Top 10 AI News
Meta names Shengjia Zhao as chief scientist of AI superintelligence unit
Author: Maxwell Zeff
Publication Date: July 25, 2025
Summary: Meta has appointed Shengjia Zhao as the chief scientist of its AI superintelligence unit, marking a significant move in the company’s efforts to advance artificial intelligence research and development.
AI referrals to top websites were up 357% year-over-year in June, reaching 1.13B
Author: Sarah Perez
Publication Date: July 25, 2025
Summary: AI-driven referrals to leading websites surged by 357% in June 2025 compared to the previous year, totaling 1.13 billion, highlighting the growing influence of AI in web traffic generation.
Sam Altman warns there’s no legal confidentiality when using ChatGPT as a therapist
Author: Sarah Perez
Publication Date: July 25, 2025
Summary: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman cautions users that conversations with ChatGPT, when used as a therapist, are not protected by legal confidentiality, raising privacy concerns for those seeking mental health support via AI.
A timeline of the US semiconductor market in 2025
Author: Rebecca Szkutak
Publication Date: July 25, 2025
Summary: This article provides a detailed timeline of key events and developments in the US semiconductor market throughout 2025, reflecting the sector’s rapid evolution and strategic importance.
Should Silicon Valley celebrate Trump’s AI plans?
Authors: Anthony Ha, Theresa Loconsolo, Kirsten Korosec, Maxwell Zeff
Publication Date: July 25, 2025
Summary: A discussion on whether Silicon Valley should support or be wary of former President Trump’s proposed AI initiatives, considering their potential impact on the tech industry and innovation.
Tesla is reportedly behind on its pledge to build 5,000 Optimus bots this year
Author: Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: July 25, 2025
Summary: Tesla is falling short of its ambitious goal to manufacture 5,000 Optimus humanoid robots in 2025, raising questions about the company’s production capabilities and timelines.
Google is testing a vibe-coding app called Opal
Author: Ivan Mehta
Publication Date: July 25, 2025
Summary: Google is experimenting with Opal, a new app designed to help users code based on their mood or “vibe,” blending creativity and programming in a novel way.
Intel continues to pull back on its manufacturing projects
Author: Rebecca Szkutak
Publication Date: July 24, 2025
Summary: Intel is scaling back several of its manufacturing initiatives, reflecting ongoing challenges in the semiconductor industry and shifting company priorities.
Chime backer Lauren Kolodny bets on AI to revolutionize estate processing
Author: Marina Temkin
Publication Date: July 24, 2025
Summary: Lauren Kolodny, a prominent investor, is supporting startups that use AI to streamline and modernize estate processing, aiming to bring efficiency to a traditionally slow sector.
This industrial AI startup is winning over customers by saying it won’t get acquired
Author: Sean O’Kane
Publication Date: July 24, 2025
Summary: An industrial AI startup is attracting clients by promising to remain independent and not be acquired, addressing customer concerns about continuity and support.
AI companions: A threat to love, or an evolution of it?
Author: Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: July 24, 2025
Summary: The rise of AI companions is sparking debate about whether they threaten traditional human relationships or represent a new evolution in how people experience love and connection.
Google’s new Web Guide search experiment organizes results with AI
Author: Sarah Perez
Publication Date: July 24, 2025
Summary: Google is piloting a new Web Guide feature that uses AI to organize search results, aiming to improve user experience and information discovery.
Samsung backs a video AI startup that can analyze thousands of hours of footage
Author: Ivan Mehta
Publication Date: July 24, 2025
Summary: Samsung is investing in a video AI startup capable of analyzing vast amounts of footage, aiming to enhance video content management and insights.
AI slop and fake reports are coming for your bug bounty programs
Author: Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
Publication Date: July 24, 2025
Summary: Security experts are warning that AI-generated fake bug reports are overwhelming bug bounty programs, making it harder to identify genuine vulnerabilities.
Google’s new AI feature lets you virtually try on clothes
Author: Aisha Malik
Publication Date: July 24, 2025
Summary: Google has introduced an AI-powered feature that allows users to virtually try on clothes, enhancing the online shopping experience with advanced visualization tools.
SoftBank-backed LegalOn lands $50M to streamline legal workflows with AI
Author: Kate Park
Publication Date: July 24, 2025
Summary: LegalOn, supported by SoftBank, has raised $50 million to develop AI solutions that automate and optimize legal workflows for in-house legal teams.
A new AI coding challenge just published its first results — and they aren’t pretty
Author: Russell Brandom
Publication Date: July 23, 2025
Summary: The initial results of a new AI coding challenge reveal significant shortcomings in current AI coding models, highlighting the need for further improvements.
