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According to PANews, OpenAI founder Sam Altman announced that the company is providing U.S. federal agencies access to ChatGPT for a symbolic fee of $1 per year. This initiative allows agencies to utilize the enterprise version of ChatGPT, granting them access to advanced AI models over the next year. Earlier today, Anthropic also revealed that U.S. federal departments and agencies can now procure Claude more efficiently through the GSA Schedule. This move aims to transform workflow processes while ensuring compliance with federal security and regulatory standards.

According to Foresight News, Elon Musk has announced that the open-source release of Grok 2 is imminent, with plans to implement it next week.

According to BlockBeats, OpenAI is set to allow its employees and shareholders to sell shares at a valuation of $500 billion. This decision follows the company's recent successful fundraising round, which valued the company at $300 billion.

According to PANews, OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic have received approval from the United States to enter into civilian artificial intelligence contracts. This development marks a significant step for these companies in expanding their AI capabilities and services within the civilian sector. The approval allows them to further integrate AI technologies into various applications, potentially enhancing efficiency and innovation across multiple industries.

According to Foresight News, OpenAI has successfully raised $8.3 billion, bringing its valuation to $300 billion, as reported by The New York Times.

According to BlockBeats, during a discussion on the BlockBeats Space titled 'Content Tokens: Hype, Hope, or a New Era for the Creator Economy?', crypto and AI researcher Wang Chao expressed his views on the value of AI-generated content. He acknowledged that some AI-generated content holds value, but questioned the worth of packaging such content into tokens. The value of generated content, he noted, depends on its inherent quality. While all data possesses asset attributes, its value is challenging to assess using traditional pricing systems.Wang Chao did not dismiss the exploration of content tokens and recognized that some of these tokens have value. However, he expressed skepticism about the success probability of highly speculative tokens. The ongoing discussion highlights the complexities and uncertainties surrounding the tokenization of AI-generated content.

According to PANews, OpenAI has experienced significant financial growth in the first seven months of 2025, with its annualized revenue reaching $12 billion. This marks a doubling from the $5 billion recorded at the beginning of the year, translating to an average monthly income of approximately $1 billion. Additionally, OpenAI's ChatGPT has seen a substantial increase in user engagement, with weekly active users now totaling around 700 million, indicating robust growth.

According to PANews, ChatGPT has launched a new learning mode designed to provide students with a guided learning experience rather than simply offering direct answers. This mode employs Socratic questioning and scaffolded responses to facilitate a deeper understanding of knowledge through interactive guidance. Currently, the learning mode is available to logged-in users of the free, Plus, Pro, and Team versions, with ChatGPT Edu users expected to gain access in the coming weeks. Developed in collaboration with education experts and teachers, this feature marks a significant step by OpenAI in advancing the application of AI in education. OpenAI is also collaborating with initiatives like Stanford University's SCALE program to continuously explore the impact of AI tools on future learning methods.

According to Cointelegraph, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has raised concerns about the potential legal implications of sharing sensitive information with the company's AI chatbot, ChatGPT. During a recent interview with podcaster Theo Von, Altman emphasized the lack of privacy protections for conversations with AI, contrasting it with the legal privileges afforded to discussions with therapists, lawyers, or doctors. He noted that if users disclose sensitive information to ChatGPT and a lawsuit arises, OpenAI might be compelled to produce those conversations.Altman's remarks come as AI is increasingly used for psychological support, medical, and financial advice. He expressed his belief that conversations with AI should have similar privacy protections as those with professionals like therapists. Altman also highlighted the absence of a legal framework for AI, describing it as a significant issue. He admitted to being cautious about using AI for personal matters due to uncertainties about data privacy and ownership. Altman mentioned that policymakers he has engaged with recognize the need for swift action to address these privacy concerns.Beyond individual privacy, Altman voiced worries about the broader implications of AI adoption, particularly regarding surveillance. He suggested that as AI becomes more prevalent, governments might increase surveillance to prevent misuse of the technology for harmful purposes. While Altman acknowledged the necessity of some privacy compromises for collective safety, he warned against excessive government overreach, citing historical precedents where privacy was unduly compromised. His comments underscore the urgent need for a balanced approach to privacy and security in the age of AI.

According to BlockBeats, Nankai University President Chen Yulu highlighted at the opening of the '2025 International Financial Forum' that artificial intelligence and the digital economy are reshaping the global economic development process, with digital currencies becoming a core variable in the reconstruction of the international monetary system.Chen emphasized that the unilateral push for stablecoins by certain countries could exacerbate systemic risks due to five major concerns: deviation from a multipolar framework, amplification of traditional financial risks, spillover effects from U.S. debt and dollar fluctuations, increased risk transmission channels from traditional currency mismatches, and regulatory gaps.He called for adherence to three principles: authenticity of value, systemic robustness, and inclusive accessibility. Chen advocated for the coordinated development of central bank digital currencies and compliant stablecoins, the establishment of a multilateral digital currency liquidity assistance network, and collaboration with the 'Global South' to build an equitable and mutually beneficial digital Silk Road, shaping an inclusive and accessible global digital currency financial order.

