AI News on July 29th

AI News 2025/7/29 11:00:10

1. WAIC 2025 Concludes with Record $16.2B in Procurement Deals

#WAIC2025 #Shanghai #AIInnovation

The 2025 World AI Conference concluded in Shanghai with record-breaking procurement deals worth $16.2 billion. Over 800 companies exhibited more than 3,000 AI products, including over 100 global debuts in AI models, robotics and smart devices.

2. U.S. Announces Major AI Investment Plan

#USAI #Policy #Investment

The U.S. government unveiled a new AI investment plan that includes relaxed regulations for data centers and semiconductor facilities. Several major tech companies have pledged significant funding for AI infrastructure projects.

3. Microsoft Unveils New AI Reasoning Framework

#Microsoft #AI #Technology

Microsoft has developed a new AI framework capable of real-time reasoning during speech pauses. The technology demonstrates significant improvements in logical deduction and problem-solving capabilities.

4. Google's AI Achieves Math Olympiad Performance

#Google #AI #Mathematics

Google's AI system has demonstrated the ability to solve complex mathematical problems at a level comparable to International Math Olympiad gold medalists, using innovative parallel solution exploration techniques.

5. Tech Giant Hires Prominent AI Researcher

#Meta #AI #Talent

A major technology company has recruited a leading AI researcher to head its advanced AI laboratory, continuing the industry trend of competition for top artificial intelligence talent.

6. EU Pursues AI Independence Strategy

#EU #AISovereignty #Policy

European nations are implementing strategies to develop independent AI capabilities, including regional cloud services and technology development initiatives to reduce reliance on foreign tech companies.

7. Major Tech Company Acquires AI Wearable Startup

#Amazon #AIWearables #Acquisition

A leading technology firm has acquired a startup specializing in AI-powered wearable devices that can transcribe conversations and generate summaries, signaling expansion into personal AI assistant technology.

8. Electric Car Maker Expands Robotics Production

#Tesla #Robotics #Manufacturing

An electric vehicle manufacturer has announced ambitious production targets for its humanoid robots, which are now capable of performing increasingly complex tasks in various environments.

9. AI System Helps Decipher Ancient Texts

#DeepMind #Archaeology #AI

Researchers have developed an AI system that can reconstruct damaged ancient inscriptions with improved accuracy, helping to predict missing text elements and estimate their historical origins.

10. AI Impact on Job Market Revealed

#AIJobs #LaborMarket #Automation

New research shows AI adoption is significantly boosting productivity while simultaneously transforming the labor market, with varying impacts across different skill levels and job categories.