Google has announced the second class of its AI Infrastructure Academy, supporting seed to Series A startups tackling cybersecurity, education, and transportation with equity-free resources. The program includes virtual training and a summit at Google HQ, building on last year's successful alumni.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) will launch an AI agent marketplace on July 15, with Anthropic as a key partner. The platform aims to consolidate the fragmented AI agent market, offering startups a way to sell directly to AWS customers. Anthropic stands to gain significant traction, leveraging Amazon's support and potential new investments.
Shanghai has successfully registered 82 large AI models as part of its initiative to develop national AI demonstration bases across key sectors including manufacturing, finance, healthcare, and education. The city has also established specialized industrial zones and comprehensive funding support to foster AI innovation.
Blok, a startup founded in 2024, leverages AI to simulate user behavior and help developers test applications more effectively. With $7.5M in funding, Blok aims to revolutionize product testing by predicting user actions before code is written, particularly targeting finance and healthcare sectors.
Perplexity AI has launched the Comet browser, featuring built-in AI search and assistance capabilities, challenging Google Chrome's dominance. The browser integrates Perplexity's AI technology to streamline web tasks and research, targeting power users with a $200/month subscription model before wider release.
Feishu has launched a comprehensive AI product suite, including knowledge Q&A and smart meeting tools, alongside an AI maturity model to guide enterprise adoption. The company also announced major upgrades to its Multidimensional Tables and introduced new development tools like Aily and Feishu Miaoda to empower businesses in building custom AI solutions.
Apple is reportedly working on an AI-powered 'Support Assistant' to enhance customer service. The tool, found in Apple Support app code, will allow users to chat with an AI for troubleshooting before connecting with human agents. It may integrate ChatGPT-like technology and support file uploads for richer interactions.
Xiaomi's internal AI Toolbox project has completed its testing phase and will suspend services starting July 5, 2025. The initiative aimed to explore cutting-edge AI technologies, though specific features remain undisclosed. This move suggests Xiaomi is analyzing data for future strategy rather than abandoning the project.
Xiaomi's internal 'AI Toolbox' project concludes its testing phase and will suspend services starting July 5, 2025. The toolset explored cutting-edge AI integrations, though specific features remain undisclosed. This move suggests data review and future strategy planning rather than project abandonment.
OpenAI's GPT-5 is entering phased testing with an expected July release. The next-generation AI model introduces multimodal capabilities, processing text, speech, images, and video while improving reasoning and reducing hallucinations. This advancement promises transformative applications across industries.
Google's DeepMind has launched Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite, a breakthrough AI model capable of generating interactive interfaces in real time. The technology enhances user experience by dynamically creating content based on contextual actions, eliminating loading delays. It also shows improved performance in coding, math, and scientific applications.
xAI's Grok is developing an advanced file editor with spreadsheet capabilities, aiming to compete with tech giants like Google and Microsoft. The feature, revealed through leaks, will allow users to interact with AI while editing files. This move aligns with Elon Musk's vision of transforming platform X into an 'all-in-one app'.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has hinted that GPT-5, the company's next-generation AI model, may launch this summer. While details remain scarce, industry experts anticipate significant advancements in capabilities, which could reshape the AI landscape and impact market dynamics.
Apple's hardware chief Johnny Srouji disclosed plans to use generative AI in custom chip development during a speech in Belgium. The tech giant's transition to in-house silicon was described as an all-or-nothing gamble without backup plans. Apple continues pushing boundaries with its latest M-series and Vision Pro chips while exploring AI-driven design efficiencies.
