AI in July 2025: Disruption, Opportunity, and Uncertainty Across the Globe / Updated: 2025, July 4th, 00:00 CET
Microsoft cut about 4% of its workforce in July 2025, citing AI as a direct replacement, especially in Xbox. Nvidia became the world’s most valuable company at a $3.92 trillion market cap as AI chip demand soared. Meta recruited top AI talent with signing bonuses exceeding $100 million. OpenAI and Oracle signed a $30 billion cloud deal to support next-generation AI models under the Stargate initiative.