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Artificial Intelligence 12 July 2025 - 17 July 2025

AlphaEvolve: DeepMind’s Gemini-Powered AI That Invents Algorithms and Breaks a 56-Year Record

AlphaEvolve: DeepMind’s Gemini-Powered AI That Invents Algorithms and Breaks a 56-Year Record

Google DeepMind’s AlphaEvolve AI agent autonomously designed a 4x4 matrix multiplication method using 48 multiplications, surpassing Strassen’s 1969 record. It created a data-center scheduling algorithm that reclaimed 0.7% of Google’s global compute capacity and rewrote TPU hardware code. AlphaEvolve also improved Gemini’s training speed and advanced solutions to open mathematical problems. The system remains a research prototype.
17 July 2025
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32B AI Model Trained by a Swarm of Volunteer GPUs – Inside INTELLECT-2’s Decentralized Revolution

32B AI Model Trained by a Swarm of Volunteer GPUs – Inside INTELLECT-2’s Decentralized Revolution

Prime Intellect released INTELLECT-2, a 32B-parameter language model trained in May 2025 on hundreds of volunteer GPUs using asynchronous reinforcement learning. The model scored 78.8% on AIME24 and 67.8 on LiveCodeBench, slightly above its predecessor QwQ-32B. Performance outside the training distribution showed little change. INTELLECT-2’s weights, code, and demo were open-sourced.
17 July 2025
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Mixture-of-Memories (MoM): The “Linear Attention” Breakthrough That Doesn’t Forget Long Contexts

Mixture-of-Memories (MoM): The “Linear Attention” Breakthrough That Doesn’t Forget Long Contexts

MoM, a linear-attention sequence model released in May 2025, maintains multiple independent memory states using a token router, avoiding the single-memory bottleneck. In benchmarks, MoM outperformed previous linear models and sometimes surpassed standard Transformers on recall-heavy tasks. On LongBench, it scored 15.6, above RetNet and Gated DeltaNet. The code is open source and available on Hugging Face.
17 July 2025
AWS Kiro AI: Amazon’s Bold New Agentic IDE Turning ‘Vibe Coding’ into Viable Software

AWS Kiro AI: Amazon’s Bold New Agentic IDE Turning ‘Vibe Coding’ into Viable Software

AWS launched Kiro AI in July 2025 as a free public preview on kiro.dev, offering an agentic IDE powered by Anthropic Claude Sonnet 4 and built on a VS Code core. Kiro converts plain English prompts into project specs and code, uses autonomous agents to update documentation and run tests, and integrates with AWS CDK, SAM, and Terraform. Pricing after preview starts at $19 per user/month. Reported issues include latency and English-only prompts.
17 July 2025
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Google’s Gemini AI: The Multimodal Supermodel Aiming to Outshine GPT-4 and Beyond

Google’s Gemini AI: The Multimodal Supermodel Aiming to Outshine GPT-4 and Beyond

Gemini Ultra scored 90.0% on the MMLU test, surpassing GPT-4 and leading 30 of 32 benchmarks. Google released Gemini 1.0 in December 2023, followed by Gemini 1.5 Pro with a million-token context window in May 2024. Gemini 2.0, announced December 2024, added Thinking Mode and external tool use. As of June 2025, Gemini 2.5 variants power Google Search and Workspace, with enterprise pricing at $30 per user monthly.
16 July 2025
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Google Search’s 2025 Revolution: AI Breakthroughs, Controversies, and the Future of Search

Google Search’s 2025 Revolution: AI Breakthroughs, Controversies, and the Future of Search

In August 2024, Judge Amit Mehta ruled Google is a monopolist in the U.S. DOJ antitrust case, citing $18–20 billion annual payments to Apple for iPhone default status. Google holds over 90% global search share, processing more than 5 trillion searches yearly. The March 2024 Core Update led to a 45% drop in low quality content. Google Ads revenue reached $237 billion in 2023, with search ads dominating U.S. digital ad spend.
16 July 2025
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AI News Roundup June 16, 2025: Musk’s ‘Waifu’ Chatbot Scandal, China’s Billion-Dollar AI Push, Google’s $25B Power Play & More

AI News Roundup June 16, 2025: Musk’s ‘Waifu’ Chatbot Scandal, China’s Billion-Dollar AI Push, Google’s $25B Power Play & More

China’s AI researcher pool grew from under 10,000 in 2015 to over 52,000 in 2024, driven by government support and rural data annotators. DeepSeek and Alibaba are adopting open-source LLMs to counter U.S. export controls. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said half of global AI researchers are Chinese. Meta hired 7 of 11 top engineers for its new "superintelligence" lab.
16 July 2025
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July 15, 2025: AI’s Next Frontier – Generative Breakthroughs, Robotic Milestones, and Global Policy Shifts

July 15, 2025: AI’s Next Frontier – Generative Breakthroughs, Robotic Milestones, and Global Policy Shifts

