🛠️ New AI Tools & Releases
Anthropic Launches “Claude Connectors” Tool Directory
Anthropic released a directory of external tools that can be integrated into Claude via its "Connectors" framework, enabling real-time interaction with apps and data.Canon Debuts ImageFORCE Series with AI Automation for APAC
Canon launched AI-powered hardware and software under the ImageFORCE brand to streamline business operations across Asia-Pacific.GIFT-AI Research Tool Launched for Academia
A new open-source tool designed to help educational institutions create internal AI systems was released in collaboration with several universities.
🤝 Mergers & Partnerships
Cognition AI Acquires Windsurf
Just days after its partnership with Google, Cognition AI acquired Windsurf to expand its multimodal development capabilities.
💼 AI in Enterprise and Productivity
Goldman Sachs Employs “Devin” the AI Engineer
Goldman Sachs deployed the AI agent “Devin” from Cognition Labs to boost developer productivity by up to 4x—raising concerns over job pressures and workforce automation.
🏛️ Government & AI
Elon Musk’s xAI Signs $200M US Military Deal
The Pentagon signed a major contract with xAI for “Grok for Government,” despite controversy over racist outputs from the chatbot.UK Announces $1M AI Fellowship Program
A new AI fellowship program aims to attract youth building AI systems that improve public services and government workflows.
👩🦱 Personal & Lifestyle AI
GHD Launches “CurlFinder” AI Tool for Hair Styling
Beauty brand GHD has introduced CurlFinder, an AI engine that custom-recommends styling tools and products based on hair texture and goals.
📊 AI Tool Performance Benchmarks
OpenAI’s GPT-4o ("o3") Leads in Science QA Benchmarks
The o3 model topped SciArena’s evaluation, outperforming competing LLMs in scientific accuracy according to 102 domain experts.
🔹Summary
In July 2025, Anthropic launched a tool directory for Claude, Canon introduced AI-powered tools in APAC, and Cognition AI acquired Windsurf after a Google deal. Goldman Sachs adopted the AI engineer “Devin,” while Elon Musk’s xAI signed a $200M military contract. The UK launched a $1M AI fellowship, GHD released an AI tool for hair styling, and GPT-4o topped science benchmarks.