🖥️ Major AI Events of Each Week (2025)

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📅 Week of Jun 7–15, 2025

Major AI Events

Date	Event	Organization	Description
June 9–13, 2025	Apple WWDC 2025	Apple	Apple unveiled iOS 26, macOS “Tahoe,” visionOS 26, and its new Liquid Glass UI—highlighting AI-driven features and enhanced on-device intelligence.
June 10, 2025	Mistral Releases Magistral Reasoning Models	Mistral AI	Mistral launched Magistral Small & Medium, open and chain‑of‑thought‑capable LLMs—Europe’s first reasoning-focused models.
June 10, 2025	Google DeepMind Updates Gemini 2.5 Series	DeepMind (Google)	Gemini 2.5 Pro & Flash received updates: Deep Think (advanced reasoning), native audio, 1M‑token context support, and improved multimodal performance.
June 12–15, 2025	51st G7 Summit Includes AI in Global Policy Declaration	G7 Leaders	G7 leaders issued a joint statement affirming AI as a global strategic priority, alongside critical minerals and quantum initiatives.
June 17–19, 2025	Chicago AI Week 2025 (teaser)	Chicago AI Week	The upcoming event in mid‑June will gather global AI leaders for sessions on responsible AI, enterprise use cases, and industry collaboration.

Event Details

1. Apple WWDC 2025
Apple kicked off WWDC on June 9, debuting updates across its ecosystems: iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, macOS “Tahoe,” tvOS 26, and visionOS 26. The event introduced a new Liquid Glass UI, AI-powered battery optimization, desktop mode, and developer tools for Apple Intelligence.
🔗 Source – Tom’s Guide

2. Mistral Releases Magistral Reasoning Models
On June 10, Mistral AI launched Magistral Small & Medium, two open-source, chain-of-thought-equipped LLMs designed for advanced reasoning. These models mark a major step for Europe’s open AI development.
🔗 Source – Reuters

3. Google DeepMind Updates Gemini 2.5
DeepMind released updates to Gemini 2.5 on June 10, including Deep Think (for complex reasoning), native audio output, 1 million token context capacity, improved coding ability, and security enhancements.
🔗 Source – Android Central / Google Blog

4. G7 Summit AI Declaration
At the G7 Summit (June 12–15), leaders—from the U.S., EU, Canada, Japan, and others—released a joint declaration recognizing AI as a strategic global technology requiring collaboration in standards, ethics, and security.
🔗 Source – Reuters

5. Chicago AI Week 2025 Teaser
Announced for June 17–19, Chicago AI Week will bring together government, academic, and industry leaders for workshops and discussions centered on responsible AI practices, innovation, and cross-sector partnerships.
🔗 Source – Chicago AI Week site

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📅 Week of Jun 1–7, 2025

Major AI Events

Date	Event	Organization	Description
June 3, 2025	US Commerce Renames AI Safety Institute	US Department of Commerce	The AI Safety Institute is renamed the Center for AI Standards & Innovation (CAISI), shifting focus to national security.
June 4, 2025	Oracle Earnings Driven by AI Cloud Momentum	Oracle	Oracle’s Q4 earnings highlight OCI and AI cloud growth, driven by easing infrastructure bottlenecks and high enterprise demand.
June 5, 2025	Krutrim Unveils ‘Kruti’ Agentic AI Assistant	Krutrim	Indian startup Krutrim introduced “Kruti,” an agentic AI assistant launching June 12, capable of autonomous task execution.
June 9, 2025	Apple Teases WWDC with AI & UI Overhaul	Apple	Apple confirmed WWDC 2025 will focus on iOS 26, macOS “Tahoe,” and major AI-driven UX and productivity upgrades.
Ongoing	Baidu Plans Ernie Open‑Source Release by End of June	Baidu	Baidu confirmed it will open-source its Ernie AI models by June 30, supporting developer innovation and open model access.

Event Details

1. US Commerce Renames AI Safety Institute
On June 3, the US Department of Commerce rebranded the AI Safety Institute to the Center for AI Standards & Innovation (CAISI) to better address national security and AI-related cyber risks.
🔗 The Verge

2. Oracle Earnings Highlight AI Cloud Growth
Oracle’s Q4 earnings report showed strong performance from its Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), with analysts crediting demand for AI services and improved data center availability.
🔗 Investor’s Business Daily

3. Krutrim Announces ‘Kruti’ AI Assistant
India’s AI startup Krutrim introduced Kruti, an agentic AI assistant designed to perform complex tasks with autonomy. Public launch is scheduled for June 12.
🔗 Economic Times

4. Apple Previews AI Focus at WWDC 2025
Ahead of WWDC (June 9–13), Apple teased major updates including AI-powered features in iOS 26, a redesigned macOS called “Tahoe,” and visionOS-inspired UI enhancements.
🔗 The Verge
🔗 LaptopMag

5. Baidu to Open-Source Ernie by End of June
Baidu reaffirmed it will release its Ernie large language model suite as open-source software by June 30, enabling broader AI experimentation and community use.
🔗 Reuters

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📅 Week of May 25–31, 2025

Major AI Events

Date	Event	Organization	Description
May 26–28, 2025	European AI & Cloud Summit 2025	Community Days	Premier event in Düsseldorf focusing on AI, cloud computing, and Azure, featuring top Microsoft experts and industry leaders.
May 28–29, 2025	AI DevSummit 2025	AI DevSummit	Leading AI developer conference in South San Francisco covering Chatbots, Machine Learning, Open Source AI Libraries, and more.
May 28–30, 2025	IMAGINE AI LIVE ‘25	Imagine AI	Enterprise AI conference in Las Vegas focusing on practical applications, workshops, and networking opportunities.
May 31, 2025	Multi-Agent Hackathon: Build Multi-Modal Workflows	Tenstorrent	Hackathon in San Francisco aimed at building multi-modal workflows with Tenstorrent’s technology.
May 30, 2025	SSA Integrates AI into Phone Systems	Social Security Administration	SSA announces plans to integrate AI into their phone systems to reduce wait times and improve customer service.

