Top 10 AI News
Google Chrome adds AI-powered store summaries to help US shoppers
Author: Sarah Perez
Publication Date: July 28, 2025
Summary: Google Chrome is introducing AI-powered store summaries to assist US shoppers in making informed decisions by providing concise overviews of online stores directly in the browser.
Tesla signs $16.5B deal with Samsung to make AI chips
Author: Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: July 28, 2025
Summary: Tesla has entered a $16.5 billion agreement with Samsung to manufacture AI chips, aiming to boost its AI capabilities for self-driving and other advanced technologies.
20 national security experts urge Trump administration to restrict Nvidia H20 sales to China
Author: Rebecca Szkutak
Publication Date: July 28, 2025
Summary: A group of 20 national security experts is calling on the Trump administration to limit the sale of Nvidia’s H20 AI chips to China, citing concerns over technology transfer and national security.
Meet the minds shaping AI: TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 AI Stage revealed
Author: TechCrunch Events
Publication Date: July 28, 2025
Summary: TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 will feature a dedicated AI stage, highlighting influential leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
‘The Wizard of Oz’ blown up by AI for giant Sphere screen
Author: Anthony Ha
Publication Date: July 27, 2025
Summary: AI technology has been used to upscale and adapt the classic film ‘The Wizard of Oz’ for display on a massive Sphere screen, showcasing the creative potential of generative AI in entertainment.
DOGE has built an AI tool to slash federal regulations
Author: Anthony Ha
Publication Date: July 27, 2025
Summary: The DOGE project has developed an AI-powered tool designed to analyze and reduce federal regulations, aiming to streamline government processes and improve efficiency.
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, signaling a strategic focus on advanced AI 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: Referrals from AI-driven sources to leading websites surged by 357% year-over-year in June, totaling 1.13 billion, reflecting the growing influence of AI in web traffic.
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.
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 trends shaping the US semiconductor market in 2025, with a focus on AI chip development and supply chain dynamics.
Should Silicon Valley celebrate Trump’s AI plans?
Authors: Anthony Ha, Theresa Loconsolo, Kirsten Korosec, Maxwell Zeff
Publication Date: July 25, 2025
Summary: A panel discusses whether Silicon Valley should support the Trump administration’s AI initiatives, examining the potential impacts on innovation and regulation.
Tesla is reportedly behind on its pledge to build 5,000 Optimus bots this year
Author: Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: July 25, 2025
Summary: Reports indicate that Tesla is falling short of its goal to produce 5,000 Optimus humanoid robots in 2025, raising questions about the company’s manufacturing capabilities.
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 that uses AI to help users code based on their mood or “vibe,” aiming to make programming more accessible and creative.
Intel continues to pull back on its manufacturing projects
Author: Rebecca Szkutak
Publication Date: July 24, 2025
Summary: Intel is scaling back several manufacturing initiatives, reflecting ongoing challenges in the semiconductor industry and shifting priorities toward AI and advanced chip design.
Chime backer Lauren Kolodny bets on AI to revolutionize estate processing
Author: Marina Temkin
Publication Date: July 24, 2025
Summary: Lauren Kolodny, a prominent fintech investor, is supporting startups that use AI to streamline estate processing, aiming to modernize and simplify legal and financial workflows.
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 not to be acquired, offering stability and long-term support in a market often disrupted by mergers and acquisitions.
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 their impact on human relationships, with some viewing them as a threat to love and others as a natural evolution of companionship.
Google’s new Web Guide search experiment organizes results with AI
Author: Sarah Perez
Publication Date: July 24, 2025
Summary: Google is piloting a Web Guide feature that uses AI to organize search results, aiming to improve user experience by making information more accessible and structured.
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 search, editing, and content discovery.
AI slop and fake reports are coming for your bug bounty programs
Author: Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
Publication Date: July 24, 2025
Summary: Security experts warn that AI-generated “slop” and fake bug reports are overwhelming bug bounty programs, complicating efforts 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 launched an AI-powered feature that allows users to virtually try on clothes, enhancing the online shopping experience with realistic visualizations.
