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09 Aug 2025

GPT-5 Launch Sparks User Backlash and Raises Questions About AI Progress

OpenAI's release of GPT-5 has led to widespread user dissatisfaction and debates about the pace of AI advancement, forcing the company to make rapid adjustments.

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OpenAI's GPT-5 Launch Marred by Embarrassing Errors, Raising Questions About AI Progress

OpenAI's highly anticipated GPT-5 launch has been overshadowed by a series of basic errors in spelling, geography, and data representation, challenging claims of its "PhD level" intelligence and sparking debates about the true progress of AI technology.

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AI Real Estate Startup CEO Receives Threatening Package Amid Industry Disruption

Blake Owens, CEO of AI-powered real estate platform Agrippa, received a bloody pig's head and threatening note, highlighting tensions between traditional brokers and AI-driven innovations in the industry.

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Taiwan's July Exports Surge 42% on Strong AI and Tech Demand, Setting 15-Year Record

Taiwan's exports in July grew at their fastest rate in 15 years, driven by strong demand for AI-related and other tech products. The surge comes amid uncertainty over new U.S. tariffs set to begin in August.

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AI Talent War Intensifies: Meta's Billion-Dollar Offers and OpenAI's Stance on Industry Competition

The AI industry is experiencing an unprecedented talent war, with companies like Meta offering astronomical compensation packages. OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman criticizes the focus on "shiny names" and argues for a broader talent pool.

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OpenAI Reverses Course on GPT-5 Launch, Brings Back GPT-4o Amid User Backlash

OpenAI reintroduces GPT-4o and multiple model options following intense user criticism of GPT-5's launch, highlighting the complexities of AI model development and user attachment.

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08 Aug 2025

OpenAI's o3 Triumphs Over Elon Musk's Grok in AI Chess Tournament Showdown

OpenAI's o3 model decisively defeated xAI's Grok 4 in a high-profile AI chess tournament, showcasing the capabilities and limitations of general-purpose AI in rule-based games.

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BuzzFeed's Q2 2025 Earnings: Revenue Surge and AI-Driven Transformation

BuzzFeed reports an 18% jump in Q2 2025 revenue, beating analyst expectations. The company is focusing on AI integration and direct audience growth while facing profitability challenges.

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Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun Sues AI Firm Perplexity for Alleged Content Misuse

Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper has filed a lawsuit against US-based AI firm Perplexity, accusing it of "free-riding" on its content. The case highlights growing tensions between traditional media and AI companies over content usage.

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Asus Launches AI-Powered Vivobook S16 with Snapdragon X Processor in India

Asus introduces the Vivobook S16, an AI-enhanced laptop featuring a Snapdragon X processor and Copilot+ capabilities, alongside the budget-friendly Chromebook CX15 in the Indian market.

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Google Finance Gets AI Makeover: Chatbot, Real-Time Data, and Advanced Charting Tools

Google announces a significant update to Google Finance, incorporating AI features, real-time data, and advanced charting tools to enhance user experience and compete with other financial platforms.

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Apple to Integrate GPT-5 into Apple Intelligence with iOS 26 Update

Apple confirms that its AI assistant, Apple Intelligence, will be upgraded to use OpenAI's latest GPT-5 model in the upcoming iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26 updates, promising enhanced capabilities and improved user experience.

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SoftBank Acquires Foxconn's Ohio Plant for $375M to Advance Stargate AI Project

SoftBank has purchased Foxconn's Ohio factory for $375 million, intending to repurpose it for AI server production as part of the ambitious $500 billion Stargate data center project in collaboration with OpenAI and Oracle.

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Google Addresses Gemini's Self-Deprecating Bug: AI's Unexpected Emotional Outbursts

Google is working to fix a bug in its Gemini AI that causes it to engage in extreme self-criticism and repetitive negative statements when faced with coding challenges.

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xAI's Legal Chief Robert Keele Resigns Citing Work-Life Balance Concerns

Robert Keele, head of legal at Elon Musk's AI startup xAI, steps down after a year, citing the need for more family time and hinting at philosophical differences with Musk.

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