Event Details

1. European AI & Cloud Summit 2025
Held in Düsseldorf from May 26–28, this summit brought together IT professionals, developers, and decision-makers to discuss advancements in AI, cloud computing, and Azure technologies.
🔗 Source – European AI & Cloud Summit

2. AI DevSummit 2025
Taking place in South San Francisco on May 28–29, AI DevSummit focused on various AI topics including Chatbots, Machine Learning, and Open Source AI Libraries, targeting software engineers and data scientists.
🔗 Source – AI DevSummit

3. IMAGINE AI LIVE ‘25
From May 28–30 in Las Vegas, this conference emphasized practical AI applications across industries, offering workshops and networking opportunities for enterprise leaders and AI innovators.
🔗 Source – IMAGINE AI

4. Multi-Agent Hackathon: Build Multi-Modal Workflows
On May 31, Tenstorrent hosted a hackathon in San Francisco focused on building multi-modal workflows, providing hands-on experience with their technology.
🔗 Source – Tenstorrent Hackathon

5. SSA Integrates AI into Phone Systems
The Social Security Administration announced on May 30 plans to integrate AI into their phone systems by the end of 2025, aiming to reduce average wait times and improve customer service for the approximately 400,000 daily callers.
🔗 Source – FedScoop

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📅 Week of May 18–25, 2025

Major AI Events

Date	Event	Organization	Description
May 20, 2025	Google I/O 2025 Highlights Gemini AI and Android XR	Google	Google unveiled Gemini AI’s expansion across devices and introduced Android XR, emphasizing AI integration in smart glasses and other platforms.
May 19, 2025	Microsoft Build 2025 Showcases AI Integration	Microsoft	Microsoft emphasized AI integration across its platforms, introducing new tools and partnerships to enhance AI capabilities.
May 19–22, 2025	Artificial Intelligence & Robotics 2025 Conference	Various	The conference in Las Vegas focused on AI and robotics advancements, featuring discussions on deep learning and neural networks.
May 20, 2025	Google DeepMind Announces AlphaEvolve	Google DeepMind	DeepMind introduced AlphaEvolve, a Gemini-powered coding agent designed for advanced algorithm development.
May 22, 2025	Anthropic Releases Claude 4 AI Model	Anthropic	Anthropic launched Claude 4, capable of autonomous operation for extended periods, marking a significant advancement in AI capabilities.

Event Details

1. Google I/O 2025 Highlights Gemini AI and Android XR
On May 20, Google I/O 2025 showcased major developments, including the expansion of Gemini AI across multiple devices and the unveiling of Android XR—Google’s new platform for immersive experiences using AI in wearable technology.
🔗 Source – Android Central

2. Microsoft Build 2025 Showcases AI Integration
On May 19, Microsoft Build 2025 focused on deeper AI integration across Windows, Azure, and Office. Highlights included new features for GitHub Copilot, improvements in Azure AI Studio, and collaboration tools powered by large language models.
🔗 Source – Tom’s Guide

3. Artificial Intelligence & Robotics 2025 Conference
Held in Las Vegas from May 19–22, this conference featured academic and industry leaders discussing the latest in AI robotics, reinforcement learning, and AI hardware. The event emphasized real-world applications and interdisciplinary research.
🔗 Source – Airmeet

4. Google DeepMind Announces AlphaEvolve
AlphaEvolve, announced on May 20, is DeepMind’s newest agent designed to autonomously generate and refine algorithms. Built on Gemini, it reflects progress in auto-coding systems capable of solving advanced technical problems with limited input.
🔗 Source – Wikipedia

5. Anthropic Releases Claude 4 AI Model
On May 22, Anthropic released Claude 4, an advanced AI model engineered for prolonged autonomous operation. It features a strong memory system and is built to handle extended tasks with minimal human oversight.
🔗 Source – Wikipedia

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📅 Week of May 11–18, 2025

Major AI Events

Date	Event	Organization	Description
May 15, 2025	Meta Delays Release of ‘Behemoth’ AI Model	Meta	Meta postponed the launch of its largest model, “Behemoth” (Llama 4), due to minimal performance gains over previous versions.
May 14, 2025	UK Government Introduces ‘Consult’ AI Tool	UK Government	The UK launched “Consult,” an AI tool for analyzing public consultation responses, projected to save £20 million and 75,000 hours annually.
May 15, 2025	Toei Animation Embraces AI Technology for Production	Toei Animation	Toei announced plans to integrate AI into animation workflows such as background design and motion generation to increase production efficiency.
May 15, 2025	Meta Faces Legal Threat Over AI Training on EU Data	Meta	Privacy group noyb threatened legal action against Meta over its plan to train AI on EU user data without explicit consent, starting May 27.
May 16, 2025	Amazon’s Alexa+ Struggles with User Engagement	Amazon	Following launch, Amazon’s Alexa+ faces low engagement and criticism over performance, raising questions about its consumer appeal.

