OpenAI Unveils GPT-5, X to Monetize Grok, and Truth Social's New AI Search - Daily AI Brief #251
August 08, 2025 -
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X is set to introduce advertisements in Grok's AI responses, marking a new phase in AI monetization. Meanwhile, Truth Social has launched an AI-powered search engine to enhance user experience. eToro has rolled out a public API and an AI assistant named Tori to streamline financial operations.
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5, featuring enhanced capabilities for improved performance. In other developments, JD.Com has invested in robotics startup PaXini, and the former Tesla CFO has joined Mytra's board. Duolingo reports revenue growth amidst criticism of its AI strategy.
Welcome to today's AI Brief.
X is set to introduce advertisements in Grok's AI responses, marking a new phase in AI monetization. Meanwhile, Truth Social has launched an AI-powered search engine to enhance user experience. eToro has rolled out a public API and an AI assistant named Tori to streamline financial operations.
OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5, featuring enhanced capabilities for improved performance. In other developments, JD.Com has invested in robotics startup PaXini, and the former Tesla CFO has joined Mytra's board. Duolingo reports revenue growth amidst criticism of its AI strategy.
X to Introduce Ads in Grok's AI Responses
Elon Musk announced that X will incorporate advertisements into the responses of its AI chatbot, Grok, to increase advertising revenue. Read more
Truth Social Launches AI Search Engine 'Truth Search AI'
Truth Social, founded by President Donald Trump, has introduced an AI-powered search engine named Truth Search AI, developed with Perplexity. The platform controls the sources the AI can access, raising concerns about potential bias. Read more
Duolingo Reports Revenue Growth Amid AI Strategy Criticism
Duolingo announced it exceeded quarterly revenue estimates and projected over $1 billion in revenue for the year, despite facing criticism for its 'AI-first' strategy. The company also reported a 40% increase in daily active users. Read more
eToro Introduces Public API and AI Assistant Tori
On August 7, 2025, eToro announced the launch of a public API and AI assistant named Tori, designed to enhance social investing for retail traders by offering personalized insights and guidance. Read more
OpenAI Unveils GPT-5 with Enhanced Features
OpenAI has launched GPT-5, its latest AI model, which offers improved coding, writing, health-related queries, and visual perception capabilities. The model is designed to optimize response times and reasoning, enhancing its utility in real-world applications. Read more
Other news
JD.Com has invested CNY1 billion in PaXini Tech to advance robotics technology, while former Tesla CFO Zach Kirkhorn joins Mytra's board. Duolingo reports exceeding revenue estimates amid AI strategy criticism, and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky discusses AI strategy. xAI sees legal chief Robert Keele resign, and the Navy promotes AI for zero trust authentication. Yomiuri Shimbun sues Perplexity AI for copyright infringement, and Cloudera enhances AI services for on-premises use. Deutsche Telekom partners with Nvidia and Brookfield for an AI data center, and Tenable introduces an AI exposure tool for enterprise risk management.
- Airbnb CEO Discusses AI Strategy and Limitations
- xAI Legal Chief Robert Keele Resigns
- Navy Promotes AI for Enhanced Authentication in Cybersecurity
- Yomiuri Shimbun Sues Perplexity AI for Copyright Infringement
- Cloudera Enhances AI Services for On-Premises Use
- Deutsche Telekom Raises 2025 Guidance, Partners with Nvidia and Brookfield for AI Data Center
- Tenable Introduces AI Exposure Tool for Enterprise Risk Management
- Cyngn's Q2 2025 Financial Results and Developments
- Genspark AI Startup Reaches $36M ARR in 45 Days
- Bisly Secures €4.3M for AI Energy Management Expansion
- Aderant Acquires Legal Tech Assets from HerculesAI
- Approov Secures £5 Million for Mobile Security
- Fora Acquires AI Startup Legends
- Yello Partners with CodeSignal for Talent Hiring
- BigID Introduces Data Labeling for AI
- Crusoe and AMD Collaborate on AI Cloud Solutions
- Flock Safety Launches AI Surveillance for Police
- Anthropic Appoints Hidetoshi Tojo as Head of Japan
- Casap Secures $25 Million for AI Payment Dispute Resolution
- Menos AI Launches Sonαr for Hedge Funds
- S&P Global Introduces AI Tool for Investment Insights
- Oracle Launches Exadata Database on Exascale Infrastructure
- Artmarket.com Reports Growth and Partnership with Perplexity AI
- Perle Raises $9 Million for AI Data Platform
- Resolvd AI Secures $1.6M in Pre-Seed Funding
- Robots & Pencils Appoints New COO
- PwC to Acquire Kunai for AI and Cloud Expertise
- JD.Com Invests in Robotics Startup PaXini
- Former Tesla CFO Joins Mytra's Board
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