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AI that teaches itself outperforms human-trained models
PLUS: Windsurf rethinks coding assistants
Jason Nguyen
May 16, 2025
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Good morning, AI enthusiasts. Researchers at Tsinghua University have created a new AI system called Absolute Zero Reasoner that teaches itself to solve problems without any human-made training data.
With this breakthrough in self-evolution learning, are we witnessing the beginning of truly autonomous artificial intelligence that can surpass human-guided systems?
In Today’s AI Daily:
AI learns without human examples
Apple enhances accessibility features
Windsurf rethinks coding assistants
ElevenLabs launches soundboard generator
5 new AI tools & prompts
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
APPLE
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The AI Daily: Apple just announced a bunch of new accessibility features coming later this year, making it easier for people with disabilities to use their devices.
Key notes:
New “Accessibility Nutrition Labels” on the App Store will show which features an app supports before you download it.
A Magnifier app is coming to Mac so users with low vision can zoom in on real-world objects using their camera.
Braille Access will let Apple devices act like full braille note-takers—even for math problems.
Accessibility Reader adds a systemwide reading mode that helps people with dyslexia or low vision customize how text looks.
Live Captions are coming to Apple Watch so conversations can be read on your wrist.
Why it matters: Apple is using AI and machine learning to help people with disabilities access technology more easily. These updates show the company’s ongoing focus on making devices useful for everyone. As Tim Cook put it, “Making technology for everyone is a priority for all of us.”
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WINDSURF
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The AI Daily: Windsurf just launched SWE-1, a new set of AI models made to help with the entire software development process—not just writing code. These models are designed to understand how developers actually work, using different tools and unfinished projects.
Key notes:
The family includes SWE-1, SWE-1-Lite (mid-size), and SWE-1-Mini (small) for different needs.
Based on “flow awareness,” which means it understands the full timeline of work between human and AI.
Beats other non-elite and open-source models in performance tests.
Competes with top-tier models even though it was built by a smaller team with less computing power.
Already getting great feedback from real users on Windsurf’s platform.
Why it matters: Most coding tools only focus on filling in code. But real developers work across different programs like terminals and browsers, often with incomplete projects. SWE-1 is built to help with that real-world workflow, making it a more useful tool for developers who need more than just code suggestions.
AI BREAKTHROUGHS
AI RESEARCH
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The AI Daily: Researchers at Tsinghua University have created a new AI system called Absolute Zero Reasoner (AZR), which teaches itself to solve problems without any human-made training data. It builds and solves its own tasks, learning from the experience just like a person might.
Key notes:
AZR creates its own reasoning problems using Python code and learns by solving them.
It checks its own answers and gives itself feedback to improve.
This method helps the AI get much better at math and coding tasks.
AZR beats top AI models in both math and programming tests.
Even though it learns on its own, experts say it still needs human oversight for safety.
Why it matters: Most AI today depends on human-made examples to learn, which can be slow and limited. AZR shows a new way forward—AI that teaches itself through practice. This kind of self-learning could lead to smarter systems that go beyond what people can teach them directly, just like how people learn from doing, not just from lessons.
FAST TRACKS
🗞️ What matters in AI right now?
Manus AI launched image generation tool that understands what users want, makes a plan, and works with other apps to get the job done.
ElevenLabs released SB-1 Infinite Soundboard, which creates sound effects from text—great for streamers, podcasters, and live performers.
Microsoft added 4o Image Generation to Copilot, letting users turn their ideas into visuals and images directly.
Nous Research introduced Psyche, a new system that trains AI using a decentralized network. It’s starting with a powerful 40B language model.
Anthropic brought Claude’s Research tool to phones, so users can now create full reports with sources while on the go.
Higgsfield AI released Higgsfield Ads, which turns a single product image into high-quality video ads using over 40 templates and 80 animation styles.
🔥 Trending AI tools
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📚 SoBrief: Read or listen to any non-fiction book summary in 10 minutes.
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🌍 DeepL: Translate text with high accuracy across multiple languages.
AI PROMPTS
📍 Marketing Strategy Generator
#CONTEXT:
Adopt the role of an expert marketing professionl.
#GOAL:
- You will be designing a marketing strategy for launching a new product.
Here is a description of the product:
[PRODUCT/SERVICE DESCRIPTION]
- The target market / target audience for this product is:
[TARGET MARKET/TARGET AUDIENCE]
- The product's key unique selling points are:
[UNIQUE SELLING POINTS]Source: The AI Daily
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