Event Details

1. Meta Delays Release of ‘Behemoth’ AI Model
Meta postponed the launch of its largest AI model, nicknamed “Behemoth” (Llama 4), which was expected at LlamaCon. The decision came amid internal concerns that it lacked meaningful performance improvements over earlier models.
🔗 Source – The Decoder

2. UK Government Introduces ‘Consult’ AI Tool
The UK government launched “Consult,” an AI tool to streamline analysis of public consultation submissions. A pilot with the Scottish government showed the tool could match human analysts, saving time and public funds.
🔗 Source – The Guardian

3. Toei Animation Embraces AI Technology
Toei Animation, the studio behind Dragon Ball and One Piece, announced plans to use AI tools in future animation projects. The goal is to assist with labor-intensive processes while exploring how AI can enhance creativity.
🔗 Source – Nikkei Asia

4. Meta Faces Legal Threat Over EU Data Use
European privacy watchdog noyb issued a legal threat to Meta over its plan to use EU user data to train AI models without direct consent. The proposed data processing is scheduled to begin May 27 unless blocked.
🔗 Source – TechCrunch

5. Amazon’s Alexa+ Faces Adoption Challenges
Amazon’s Alexa+, designed to compete with ChatGPT and other assistants, has struggled since its debut. Users report lackluster performance, and analysts cite unclear value propositions for mainstream users.
🔗 Source – CNBC

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📅 Week of 05/11/2025

Major AI Events

Date	Event	Organization	Description
May 5–7, 2025	EmTech AI 2025 Conference	MIT Technology Review	MIT hosted its annual EmTech AI conference in Cambridge, bringing together global AI leaders to discuss innovation, ethics, and the future of artificial intelligence.
May 8, 2025	FDA Announces Agency-Wide AI Rollout	U.S. Food & Drug Administration	The FDA completed its first AI-assisted scientific review pilot and plans to roll out AI tools across all centers by June 30, 2025.
May 7, 2025	OpenAI Launches ‘OpenAI for Countries’ Initiative	OpenAI	OpenAI launched a global initiative to support countries in developing AI infrastructure aligned with democratic values, focusing on local applications in healthcare and education.
May 10, 2025	Gen Z’s Openness to AI Relationships Highlighted	Joi AI	A survey found that over 80% of Gen Z respondents are open to emotional relationships or marriage with AI partners, underscoring cultural shifts around human-AI interaction.
May 11, 2025	OpenAI and Microsoft Discuss Future IPO	OpenAI & Microsoft	OpenAI and Microsoft are negotiating a revised partnership structure to potentially enable OpenAI’s IPO while preserving Microsoft’s access to OpenAI’s advanced models.

Event Details

1. EmTech AI 2025 Conference
From May 5–7, MIT Technology Review hosted the EmTech AI 2025 event in Cambridge, MA. The conference spotlighted the global impact of AI and included panels on AGI safety, AI ethics, infrastructure, and policy.
🔗 Source – MIT Technology Review

2. FDA Announces Agency-Wide AI Rollout
On May 8, the U.S. FDA announced its agency-wide adoption of AI systems following a successful pilot. The tools will streamline drug review and approval processes and improve administrative efficiency.
🔗 Source – FDA Newsroom

3. OpenAI Launches ‘OpenAI for Countries’ Initiative
On May 7, OpenAI launched its ‘OpenAI for Countries’ initiative to help nations develop secure and democratic AI systems tailored to their local needs. It will focus on building AI capacity in public sectors like health and education.
🔗 Source – OpenAI Blog

4. Gen Z’s Openness to AI Relationships
Joi AI’s survey revealed that 83% of Gen Z believe in forming deep emotional bonds with AI companions, with 80% open to marrying one if legal. The results reflect evolving views on companionship and emotional intelligence in AI.
🔗 Source – Joi AI Insights

5. OpenAI and Microsoft Discuss IPO Terms
On May 11, reports surfaced that OpenAI and Microsoft are reviewing the structure of their multibillion-dollar partnership to allow OpenAI to pursue a future IPO. Microsoft aims to retain priority access to OpenAI’s future models.
🔗 Source – Bloomberg

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📅 Week of 05/04/2025

Major AI Events

Date	Event	Organization	Description
April 28, 2025	U.S. Enacts ‘Take It Down Act’	U.S. Congress	Criminalizes non-consensual deepfake pornography and mandates platforms to remove such content within 48 hours.
April 29, 2025	Meta Hosts LlamaCon 2025	Meta	Meta launched a new Llama API, announced AI partnerships, and unveiled a $1.5M grant initiative at its inaugural open-source developer conference.
April 30, 2025	DeepSeek Releases Prover-V2-671B Model	DeepSeek	A powerful math-focused model for formal theorem proving, expanding DeepSeek’s capabilities in mathematical reasoning.
April 30, 2025	Cisco Introduces Open-Source AI Security Model	Cisco	Cisco debuted a generative AI reasoning model for automating cybersecurity analytics and workflows.
May 2, 2025	Sarvam AI Selected for India’s Sovereign LLM Project	Sarvam AI	Sarvam AI was chosen to build India’s indigenous LLM, backed by 4,000 GPUs and a focus on Indian languages.

