Daily Archives: Mar 14, 2026

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Alibaba’s New AI Has a Switch for Thinking Hard

Key Takeaways Alibaba has launched Qwen3, a new family of open-source large language models (LLMs).These models feature hybrid reasoning, support over 100 languages, and can work with external tools.The series includes eight models ranging widely in size, aiming to compete with top AI systems.Qwen3 is available globally under a permissive...
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Who Shops Online Now? Maybe Not Just Humans

Key Takeaways AI agents, the next step beyond chatbots like ChatGPT, can take actions like shopping or booking travel for you.These agents could soon handle many online tasks, potentially reducing traditional web searches significantly.Marketing is shifting: businesses may need to persuade AI agents, not just human customers.Agents seem to prefer...
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Meta Just Turned Its Smart Glasses App Into an AI Bot

Key Takeaways Meta has released a new standalone app called "Meta AI," its conversational AI chatbot.The app is a rebranded version of the existing "Meta View" app used for Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.It's designed for voice interactions and personalized responses, aiming to be a readily available AI assistant.The app features...