In a groundbreaking move, Google offers free AI tools and training to college students globally, including the powerful Gemini 2.5 Pro and NotebookLM, with a $1 billion investment in AI education and Guided Learning to foster conceptual understanding.
OpenAI's valuation skyrockets to $500 billion as anticipation builds for the imminent GPT-5 launch and revenue soars from $10 billion to a projected $20 billion by year's end.
Major tech companies are implementing safeguards as concerns arise over users seeking mental health advice from AI chatbots, while several states regulate or prohibit the use of AI systems for direct mental health services, posing challenges for investment firms betting on AI therapy chatbots.
ChatGPT skyrockets to 700 million weekly users as OpenAI secures $8.3 billion in funding from top investors, amassing 5 million paying business clients.
Legal AI startup Harvey rockets to $100 million in annual revenue within three years of launching, quadrupling its weekly users while serving over 500 major clients including Comcast with AI-powered legal research and drafting services.
A surging Mid-Atlantic AI hub spanning Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC challenges Silicon Valley's primacy, boasting abundant talent and innovation but requiring strategic investment to scale its 'Star Hub' potential.
Fundamental Research Labs secures $33 million to develop AI agents like Fairies, a consumer assistant, Shortcut for financial analysis, and digital humans, focusing initially on productivity apps across various industries.
Lina Khan, the former Federal Trade Commission chair, hails Figma's IPO as vindication of her scrutiny over tech giants' startup acquisitions, while critics argue Figma thrived despite regulatory hurdles.
Amazon braces for a massive $100 billion capital expenditure in 2025, while tech giants Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Alphabet unleash a staggering $315 billion investment spree this year, with Amazon's AWS cloud computing unit anticipating 'lumpy' growth in the coming years.
OpenAI secures a staggering $8.3 billion in oversubscribed funding round, with demand 5 times higher, propelling its annual recurring revenue to soar past $13 billion, up from $10 billion just months ago.