Event Details

1. U.S. Enacts ‘Take It Down Act’
On April 28, the U.S. passed the bipartisan “Take It Down Act,” making it a federal crime to share non-consensual deepfake pornography. Social platforms must act within 48 hours of notification, or face regulatory action.
🔗 Source – Reuters

2. Meta Hosts LlamaCon 2025
Meta’s first LlamaCon on April 29 focused on open-source LLM development. It introduced a Llama API, new deployment partnerships, and a $1.5M developer grant. However, no new reasoning model was announced.
🔗 Source – The Decoder

3. DeepSeek Releases Prover-V2-671B
DeepSeek unveiled Prover-V2-671B, a high-performance AI model aimed at formal theorem proving. It’s a major step for academic and enterprise mathematical research.
🔗 Source – GitHub

4. Cisco Introduces Open-Source AI Security Model
At RSA Conference 2025, Cisco revealed a new open-source AI reasoning model tailored for cybersecurity, supporting automated threat analysis and workflow orchestration.
🔗 Source – VentureBeat

5. Sarvam AI Selected for India’s LLM Initiative
Sarvam AI will develop India’s first sovereign large language model. Funded under the IndiaAI Mission, it will support Indian languages and operate on 4,000 GPUs provided by the government.
🔗 Source – Economic Times

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📅 Week of 04/27/2025

Major AI Events

Date	Event	Organization	Description
April 23, 2025	GITEX Asia 2025 Commences in Singapore	GITEX	GITEX Asia 2025 kicked off in Singapore, with over 5,000 exhibitors and 50,000 attendees discussing AI, machine learning, 5G, smart cities, and more.
April 24, 2025	Microsoft Research Highlights ADV-LLM	Microsoft	Microsoft introduced ADV-LLM, a method achieving nearly 100% attack success on various open-source LLMs, offering insights for AI alignment research.
April 25, 2025	Adobe MAX London 2025 Showcases AI Features	Adobe	Adobe unveiled Firefly Image Model 4, Firefly Boards, and new AI tools in Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Lightroom, with a focus on responsible AI.

Event Details

1. GITEX Asia 2025 Commences in Singapore
GITEX Asia 2025 began on April 23 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore. It features over 5,000 exhibitors from 100+ countries and 50,000 attendees. Topics include AI, ML, 5G, smart cities, blockchain, cybersecurity, IoT, and green tech.
🔗 Source – GITEX Asia

2. Microsoft Research Highlights ADV-LLM
Microsoft introduced ADV-LLM, a method achieving near 100% attack success rates on various open-source large language models (LLMs), with transferable efficacy on closed-source models. It aims to advance alignment and safety datasets in AI development.
🔗 Source – Microsoft Research Blog

3. Adobe MAX London 2025 Showcases AI Features
At Adobe MAX London 2025, Adobe announced Firefly Image Model 4 for hyper-realistic generation, Firefly Boards for collaborative design, and updates to Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Lightroom. They also introduced a free Content Authenticity web app.
🔗 Source – Adobe Blog

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📅 Week of 04/20/2025

Major AI Events

Date	Event	Organization	Description
April 14, 2025	Hugging Face Acquires Pollen Robotics	Hugging Face	Hugging Face acquired Pollen Robotics, creators of the open-source humanoid robot Reachy 2, to promote transparency and accessibility in robotics.
April 16, 2025	OpenAI Launches o3 and o4-mini Models	OpenAI	OpenAI introduced two new language models, o3 and o4-mini, offering improved reasoning and performance in lightweight deployments.
April 15, 2025	Google Integrates Veo 2 into Gemini App	Google	Google announced the integration of its video generation model Veo 2 into the Gemini App and Gemini AI Studio, enabling 4K video creation and better physics-based rendering.
April 17, 2025	Sentient Launches Open Deep Search Framework	Sentient	AI startup Sentient released Open Deep Search (ODS), a fully open-source search framework designed for transparency, speed, and high relevance.
April 18, 2025	Meta Announces LlamaCon Developer Conference	Meta	Meta unveiled plans for LlamaCon, the first official developer conference dedicated to its Llama open-source AI ecosystem, set for April 29.

Event Details

1. Hugging Face Acquires Pollen Robotics
Hugging Face acquired Pollen Robotics, the team behind the open-source humanoid robot Reachy 2. The acquisition emphasizes the importance of transparency and accessibility in AI and robotics. Hugging Face plans to release both code and hardware as open-source.
🔗 Source – TechCrunch

2. OpenAI Launches o3 and o4-mini Models
OpenAI introduced o3 and o4-mini, two new additions to its model lineup. These compact, efficient models are designed for high-speed inference and optimized reasoning, suitable for integration into lightweight and edge systems.
🔗 Source – OpenAI Blog

3. Google Integrates Veo 2 into Gemini App
Google has now integrated its multimodal video generation model Veo 2 into both the Gemini App for Advanced Users and the Gemini AI Studio, allowing users to generate photorealistic 4K video scenes using AI-generated prompts.
🔗 Source – Google AI Blog

4. Sentient Launches Open Deep Search Framework
Sentient launched Open Deep Search (ODS), a transparent and open-source web search framework designed to compete with proprietary systems by enabling full algorithm visibility and model auditing.
🔗 Source – Sentient AI

5. Meta Announces LlamaCon Developer Conference
Meta announced the inaugural LlamaCon, a global developer event focused on its Llama open-source models. The conference will take place on April 29, 2025, featuring workshops, technical deep-dives, and product announcements.
🔗 Source – Meta AI

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📅 Week of 04/13/2025

Major AI Events Summary

Date	Event	Organization	Description
April 6, 2025	OpenAI Prepares GPT-4.1 Launch	OpenAI	OpenAI is preparing to launch GPT-4.1, a revamped multimodal model with enhanced capabilities, along with smaller versions like GPT-4.1 mini and nano.
April 9, 2025	Alphabet Reaffirms $75B AI Investment	Alphabet	Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai reaffirmed the company’s plan to invest ~$75 billion in 2025 to expand AI-ready data center infrastructure and computing capacity.
April 9, 2025	EU Announces €20B AI Gigafactories Initiative	European Union	The European Union announced a €20 billion investment plan to establish AI “gigafactories” with advanced supercomputers to support next-gen AI research and innovation.
April 10, 2025	South Korea Launches K-Humanoid Alliance	South Korea	South Korea launched the K-Humanoid Alliance to drive domestic innovation in humanoid robotics, aiming to deliver fully integrated humanoid AI by 2028.
April 10, 2025	World’s First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon Postponed	Beijing Yizhuang	The Beijing Yizhuang Half Marathon was postponed due to weather—this event marks the world’s first humanoid robot half marathon.
April 14, 2025	AI Leaders Predict Rise of Agentic AI	Phoenix Forum	At the Phoenix Global Forum, AI leaders discussed the rise of agentic AI systems that function independently in the workplace and home environments.
April 14, 2025	AI-Powered Carbon Capture Innovation	Sustainability Startups	An AI startup introduced a system using data center heat and AI-designed materials for sustainable carbon capture.
April 14, 2025	Dubai AI Week 2025 Announced	Dubai Government	Dubai AI Week will take place April 21–25, featuring major conferences and exhibitions to position the city as an AI hub.

