AI Journal 174th Edition

Your weekly edge in the world of artificial intelligence.

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August 08, 2025

Today’s Highlights

GPT-5: The Future of AI Is Here!

OpenAI introduces GPT-5, their most advanced AI yet—smarter, safer, and more creative. Enjoy improved accuracy, next-level reasoning, enhanced coding, and expressive writing. Customize personalities, explore proactive health responses, and experience best-in-class benchmarks. Free and premium users benefit, with enterprise rollout soon. Try GPT-5 on ChatGPT and build your AI future today!

Google Defends AI Search Amid Publisher Traffic Concerns

Google denies AI is hurting publisher traffic, claiming organic clicks remain stable and click quality has improved. VP Liz Reid says traffic shifts are due to user trends, not AI. Critics note rising “zero-click” searches and declining publisher visits. Google promotes AI Overviews as an opportunity but offers no hard data, raising doubts amid increasing industry concerns.

Microsoft’s NLWeb Vulnerability Sparks AI Security Concerns

Microsoft's NLWeb, launched as an "HTML for AI agents," was found vulnerable to a critical path traversal flaw that exposed sensitive files like API keys. Researchers warn such breaches could allow cloning or misuse of AI agents. Although a fix was issued, manual updates are required. The incident underscores the urgent need for security-first development in AI web frameworks.

Over 70% of U.S. Teens Use AI Chatbots, Raising Digital Literacy Urgency

A recent Common Sense Media study reveals that over 70% of U.S. teens engage with AI chatbots for companionship, advice, and emotional support, with nearly half using them regularly. Concerns about emotional dependency and unsafe interactions are growing, prompting calls for enhanced digital literacy education to help teens navigate AI responsibly and safely. Schools are urged to include AI understanding beyond usage skills.

Google Launches Jules: An Autonomous AI Coding Assistant for Developers

Google has launched Jules, its AI coding agent, out of beta. Powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro, Jules runs asynchronously in Google Cloud, handles coding tasks via GitHub, and offers new features like pull request automation and Environment Snapshots. With pricing tiers and improved UX, Jules aims to assist developers efficiently—especially mobile users—by functioning like an autonomous coding assistant.

EU AI Act: World’s First AI Law Begins Rollout, Targets High-Risk Models

The EU AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive AI law, is now rolling out with staggered deadlines. Effective August 2, 2025, it targets general-purpose AI models with systemic risk. The Act imposes strict penalties and risk-based rules on both EU and foreign providers. While companies like Google comply, others like Meta oppose the law’s scope and speed.

FUNDING

  • Lava Payments, founded by Mitchell Jones, raised $5.8M to build a seamless payment system for AI agents. The platform offers a universal digital wallet with usage credits, enabling autonomous transactions across tools without repetitive subscriptions or user approvals. Link

  • Clay raised $100 million in its latest funding round, boosting its valuation to $3.1 billion. Led by Alphabet’s CapitalG, this round signals strong investor confidence as Clay’s AI-driven platform helps sales and marketing teams improve outreach efficiency. The total funding now stands at $204 million, reflecting rapid growth in the AI go-to-market sector. Link

  • TurboHire, an AI-powered recruitment automation platform, has raised $6 million in Series A funding led by IvyCap Ventures. The Hyderabad-based startup plans to use the capital to expand globally, enhance product capabilities, and deepen integrations with HR ecosystems. Serving over 120 enterprises, TurboHire aims to revolutionize hiring through AI-driven automation and analytics. Link

Interesting Posts

Baidu plans to launch a powerful reasoning model by August and upgrade its core AI model to Ernie 5.0 soon.

SuperX launches AI servers with OpenAI’s new GPT-OSS open-source models—enterprise-ready, secure, and scalable.

Google's Gemini app offers free AI Pro to students and features Guided Learning, visuals, and personalized study tools for better prep.

Truth Social teams with Perplexity AI to launch Truth Search AI, a context-rich, transparent search engine challenging Google.

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Thats’s a wrap for this week’s AI insights! Stay curious, stay informed, and don’t forget- next Friday brings more breakthroughs your way.

Until then, keep exploring the future!