Top 10 AI News
Apple overcomes Trump’s trade war, slow start in AI to deliver surprisingly strong quarter
By AP News
Date: July 31, 2025
Apple shook off a thicket of tariffs and a botched entry into artificial intelligence to accelerate its revenue growth during its springtime quarter. Despite these challenges, the trendsetting company reported stronger-than-expected earnings, though it still faces a bumpy road ahead that could lead to higher iPhone prices.
Can you tell if a song is 100% AI-generated? Here are some things to check
By AP News
Date: July 31, 2025
With AI-powered tools like Suno and Udio enabling anyone to create music easily, listeners are wondering how to spot songs made by machines. This article explores tips for distinguishing AI-generated music from human-made tracks, amid growing concerns about the authenticity of digital content.
Microsoft’s annual cloud revenue hits $75B, profit beats expectations
By AP News
Date: July 30, 2025
Microsoft reported that its annual revenue from the Azure cloud platform surpassed $75 billion, a 34% year-over-year increase. The company attributed this milestone to strong demand for cloud and AI services. Overall profit also topped analyst forecasts, bolstered by resilient sales in cloud computing.
Meta stock surges after Q2 results blow past expectations despite heavy AI spending
By AP News
Date: July 30, 2025
Facebook parent Meta Platforms posted second-quarter earnings that significantly exceeded Wall Street forecasts. Profit reached $18.34 billion (about $7.14 per share), up 36% from a year earlier, with revenue rising 22%. The upbeat financial report and guidance, even with heavy investment in AI, drove Meta’s stock up roughly 12% in after-hours trading.
Amazon reports solid 2Q results and offers better-than-expected sales view
By AP News
Date: July 31, 2025
Amazon said its second-quarter earnings topped analysts’ estimates, driven by strong online sales and continued growth in its AWS cloud business. The company also issued an optimistic forecast for upcoming sales, signaling that ongoing demand for e-commerce and cloud services remained robust.
AI in the courtroom? Complaints about misuse by Hawaiʻi lawyers growing
By AP News
Date: July 30, 2025
Hawaii judges and legal officials are hearing an increasing number of complaints about attorneys using artificial intelligence improperly. Concerns center on AI-generated legal documents being submitted without proper vetting, raising ethical questions about AI’s role in the justice system.
How US adults are using AI, according to AP-NORC polling
By AP News
Date: July 29, 2025
A new AP-NORC poll finds that a majority of U.S. adults have tried AI tools like ChatGPT, with younger adults leading usage. Many report using AI for work-related research or creative brainstorming, while others ask AI for news or personal advice. The survey highlights generational differences in comfort with AI.
Cheyenne to host massive AI data center using more electricity than all Wyoming homes combined
By AP News
Date: July 28, 2025
Cheyenne, Wyoming has won a bid to build one of the largest AI supercomputer facilities in the U.S. When operational, the center’s electricity usage will exceed that of all Wyoming households combined. The development has sparked debate over energy infrastructure and environmental impacts related to the growing demands of AI computing.
Creating realistic deepfakes is getting easier than ever. Fighting back may take even more AI.
By AP News
Date: July 28, 2025
Artificial intelligence tools have advanced to the point that anyone can now generate highly realistic deepfake videos with a few clicks. Security experts warn this surge in fakes – from faceswapped public figures to fake audio clips – demands more sophisticated AI-based detection methods to distinguish real from bogus content and prevent misinformation.
Google’s AI push pays off with solid second quarter, but doubts about company’s future persist
By AP News
Date: July 23, 2025
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, reported strong Q2 results driven by its investments in artificial intelligence. Net profit rose 19% to $28.2 billion and total revenue topped $96 billion, thanks to growth in search advertising and a 32% surge in its cloud division. However, analysts say questions remain about sustaining this momentum long-term.
New AI system uncovers hidden cell subtypes, boosts precision medicine
By MIT News
Date: July 11, 2025
MIT researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool that identifies previously unrecognized cell types in tissue samples. By revealing hidden cellular subpopulations, the system could improve the precision of treatments, enabling therapies to be tailored more closely to each patient’s unique biology, especially in cancer care.
ChatGPT helps prepare this mayor’s talking points. Now he wants a thousand city workers using AI
By MIT News
Date: July 17, 2025
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is so impressed with ChatGPT that he used it to draft a mayoral speech and now plans to train 1,000 city employees to use AI tools. The program aims to demonstrate how generative AI can improve efficiency in government work, from writing reports to generating data insights.
Labcorp unveils AI tool to simplify lab test selection
By Ron Schmelzer, Forbes
Date: July 31, 2025
LabCorp introduced “Test Finder,” an AI-powered tool to help physicians choose appropriate lab tests more efficiently. Using large language models, the tool lets doctors input symptoms or conditions and suggests relevant lab panels, streamlining the diagnostic process and potentially reducing unnecessary tests.