Global AI Weekly
Issue number: 108 | Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Highlights
OpenAI and UK Government announce strategic partnership to deliver AI-driven growth
OpenAI and the UK government have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating AI adoption and driving economic and societal growth. Under a new memorandum of understanding, they’ll collaborate on expanding AI across public services and business, developing infrastructure, and exchanging technical expertise. OpenAI will also boost its UK presence, supporting new jobs, innovation, and enhanced public sector tools leveraging AI for efficiency and prosperity.
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Sundar Pichai is "very excited" about Google Cloud's OpenAI partnership
Sundar Pichai expressed enthusiasm about Google Cloud's partnership with OpenAI, highlighting its potential in shaping the future of AI technologies. His comments followed a session where analysts questioned the impact of AI on Google's search business and the company's significant $10 billion increase in capital expenditures for AI advancements this year. Pichai's response emphasized the strategic importance of AI in driving innovation and growth for Google.
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GitHub Spark in public preview for Copilot Pro+ subscribers
GitHub Spark is here to bridge the gap between idea and implementation, helping you go from concept to a fully deployed app in just minutes. Tailored for Copilot Pro+ subscribers, it simplifies the process of building and shipping full-stack applications. If you’ve spent too long stuck in the planning phase, this tool might be your answer.
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Humans in AI - Javier Villegas
In this episode of *Humans in AI*, Javier Villegas from Buenos Aires shares how he leverages AI in managing global databases and business intelligence services. He explains how AI simplifies complex tasks and unlocks new possibilities, emphasizing its transformative power in daily productivity. Javier’s enthusiasm highlights the exciting future of AI in reshaping the way we work and think.
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Achieve End-to-End Observability in Azure AI Foundry
This episode of the AI Show features Sebastian Kohlmeier and Seth discussing End-to-End Observability in Azure AI Foundry. They highlight how Foundry Observability provides tools to monitor, scale, and optimize your AI agents throughout their entire lifecycle, from prototyping to development with CI/CD pipelines. The episode includes a demo and insights on improving AI quality, safety, and security, emphasizing responsible AI practices and content safety in generative AI environments.
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Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan
The White House has unveiled “Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan,” promising over 90 federal actions to turbocharge innovation, infrastructure, and global AI exports. The plan aims to cut regulation and strengthen U.S. “dominance” in AI, though critics note it’s heavy on slogans and light on details, and achieving such bold claims hinges on congressional buy-in and implementation. Many see echoes of past industrial policy ambitions; we’ll be watching for substance beyond the headlines in the coming months.
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Nearly 2,000 MCP Servers Possess No Security Whatsoever
Nearly 2,000 Managed Control Protocol (MCP) servers have been discovered online with no security protections, leaving critical infrastructure wide open to cyberattacks. The exposed servers, many belonging to industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) networks, lack even basic defenses, underscoring the urgent need for organizations to audit and secure their environments to prevent potential exploitation and breaches.
darkreading.com
NVIDIA AI Releases OpenReasoning-Nemotron: A Suite of Reasoning-Enhanced LLMs Distilled from DeepSeek R1 0528
NVIDIA has unveiled OpenReasoning-Nemotron, a series of advanced language models ranging from 1.5B to 32B parameters. These models set new benchmarks in reasoning tasks, excelling in math, science, and code-related challenges. Built using insights from DeepSeek R1 0528, they represent a significant leap in AI's ability to handle complex problem-solving.
marktechpost.comUpcoming Events
The AgentCon world tour continues!
After an incredible June, the AgentCon AI Agents World Tour is back this September. We’re bringing five exclusive one-day events to Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Cebu City, Córdoba, and Boston, all tailored for developers building the future with autonomous AI agents. Whether you're deep into multi-agent systems or just getting started with autonomous AI, AgentCon is your chance to connect, learn, and get inspired by cutting-edge work from around the globe. Mark your calendar for the city nearest you—or check the full schedule on the AgentCon website to catch us on the world tour. Don’t miss out!
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QwenLM/qwen-code: qwen-code is a coding agent that lives in digital world.
Qwen-code is a digital coding agent designed to assist developers in the virtual world. It operates as a tool to streamline coding tasks and enhance programming efficiency. Developed for easy integration, Qwen-code aims to simplify workflows and support coding projects seamlessly.
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The Full MCP Blueprint: Building a Full-Fledged Research Assistant with MCP and LangGraph
Explore how to build a modular Deep Research Assistant using LangGraph and the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This guide details an agentic architecture that combines graph-based reasoning, user-driven meta-commands, and flexible RAG tools. The assistant integrates custom and Firecrawl MCP servers to enable dynamic research, stateful dialogue, and scalable tooling. Hands-on steps and code are provided for seamless setup and extensibility. Read the full article for a practical blueprint and code.
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Data Skeptic
Data Skeptic is a weekly podcast and blog offering insights into the world of data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, and statistics. Focused on scientific skepticism, it shares stories and tutorials designed to make data-driven topics more accessible and relatable.
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