According to BlockBeats, NVIDIA has become the first technology company to surpass a market capitalization of $4 trillion. This achievement positions NVIDIA as the highest-valued publicly traded company globally, surpassing Microsoft and Apple. Additionally, NVIDIA's market value now exceeds the combined worth of Alphabet, Google's parent company, and Meta, as well as the total market capitalization of retail giants Amazon, Walmart, and Costco. Over the past two and a half years, NVIDIA's stock price has surged by over 1000%, reflecting its remarkable performance. Tesla CEO Elon Musk expressed his amazement at this development by sharing the news on social media platform X with a simple "Wow."

According to BlockBeats, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed at an AI summit in Washington that he had seriously considered breaking up NVIDIA to reduce its dominance in the AI chip sector and enhance industry competition. Trump recalled initially thinking, 'We will break up this company,' before learning from briefings that NVIDIA had established a significant technological and ecological advantage that would be difficult to replace in the short term.Ultimately, Trump acknowledged the complexity of the situation, stating, 'This is not easy.' Notably, he publicly praised NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang during the event, engaging in a dialogue with him. Huang reciprocated by highlighting the unique advantage the U.S. holds with Trump as President. This mutual appreciation suggests Trump's attempt to find a balanced stance between AI regulation and technology giants.As AI and tech stocks capture global attention, ordinary investors are also seeking ways to participate. BiyaPay now fully supports USDT transactions for U.S. and Hong Kong stocks, allowing users to trade popular global tech stocks like Tesla and NVIDIA in real-time without needing offshore accounts. This development aligns with the ongoing interplay between tech regulation and capital markets, with BiyaPay committed to providing secure and convenient global investment channels for users.

According to PANews, China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is set to enhance its open source system to drive technological breakthroughs and applications. Vice Minister Xiong Jijun highlighted the significance of open source in fostering new productive forces and promoting high-quality development during the 2025 Open Atom Open Source Ecosystem Conference. The ministry aims to expedite the construction of an open source framework to unlock its development potential.

According to Foresight News, Elon Musk's xAI plans to integrate its Grok conversational model into the prediction market platform Kalshi. This integration will allow Kalshi users to access on-chain data, historical odds, and the latest news headlines through the Grok large language model before making predictions.

According to PANews, OpenAI is preparing to launch its next-generation GPT-5 model in early August. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently announced on the X platform that the release is imminent and showcased some of the model's capabilities during a podcast. Altman highlighted GPT-5's ability to quickly answer complex questions, demonstrating the power of AI. The model will be available in various versions, including mini and nano, and will be accessible to external users via API. Additionally, GPT-5 will integrate o3 reasoning capabilities to enhance its intelligence.

According to PANews, GitHub's blog highlights the critical role of open-source software as digital infrastructure for both the economy and society, while noting the persistent lack of maintenance funding. GitHub's developer policy team commissioned a feasibility study by Open Forum Europe, Fraunhofer ISI, and the European University Institute to explore expanding the successful model of Germany's sovereign tech agency to the EU level. This initiative aims to establish an 'EU Sovereign Tech Fund' (EU-STF).The study recommends that the fund should focus on investments in open-source dependencies, maintenance, security, improvements, and ecosystem development. It outlines seven design standards for the fund: pooled resources, minimal bureaucracy, political independence, flexible funding, community involvement, strategic alignment, and high transparency.GitHub urges the EU to allocate at least 350 million euros in the 2028-2035 budget, in collaboration with industry and national contributions, to ensure the sustainable development of open-source software and digital sovereignty.

According to Odaily, Harrison Fields, Special Assistant to the President and White House Deputy Press Secretary, announced on the X platform that the White House has launched AI.Gov. This initiative aims to strengthen the United States' leadership in the field of artificial intelligence. Fields expressed gratitude to David Sacks and Michael Kratsios for their dedication and commitment. U.S. President Donald Trump is focused on promoting innovation and competition to secure victory in the global AI race.

According to Odaily, OpenAI founder Sam Altman has predicted that artificial intelligence will significantly alter the landscape of financial services within the next ten years. He highlighted changes in how funds are transferred, financial advice is provided, and risk underwriting is approached, all driven by advancements in AI technology.

According to Odaily, OpenAI has issued a warning regarding potential bioterrorism risks associated with its latest artificial intelligence model. The company expressed concerns that the advanced capabilities of the AI could be misused to create biological threats. This cautionary statement highlights the need for stringent oversight and regulation to prevent malicious applications of AI technology. OpenAI's alert underscores the broader implications of AI advancements and the importance of ensuring these technologies are developed and deployed responsibly.

According to BlockBeats, allies of Elon Musk are reportedly raising up to $12 billion to support the xAI chip project. This initiative comes as the startup is rapidly depleting its financial resources, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.