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Day: July 10, 2025

Elon Musk’s xAI Launches Grok 4 with $300 Monthly Subscription

Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, introduced its latest flagship AI model, Grok 4, and introduced a new $300-per-month AI subscription plan called SuperGrok Heavy. Grok is positioned as xAI’s premier AI model and the subscription service aims to provide advanced AI capabilities to users for a monthly fee.

Google Introduces AI Marketing Tools in India Post ‘Google Tax’ Repeal

Google has launched its AI-powered advertising tools in India following the repeal of the ‘Google tax’, originally introduced to tax tech giants. The tools, first introduced in the U.S. in May, aim to help businesses in India optimize their marketing strategies using advanced AI technology.

Elon Musk Introduces Grok 4 Amid Chatbot Controversy

Elon Musk revealed the new AI system Grok 4 during a livestream with xAI experts, criticizing existing AI technology as ‘primitive’ and unsuitable for serious commercial applications. The unveiling comes amidst controversy over antisemitic posts made by a chatbot associated with Musk’s companies.

YouTube to Crack Down on ‘Mass-Produced’ and ‘Repetitive’ Videos

YouTube is set to implement a ‘minor’ update to its policies targeting ‘mass-produced’ and ‘repetitive’ videos, as concerns over AI-generated content mount. The change is aimed at maintaining the platform’s quality and diversity of content. YouTube’s creator liaison emphasized the importance of ensuring a variety of content for viewers.

OpenAI to Launch AI Browser Redefining Web Browsing Experience

OpenAI is set to launch an AI-powered browser that aims to revolutionize how users navigate the web by allowing certain interactions to take place within the browser itself, utilizing ChatGPT technology. The new browser is designed to provide a more seamless and integrated browsing experience by reducing the need to constantly switch between different websites for information.

McDonald’s AI Hiring Bot Exposed Millions of Applicants’ Data Due to Security Flaws

Tens of millions of job-seekers’ personal information was left exposed on McDonald’s ‘McHire’ site, built by AI software firm Paradox.ai, due to basic security flaws. Hackers were able to access this data because the site’s password was ‘123456’, highlighting the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in handling sensitive information.

Andreessen Horowitz Shifts Incorporation to Nevada, Urges Startups to Follow Suit

Silicon Valley VC giant Andreessen Horowitz is moving its business registration from Delaware to Nevada, advising its portfolio companies to do the same due to concerns over Delaware’s legal system. The shift could influence other tech startups to consider Nevada as a more favorable business location for its regulatory environment and tax benefits.

Meta Offers Over $200 Million Pay Package to Poach Apple’s Talent

Meta Platforms Inc. has offered a compensation package exceeding $200 million to lure top talent, including a former distinguished Apple Inc. employee, to join its ‘superintelligence’ team. The move highlights the intense competition for skilled professionals in the tech industry, with companies like Meta going to great lengths to attract and retain top talent.