1) GPT-5 is here — and everyone can use it
OpenAI released its new GPT-5 model, and the big surprise was that even free users could try it instantly. People jumped online to test it out, share screenshots, and compare it to GPT-4. The model is smarter, remembers more, and can handle trickier problems. Because it was something people could use right away, it quickly became the most searched and talked-about AI news of the week.
2) DeepMind boss says AGI is 5–10 years away
Demis Hassabis, the head of Google’s DeepMind, made a bold claim: artificial general intelligence could arrive within a decade. He compared the change to something “ten times bigger” than the Industrial Revolution. That got people excited, nervous, and debating what the future will look like — and it made headlines everywhere.
3) Beijing opens a restaurant run entirely by robots
In Beijing, a restaurant opened where robots do everything — greet you, make drinks, bring your food, even put on shows. Videos of the robot bartenders and servers spread quickly on TikTok and Instagram because it looked like a scene from a sci-fi film. It wasn’t just a tech story — it was fun to watch.
4) South Korean AI beats the big players
A small South Korean startup called Upstage launched Solar Pro 2, a language model much smaller than GPT-4 or Claude — but in some tests, it actually scored higher. This was big news in tech circles because it showed you don’t always need the biggest model to win.
5) AI “fake friends” get more human-like
Some new AI chatbots are starting to act like personal friends, remembering conversations, showing “emotions,” and tailoring their tone to you. Some people love it for companionship, others find it unsettling. The mix of curiosity and creepiness made this story spread fast online.
6) Artist pushes back against AI using her work
Gina Chick, a TV survival show winner and author, spoke out against changes that could let AI companies train on her books without asking. Many artists supported her, saying AI should not be built using creative work without permission. It struck a chord in creative communities, even if it wasn’t as viral as the robot videos or GPT-5 news.
7) AI helps Atlanta save money
In Atlanta, local government is using AI to find water leaks, improve transport routes, and even predict where crime might happen. It’s not as flashy as robots or new models, but it’s a real example of AI quietly making everyday life better.
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