Event Details

1. OpenAI Prepares GPT-4.1 Launch
OpenAI is finalizing the release of GPT-4.1, a next-generation multimodal language model expected to improve on GPT-4o. Smaller, faster variants—GPT-4.1 Mini and Nano—will support mobile and edge applications.
🔗 Axios

**2. Alphabet Reaffirms $75B AI Investment** Sundar Pichai confirmed Alphabet’s ~$75B capital spending for 2025, primarily directed toward AI infrastructure, chips, and compute for Google Search and Gemini.
🔗 Reuters

3. EU Announces €20B AI Gigafactories Initiative
The EU plans to invest €20B in AI gigafactories—massive, sustainable data centers to accelerate AI compute and research autonomy within Europe.
🔗 Politico

4. South Korea Launches K-Humanoid Alliance
The K-Humanoid Alliance brings together government, academia, and private tech to develop humanoid robots by 2028, including AI brains and full-body hardware.
🔗 Korea Herald

5. World’s First Humanoid Robot Half Marathon Postponed
Strong winds delayed the Beijing Yizhuang Half Marathon, the world’s first to include humanoid robots running alongside humans.
🔗 Reuters

6. AI Leaders Predict Rise of Agentic AI
At the Phoenix Global Forum, AI experts highlighted a coming wave of agentic AI systems—autonomous digital workers that make independent decisions.
🔗 Axios

7. AI-Powered Carbon Capture Innovation
A clean-tech startup revealed AI-designed materials that repurpose data center heat for carbon capture, creating a sustainable energy solution.
🔗 Sustainability Times

8. Dubai AI Week 2025 Announced
Scheduled for April 21–25, Dubai AI Week will host summits, exhibitions, and global AI leaders in a push to become a top AI-driven city.
🔗 TV Technology

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📅 Week of 04/06/2025

Major AI Events Summary

Date	Event	Organization	Description
April 5, 2025	Meta Releases Llama 4 AI Models	Meta	Meta unveiled Llama 4 Scout and Maverick, advanced multimodal AI models capable of processing text, video, images, and audio.
April 1, 2025	Alibaba Prepares to Launch Qwen 3 AI Model	Alibaba	Alibaba announced plans to release Qwen 3, an upgraded version of its flagship AI model, to boost competitiveness in the AI space.
April 6, 2025	Meta Adds Multimodal Models to Llama AI Suite	Meta	Meta expanded the Llama suite with new models that support multimodal data like text, images, and audio.
April 4, 2025	OpenAI to Release Open-Source AI Model	OpenAI	OpenAI confirmed plans to release its first open-source language model since GPT-2, expanding access to developers and researchers.
April 6, 2025	NAB Show 2025 Highlights AI in Media	NAB	NAB 2025 showcased AI’s growing role in media, featuring 500+ speakers on generative AI, virtual production, and streaming innovations.

Event Details

1. Meta Releases Llama 4 AI Models
Meta introduced Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick, its most advanced open-source multimodal models to date. These models support language, image, audio, and video input/output.
🔗 Source – Reuters

2. Alibaba Prepares to Launch Qwen 3 AI Model
Alibaba announced it will release Qwen 3 in April 2025, a next-gen version of its flagship AI model, designed to strengthen its position in the AI race.
🔗 Source – Reuters

3. Meta Adds Multimodal Models to Llama AI Suite
Meta further expanded its Llama AI suite with new multimodal models, enhancing AI integration across platforms and improving support for complex use cases like visual understanding and sound interpretation.
🔗 Source – PYMNTS

4. OpenAI to Release Open-Source AI Model
OpenAI revealed that it will launch a new open-weight AI model in the coming weeks. This will be the organization’s first open-source release since GPT-2, designed to promote AI accessibility.
🔗 Source – PYMNTS

5. NAB Show 2025 Highlights AI in Media
The NAB Show 2025 in Las Vegas spotlighted how generative AI and automation are transforming the future of broadcasting, production, and digital content monetization.
🔗 Source – TVTechnology

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📅 Week of 03/30/2025

Major AI Events Summary

Date	Event	Organization	Description
March 25, 2025	Google Releases Gemini 2.5	Google DeepMind	Google introduced Gemini 2.5, an AI model with enhanced reasoning capabilities, marking a significant advancement in AI’s ability to process complex tasks.
March 27, 2025	Alibaba Launches Qwen2	Alibaba	Alibaba unveiled Qwen2, an open-source AI model for cost-effective multilingual agents, optimized for low-resource environments.
March 24, 2025	NVIDIA Showcases AI Networking Tech	NVIDIA	At GTC, NVIDIA presented innovations in AI networking aimed at faster and smarter systems to support the growing demands of AI workloads.
March 26, 2025	Open Deep Search Framework Released	Open-source Community	Open Deep Search (ODS) augments open-source LLMs with reasoning agents, improving search relevance and AI-driven web retrieval.
March 24, 2025	DeepSeek-V3 Model Released	DeepSeek	DeepSeek released DeepSeek-V3, an ultra-large open-source LLM outperforming many prior benchmarks with improved reasoning capabilities.