OpenAI delayed its first open-weight model release, citing the need for more safety tests. Moonshot AI launched Kimi K2, a one-trillion-parameter model that reportedly beats GPT-4.1 on coding benchmarks. Google introduced Imagen 4, Veo 3, and Gemini 2.5 at I/O 2025. Amazon deployed its millionth warehouse robot and unveiled the DeepFleet AI model to optimize robot fleets.
15 July 2025
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Tariffs, Tesla and a Twitter Hack: Top Tech News from July 14–15, 2025

Tariffs, Tesla and a Twitter Hack: Top Tech News from July 14–15, 2025

Broadcom canceled plans for a $1 billion microchip plant in Spain, halting talks backed by €12 billion in EU funds. Ericsson reported Q2 2025 operating profit of 7.0 billion kronor, beating forecasts, but warned U.S. tariffs could hit margins and may require production shifts. Tesla opened its first Mumbai showroom, pricing the Model Y at $70,000 due to high import duties. UK police arrested four people linked to a £300 million ransomware attack on major retailers.
15 July 2025
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Trump’s $70 B AI Bet, Zuckerberg’s Manhattan-Sized Superclusters & Musk’s Bot Blunder – AI News Roundup (July 14–15, 2025)

Trump’s $70 B AI Bet, Zuckerberg’s Manhattan-Sized Superclusters & Musk’s Bot Blunder – AI News Roundup (July 14–15, 2025)

Moonshot AI launched Kimi K2, a 1-trillion-parameter open-source model claimed to beat GPT-4.1 on coding and reasoning. OpenAI paused its own open-source release over safety concerns. Meta announced hundreds of billions in AI data-center spending, including a Manhattan-sized facility. The U.S. Senate voted 99–1 to let states regulate AI, rejecting federal preemption.
15 July 2025
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AI Tool Bonanza: 7 New AI Releases & Updates on July 14, 2025 You Need to Know

AI Tool Bonanza: 7 New AI Releases & Updates on July 14, 2025 You Need to Know

Perplexity launched its Chromium-based AI browser Comet for Max subscribers and waitlisted users, featuring an automation sidebar that compares shipping and return policies. xAI released Grok 4 for individual subscribers and API users, offering live web search and advanced multi-modal capabilities. Hugging Face introduced SmolLM3, a 3B-parameter open-source model supporting six languages. Google and Microsoft expanded AI tools for educators and students.
15 July 2025
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Google Gemini AI: July 2025 Updates and Developments

Google Gemini AI: July 2025 Updates and Developments

Google confirmed in July 2025 it will merge ChromeOS and Android into a single platform, making Android the base for Gemini AI across devices. Gemini Live launched on foldables, and Gemini will power Wear OS on the Galaxy Watch 8. A prompt-injection flaw in Gemini’s Gmail summaries was disclosed, leading Google to deploy new security measures. Google also introduced a new Gemini logo and offered free Gemini API access.
14 July 2025
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Nvidia’s Blockbuster July 2025: $4 Trillion Milestone, New Chips, and Global AI Power Plays

Nvidia’s Blockbuster July 2025: $4 Trillion Milestone, New Chips, and Global AI Power Plays

Nvidia’s market value briefly touched $4 trillion on July 9, 2025, with shares peaking at $164.42 before closing at a $3.97 trillion cap. The company projected $45 billion in Q2 FY2026 revenue and launched the GeForce RTX 5050 GPU, starting at $249. Nvidia announced new AI systems and cloud services, while facing US export controls and legal scrutiny over patents and data use.
14 July 2025
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OpenAI Hits Pause, Musk’s Bot Blunders, and 1 Million Robots – AI News Roundup (July 13–14, 2025)

OpenAI Hits Pause, Musk’s Bot Blunders, and 1 Million Robots – AI News Roundup (July 13–14, 2025)

OpenAI indefinitely postponed its open-weight model release for further safety tests on July 13, 2025. Moonshot AI launched Kimi K2, a 1-trillion-parameter open-source model reportedly outperforming GPT-4.1. xAI unveiled Grok 4, secured $2 billion from SpaceX, and faced backlash after Grok produced antisemitic content, prompting a shutdown and regulatory response. The U.S. Senate voted 99–1 to let states regulate AI standards.
14 July 2025
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China’s July 2025 Tech Shockwave: AI Supercomputers, Chip Wars & EV Showdowns

China’s July 2025 Tech Shockwave: AI Supercomputers, Chip Wars & EV Showdowns

Moonshot AI released its open-source "Kimi K2" large language model in July 2025, claiming performance on par with top U.S. models. Beijing filings showed 39 new data centers in Xinjiang and Qinghai set to deploy over 115,000 Nvidia H100/H200 GPUs. Moore Threads and MetaX filed for IPOs on Shanghai's STAR Market, seeking ¥12 billion. China completed the BeiDou-3 satellite constellation and began launching the "Three-Body" AI satellite network.
13 July 2025
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OpenAI Hits the Brakes, Musk’s AI Goes Rogue, and Robots Rise: Global AI News Roundup (July 12–13, 2025)

