AI News, July 10, 2025

Here are the top AI technology developments as of July 10, 2025:
1. xAI Unveils Grok 4, Touted as the "Smartest AI in the World"
Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, has launched Grok 4, its most advanced AI model to date. The model excels in complex reasoning tasks, including solving intricate math problems, generating realistic simulations like black hole collisions, and providing predictive analytics—such as estimating a 21.6% chance for the Dodgers to win the next World Series. A notable feature is the "heavy" model version, enabling multiple AI agents to collaborate on challenging tasks.Additionally, xAI introduced an improved, more natural-sounding voice mode. Looking ahead, xAI plans to release a coding model in August, a multimodal agent in September, and a video-generating model in October, signaling an aggressive push in the AI race against competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic. Reuters+2Axios+2Times of India+2
2. European Union Advances AI Regulation with New Code of Practice
The European Union has released its final Code of Practice for general-purpose artificial intelligence, aiming to guide businesses in complying with the forthcoming AI Act set to take effect in August 2025. The code emphasizes transparency, copyright protection, and safety for advanced AI systems like OpenAI's GPT-4 and Google's Gemini. It requires AI providers to prevent copyright violations and conduct independent risk assessments. Despite opposition from U.S. tech firms and some European business leaders concerned about competitiveness, the EU is moving forward with implementation. AP News+1Financial Times+1Financial Times+1AP News+1
3. Nvidia Plans China-Specific AI Chip Amid Export Restrictions
Nvidia is reportedly preparing to launch a new AI chip tailored specifically for the Chinese market, potentially as early as September 2025. This initiative comes in response to ongoing U.S. export restrictions on advanced technology to China.The launch is expected to coincide with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's visit to China, where he plans to meet with Chinese leaders to reinforce Nvidia’s commitment to the Chinese market despite geopolitical and regulatory challenges. Times of India