Allen Institute for AI, or Ai2, unveils Olmo 3 models that it says outperform open models like Stanford's Marin and commercial open-weight models like Llama 3.1 (Todd Bishop/GeekWire)

Ai2 has released the open-source Olmo 3 models, providing weights and pre-training and post-training checkpoints to promote transparency and collaboration in AI development.

The Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) has introduced OLMo 3, the first fully open AI model designed to expose its reasoning process. This new 32B 'thinking' model operates 2.5 times more efficiently than comparable models, marking a significant advancement in AI transparency and functionality.

A study by Common Sense Media and Stanford reveals that AI chatbots, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Meta AI, often fail to recognize signs of mental health conditions in users. The research indicates that these chatbots typically provide general advice rather than tailored support, raising concerns about their effectiveness in addressing mental health issues, particularly among vulnerable populations like teenagers.

Rush Bartlett, a medtech founder and educator, highlights Ireland's leading position in medtech innovation, emphasizing the advancements occurring in Galway. His insights reflect a growing recognition of Ireland as a hub for healthcare technology development.

A closed-door workshop led by Anthropic and Stanford brought together leading AI startups and researchers to discuss guidelines for chatbot companions, focusing particularly on their use by younger users. The meeting aimed to establish best practices to ensure safety and effectiveness in AI interactions.