Meta has appointed Shengjia Zhao as the chief scientist of its AI superintelligence group, signaling a major step in the company’s ambitions to advance artificial general intelligence.

Referrals from AI tools to top websites surged by 357% in June 2025 compared to the previous year, totaling 1.13 billion, highlighting the growing influence of AI-driven search and recommendation engines.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman cautioned users that conversations with ChatGPT, even for therapeutic purposes, are not protected by legal confidentiality, raising privacy concerns for those seeking mental health support from AI.

The US semiconductor market in 2025 has seen significant developments, including new manufacturing projects, policy changes, and global supply chain shifts, shaping the future of American chip production.

A discussion on the implications of former President Trump’s AI policy proposals for Silicon Valley, including potential benefits and challenges for the tech industry.

Tesla is reportedly falling short of its goal to produce 5,000 Optimus humanoid robots in 2025, raising questions about the company’s ambitious automation timeline.

Google is experimenting with Opal, a new app designed to help users code based on their mood or “vibe,” integrating AI to personalize the coding experience.

Intel is scaling back several of its manufacturing initiatives, reflecting ongoing challenges in the global semiconductor industry and shifting company priorities.

Lauren Kolodny, a prominent fintech investor, is supporting startups that use AI to streamline and modernize estate processing, aiming to simplify legal and financial tasks for families.

An industrial AI startup is attracting clients by pledging to remain independent and not be acquired, addressing customer concerns about continuity and support.

The rise of AI companions is sparking debate about their impact on human relationships, with some viewing them as a threat to traditional love and others as a new form of connection.

Google is piloting a Web Guide feature that uses AI to organize search results, aiming to make information discovery more intuitive and efficient for users.

Samsung has invested in a video AI startup capable of analyzing vast amounts of footage, enhancing content management and search capabilities for media companies.

Security experts warn that AI-generated “slop” and fake bug reports are overwhelming bug bounty programs, making it harder to identify genuine vulnerabilities.

Google has introduced an AI-powered virtual try-on feature, allowing users to see how clothes look on them before making a purchase online.

LegalOn, supported by SoftBank, has raised $50 million to enhance its AI-driven platform for automating and optimizing legal team workflows.

The results of a recent AI coding challenge reveal that current AI models still struggle with complex programming tasks, highlighting the limitations of today’s technology.

A new executive order from Trump aims to restrict “woke” content in AI training data, potentially changing how US tech companies develop and deploy AI models.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai expressed enthusiasm for the company’s partnership with OpenAI, which is expected to accelerate innovation in cloud-based AI services.