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Tech Competition is Helping Americans. Here's How.
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Wednesday • July 9, 2025
OpenAI to release web browser in challenge to Google Chrome
Launch Intensifies OpenAI’s Competition with Google in AI Race
OpenAI is close to releasing an AI-powered web browser that will challenge Alphabet’s, opens new tab market-dominating Google Chrome, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The browser is slated to launch in the coming weeks, three of the people said, and aims to use artificial intelligence to fundamentally change how consumers browse the web. It will give OpenAI more direct access to a cornerstone of Google’s success: user data.
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Wednesday • July 9, 2025
Perplexity just launched an AI web browser
Comet Uses Perplexity as its Default Search Engine and Comes with a Built-in AI Assistant
Perplexity, the startup behind the AI “answer” engine, has just launched its own web browser. The browser, called Comet, incorporates Perplexity’s AI search tools and assistant in a way that CEO Aravind Srinivas says “transforms entire browsing sessions into single, seamless interactions.”
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Tuesday • July 8, 2025
IBM rolls out new chips and servers, aims for simplified AI
IBM Introduced Its New Power11 Chips on Tuesday, Marking Its First Major Update to Its “Power” Line of Chips Since 2020
International Business Machines on Tuesday announced a new line of data center chips and servers that it says will be more power-efficient than rivals and will simplify the process of rolling out artificial intelligence in business operations.
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Monday • July 7, 2025
Trump Media launches TV streaming platform with Newsmax channel globally
Trump Media & Technology Group Launched Its TV Streaming Platform, Truth+, Globally on Monday
The move also allows conservative news outlet Newsmax, which went public in March, to increase its presence outside the United States. Trump Media said users can now access streaming channels and on-demand video through Truth+ apps on iOS, Android, web, and connected TV platforms, including Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Roku.
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Wednesday • July 2, 2025
Baidu Overhauls Search Engine With AI Features, Voice Function
Baidu is Overhauling Its Search Engine with AI Features and a Voice Function to Make It More Like an AI Chatbot
The Beijing-based company said it wants to make its mobile app more like an AI chatbot that can help users with writing, drawing and trip planning tasks. It will focus less on keywords and more on natural language searches and also allow users to perform searches by voice in several Chinese dialects.
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Tuesday • July 1, 2025
Surge AI Reportedly Targeting $1 Billion in First-Ever Fundraise
Data Labeling Company Surge AI is Reportedly Planning a $1 Billion Funding Round
The firm has hired advisors for the capital raise, which would be the company’s first, Reuters reported Tuesday (July 1), citing sources familiar with the matter. Those sources said Surge, founded by former Google and Meta engineer Edwin Chen, is aiming for a valuation of more than $15 billion.
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