Compact Models
According to TechCrunch, “Buzzy AI startup Multiverse creates two of the smallest high-performing models ever”, Multiverse launched SuperFly and ChickBrain to run locally on smartphones and IoT, enabling *on-device* chat and reasoning. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/14/buzzy-ai-startup-multiverse-creates-two-of-the-smallest-high-performing-models-ever/)) [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/14/buzzy-ai-startup-multiverse-creates-two-of-the-smallest-high-performing-models-ever/)
Google Travel AI
According to TechCrunch, “Google pushes AI into flight deals as antitrust scrutiny, competition heat up”, Google added an AI-powered Flight Deals tool using Gemini 2.5 to surface fares via natural-language queries, raising *antitrust* questions as regulators watch platform ranking. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/14/google-pushes-ai-into-flight-deals-as-antitrust-scrutiny-competition-heat-up/)) [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/14/google-pushes-ai-into-flight-deals-as-antitrust-scrutiny-competition-heat-up/)
AI Talent Move
According to TechCrunch, “Cohere hires long-time Meta research head Joelle Pineau as its chief AI officer”, Cohere hired Pineau to reshape research and product strategy, a high-profile *talent* win that underscores competition for senior AI leaders. ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/14/cohere-hires-long-time-meta-research-head-joelle-pineau-as-its-chief-ai-officer/)) [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/08/14/cohere-hires-long-time-meta-research-head-joelle-pineau-as-its-chief-ai-officer/)
According to Reuters, “Morning Bid: Fed easing bets reach fever pitch” markets are ramping up expectations for near-term Fed rate cuts after softer jobs and July CPI, lifting equities to fresh highs and weakening the dollar as traders price potential September easing. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/global-markets-view-usa-corrected-2025-08-14/)
According to Reuters, “Hot wholesale prices data puts wrinkle in Fed’s rate-cut roadmap” a surprise jump in July PPI complicates the Fed’s path, raising inflation risks and reducing odds of a larger September cut as policymakers weigh persistent services-price pressures. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/hot-wholesale-prices-data-puts-wrinkle-feds-rate-cut-roadmap-2025-08-14/)
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