leveraging ChatGPT's approximately 600 million monthly active users. Earlier in May 2025, OpenAI launched a preview of the "Sign in with ChatGPT" experience for developers in Codex CLI, offering Plus users $5 and Pro users $50 in API credits for using this feature.
WEF: 40% employers plan staff cuts due to AI automation.
A World Economic Forum survey reported on May 27, 2025, found that 40% of employers intend to reduce staff where AI can automate tasks. Executives at firms like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have considered cutting junior staff hires and lowering pay due to AI's impact, while Rogo's AI financial analyst tool can perform almost all the work previously done by human analysts.
AI Security Landscape
UK deploys AI to boost Arctic security.
On May 27, 2025, it was reported that the UK is utilizing AI to enhance security in the Arctic region. This deployment comes amid increasing threats from hostile states, highlighted by Foreign Secretary David Lammy's visit to the area.
Business AI Impact
Nvidia's budget AI chip faces Huawei's growing competition.
On May 27, 2025, Artificial Intelligence News reported on the competition between Nvidia's budget AI chip for China and Huawei's increasing presence in the AI chip market. The article, written by Dashveenjit Kaur, explores the potential challenges Nvidia faces.
WordPress forms AI team for plugin development.
On May 27, 2025, WordPress announced the creation of an AI team. This team will manage the development of AI products within its developer community, which currently offers 660 AI plugins.
Trending AI Tech
Claude voice mode impacts usage caps; Google Workspace integration.
On May 27, 2025, Anthropic announced that voice conversations on Claude will count towards regular usage caps, with free users expecting 20-30 conversations. Paid Claude subscribers gain access to a Google Workspace connector for Google Calendar and Gmail, while Google Docs integration remains exclusive to Claude Enterprise plans.
Opera's new browser codes websites and games.
On May 27, 2025, it was reported that Opera's new browser has the capability to code websites and games for users.
Opera Neon: AI-powered browser for coding, shopping, more.
On May 28, 2025, Opera unveiled Opera Neon, an "agentic browser" focusing on AI workflows. The browser features AI agents capable of research, building, and design functionalities, enabling users to perform tasks like shopping, filling out forms, and coding websites and games.
Opera Neon to be premium; details on AI features revealed.
On May 28, 2025, Opera announced that Opera Neon will be a premium subscription product, with pricing details to be released later. The browser will feature Chat, Do, and Make options on the sidebar; the 'Do' option will include the Browser Operator AI agent for tasks like form filling and trip bookings, while the 'Make' option allows users to create games, websites, code snippets, or reports using AI workflows in the cloud.
AI Research Frontlines
AI event in Berkeley features DeepMind, OpenAI, Anthropic.
An AI event, TechCrunch Sessions: AI, will be held in Berkeley, California on June 5, 2025. The event will feature AI pioneers from Google DeepMind, OpenAI, and Anthropic, and a $300 discount on tickets is being offered.
AI-Powered Mobile Innovations
OnePlus announces AI VoiceScribe, Call Assist, Plus Mind.
On May 27, 2025, OnePlus unveiled several new AI features. AI VoiceScribe and AI Call Assist, launching exclusively in India, provide call recording, summarization, translation, and real-time translation. Plus Mind, which automatically categorizes saved information, will be rolled out to the OnePlus 13 series and other devices, and an AI editing tool for facial expression correction is also in development for release this summer.
Ethical AI Concerns
Article addresses ethics in AI automation.
On May 27, 2025, Muhammad Zulhusni published an article focusing on ethics in automation. The article addresses issues such as bias and ensuring compliance within AI systems.