AI News on July 31th

AI News 2025/7/31 11:00:10

1. Google Joins EU AI Code of Conduct, While Meta Refuses

#Google #Meta #EURegulation

Google has officially signed the EU’s voluntary AI Code of Conduct, committing to stricter documentation, copyright compliance, and transparency in AI development. Meanwhile, Meta continues to reject the framework, calling it "overregulation" that could stifle innovation.

2. Microsoft Nears Deal to Secure OpenAI Access Post-AGI

#Microsoft #OpenAI #AGI

Microsoft is in advanced negotiations with OpenAI to ensure continued access to its AI models even after OpenAI achieves Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The deal, expected within weeks, would restructure Microsoft’s licensing rights and investment terms.

3. OpenAI Launches AI Tutor Feature in ChatGPT

#OpenAI #Education #ChatGPT

OpenAI has rolled out a new "AI Tutor" mode in ChatGPT, offering personalized learning guidance based on student proficiency levels. The feature is available to free and paid users, expanding AI’s role in education.

4. Anthropic Close to $50B Funding Round at $170B Valuation

#Anthropic #Funding #AIStartup

Anthropic is finalizing a $50B funding round led by Iconiq Capital, potentially valuing the company at $170B—a sharp rise from its $615B valuation in March. The deal highlights investor confidence in generative AI.

5. Meta Hires Fourth Apple AI Researcher This Month

#Meta #Apple #AITalentWar

Meta has recruited another AI researcher from Apple, marking its fourth high-profile hire this month. The move intensifies competition for top AI talent as companies race toward superintelligence.

6. Italy Investigates Meta Over AI Integration in WhatsApp

#Meta #WhatsApp #EURegulation

Italian regulators are probing Meta’s integration of AI features into WhatsApp without explicit user consent, alleging potential violations of EU competition laws. The investigation could lead to fines or forced changes.

7. Google Adds Real-Time Video Search & AI Planning Tools

#Google #AISearch #Productivity

Google has introduced new AI-powered features, including real-time video search, planning canvases, and image/PDF analysis, available on Chrome desktop. The updates aim to enhance productivity and multimodal search.

8. Runway & Luma AI Partner with Robotics Firms

#Runway #LumaAI #Robotics

AI video generation firms Runway and Luma AI are in talks with robotics and autonomous vehicle companies to integrate their models, signaling a shift toward AI-driven simulation for real-world applications.

9. Photoshop Expands AI Editing with "Harmonize" Feature

#Adobe #Photoshop #AIGeneratedContent

Adobe has launched a beta version of Photoshop with enhanced AI tools, including seamless object addition/removal and a "Harmonize" feature for realistic composite images, further blurring the line between AI and manual editing.

10. Only 40% of U.S. Workers Use AI Regularly, Survey Finds

#AIAdoption #Workplace #Survey

A new survey reveals that just 40% of U.S. adults use AI at work, though adoption rises to 74% among those under 30. The findings highlight generational gaps in AI integration across industries.