AI News on August 6th

AI News 2025/8/6 11:00:10

1. OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic Approved for U.S. Government AI Contracts

#OpenAI #Google #Anthropic

The U.S. Federal General Services Administration (GSA) has officially approved OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic as AI vendors for federal agencies. This allows broader government adoption of their AI tools, including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, beyond limited pilot programs.

2. OpenAI Releases Open-Weight Models GPT-OSS-120B and GPT-OSS-20B

#OpenAI #GPT #AIModels

OpenAI launched two open-weight language models, GPT-OSS-120B and GPT-OSS-20B, providing researchers and developers with accessible AI tools. Unlike open-source models, these allow parameter access but not full code modification.

3. AWS Adds OpenAI Models to Bedrock Platform

#AWS #OpenAI #Bedrock

Amazon Web Services (AWS) integrated OpenAI’s models into its Bedrock platform, breaking Microsoft Azure’s exclusivity as OpenAI’s cloud provider. This move expands AI tool availability for enterprise customers.

4. GPT-5 Launch Imminent as OpenAI Executives Tease Capabilities

#GPT5 #OpenAI #AI

OpenAI executives have hinted at GPT-5’s upcoming release, with CEO Sam Altman describing its performance as "unprecedented." The model is expected to debut with mini and nano versions via API.

5. ChatGPT Nears 700 Million Weekly Active Users

#ChatGPT #OpenAI #Growth

ChatGPT is on track to surpass 700 million weekly active users, a 40% increase from earlier this year. The platform also introduced well-being features, including rest reminders and mental health support.

6. Goldman Sachs Reports AI Impact on U.S. Labor Market

#AIJobs #LaborMarket #GoldmanSachs

Goldman Sachs analysts note that generative AI is affecting U.S. employment, particularly in tech, where hiring has slowed. Younger workers are disproportionately impacted, though broader labor markets remain stable.

7. U.S. Accelerates AI Export Strategy

#USA #AIExports #Policy

The White House announced plans to boost AI exports, focusing on hardware (chips, servers), data pipelines, and security systems. The initiative aims to strengthen U.S. leadership in AI infrastructure.

8. ElevenLabs Launches AI Music Generation Service

#ElevenLabs #AIMusic #GenerativeAI

AI voice startup ElevenLabs introduced a music generation tool that creates full tracks with vocals and instruments from text prompts. The service is in beta with select media and gaming clients.

9. AI-Driven Layoffs Accelerate in U.S. Tech Sector

#AILayoffs #Tech #Automation

U.S. tech firms have cut nearly 90,000 jobs in 2025, a 36% increase from last year, as AI automation replaces roles in engineering and customer support.

10. Anthropic Releases Opus 4.1, Challenging GPT-5

#Anthropic #Opus #AIModels

Anthropic unveiled Opus 4.1, enhancing its AI’s programming, research, and data analysis capabilities. The update comes ahead of OpenAI’s GPT-5 launch, intensifying competition in enterprise AI.