Top 10 AI News
Tim Cook reportedly tells employees Apple ‘must’ win in AI
Published: August 2, 2025
Apple CEO Tim Cook has reportedly told employees that the company must win in the field of artificial intelligence, emphasizing the importance of AI to Apple’s future strategy and competitiveness.[^73560.0.0]
Anthropic cuts off OpenAI’s access to its Claude models
Published: August 2, 2025
Anthropic has ended OpenAI’s access to its Claude AI models, marking a significant shift in the competitive landscape among leading AI companies.[^73560.0.0]
A backlog at the Commerce Department is reportedly stalling Nvidia’s H20 chip licenses
Published: August 1, 2025
Nvidia’s H20 chip licenses are reportedly being delayed due to a backlog at the U.S. Commerce Department, potentially impacting the company’s ability to meet demand for its AI hardware.[^73560.0.0]
Google bets on STAN, an Indian social gaming platform
Published: August 1, 2025
Google is investing in STAN, an Indian social gaming platform, as part of its broader push into AI-powered gaming and social experiences.[^73560.0.1]
From Meta’s massive offers to Anthropic’s massive valuation, does AI have a ceiling?
Published: August 1, 2025
A discussion on the rapid growth in AI company valuations and whether the current momentum in the AI sector is sustainable.[^73560.0.1]
More details emerge on how Windsurf’s VCs and founders got paid from the Google deal
Published: August 1, 2025
New information has surfaced about the financial arrangements for Windsurf’s investors and founders following its acquisition by Google.[^73560.0.1]
Fundamental Research Labs nabs $30M+ to build AI agents across verticals
Published: August 1, 2025
Fundamental Research Labs has raised over $30 million to develop AI agents for a variety of industry verticals, aiming to expand the use of AI in business operations.[^73560.0.1]
OpenAI reportedly raises $8.3B at $300B valuation
Published: August 1, 2025
OpenAI has reportedly secured $8.3 billion in new funding, bringing its valuation to $300 billion and reinforcing its position as a leader in the AI industry.[^73560.0.2]
The new face of defense tech — Ethan Thornton of Mach Industries — takes the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Published: August 1, 2025
Ethan Thornton, CEO of Mach Industries, is set to discuss the future of defense technology and AI at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.[^73560.0.2]
Vast Data in talks with Alphabet’s CapitalG, Nvidia to fund round at up to $30B valuation
Published: August 1, 2025
Vast Data is reportedly in discussions with Alphabet’s CapitalG and Nvidia for a funding round that could value the company at up to $30 billion.[^73560.0.2]
Google rolls out Gemini Deep Think AI, a reasoning model that tests multiple ideas in parallel
Published: August 1, 2025
Google has launched Gemini Deep Think AI, a new reasoning model designed to test multiple ideas in parallel, enhancing the efficiency of AI problem-solving.[^73560.0.2]
Female-founded semiconductor AI startup SixSense raises $8.5M
Published: July 31, 2025
SixSense, a female-founded AI semiconductor startup, has raised $8.5 million to further develop its technology and expand its market presence.[^73560.0.2]
Amazon CEO wants to put ads in your Alexa+ conversations
Published: July 31, 2025
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has revealed plans to introduce advertising into Alexa+ conversations, signaling a new monetization strategy for the company’s AI assistant.[^73560.0.3]
What’s the real cost of chasing AGI? Power consolidation is just the start, says the AI Now Institute.
Published: July 31, 2025
A podcast exploring the broader implications of the race toward artificial general intelligence, including issues of power consolidation and societal impact.[^73560.0.3]
Reddit revenue soars as it bets on AI and advertising
Published: July 31, 2025
Reddit’s revenue has surged as the company increases its focus on AI-driven products and advertising solutions.[^73560.0.3]
Apple plans to ‘significantly’ grow AI investments, Cook says
Published: July 31, 2025
Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced plans to significantly increase the company’s investments in artificial intelligence, underlining AI’s strategic importance for Apple’s future.[^73560.0.3]
Enterprises prefer Anthropic’s AI models over anyone else’s, including OpenAI’s
Published: July 31, 2025
A growing number of enterprises are choosing Anthropic’s AI models over competitors, including OpenAI, for their business needs.[^73560.0.4]
Your public ChatGPT queries are getting indexed by Google and other search engines
Published: July 31, 2025
Public queries made to ChatGPT are being indexed by search engines like Google, raising privacy concerns for users of the AI chatbot.[^73560.0.4]
Design and development shop the Iconfactory is selling some apps — and AI is partially to blame
Published: July 31, 2025
The Iconfactory, a well-known design and development studio, is selling some of its apps, citing the impact of AI on the app market as a contributing factor.[^73560.0.4]
