🖥️ Major AI Events of Each Week (2025)

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📅 Week of Aug 4 - Aug 10, 2025

Major AI Events

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1. OpenAI Releases Two Open-Weight Reasoning Models
On August 5, OpenAI unveiled two new open-weight reasoning models with bench-level capabilities similar to its o-series models, now freely available on Hugging Face.
🔗 Source – TechCrunch

2. R Street Suggests Security-Innovation Tradeoff Framework
On August 4, R Street Institute published a proposal for navigating the tension between open-source AI advancement and security concerns, advocating for balanced regulatory strategies.
🔗 Source – Inside AI Policy

3. Compensation Debate Intensifies for AI-Trained Content
On August 6, Axios AM raised awareness of the growing ethical debate over whether creators should be compensated when their social media and user-generated content is used for AI model training.
🔗 Source – Axios AM

4. AI Disrupts Entry-Level Software Roles
A Reuters feature published August 9 highlighted how AI is rendering traditional coding bootcamp outcomes obsolete, as demand for beginner developer roles declines sharply.
🔗 Source – Reuters

5. Google’s “Big Sleep” Identifies Open-Source Security Flaws
On August 4, Google revealed that its AI-powered security tool “Big Sleep,” built on Gemini, successfully found over 20 vulnerabilities in popular open-source software projects.
🔗 Source – WebProNews

6. China Pushes for AI Chip Export Easing Amid Trade Talks
On August 10, the Financial Times reported China is lobbying the U.S. to relax restrictions on exporting high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, essential for advanced AI computations.
🔗 Source – Reuters (via FT)

📅 Week of July 28 - Aug 3, 2025

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1. Skild AI Unveils General-Purpose Model for Robots
On July 29, Skild AI, backed by Amazon and SoftBank, launched Skild Brain — a general-purpose AI model enabling robots to handle tasks like climbing stairs and sorting objects across form factors.
🔗 Source – Reuters

2. Chinese AI Firms Form Domestic Alliances
Also on July 29, Reuters reported that major Chinese tech companies formed domestic alliances to develop AI chip and model ecosystems, countering US tech restrictions.
🔗 Source – Reuters

**3. OpenAI Raises $8.3B in Funding** On August 1, OpenAI raised $8.3 billion in a new funding round led by Dragoneer, reaching a ~$300 billion valuation, as reported by Fortune and PC Gamer.
🔗 Source – Fortune

4. OpenAI Chair Calls AI Boom “Insane”
On August 3, OpenAI chairman Bret Taylor told Economic Times that the rapid rise of AI was “insane,” highlighting the overwhelming pace of innovation even for insiders.
🔗 Source – Economic Times

**5. Anaconda Valued at $1.5B** On July 31, Reuters reported that Anaconda, known for its open-source Python-based data tools, raised $150M in Series C funding at a $1.5B valuation.
🔗 Source – Reuters

📅 Week of July 21–27, 2025

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1. OpenAI & UK Sign Strategic AI Partnership
On July 21, OpenAI and the UK government signed a memorandum of understanding to expand AI security research cooperation and explore investments in UK-based AI infrastructure such as data centers.
🔗 Source – Reuters

2. AI Investment Boom, Analysts Highlight Surge
On July 22, industry analysts detailed a rapid acceleration in AI deployment and investment—with projections exceeding $300B in AI spending and regulatory constraints easing across markets.
🔗 Source – Axios AI+

3. U.S. Releases Low‑Regulation AI Policy Blueprint
On July 23, the U.S. Trump administration released a new AI policy plan supporting open-weight AI model adoption, streamlined export procedures, and limiting state-level regulations on AI usage.
🔗 Source – Reuters

4. China Proposes Global AI Governance Body
At the WAIC Shanghai conference on July 26–27, Chinese Premier Li Qiang proposed establishing an inclusive international AI governance organization headquartered in Shanghai to guide global AI development.
🔗 Source – Reuters

5. Zhipu Releases Open‑Source LLM GLM‑4.5
On July 28, Chinese startup Zhipu launched GLM‑4.5, an open-weight language model optimized for agentic AI applications, part of China’s expanding ecosystem of open-source LLMs.
🔗 Source – Reuters

📅 Week of July 14–20, 2025

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1. OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Agent
On July 17, OpenAI released ChatGPT Agent, a fully autonomous assistant built on GPT-4o that can perform multi-step tasks, interact with websites, book appointments, and more—all with minimal user input.
🔗 Source – Champaign Magazine

2. Alibaba Unveils Qwen3-Coder
On July 20, Alibaba released Qwen3-Coder, a high-performance, open-source AI model for code generation, said to outperform comparable offerings from OpenAI and Moonshot AI.
🔗 Source – Reuters

3. Nvidia Adds RISC-V Support to CUDA
On July 19, Nvidia announced CUDA support for the open-source RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA), opening new possibilities for custom AI accelerators and embedded development.
🔗 Source – Tom’s Hardware

📅 Week of July 7–13, 2025

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1. OpenAI Prepares AI-Powered Web Browser
On July 9, Reuters reported that OpenAI is building a Chromium-based browser featuring deep ChatGPT integration, real-time summarization, voice commands, and AI agent capabilities to automate tasks like form-filling and reservations.
🔗 Source – Reuters

