This news brief covers several recent developments in the field of Artificial Intelligence. F5 has acquired Fletch to enhance its security platform with agentic AI, providing better threat intelligence and automated decision-making. Google is making a comeback with Google Glass, utilizing Android XR for AI-powered smart glasses. Google Cloud is also enhancing its data management capabilities with new AI products. TechCrunch is hosting an AI trivia contest with tickets to TC Sessions AI as prizes. Meanwhile, Ola's Krutrim AI is facing challenges in user adoption. Udemy is offering courses in AI and computer vision, and HBCUs are testing an AI chatbot named ALDA to assist teachers with lesson planning. In healthcare, AI is improving thoracic medicine diagnostics. Cornelis Networks has launched new technology to accelerate AI data centers. Concerns are also being raised about the proliferation of low-quality, AI-generated content online, and Google is testing AI summaries for weather in search results.
Key Takeaways
- F5 acquired Fletch to integrate agentic AI into its Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP).
- The new Google Glass will use Android XR for smart glasses with AI capabilities.
- Google Cloud is enhancing data management with new AI-powered products.
- TechCrunch is hosting an AI trivia contest with tickets to TC Sessions AI as prizes.
- Ola's Krutrim AI is facing challenges in gaining user adoption for its AI models and cloud products.
- Udemy offers courses for learning about Computer Vision and Generative AI (GenAI).
- HBCUs are testing an AI chatbot called ALDA to help teachers plan lessons.
- AI is improving thoracic medicine with better diagnostics, including early lung cancer detection.
- Cornelis Networks has launched new technology to speed up connections in AI data centers.
- Generative AI is creating low-quality content online, potentially degrading future AI models.
F5 Acquires Fletch to Enhance Security with Agentic AI
F5 bought Fletch, an AI and threat management company, to improve its Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP). Fletch's technology gathers threat data and provides analysis. This will help F5's ADSP offer better insights, real-time threat intelligence, and security advice. Fletch's AI can analyze alerts, connect them to data, and prioritize threats. This helps security teams focus on important issues and protect their organizations.
F5 Adds AI to Security Platform by Acquiring Fletch
F5 acquired Fletch, a startup, to add agentic AI to its security platform. Fletch's AI turns complex data into clear tasks using natural language processing. It helps cybersecurity teams by prioritizing threats and automating decisions. F5's platform will now offer deeper insights and real-time threat intelligence. This helps teams proactively protect against threats and make better security decisions.
F5 Acquires Fletch for AI to Boost Security Platform
F5 has purchased cybersecurity startup Fletch to integrate its agentic AI into F5's Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP). Fletch's AI helps simplify cybersecurity by turning data into useful insights. This gives IT teams smart information about apps, APIs, and infrastructure. The integration will help F5 predict threats and improve security for its customers.
Google Glass Returns with Android XR for AI Smart Glasses
Maggie Stamets, a Podcast Producer for TechCrunch, notes Google Glass is making a comeback. The new version will use Android XR for smart glasses with AI capabilities. This could bring new competition to the AI glasses market.
Test Your AI Knowledge and Win TechCrunch AI Tickets
TechCrunch is hosting an AI trivia contest where you can win two tickets to TC Sessions AI. The contest tests your knowledge of AI history and technology. By answering questions correctly, you can get a special discount code. The event takes place on June 5 at UC Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall.
Ola's Krutrim AI Faces Slow Adoption of LLMs and Cloud Services
Krutrim, Ola group's AI division, is struggling to gain users for its AI models and cloud products. Some developers find the products lack proper documentation and technical maturity. Startups prefer using Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services instead. Krutrim, valued at $1 billion, has also experienced leadership changes. The company says it values user feedback and will improve its offerings.
Google Cloud Enhances Data Management with New AI Products
Google Cloud is improving its data management with new AI-powered products. These tools help businesses organize and use their data more effectively. The new Dataplex Universal Catalog helps discover and organize AI metadata. AI-native notebooks give developers new AI functions. BigLake gets better storage and data unification. These updates aim to make AI governance easier and support different types of data.
Top Udemy Courses for AI and Computer Vision in 2025
Udemy offers many courses for learning about Computer Vision and Generative AI (GenAI). These courses help people learn important skills for today's technology. Some top courses include learning Langchain and Huggingface, building AI apps with Google Gemini, and understanding the basics of ChatGPT. Other courses cover image classification, object detection, and creating AI systems. These courses are useful for both beginners and those wanting to improve their AI skills.
AI Chatbot Helps Teachers Plan Lessons at HBCUs
HBCUs are testing an AI chatbot called ALDA to help teachers plan lessons. ALDA helps create drafts of courses, syllabi, and lesson plans. It asks teachers questions to help them meet their goals. The tool can save teachers time and streamline content creation. Several HBCUs are participating in workshops to learn how to use ALDA effectively.
AI Improves Thoracic Medicine with Better Diagnostics
Dr. Samir Shah from Quir.ai discusses how AI is changing thoracic medicine. AI is used in robotics and natural language processing to improve care. Generative AI, like ChatGPT, can understand medical records and summarize data. Computer vision can help find lung nodules on X-rays that doctors might miss. These advancements help find lung cancer earlier, improving patient survival.
Cornelis Networks Unveils Tech for Faster AI Data Centers
Cornelis Networks has launched new hardware and software to speed up connections in AI data centers. The 'CN5000' networking chips use a technology called OmniPath. These chips will be available to customers, including the U.S. Department of Energy, soon. The chips work with AI chips from Nvidia, AMD, and other companies. A future version will also be compatible with Ethernet networks.
Is AI Making the Internet Too Sloppy?
Generative AI is creating a lot of low-quality content, called 'slop,' online. This AI-generated content is becoming more common and could make future AI models worse. Kids are using AI to write essays, which might stop them from learning important skills. To help, kids should use AI to check their work, brainstorm ideas, or plan projects. Making sure humans create content will improve the internet for everyone.
Google Tests AI Summaries for Weather in Search
Google is testing AI summaries for weather conditions in its search results. When you search for 'weather' on your phone, Google might show a short summary of the local weather. This summary appears between the hourly and 10-day forecasts. The AI uses articles to create the summary. This feature is currently being tested in Southern California.
Sources
- F5 grabs agentic AI startup Fletch to bolster security platform
- F5 Buys Startup Fletch to Automate Security With Agentic AI
- F5 Buys Cybersecurity Upstart Fletch For Agentic AI Boost
- Google Glass is back in the AI glasses game with Android XR smart glasses
- TC Sessions: AI Trivia Countdown — score 2-for-1 tickets
- Krutrim finds few takers for its LLMs and cloud products
- Google Cloud Makes Major Data Management, Cataloging Push With New AI-Powered Products
- Top Udemy Courses for Computer Vision & Gen AI in 2025
- HBCUs Experiment With AI Chatbot That Helps Educators Plan Lessons
- AI Use in Thoracic Medicine Continues to Evolve in Diagnostic Capabilities: Samir Shah, MD, MMM, FACR
- Cornelis Networks releases tech to speed up AI datacenter connections
- Can We Put a Stop to Internet Slop?
- Google Weather in Search testing gen AI summaries