Weekly AI Newsletter: What You Need to Know Before Monday
Last Updated on October 7, 2025 by Editorial Team
Author(s): AIverse
Originally published on Towards AI.
Oct 5, 2025 — OpenAI’s $500B Valuation, Google Layoffs, Gemini Redesign & More
you’re sipping your weekend coffee, scrolling through headlines as the evening fades — and suddenly realize you’ve already fallen behind on the AI whirlwind.

This article provides a weekly digest of significant updates in the world of artificial intelligence, covering OpenAI’s striking $500 billion valuation following a recent share sale, anticipated announcements at the upcoming DevDay 2025, Google’s Gemini AI app redesign, and recent Google layoffs amidst increasing automation. It emphasizes the transformative impact of AI on creative professions and policy-making, as well as concerns about transparency in AI systems.
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