2. Moonshot AI Releases Open‑Source “Kimi K2”
On July 11, Moonshot AI released Kimi K2, a trillion-parameter open-source LLM with strong performance in code generation, complex task planning, and tool integration—positioning it as a top open-source alternative.
🔗 Source – Reuters

3. OpenAI Delays Open‑Weight Model Release
On July 12, TechCrunch reported that OpenAI has once again delayed its planned open-weight model indefinitely. CEO Sam Altman cited the need for extensive safety testing before launch.
🔗 Source – TechCrunch

📅 Week of June 29 – July 6, 2025

Major AI Events

Event Details

1. Google Launches Gemini CLI & Imagen 4 Preview
On July 2, Google introduced Gemini CLI, an open-source terminal-based AI assistant powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro, and previewed Imagen 4, its next-gen text-to-image model, in the Gemini API and AI Studio.
🔗 Source – Google Blog :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

2. Meta Spins Off Superintelligence Lab
On July 3, Reuters reported that Meta formed the Meta Superintelligence Labs, aiming to lead AGI and wearable AI R&D under leaders Alexandr Wang and Nat Friedman, supported by aggressive talent recruitment.
🔗 Source – Reuters :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

3. AI Accelerates Nuclear Permitting
On July 6, Microsoft and Idaho National Laboratory launched an AI system to auto-generate technical and safety documentation required for nuclear power permitting, streamlining approval workflows.
🔗 Source – Reuters :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

4. OpenAI Delays Open-Weight Model Release
OpenAI announced another indefinite delay for its proposed open-weight model to perform safety testing and review high-risk areas, signaling caution in weight release due to recent missteps.
🔗 Source – TechCrunch :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

5. Surge in AI Data-Scraping Bots
Reuters reported a 125% increase in AI-driven web scraping activity in the past six months, fueled by demand for LLM training data—raising ethical, legal, and bandwidth concerns.
🔗 Source – Reuters :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

📅 Week of June 22–28, 2025

Major AI Events

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1. Nvidia Stock Hits New High; Insiders Sell
Nvidia shares surged past $154, with insiders selling over $500 million in June—reflecting investor confidence in Nvidia’s AI chip dominance.
🔗 Source – Reuters

2. Nvidia ‘Golden Wave’ AI Surge
Loop Capital raised Nvidia’s stock target to $250, citing a new “Golden Wave” of GenAI demand fueling a ~60% rally since April.
🔗 Source – Reuters

3. AI-Chip Fraud Case Adjourned in Singapore
A high-profile trial involving unauthorized Nvidia AI chip transfers to China was postponed to August, highlighting growing export-control scrutiny.
🔗 Source – Reuters

4. Industrial AI Cloud Planned in Germany
Deutsche Telekom and Nvidia announced a joint industrial AI cloud project in Germany, deploying 10,000 Nvidia chips to support manufacturing AI applications.
🔗 Source – Reuters

5. Humanoid Robots at Houston AI Plant
In Houston, Foxconn and Nvidia plan to deploy humanoid robots on an AI server assembly line, marking a first in robotic manufacturing integration.
🔗 Source – Reuters

6. Trump’s AI Executive Orders in the Works
Former President Trump is reportedly preparing executive orders to boost US AI investment and competitiveness in response to China’s AI progress.
🔗 Source – Reuters

📅 Week of Jun 16–21, 2025

Major AI Events

Event Details

1. Nvidia Champions “Sovereign AI” in Europe
On June 16, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang promoted “sovereign AI” across Europe. The UK pledged £1 billion, the EU planned $20 billion in AI infrastructure, and NVIDIA partnered with Mistral to establish a European AI data center.
🔗 Source – Reuters

2. G7 Leaders Commit to AI Strategy
On June 17, G7 leaders signed a joint declaration naming AI a strategic global technology. The agreement aligns with other initiatives on quantum computing and critical mineral supply chains.
🔗 Source – Reuters

3. Samsung Announces AI Appliances Range
On June 20, Samsung India launched a new line of AI-powered Bespoke appliances, including refrigerators and washing machines, equipped with SmartThings integration and natural language interfaces.
🔗 Source – Times of India

4. Pope Highlights Human-Centric AI
On June 21, Pope Francis addressed global leaders and technologists, urging AI development to prioritize human dignity and youth protection, warning against technologies that dehumanize society.
🔗 Source – Reuters

📅 Week of Jun 7–15, 2025

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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

📅 Week of Jun 1–7, 2025

Major AI Events

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

📅 Week of May 25–31, 2025

Major AI Events

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

📅 Week of May 18–25, 2025

Major AI Events

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

📅 Week of May 11–18, 2025

Major AI Events

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

📅 Week of 05/11/2025

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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

📅 Week of 05/04/2025

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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

📅 Week of 04/27/2025

Major AI Events

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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

📅 Week of 04/20/2025

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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

📅 Week of 04/13/2025

Major AI Events Summary

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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

📅 Week of 04/06/2025

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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

📅 Week of 03/30/2025

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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

📅 Week of 03/23/2025

Major AI Events Summary

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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

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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

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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.

📅 Week of 03/02/2025

Major AI Events Summary

Event Details

• 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

📅 Week of 02/23/2025

Major AI Events Summary

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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