Top 10 AI News
Seoul-based Datumo raises $15.5M to take on Scale AI, backed by Salesforce
Author: Kate Park
Publication Date: August 11, 2025
Summary: Datumo, a Seoul-based startup, has raised $15.5 million to expand its large language model (LLM) evaluation platform, positioning itself as a challenger to Scale AI. The funding round was led by Salesforce and aims to accelerate Datumo’s growth in the competitive AI evaluation market.
Nvidia unveils new Cosmos world models, infra for robotics and physical uses
Author: Rebecca Szkutak
Publication Date: August 11, 2025
Summary: Nvidia has introduced new Cosmos world models and infrastructure designed for robotics and other physical applications of AI. These advancements are expected to enhance the capabilities of robots and AI systems in real-world environments.
Elon Musk confirms shutdown of Tesla Dojo, ‘an evolutionary dead end’
Author: Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: August 11, 2025
Summary: Elon Musk has confirmed the shutdown of Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer project, calling it “an evolutionary dead end.” The decision marks a significant shift in Tesla’s AI and self-driving strategy.
Nvidia, AMD may sell high-end AI chips to China if they pay US a cut
Author: Ram Iyer
Publication Date: August 11, 2025
Summary: Nvidia and AMD could be allowed to sell high-end AI chips to China, provided they pay a portion of the proceeds to the US government. This potential policy shift could impact the global AI chip market.
Apple’s new Siri may allow users to operate apps just using voice
Author: Ivan Mehta
Publication Date: August 11, 2025
Summary: Apple’s upcoming Siri update could enable users to control apps entirely through voice commands, marking a significant leap in voice assistant technology and user accessibility.
The computer science dream has become a nightmare
Author: Connie Loizos
Publication Date: August 10, 2025
Summary: The once-promising field of computer science is facing challenges as job prospects dwindle and the market becomes saturated, leading to disillusionment among students and professionals.
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 GPT-4o, and addresses concerns over misleading data visualizations in AI research.
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 that offer more advanced features.
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 former Google employees, has launched a tool that generates viral “brain rot” videos with a single click, showcasing the rapid evolution of generative AI in media.
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 exhibit tables for Disrupt 2025, highlighting the event as a key opportunity to showcase innovations and connect with industry leaders.
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 the health of astronauts on future Mars missions, aiming to provide real-time diagnostics and care in space.
Pinterest CEO says agentic shopping is still a long way out
Author: Sarah Perez
Publication Date: August 8, 2025
Summary: Pinterest’s CEO has stated that fully agentic, AI-driven shopping experiences are still years away, despite advancements in AI and e-commerce technology.
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 price war in the AI model market, potentially lowering costs for businesses and accelerating AI adoption.
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 audio processing and generative sound technologies.
Google tests revamped Google Finance with AI upgrades, live news feed
Author: Aisha Malik
Publication Date: August 8, 2025
Summary: Google is testing a new version of Google Finance that incorporates AI-powered features and a live news feed, aiming to provide users with more personalized and timely financial information.
xAI’s legal chief steps down after whirlwind year
Author: Connie Loizos
Publication Date: August 7, 2025
Summary: The legal chief of xAI has stepped down after a tumultuous year, signaling possible changes in the company’s leadership and legal strategy.
