AI Update, April 18, 2025: AI News and Views From the Past Week

Artificial Intelligence — Fri., Apr. 18, 2025

Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order):

OpenAI has released o3 and o4-mini reasoning models with advanced image analysis capabilities. These models can interpret sketches, diagrams, and whiteboards and integrate that data into reasoning processes. Easier access to AI video tools like Veo 2 allows marketers to create dynamic video content without high production costs or technical expertise.

Anthropic has upgraded Claude with autonomous research tools and Google Workspace integration, empowering teams to automate research, competitive analysis, and internal knowledge retrieval. OpenAI has introduced Flex processing, a discounted API option for its o3 and o4-mini models, offering a cost-effective option for marketers performing non-urgent tasks. The Trump administration is exploring penalties to prevent China's DeepSeek from acquiring US technology, which could impact global marketers working with Chinese AI services.

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