Hello everyone, this is Aurora from AI Tech News Today, bringing you the latest headlines and updates from the world of Artificial Intelligence. It's February nineteenth, two thousand twenty-five, so let's dive into our top stories!

Former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati launches Thinking Machines AI Lab. Mira Murati, previously the Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, has started a new venture called Thinking Machines Lab. This AI research and product company aims to make Artificial Intelligence more accessible, customizable, and collaborative. Could this be the start of a new era in AI development? Only time will tell!

Meta Connect 2025 and LlamaCon dates announced. Meta has shared exciting news with the announcement of two major events: LlamaCon on April twenty-ninth and the return of Meta Connect on September seventeenth and eighteenth. These conferences will showcase Meta's advancements in Artificial Intelligence, virtual reality, and next-generation computing. Mark your calendars; it's sure to be a game-changer!

Google adds AI-powered flood hub tools for disaster response. In an effort to improve disaster response, Google has unveiled new tools that include inundation history maps, basin views, and customizable map layers. These features are designed to assist aid organizations, governments, and researchers in understanding flood risks and coordinating effective relief efforts. It's a timely and essential development, given the increase in climate-related disasters.

OpenAI’s SWE-Lancer benchmark tests AI in freelance coding. OpenAI has introduced the SWE-Lancer benchmark to measure the effectiveness of AI in handling professional, full-stack development tasks. This initiative is set to explore the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the freelance coding industry and how it can reshape the market for freelance developers.

Fiverr Go empowers freelancers with AI creation and assistance. Fiverr has launched Fiverr Go, a suite of AI-powered tools designed to help freelancers automate tasks and scale their businesses. By enhancing creativity without overshadowing human input, Fiverr Go aims to empower freelancers and support their growth in an increasingly competitive landscape.

That's it for today's news. Keep tuning in as we continue to follow the fast-paced developments in Artificial Intelligence. Until next time, stay informed and keep exploring the possibilities!

Mira Murati Launches Thinking Machines AI Lab as Meta Unveils Major Event Dates and Google Enhances Disaster Response Tools

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Nikolaos Vasiloglou on Knowledge Graphs and Graph RAG

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