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A professor reveals Claude has stopped showing complete reasoning traces, raising concerns about AI transparency and error diagnosis. The change may hinder user understanding of model decisions.
Read MoreAI image generator Midjourney has acquired astrology app Co-Star. Co-Star's CEO Banu Guler joins as Chief Design Officer, tasked with building a cross-functional team to advance product design. The Co-Star app will continue operating independently, marking a strategic expansion of Midjourney's design capabilities.
Read MoreMonitoring data reveals that an address linked to the TRUMP team unlocked and transferred over 10.8 million tokens, worth approximately $16.91 million. Following historical patterns, these funds may flow into centralized exchanges like OKX via a custody provider, warranting close market attention.
Read MoreNVIDIA and South Korea's SK Group have unveiled a comprehensive AI partnership valued at over $500 billion. The collaboration focuses on building large-scale AI data centers, securing next-generation HBM memory supply, and co-developing high-bandwidth memory for AI training and physical AI applications. The first facility is slated for 2027.
Read MoreNVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang joined X, amassing 584K followers in 12 hours. His first post, advocating for open-source AI models, garnered 33.6M views and was reshared by Elon Musk. His follow list reveals a focus on key AI infrastructure players.
Read MoreSouth Korean President Lee Jae-myung announced the "San Francisco AI Declaration," aiming to leverage the nation's leading memory chip capabilities to establish it as a trusted AI semiconductor hub and an indispensable partner in the global AI supply chain.
Read MoreElon Musk has announced an accelerated upgrade schedule for his AI chatbot, Grok. According to his latest social media post, the enhanced Grok 4.6 is slated for release in two weeks, with the more advanced Grok 4.7 version expected to follow just two weeks later. This rapid release cadence signals significant upcoming improvements to the AI's capabilities.
Read MoreElon Musk's tunnel construction venture, The Boring Company, is seeking a new funding round that could value it at $20 billion. The firm aims to revolutionize urban transit with underground networks, drawing significant investor interest as it scales its ambitious infrastructure projects.
Read MoreAnthropic's CEO confirmed supply agreements with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix for advanced AI chips. This strategic move aims to secure essential components for large-scale model training, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape of global AI computing power.
Read MoreNVIDIA and SK Group launch a groundbreaking AI initiative exceeding $500 billion. The partnership will deploy NVIDIA's Vera Rubin chips and SK Hynix's HBM4 memory to construct a massive 2-gigawatt AI data center, setting a new standard for computational infrastructure.
Read MoreMoody's warns that tech giants' massive AI infrastructure investments are shifting them from asset-light to asset-heavy models, straining free cash flow and elevating balance sheet risks. The report highlights investor concerns over whether these colossal expenditures will yield sufficient returns.
Read MoreKey Middle Eastern shipping lanes show diverging trends. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plunged 60%, while the Bab el-Mandeb Strait saw a recovery. This reflects a 'cautious, selective resumption' by shipping firms navigating regional security risks.
Read MoreOvernight developments highlight tech and macro trends. Anthropic launched its new Opus 5 AI model, while SpaceX's AI valuation potential drew attention post-selloff. The Fed is widely expected to hold rates in July (62.1% probability). Market infrastructure expanded with BNB's listing on a Hong Kong platform and Coinbase's stock transfer feature going live.
Read MoreMultiple sources confirm Saudi Arabia conducted airstrikes against Yemen's critical Hodeidah port on July 25th. The attack follows a reported assault on a Saudi vessel in the Red Sea, widely viewed as a retaliatory move. As Hodeidah is a vital humanitarian lifeline, the strikes risk escalating regional tensions and threatening international shipping security.
Read MoreAn Omani diplomatic delegation arrived in Tehran on July 25 for talks with Iran on establishing a maritime traffic management mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz. The discussions aim to create a stable framework for the vital waterway, marking a significant regional diplomatic move with potential implications for global energy security.
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