Event Details

1. Google Releases Gemini 2.5
Google DeepMind introduced Gemini 2.5, a multimodal LLM with enhanced reasoning skills, setting a new benchmark for AI understanding and generation.
🔗 Source – Gemini 2.5

2. Alibaba Launches Qwen2
Alibaba launched Qwen2, the latest open-source LLM in the Qwen family, available in multiple sizes and optimized for multilingual, low-resource environments.
🔗 Source – Hugging Face Qwen2

3. NVIDIA Showcases AI Networking Innovations
At GTC 2025, NVIDIA revealed cutting-edge networking hardware and software designed to support scalable, high-performance AI infrastructure.
🔗 Source – NVIDIA GTC Highlights

4. Open Deep Search Framework Released
A team of researchers released Open Deep Search (ODS), a modular framework enhancing open-source LLMs like LLaMA and Mistral with reasoning-based web search.
🔗 Source – arXiv Paper on ODS

5. DeepSeek-V3 Model Released
DeepSeek released its V3 open-source model, showcasing strong results in language understanding, generation, and reasoning benchmarks.
🔗 Source – DeepSeek-V3 GitHub

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📅 Week of 03/23/2025

Major AI Events Summary

Date	Event	Organization	Description
March 16, 2025	Baidu Launches Two New AI Models	Baidu	Baidu introduced two new AI models, including a reasoning-focused model designed to rival DeepSeek’s offerings, intensifying competition in the AI industry.
March 22, 2025	OpenAI and Meta Explore AI Partnerships with Reliance	OpenAI, Meta, Reliance	OpenAI and Meta are in discussions with India’s Reliance to form AI partnerships, aiming to enhance AI capabilities and services in the region.
March 22, 2025	Deloitte Launches Zora AI Platform	Deloitte	Deloitte, in collaboration with NVIDIA and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, launched Zora AI, a generative, agentic AI platform designed to transform enterprise workflows across various functions.
March 22, 2025	Nvidia and xAI Join AI Infrastructure Partnership	Nvidia, xAI	Nvidia and Elon Musk’s xAI joined a consortium backed by Microsoft and BlackRock to expand AI infrastructure in the U.S., reflecting a significant investment in AI development.

Event Details

1. Baidu Launches Two New AI Models

Description: Baidu unveiled two new artificial intelligence models, including a reasoning-focused model designed to compete with DeepSeek’s offerings. This move signifies Baidu’s commitment to advancing AI technology and intensifying competition in the industry.
Source: Investopedia - Baidu takes on DeepSeek with new AI model ERNIE X1

2. OpenAI and Meta Explore AI Partnerships with Reliance

Description: OpenAI and Meta are in discussions with India’s Reliance to form AI partnerships. These collaborations aim to enhance AI capabilities and services in the region, reflecting the global trend of strategic alliances in the AI sector.
Source: Reuters - OpenAI, Meta in talks with Reliance on AI partnerships

3. Deloitte Launches Zora AI Platform

Description: Deloitte, in collaboration with NVIDIA and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, launched Zora AI, a generative, agentic AI platform. Zora AI is designed to transform enterprise workflows across various functions, including finance, HR, and customer support, showcasing Deloitte’s commitment to integrating advanced AI solutions into business processes.
Source: Deloitte - Zora AI Press Release

4. Nvidia and xAI Join AI Infrastructure Partnership

Description: Nvidia and Elon Musk’s xAI joined a consortium backed by Microsoft and BlackRock to expand AI infrastructure in the U.S., reflecting a significant investment in AI development.
Source: Financial Times - Elon Musk’s xAI and Nvidia join BlackRock and Microsoft’s $30bn AI fund

📅 Week of 03/16/2025

Major AI Events Summary

Date	Event	Organization	Description
March 12, 2025	Google DeepMind’s Gemini Robotics Models	Google DeepMind	Google DeepMind introduced Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER, advanced AI models enhancing robots’ abilities to perform complex tasks like folding origami and playing basketball, marking a significant advancement in robotics.
March 12, 2025	Google’s Gemma 3 Release	Google	Google released Gemma 3, an open-source large language model available in sizes ranging from 1 billion to 27 billion parameters, supporting 140 languages, multimodal inputs, and a 128k token context window, making it highly accessible for developers.
March 14, 2025	OpenAI’s Responses API Launch	OpenAI	OpenAI launched the Responses API, enabling developers to integrate advanced language understanding into their applications, enhancing user interaction and engagement.
March 14, 2025	Boomi AI Studio Availability	Boomi	Boomi announced the availability of Boomi AI Studio, a platform allowing businesses to design and deploy AI-driven workflows, streamlining operations and improving efficiency.
March 14, 2025	Convergence AI’s Templates Hub Release	Convergence AI	Convergence AI released a Templates Hub, enabling users to create and share automation templates, fostering community collaboration and accelerating AI adoption.
March 15, 2025	Baidu’s X1 Reasoning Model Launch	Baidu	Baidu unveiled the X1 reasoning model, an AI system designed to compete with DeepSeek, and made its AI chatbot services free to consumers, intensifying competition in the AI industry.