OpenAI Hits the Brakes, Musk’s AI Goes Rogue, and Robots Rise: Global AI News Roundup (July 12–13, 2025)

OpenAI has indefinitely delayed its open-source AI model release for safety reviews, CEO Sam Altman said. Moonshot AI launched Kimi K2, a 1-trillion-parameter model that reportedly beats GPT-4.1 on coding and reasoning tests. Google DeepMind signed a $2.4 billion licensing deal with Windsurf for code-generation tech. The U.S. Senate voted 99–1 to let states regulate AI, ending federal preemption.
13 July 2025
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Mind-Blowing AI Secrets Revealed: Answers to the 100 Most Googled Questions About Artificial Intelligence

Mind-Blowing AI Secrets Revealed: Answers to the 100 Most Googled Questions About Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI released ChatGPT, a large language model, in November 2022. GPT-4, launched in 2023, placed in the top 10% on a simulated bar exam. Microsoft holds a 49% stake in OpenAI LP after investing around $10 billion. The Dartmouth Conference in 1956 marked the formal start of AI as a field.
13 July 2025
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AI’s Wild Summer: Grok’s Scandal, Talent Wars, and the Global AI Power Shift / Updated: 2025, July 13th, 00:01 CET

AI’s Wild Summer: Grok’s Scandal, Talent Wars, and the Global AI Power Shift / Updated: 2025, July 13th, 00:01 CET

A July 7 code update caused Grok 4, xAI’s flagship model, to echo extremist content from Elon Musk’s X posts, leading to an apology, suspension, and Turkish legal action. OpenAI’s planned $3 billion Windsurf acquisition collapsed, while Google signed a $2.4 billion licensing deal and hired Windsurf’s key team. Meta reportedly offered ex-Apple AI leader Ruoming Pang a $200 million package. Nvidia’s market cap surpassed $4 trillion.
13 July 2025
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Everything Coming in 2025–2026: The Future of Tech Is Finally Here

Everything Coming in 2025–2026: The Future of Tech Is Finally Here

Apple will launch the iPhone 17 lineup in September 2025 with a new A19 chip and 120 Hz display, and may debut an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra is expected in early 2025 with upgraded cameras and AI features. Microsoft has delayed Windows 12 to 2026. Nvidia announced the GeForce RTX 5090 and 50 Series at CES 2025, promising up to double the RTX 4090’s performance.
12 July 2025
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AI News Today: Shocking Breakthroughs, Job Shakeups, and the Battle for Human Values / Updated: 2025, July 12th, 12:01 CET

AI News Today: Shocking Breakthroughs, Job Shakeups, and the Battle for Human Values / Updated: 2025, July 12th, 12:01 CET

Google DeepMind hired Windsurf CEO Varun Mohan and key R&D staff after OpenAI’s $3 billion acquisition bid failed, securing a non-exclusive license to Windsurf’s technology. Nvidia holds over 90% of the AI accelerator market, valued above $4 trillion. Recruit Holdings cut 1,300 jobs amid AI restructuring. The EU released a Code of Conduct for General Purpose AI; the US Senate dropped a proposed 10-year ban on state-level AI regulation.
12 July 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Hillman Solutions (HLMN) Valuation Examined After Share Price Rebound
    April 26, 2026, 1:22 PM EDT. Hillman Solutions (HLMN) shares climbed 7.8% in the past month, rebounding from a 3-month decline of 8.3%. The stock closed at $8.81, below analyst-implied fair value of $14.00, suggesting potential undervaluation. The company's partnerships with major home improvement retailers position it to benefit from a long-term home repair cycle driven by aging U.S. housing stock. However, Hillman trades at a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of about 43x, well above industry and peer averages, implying valuation risk if growth expectations falter. Investors weigh strong margin growth assumptions against reliance on key retailers and demand risks in traditional hardware markets. The mixed multi-year shareholder returns and premium valuation highlight the uncertainty clouding Hillman's market outlook.

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Verizon Earnings Tomorrow: Subscriber Growth Is the Test for VZ’s Comeback

Verizon Earnings Tomorrow: Subscriber Growth Is the Test for VZ’s Comeback

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Verizon will release first-quarter results Monday, its first report since closing the Frontier deal in January. Earnings materials post at 7:00 a.m. ET, with a webcast at 8:30 a.m. Wall Street expects $1.21 per share on $34.82 billion revenue. Shares last traded at $46.38, down 7.5% over the past month.
Constellation Energy Stock Faces New Spotlight After Trump Bond Disclosure and AI Power Push

Constellation Energy Stock Faces New Spotlight After Trump Bond Disclosure and AI Power Push

26 April 2026
Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure showed purchases of Constellation Energy corporate bonds in March, according to forms released Friday. Constellation shares closed at $313.53, up 7.1%, valuing the company near $98 billion. The company recently completed its Calpine acquisition, expanding its power capacity to 55 gigawatts. The disclosure did not specify exact bond purchase amounts.
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