Elon Musk’s xAI open-sources Grok 2.5, pledges Grok 3 in six months
24 August 2025
xAI open-sources Grok 2.5 and pledges Grok 3’s release in six months, highlighting transparency, enterprise benefits, and global AI rivalry.
Meta Partners with Midjourney to License AI Image and Video Tech
22 August 2025
Meta Partners with Midjourney to expand its creative AI portfolio, licensing V7 and V1 models while pursuing superintelligence ambitions.
Google’s Gemini Live AI Assistant Gains Screen Highlighting and Deeper App Integration
21 August 2025
Google enhances Gemini Live with object highlighting, app integration, and natural speech features, starting on Pixel 10 and expanding to Android and iOS.
Google Docs Adds Gemini-Powered Audio Feature for Text-to-Speech
18 August 2025
The Gemini-powered Audio feature in Google Docs offers seven AI voices, speed controls, and embedded audio buttons. Rollout began August 18 for Rapid Release domains.
Google Launches Flight Deals, an AI-Powered Tool for Smarter Travel Searches
14 August 2025
Google has launched Flight Deals, a beta AI tool in Google Flights that allows flexible travelers in the U.S., Canada, and India to find airfare deals using natural language.
Elon Musk Accuses Apple of Unfair App Store Practices Favoring OpenAI’s ChatGPT
13 August 2025
Elon Musk’s accusation that Apple favors OpenAI’s ChatGPT in its App Store rankings has triggered a public battle with Sam Altman, set against intensifying legal pressure on Apple.
Perplexity AI Makes 34 Billion Bid for Chrome as DOJ Weighs Sale
12 August 2025
Perplexity AI’s $34.5B all-cash bid for Chrome comes as the DOJ weighs forcing Google to sell, potentially reshaping the browser, search, and AI markets.
Nvidia Expands Cosmos World Models to Advance Physical AI for Robotics and Industrial Applications
11 August 2025
Nvidia’s Cosmos World Models suite — including Reason, Transfer-2, and NuRec — delivers advanced tools for robotics, synthetic data, and industrial AI adoption.
Nvidia and AMD Agree to Pay 15% of China Chip Revenues to US Government
10 August 2025
Nvidia and AMD will pay 15% of China AI chip revenues to the US government in a first-of-its-kind deal, drawing bipartisan opposition over legality and national security.