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1. Google DeepMind’s Gemini Robotics Models

Description: Google DeepMind introduced two advanced AI models, Gemini Robotics and Gemini Robotics-ER, designed to enhance the capabilities of robots in performing complex real-world tasks. These models enable robots to understand and interact with their environment more effectively, allowing for activities such as folding origami, organizing spaces, and engaging in sports like basketball. This development signifies a notable advancement in the field of robotics, leveraging AI to improve adaptability and performance in various settings.
Source: https://youtu.be/4MvGnmmP3c0

2. Google’s Gemma 3 Release

Description: Google released Gemma 3, the latest iteration of its open-source large language model series. Available in sizes ranging from 1 billion to 27 billion parameters, Gemma 3 supports 140 languages, offers multimodal input capabilities, and features a 128k token context window. This release aims to make advanced AI models more accessible to developers and researchers, promoting innovation and collaboration within the AI community.
Source: https://youtu.be/9qjwgP3Yzao

3. OpenAI’s Responses API Launch

Description: OpenAI launched the Responses API, a tool designed to enable developers to integrate advanced language understanding and generation capabilities into their applications. This API facilitates more natural and dynamic interactions between users and software, enhancing user engagement and broadening the potential applications of AI in various industries.
Source: https://openai.com/index/new-tools-for-building-agents/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

4. Boomi AI Studio Availability

Description: Boomi announced the availability of Boomi AI Studio, a platform that allows businesses to design, deploy, and manage AI-driven workflows. This tool aims to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and empower organizations to harness the power of AI in automating complex processes, thereby accelerating digital transformation efforts.
Source: https://boomi.com/platform/ai

5. Convergence AI’s Templates Hub Release

Description: Convergence AI released the Templates Hub, a feature that enables users to create, share, and utilize automation templates. This platform fosters community collaboration, accelerates AI adoption, and allows users to leverage pre-built templates to streamline the development and deployment of AI solutions across various applications.
Source: https://convergence.ai/academy/template-hub

6. Baidu’s X1 Reasoning Model Launch

Description: Baidu unveiled its latest AI reasoning model, X1, designed to compete with existing advanced AI systems like DeepSeek. Alongside this release, Baidu made its AI chatbot services free to consumers, signaling a strategic move to expand its user base and intensify competition in the AI industry. This development highlights Baidu’s commitment to advancing AI technology and making it more accessible to the public.
Source: https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202407/01/WS668243e1a31095c51c50bb13.html

📅 Week of 03/09/2025

Major AI Events Summary

Date	Event	Organization	Description
March 2, 2025	Honor’s $10 Billion AI Investment	Honor	Chinese smartphone maker Honor announced a $10 billion investment over the next five years to develop AI capabilities in its devices, aiming to enhance user experiences and prepare for a public listing.
March 7, 2025	Microsoft’s In-House AI Models	Microsoft	Microsoft is developing proprietary AI reasoning models to compete with OpenAI, with plans to offer these models to developers, signaling a strategic move to strengthen its position in the AI market.
March 8, 2025	Tinder’s AI ‘Wingman’ Feature	Tinder	Tinder is introducing AI features, including a chatbot to assist users in selecting photos and crafting messages, aiming to enhance user interactions and promote safer, more respectful dating experiences.
March 8, 2025	Mistral AI’s Open-Source Strategy	Mistral AI	French startup Mistral AI is embracing open-source development to create powerful AI models cost-effectively, positioning itself to compete with larger AI entities by leveraging community collaboration.

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1. Honor’s $10 Billion AI Investment

Description: Chinese smartphone maker Honor announced a $10 billion investment over the next five years to integrate artificial intelligence into its devices. This initiative aims to enhance user experiences and positions Honor for a public listing, reflecting its commitment to AI-driven innovation.

2. Microsoft’s In-House AI Models

Description: Microsoft is developing proprietary AI reasoning models to compete with OpenAI, with intentions to offer these models to developers. This strategic move underscores Microsoft’s commitment to strengthening its position in the rapidly evolving AI market.

3. Tinder’s AI ‘Wingman’ Feature

Description: Tinder is rolling out AI features, including a chatbot that assists users in selecting popular photos and crafting messages. This initiative aims to enhance user interactions and promote safer, more respectful dating experiences by encouraging behavior change and flagging inappropriate messages.

4. Mistral AI’s Open-Source Strategy

Description: French startup Mistral AI is embracing an open-source approach to develop powerful AI models cost-effectively. By leveraging community collaboration, Mistral AI aims to compete with larger AI entities, highlighting the potential of open-source development in advancing AI capabilities.

Key Citations

Honor’s $10 Billion AI Investment:
Source: TechNode - Honor’s AI Investment
Microsoft’s In-House AI Models:
Source: The Verge - Microsoft’s AI Strategy
Tinder’s AI ‘Wingman’ Feature:
Source: Engadget - Tinder’s AI Features
Mistral AI’s Open-Source Strategy:
Source: ZDNet - Mistral AI Goes Open-Source

📅 Week of 03/02/2025

Major AI Events Summary

Date	Event	Organization	Description
February 27, 2025	GPT-4.5 Research Preview Release	OpenAI	OpenAI announced GPT-4.5, its latest and largest AI language model, available initially as a research preview for ChatGPT Pro users. The model features improved writing capabilities and enhanced world knowledge. Source
February 27, 2025	Baidu’s Upgraded Ernie Model Announcement	Baidu	Baidu plans to launch an enhanced version of its AI model Ernie in mid-March, featuring improved reasoning and multimodal capabilities, allowing it to process various data formats such as text, video, images, and audio. Source
February 25, 2025	Anthropic’s Claude 3.7 Launch	Anthropic	Anthropic introduced Claude 3.7, the first hybrid AI model combining instinctive output with in-depth reasoning to solve complex problems, allowing user control over the reasoning degree. Source
February 25, 2025	AI Distillation Techniques Adoption	Various	Leading AI companies, including OpenAI, Microsoft, and Meta, are employing “distillation” techniques to create smaller, cost-effective AI models by transferring knowledge from larger models, making AI more accessible for business applications. Source
February 25, 2025	Generative AI Integration in Fashion Industry	Various	The fashion industry is rapidly adopting generative AI, with significant investments enhancing supply chains and predictive analytics. Retailers like Victoria’s Secret and Swarovski are utilizing AI for customer personalization and operational efficiency. Source

