Top 10 AI News
Tim Cook reportedly tells employees Apple ‘must’ win in AI
Author: Anthony Ha
Publication Date: August 2, 2025
Summary: Apple CEO Tim Cook has reportedly told employees that the company must win in the field of artificial intelligence, signaling a strong internal push to prioritize AI development and integration across Apple’s products and services.[^24156.0.0]
Anthropic cuts off OpenAI’s access to its Claude models
Author: Anthony Ha
Publication Date: August 2, 2025
Summary: Anthropic has ended OpenAI’s access to its Claude AI models, marking a significant shift in the competitive landscape between leading AI companies.[^24156.0.0]
A backlog at the Commerce Department is reportedly stalling Nvidia’s H20 chip licenses
Author: Rebecca Szkutak
Publication Date: August 1, 2025
Summary: Nvidia is facing delays in obtaining licenses for its H20 chips due to a reported backlog at the U.S. Commerce Department, potentially impacting the company’s ability to meet demand for its AI hardware.[^24156.0.0]
Google bets on STAN, an Indian social gaming platform
Author: Jagmeet Singh
Publication Date: August 1, 2025
Summary: Google is investing in STAN, an Indian social gaming platform, as part of its broader strategy to expand its presence in the gaming and AI sectors in India.[^24156.0.1]
From Meta’s massive offers to Anthropic’s massive valuation, does AI have a ceiling?
Authors: Theresa Loconsolo, Anthony Ha, Kirsten Korosec, Maxwell Zeff
Publication Date: August 1, 2025
Summary: This discussion explores whether the rapid growth and high valuations in the AI sector, exemplified by companies like Meta and Anthropic, are sustainable or if the industry is approaching a ceiling.[^24156.0.1]
More details emerge on how Windsurf’s VCs and founders got paid from the Google deal
Author: Marina Temkin
Publication Date: August 1, 2025
Summary: New information has surfaced about the financial arrangements for Windsurf’s venture capitalists and founders following the company’s acquisition by Google.[^24156.0.1]
Fundamental Research Labs nabs $30M+ to build AI agents across verticals
Author: Ivan Mehta
Publication Date: August 1, 2025
Summary: Fundamental Research Labs has secured over $30 million in funding to develop AI agents tailored for various industry verticals.[^24156.0.1]
OpenAI reportedly raises $8.3B at $300B valuation
Author: Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: August 1, 2025
Summary: OpenAI has reportedly raised $8.3 billion in new funding, bringing its valuation to $300 billion and reinforcing its position as a leader in the AI industry.[^24156.0.2]
The new face of defense tech — Ethan Thornton of Mach Industries — takes the AI Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Author: TechCrunch Events
Publication Date: August 1, 2025
Summary: Ethan Thornton, CEO of Mach Industries, is set to present at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, highlighting the growing intersection of AI and defense technology.[^24156.0.2]
Vast Data in talks with Alphabet’s CapitalG, Nvidia to fund round at up to $30B valuation
Author: Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: August 1, 2025
Summary: Vast Data is reportedly in discussions with Alphabet’s CapitalG and Nvidia to raise funding at a valuation of up to $30 billion, reflecting strong investor interest in AI infrastructure.[^24156.0.2]
Google rolls out Gemini Deep Think AI, a reasoning model that tests multiple ideas in parallel
Author: Maxwell Zeff
Publication Date: August 1, 2025
Summary: Google has launched Gemini Deep Think AI, a new reasoning model designed to test multiple ideas in parallel, aiming to advance the capabilities of AI in complex problem-solving.[^24156.0.2]
Female-founded semiconductor AI startup SixSense raises $8.5M
Author: Kate Park
Publication Date: July 31, 2025
Summary: SixSense, a semiconductor AI startup founded by women, has raised $8.5 million to further develop its technology and expand its market reach.[^24156.0.2]
Amazon CEO wants to put ads in your Alexa+ conversations
Author: Maxwell Zeff
Publication Date: July 31, 2025
Summary: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has revealed plans to introduce advertisements into Alexa+ conversations, signaling a new monetization strategy for the company’s AI-powered voice assistant.[^24156.0.3]
What’s the real cost of chasing AGI? Power consolidation is just the start, says the AI Now Institute.
Authors: Theresa Loconsolo, Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: July 31, 2025
Summary: The AI Now Institute discusses the broader implications of the race toward artificial general intelligence (AGI), including concerns about power consolidation and societal impact.[^24156.0.3]
Reddit revenue soars as it bets on AI and advertising
Author: Lauren Forristal
Publication Date: July 31, 2025
Summary: Reddit’s revenue has surged as the company increases its focus on AI and advertising, leveraging new technologies to drive growth.[^24156.0.3]
Apple plans to ‘significantly’ grow AI investments, Cook says
Author: Sarah Perez
Publication Date: July 31, 2025
Summary: Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced plans to significantly increase the company’s investments in artificial intelligence, underlining AI’s importance to Apple’s future strategy.[^24156.0.3]
Enterprises prefer Anthropic’s AI models over anyone else’s, including OpenAI’s
Author: Rebecca Szkutak
Publication Date: July 31, 2025
Summary: Enterprises are increasingly choosing Anthropic’s AI models over competitors, including OpenAI, due to their performance and reliability.[^24156.0.4]
Your public ChatGPT queries are getting indexed by Google and other search engines
Author: Amanda Silberling
Publication Date: July 31, 2025
Summary: Public queries made to ChatGPT are being indexed by Google and other search engines, raising privacy concerns for users of the AI chatbot.[^24156.0.4]
Design and development shop the Iconfactory is selling some apps — and AI is partially to blame
Author: Sarah Perez
Publication Date: July 31, 2025
Summary: The Iconfactory, a design and development studio, is selling some of its apps, citing the impact of AI on the app market as a contributing factor.[^24156.0.4]
Quora’s Poe releases a developer API with access to a bouquet of AI models
Author: Ivan Mehta
Publication Date: July 31, 2025
Summary: Quora’s Poe platform has launched a developer API, providing access to a variety of AI models and making it easier for developers to integrate advanced AI into their applications.[^24156.0.4]
