TechCrunch Daily Crunch Anthropic is launching a new program to study AI ‘model welfare’
Apr 25, 2025
Discover Spotify's exciting expansion as it rolls out its AI playlist feature to 40 new markets, enhancing personalized music experiences. Dive into the thought-provoking study on 'model welfare,' where experts examine the moral implications of AI potentially experiencing distress. The discussion challenges the notion of AI emotions and showcases the current technological limits. Additionally, catch up on innovative startups like WindSurf, Repair Carbon, and Red Bear, pushing boundaries in AI coding, carbon capture, and fundraising.
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Spotify AI Playlist Expansion
- Spotify expanded its AI playlist feature to nearly 50 markets worldwide.
- The tool personalizes playlists based on creative prompts, leveraging AI to match moods and themes.
Meta Fights Facebook Spam
- Meta is cracking down on spammy content to restore Facebook's original experience.
- Measures include lowering reach and removing accounts that fake engagement or impersonate others.
Anthropic's AI Model Welfare Research
- Anthropic launched a research program to study AI model welfare and its moral considerations.
- They explore signs of distress in AI and low-cost interventions, despite disagreement about AI consciousness.