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Max is the managing editor of THE DECODER, bringing his background in philosophy to explore questions of consciousness and whether machines truly think or just pretend to.
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OpenAI restructures under new foundation, Microsoft takes 27 percent stake

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OpenAI outperforms humans and Google at the world's top collegiate programming contest

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New data from OpenAI and Anthropic show how people actually use ChatGPT and Claude

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The Trump administration is preparing a series of executive orders aimed at accelerating the expansion of AI data centers in the United States, according to Reuters. The plan focuses on lowering barriers to power grid access and making federal land available for new facilities, addressing the rising electricity demand driven by AI applications. A formal action plan is expected to be unveiled on July 23. Faster permitting based on nationwide water rights framework is also under consideration. Critics warn that the U.S. power grid is already overburdened, with lengthy wait times for new energy projects. Earlier in his term, Trump declared an energy emergency and threw his support behind the Stargate Project with OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank. He is scheduled to speak at an AI event in Pennsylvania on July 15.

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According to the New York Times, Meta considered sidelining its own open-source AI model, Llama, in favor of external commercial systems like those offered by OpenAI or Anthropic. CEO Mark Zuckerberg reportedly raised concerns about falling behind in the AI race. After disappointing feedback on Meta's AI in April, Zuckerberg replaced key executives, invested $14.3 billion in the startup Scale AI, and recruited several researchers from OpenAI. Internal dissatisfaction is also growing, with some developers already leaving the company. Meta is currently building a superintelligence lab and is in talks with additional experts. Despite these moves, Llama's development is set to continue, with multiple releases still planned for this year.

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Google has launched a new AI app in the US called Doppl that lets users virtually try on clothes. The app, part of Google Labs, uses photos or screenshots to generate a digital version of the user and shows how different outfits might look. Doppl even creates short, AI-generated videos to visualize the results. The app is available now for Android and iOS. Google says Doppl is still in its testing phase, so fit and details may not always be accurate. User feedback will help shape future updates.

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Anthropic now lets users build, host, and share their own AI-powered apps directly within the Claude app. The feature is rolling out in beta for Free, Pro, and Max subscribers. Developers can create interactive apps powered by Claude models without paying separate API costs - usage is billed to the end user's account. Claude writes real code, handles technical tasks like error management, and makes it easy to share creations via link. There are still some limitations, including restricted access to external APIs and lack of persistent data storage.

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AI tools like ChatGPT are rapidly changing daily life for teachers in the US, according to a new Gallup study. Six out of ten public school teachers used AI in the last school year, mainly for lesson planning, grading, and communicating with parents. On average, teachers estimate these tools save them about six hours of work each week. Most say this improves their job quality. At the same time, education experts like Maya Israel from the University of Florida caution against relying too heavily on AI. While the technology can help with routine grading, Israel says it should not replace a teacher's educational responsibilities. Around two dozen US states have now introduced guidelines for using AI in the classroom.

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OpenAI and Microsoft call AGI pointless, then make it the linchpin of billion-dollar deals

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Google leans on token metrics, not revenue, adding to bubble talk about AI growth

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OpenAI restructures under new foundation, Microsoft takes 27 percent stake

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