Top stories today:

1. Google releases Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking reasoning AI model
2. OpenAI updates ChatGPT with coding, note-taking app integrations
3. Funds stolen in crypto hacks +21% YoY to $2.2B in 2024
4. Sony’s stock +50% from Aug. as investors bullish on gaming boom
5. Trump-backed bill to keep U.S. government running fails in House
6. ARPA-H launches PROSPR program to improve Americans’ healthspan

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1. Google releases Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking reasoning AI model to take on OpenAI’s o1

Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking has ranked #1 on the Chatbot Arena LLM Leaderboard:

• “Trained to use thoughts to strengthen its reasoning,” Google DeepMind's chief scientist Jeff Dean said.

• Available in Google AI Studio and Gemini API as an experimental model.

• Thoughts panel in the response window to explain query processing.

• 32K token input and 8K token output, vs. 200K token input and 100K output token limit on o1.

• Text-only output support, while the model can take image and text inputs.

The model sometimes fails to count the “r” in “strawberry” and “blueberry”

2. OpenAI updates ChatGPT desktop app with integrations for coding, note-taking apps

• Warp, IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, Notion, and Apple Notes are supported.

• ChatGPT accesses app data and content to answer queries accordingly.

• Advanced Voice Mode also works with the supported apps.

• Plus, Pro, Team, Enterprise, and Edu users can access the update in beta.

• Available on ChatGPT for macOS, with Windows and free users to follow next year.

• Relatedly, OpenAI is reportedly working on an “o3” reasoning model, skipping “o2” to avoid a trademark conflict with Britain’s carrier O2.

3. Funds stolen in crypto hacks +21% YoY to $2.2B in 2024