OpenAI's GPT-5 Set for August Launch, Trump Signs AI Action Plan, and Cognition Eyes $10B Valuation - Daily AI Brief #239
July 25, 2025 -
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Zoho Corp has invested in Netrasemi to enhance its semiconductor capabilities. Cognition is seeking $300 million in funding, aiming for a $10 billion valuation. Meanwhile, the White House AI Action Plan has been signed by President Trump, marking a significant policy development.
OpenAI is preparing to launch GPT-5 in August 2025, and Pony.ai has expanded its robotaxi service to operate 24/7 in China. In other news, Armada has raised $131 million for AI data centers, and SK Telecom has unveiled its A.X 3.1 Language Model on Hugging Face.
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Zoho Corp has invested in Netrasemi to enhance its semiconductor capabilities. Cognition is seeking $300 million in funding, aiming for a $10 billion valuation. Meanwhile, the White House AI Action Plan has been signed by President Trump, marking a significant policy development.
OpenAI is preparing to launch GPT-5 in August 2025, and Pony.ai has expanded its robotaxi service to operate 24/7 in China. In other news, Armada has raised $131 million for AI data centers, and SK Telecom has unveiled its A.X 3.1 Language Model on Hugging Face.
Zoho Corp Invests in Netrasemi
Zoho Corp has invested ₹107 crore in Kerala-based semiconductor startup Netrasemi. This funding will aid in launching new AI-capable system-on-chip variants and expanding the engineering team. Read more
OpenAI Plans GPT-5 Launch for August 2025
OpenAI is preparing to release its next-generation AI model, GPT-5, potentially in August 2025. The model will integrate various distinct models to enhance its functionality, though the launch date may change due to development challenges. Read more
Pony.ai Expands Robotaxi Service to 24/7 in China
On July 25, 2025, Pony.ai launched its 24/7 Robotaxi service in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, marking a significant expansion from its previous 15-hour operations. The company also increased its testing hours in Beijing to 24 hours daily. Read more
Cognition Seeks $300 Million Funding at $10 Billion Valuation
AI coding startup Cognition is in discussions to raise over $300 million, aiming for a valuation of $10 billion. The funding is supported by Founders Fund and Khosla Ventures, following its acquisition of Windsurf. Read more
White House AI Action Plan Signed by Trump
The White House has introduced an AI Action Plan signed by President Donald Trump, focusing on an 'open-weight first' approach and new enterprise guidelines to boost AI innovation and infrastructure. Read more
Other news
Armada has raised $131 million to launch Leviathan, a modular data center designed for rapid deployment and high computing power. SK Telecom unveiled its A.X 3.1 language model on Hugging Face, enhancing coding and mathematical reasoning capabilities. ServiceNow projects strong revenue growth due to its generative AI product, Now Assist, while SandboxAQ reports a gap between AI adoption and security readiness. Commvault plans to acquire Satori Cyber to enhance its cyber resilience platform, and Aligned partners with AMD and USC ISI for the MEGALODON AI model.
- Armada Secures $131 Million for AI Data Centers
- ServiceNow Projects Strong Revenue Due to AI Product
- SandboxAQ Report on AI Adoption vs. Security Readiness
- SK hynix Reports Record 2Q25 Financial Results
- Commvault to Acquire Satori Cyber for Enhanced Security
- Aligned Partners with AMD and USC ISI for MEGALODON AI Model
- SK Telecom Launches A.X 3.1 Language Model on Hugging Face
- SYSPRO and Versori Partner for AI Data Integration
- Digital Realty and Oracle Partner for AI and Cloud Innovation
- Axiom Global Inc. Expands AI Legal Team
- HeroDevs Receives $125 Million Investment from PSG
- Knexus Acquires S4 to Boost AI for U.S. Government
- Cognizant AI Lab Wins Patent and Award
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