Top 10 AI News
Sam Altman addresses ‘bumpy’ GPT-5 rollout, bringing 4o back, and the ‘chart crime’
Author: Julie Bort
Publication Date: August 8, 2025
Summary: OpenAI CEO Sam Altman discusses the challenges faced during the GPT-5 rollout, the return of the 4o model, and addresses recent controversies around data representation.
RIP, Microsoft Lens, a simple little app that’s getting replaced by AI
Author: Sarah Perez
Publication Date: August 8, 2025
Summary: Microsoft is discontinuing its Lens app, a popular tool for scanning documents, as it shifts focus to AI-powered alternatives.
Former Googlers’ AI startup OpenArt now creates ‘brain rot’ videos in just one click
Author: Lauren Forristal
Publication Date: August 8, 2025
Summary: OpenArt, an AI startup founded by ex-Google employees, introduces a tool that generates viral, surreal videos with a single click.
Don’t let your competitor steal the brand spotlight — secure your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Author: TechCrunch Events
Publication Date: August 8, 2025
Summary: TechCrunch encourages startups to secure their spot at Disrupt 2025, highlighting the event’s networking and exposure opportunities.
NASA and Google are building an AI medical assistant to keep Mars-bound astronauts healthy
Author: Aria Alamalhodaei
Publication Date: August 8, 2025
Summary: NASA and Google are collaborating on an AI-powered medical assistant designed to support astronaut health during long-duration Mars missions.
Pinterest CEO says agentic shopping is still a long way out
Author: Sarah Perez
Publication Date: August 8, 2025
Summary: Pinterest’s CEO comments on the future of AI-driven, agentic shopping, suggesting the technology is not yet ready for mainstream adoption.
OpenAI priced GPT-5 so low, it may spark a price war
Author: Julie Bort
Publication Date: August 8, 2025
Summary: OpenAI’s aggressive pricing for GPT-5 could trigger a competitive price war among AI model providers.
Meta acquires AI audio startup WaveForms
Author: Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: August 8, 2025
Summary: Meta has acquired WaveForms, an AI audio startup, to bolster its capabilities in generative audio and voice technologies.
Google tests revamped Google Finance with AI upgrades, live news feed
Author: Aisha Malik
Publication Date: August 8, 2025
Summary: Google is piloting a new version of Google Finance featuring AI-powered tools and a real-time news feed for investors.
xAI’s legal chief steps down after whirlwind year
Author: Connie Loizos
Publication Date: August 7, 2025
Summary: The chief legal officer of xAI has resigned after a year marked by rapid developments and legal challenges at the Elon Musk-backed AI company.
Tesla shuts down Dojo, the AI training supercomputer that Musk said would be key to full self-driving
Author: Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: August 7, 2025
Summary: Tesla has discontinued its Dojo supercomputer project, which was once touted as essential for achieving full self-driving capabilities.
High costs and thin margins threatening AI coding startups
Author: Marina Temkin
Publication Date: August 7, 2025
Summary: Many AI coding startups are struggling with high operational costs and low profit margins, raising concerns about their long-term sustainability.
OpenAI’s GPT-5 is here
Author: Maxwell Zeff
Publication Date: August 7, 2025
Summary: OpenAI has officially launched GPT-5, its latest and most advanced language model, promising significant improvements in performance and capabilities.
AI agents aren’t the ‘new Google,’ says Airbnb CEO
Author: Sarah Perez
Publication Date: August 7, 2025
Summary: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky argues that AI agents will not replace search engines like Google, but will instead serve as complementary tools.
The backlash against Duolingo going ‘AI-first’ didn’t even matter
Author: Amanda Silberling
Publication Date: August 7, 2025
Summary: Despite initial criticism, Duolingo’s shift to an AI-first approach has not negatively impacted its user base or growth.
Elon Musk says X plans to introduce ads in Grok’s responses
Author: Aisha Malik
Publication Date: August 7, 2025
Summary: Elon Musk announces that X (formerly Twitter) will begin displaying ads within responses generated by its Grok AI chatbot.
Truth Social’s AI search is powered by Perplexity, but the platform can set limits on sources
Author: Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: August 7, 2025
Summary: Truth Social’s new AI search feature uses Perplexity’s technology, but allows the platform to restrict which sources are included in results.
