AI News on July 30th

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1. Microsoft Seeks Permanent OpenAI Access Even After AGI

#Microsoft #OpenAI #AGI

Microsoft is in advanced negotiations with OpenAI to secure continued access to its AI models even after OpenAI achieves Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The deal could remove a major obstacle in OpenAI’s shift toward commercialization.

2. EU Plans €40B AI Chip Purchase in U.S. Trade Deal

#EU #AIChips #Trade

The European Union is set to buy €40 billion worth of AI chips from the U.S. as part of a new trade agreement. The deal is expected to boost semiconductor stocks and strengthen transatlantic AI supply chains.

3. Nvidia Orders 300K H20 Chips for Chinese Market

#NVIDIA #H20 #China

Nvidia has placed a new order for 300,000 H20 AI chips with TSMC, supplementing its existing inventory. The move signals strong demand in China despite export restrictions.

4. Meta Hires Another Apple AI Researcher Amid Talent War

#Meta #Apple #AITalent

Meta has recruited another key AI researcher from Apple, marking the fourth such hire this month. The move intensifies competition for top AI talent as companies race toward superintelligence.

5. Anthropic in Talks for $30B-$50B Funding Round

#Anthropic #Funding #AIStartup

Anthropic is negotiating a $30B-$50B funding round led by Iconiq Capital, potentially valuing the OpenAI rival at $170B. The deal reflects soaring investor interest in generative AI.

6. EU Launches €100B AI Factory Initiative

#EU #AIFactories #Investment

The EU has committed €100B to build AI factories across Europe, aiming to boost computing power and reduce reliance on U.S. and Chinese tech giants. The first facility will open in Munich in September.

7. Trump Threatens 20%-25% Tariffs on India

#US #Trade #Tariffs

President Trump has proposed 20%-25% tariffs on Indian goods, citing unfair trade practices. The move could impact India’s growing AI and semiconductor sectors.

8. OpenAI’s GPT-5 Outperforms Claude in Coding Tests

#OpenAI #GPT5 #CodingAI

OpenAI’s unreleased GPT-5 model has surpassed Claude Sonnet 4 in software engineering benchmarks, demonstrating superior performance in complex programming tasks.

9. Tesla Expands Robotaxi Service to 50% of U.S.

#Tesla #Robotaxi #AutonomousDriving

Tesla plans to expand its Robotaxi service to cover 50% of the U.S. population by year-end, leveraging AI advancements in autonomous driving.

10. EU Criticizes U.S. Trade Deal as "Geopolitical Failure"

#EU #USTrade #Geopolitics

European leaders have criticized the new U.S.-EU trade agreement, with France calling it a "dark day" for Europe. The deal raises concerns about AI and tech sovereignty.