AI News on August 5th

AI News 2025/8/5 11:00:10

1. Google Signs Power Agreements to Reduce AI Data Center Energy Use

#Google #AI #Energy

Google has signed agreements with U.S. power companies to reduce AI data center electricity consumption during peak demand. The move aims to ease grid strain as AI computing demand outpaces power supply in some regions.

2. ChatGPT Hits 700 Million Weekly Active Users

#OpenAI #ChatGPT #Growth

OpenAI announced ChatGPT has reached 700 million weekly active users, a fourfold increase from last year. The AI assistant continues rapid growth ahead of GPT-5's expected launch.

3. OpenAI Raises $8.3B at $300B Valuation

#OpenAI #Funding #Valuation

OpenAI secured $8.3 billion in new funding, valuing the company at $300 billion. The record-breaking round comes as the firm prepares to launch GPT-5 and expand its AI infrastructure.

4. EU AI Act Transparency Rules Take Effect

#EU #AIAct #Regulation

The EU's AI Act transparency requirements for generative AI models are now in force. Providers must document training data and implement copyright policies for models on the EU market.

5. Meta Loses AI Researchers to xAI

#Meta #xAI #TalentWar

Several senior Meta AI researchers have joined Elon Musk's xAI, continuing the fierce competition for top AI talent between major tech companies.

6. Google Expands AI Search Features

#Google #AISearch #Productivity

Google introduced new AI-powered search capabilities including real-time video analysis and document parsing, enhancing productivity tools for Chrome desktop users.

7. Anthropic Blocks OpenAI API Access

#Anthropic #OpenAI #Competition

Anthropic revoked OpenAI's API access to its Claude models, citing terms of service violations. The move highlights growing tensions between AI competitors.

8. Tesla Expands Robotaxi Testing

#Tesla #Robotaxi #Autonomous

Tesla is preparing to expand its Robotaxi service to Chicago pending final safety approvals, marking another step in its autonomous driving ambitions.

9. AI Job Market Shows Polarization

#AIJobs #LaborMarket #Automation

New data shows AI adoption boosting productivity by 23-29% while reducing low-skill jobs by 7.2%, with demand growing for AI oversight roles.

10. Apple Developing ChatGPT-Style Search

#Apple #AISearch #Siri

Apple is reportedly building a ChatGPT-like AI search tool that could power Siri and Safari, potentially through acquisition of AI startup Perplexity.