AI giants unveil breakthroughs as energy concerns mount in 2025
Mistral AI launched Mistral 3, a new series of open, multimodal language models. The flagship version features 41 billion active parameters, marking a significant step in AI capability.
Anthropic is preparing for a potential initial public offering (IPO) as early as 2026. The move positions the company as a strong competitor to OpenAI in the AI sector. Internally, Anthropic’s Claude 4.5 Opus model operates with a defined personality and ethical framework, including what the company calls 'functional emotions'.
Apple’s AI research team introduced STARFlow-V, a video AI model that departs from traditional diffusion-based methods. The innovation could change how AI processes and generates video content.
Amazon revealed Trainium3, its latest AI training chip. The new hardware delivers over four times the performance of its predecessor while using 40% less power. This efficiency gain comes as AI data centres face soaring electricity demands, with projections showing an elevenfold increase between 2023 and 2030.
Elsewhere, OpenAI is exploring monetisation options for ChatGPT, including the introduction of advertisements. HelloBetter’s AI chatbot, Ello, also entered the market, using psychological techniques to help users challenge thought patterns and manage daily life.
The AI industry is advancing rapidly, with new models, hardware, and business strategies emerging. As companies push boundaries, the strain on power grids highlights the need for sustainable growth. These developments will likely influence how AI integrates into everyday technology and business in the coming years.
