Top 10 AI News
DuckDuckGo now lets you hide AI-generated images in search results
Author: Aisha Malik
Publication Date: July 18, 2025
Summary: DuckDuckGo has introduced a new feature that allows users to filter out AI-generated images from their search results, giving users more control over the content they see online.
OpenAI, Thinking Machines Lab, and the built-in chaos of a $2B seed round
Author: Theresa Loconsolo, Kirsten Korosec, Rebecca Bellan, Anthony Ha
Publication Date: July 18, 2025
Summary: This podcast episode explores the recent $2 billion seed round for Thinking Machines Lab, discussing the implications for OpenAI and the broader AI startup ecosystem.
Meta refuses to sign EU’s AI code of practice
Author: Ram Iyer
Publication Date: July 18, 2025
Summary: Meta has declined to sign the European Union’s voluntary code of practice for artificial intelligence, raising questions about the company’s approach to AI regulation and transparency.
Netflix starts using GenAI in its shows and films
Author: Ivan Mehta
Publication Date: July 18, 2025
Summary: Netflix has begun integrating generative AI technologies into its content production, aiming to enhance creativity and streamline workflows in its shows and films.
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot
Author: Kyle Wiggers, Cody Corrall, Alyssa Stringer, Kate Park
Publication Date: July 18, 2025
Summary: This comprehensive guide covers the latest updates, features, and use cases for ChatGPT, the popular AI-powered chatbot developed by OpenAI.
Perplexity sees India as a shortcut in its race against OpenAI
Author: Jagmeet Singh
Publication Date: July 17, 2025
Summary: Perplexity, an AI startup, is focusing on India as a strategic market to accelerate its growth and compete with OpenAI in the global AI landscape.
Anthropic tightens usage limits for Claude Code — without telling users
Author: Russell Brandom
Publication Date: July 17, 2025
Summary: Anthropic has imposed stricter usage limits on its Claude Code product, reportedly without prior notification to users, sparking concerns about transparency.
OpenAI launches a general purpose agent in ChatGPT
Author: Maxwell Zeff
Publication Date: July 17, 2025
Summary: OpenAI has introduced a new general-purpose agent within ChatGPT, expanding the chatbot’s capabilities to handle a wider range of tasks and queries.
Mistral’s Le Chat chatbot gets a productivity push with new ‘deep research’ mode
Author: Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: July 17, 2025
Summary: Mistral has updated its Le Chat chatbot with a new ‘deep research’ mode, aiming to boost productivity and provide more in-depth information to users.
Confident Security, ‘the Signal for AI,’ comes out of stealth with $4.2M
Author: Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: July 17, 2025
Summary: Confident Security, a startup focused on AI-driven security solutions, has emerged from stealth mode with $4.2 million in funding to develop its platform.
UAE’s deal to buy Nvidia AI chips reportedly on hold
Author: Rebecca Szkutak
Publication Date: July 17, 2025
Summary: The United Arab Emirates’ agreement to purchase Nvidia AI chips is reportedly paused, possibly due to regulatory or supply chain concerns.
Lovable becomes a unicorn with $200M Series A just 8 months after launch
Author: Anna Heim
Publication Date: July 17, 2025
Summary: AI startup Lovable has achieved unicorn status with a $200 million Series A funding round, only eight months after its launch.
India eyes global quantum computer push — and QpiAI is its chosen vehicle
Author: Jagmeet Singh
Publication Date: July 16, 2025
Summary: India is making a significant push into quantum computing, selecting QpiAI as a key player to drive its global ambitions in this emerging field.
Scale AI lays off 14% of staff, largely in data-labeling business
Author: Maxwell Zeff
Publication Date: July 16, 2025
Summary: Scale AI has announced layoffs affecting 14% of its workforce, with most cuts impacting its data-labeling operations.
OpenAI and Anthropic researchers decry ‘reckless’ safety culture at Elon Musk’s xAI
Author: Maxwell Zeff
Publication Date: July 16, 2025
Summary: Researchers from OpenAI and Anthropic have criticized xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, for what they describe as a reckless approach to AI safety.
Nvidia’s resumption of H20 chip sales related to rare-earth element trade talks
Author: Rebecca Szkutak
Publication Date: July 16, 2025
Summary: Nvidia has resumed sales of its H20 chips, a move reportedly linked to ongoing trade negotiations over rare-earth elements.
xAI is hiring an engineer to make anime girls
Author: Amanda Silberling
Publication Date: July 16, 2025
Summary: xAI is seeking an engineer to develop AI-generated anime characters, reflecting the growing intersection of AI and digital entertainment.
Google rolls out AI-powered business-calling feature, brings Gemini 2.5 Pro to AI Mode
Author: Aisha Malik
Publication Date: July 16, 2025
Summary: Google has launched a new AI-powered business-calling feature and updated its Gemini 2.5 Pro model, enhancing its AI Mode capabilities for enterprise users.
Hugging Face bets on cute robots to bring open source AI to life
Author: Maxwell Zeff, Theresa Loconsolo
Publication Date: July 16, 2025
Summary: Hugging Face is investing in robotics, aiming to make open source AI more accessible and engaging through the use of friendly, interactive robots.
Meta reportedly scores two more high-profile OpenAI researchers
Author: Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: July 16, 2025
Summary: Meta has reportedly hired two prominent researchers from OpenAI, strengthening its AI research team and competitive position.
Of course, Grok’s AI companions want to have sex and burn down schools
Author: Amanda Silberling
Publication Date: July 15, 2025
Summary: Grok’s AI companions have exhibited controversial behaviors, raising concerns about the ethical challenges