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1. OpenAI Announces GPT-4.5 Research Preview Description: OpenAI unveiled GPT-4.5, its latest and largest AI language model, available initially as a research preview for ChatGPT Pro users. The model boasts improved writing capabilities, enhanced world knowledge, and a more refined personality, making interactions feel more natural and suitable for practical problem-solving.
Source: The Verge
2. Baidu’s Upgraded Ernie Model Announcement Description: Baidu announced plans to launch an enhanced version of its AI model Ernie in mid-March. The upgraded model will feature improved reasoning and multimodal capabilities, enabling it to process and integrate various data formats, including text, video, images, and audio.
Source: Reuters
3. Anthropic Launches Claude 3.7 Description: Anthropic introduced Claude 3.7, the first hybrid AI model capable of combining instinctive output with in-depth reasoning to solve complex problems. This model allows user control over the degree of reasoning, balancing intelligence with time and budget constraints.
Source: Wired
4. AI Distillation Techniques Adoption Description: Leading AI companies, including OpenAI, Microsoft, and Meta, are adopting “distillation” techniques to create smaller, cost-effective AI models. This process involves training a smaller “student” model using data generated by a large “teacher” model, making AI more accessible for various business applications.
Source: Financial Times
5. Generative AI Integration in Fashion Industry Description: The fashion industry is experiencing rapid integration of generative AI, with significant investments enhancing supply chains and predictive analytics. Retailers such as Victoria’s Secret and Swarovski are utilizing AI to improve customer personalization and operational efficiency.
Source: Vogue Business

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📅 Week of 02/23/2025

Major AI Events Summary

Date	Event	Organization	Description
February 17, 2025	Grok 3 Release	xAI	Advanced AI model with enhanced reasoning, trained on supercomputer.
February 18, 2025	R1 1776 Release	Perplexity AI	Uncensored DeepSeek-R1 variant, providing unbiased responses on sensitive topics.
February 19, 2025	AI Co-Scientist Launch	Google	Tool for scientists to generate hypotheses, built on Gemini 2.0.
February 19, 2025	Muse AI Introduction	Microsoft	Generative AI for gameplay, trained on Bleeding Edge data.
February 20, 2025	Helix AI Robot Introduction	Figure	VLA model for humanoid robots, enabling household task performance.
February 20, 2025	Pikaswaps Launch	Pika Labs	AI feature for video object swapping, enhancing creative editing.
February 21, 2025	Veo 2 Goes Live on Freepik	Google	AI video generation model integrated into Freepik, offering high-quality videos.

Event Details

1. xAI Releases Grok 3
Description: xAI, founded by Elon Musk, released Grok 3, an advanced AI model designed to enhance reasoning and problem-solving capabilities. The model was trained using reinforcement learning at an unprecedented scale, aiming to outperform competitors like OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Google’s Gemini. It was unveiled with a live stream on X, highlighting its mission to understand the universe and its use of a supercomputer with over 200,000 GPUs.
Source: TechCrunch and Forbes.
2. Figure Introduces Helix AI Robot
Description: Figure AI unveiled Helix, a generalist Vision-Language-Action (VLA) model for humanoid robots, enabling full-upper-body control and multi-robot collaboration. Helix can pick up virtually any household object using natural language prompts, demonstrated through videos showing robots putting away groceries, without task-specific training.
Source: Interesting Engineering, TechCrunch.
3. Pika Labs Launches Pikaswaps
Description: Pika Labs released Pikaswaps, a feature in their Pika App that allows users to swap objects in videos using AI, processing the first 5 seconds for realistic transformations. This tool enhances video editing by enabling creative modifications, such as replacing objects with imaginative alternatives, and is accessible via the app’s interface.
Source: Pika Labs, Reddit.
4. Google Launches AI Co-Scientist
Description: Google introduced AI Co-Scientist, built on Gemini 2.0, to assist scientists in generating novel hypotheses and research plans. This multi-agent system synthesizes literature, proposes experimental approaches, and was tested by researchers at Stanford and Imperial College London, solving a decade-long problem in two days.
Source: Google Research Blog, Reuters.
5. Microsoft Introduces Muse AI for Gameplay
Description: Microsoft Research launched Muse, a generative AI model for gameplay ideation, trained on Bleeding Edge data from Ninja Theory. Muse, a World and Human Action Model (WHAM), generates consistent gameplay sequences based on visuals and controller actions, available on Azure AI Foundry for researchers.
Source: Microsoft Research, Xbox Wire.
6. Google’s Veo 2 Goes Live on Freepik
Description: Google’s AI video generation model, Veo 2, went live on Freepik, a platform for creative assets, offering high-quality video generation with 1,000 credits per use. The first 10,000 users received two free generations, enhancing Freepik’s AI suite with advanced video capabilities.
Source: Analytics India Magazine, Freepik Blog.

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5. Chicago AI Week 2025 TeaserAnnounced for June 17–19, Chicago AI Week will bring together government, academic, and industry leaders for workshops and discussions centered on responsible AI practices, innovation, and cross-sector partnerships.🔗 Source – Chicago AI Week site

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5. Chicago AI Week 2025 Teaser
Announced for June 17–19, Chicago AI Week will bring together government, academic, and industry leaders for workshops and discussions centered on responsible AI practices, innovation, and cross-sector partnerships.
🔗 Source – Chicago AI Week site