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AI systems from Google and OpenAI have achieved gold medal-level scores at the 2025 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), a prestigious competition for high school students. Google's Gemini Deep Think model officially scored 35 out of 42 points, solving five of six problems perfectly. OpenAI's experimental model achieved the same score, though its results were independently verified rather than officially certified by IMO judges. Both systems followed human contestant rules during the competition. This achievement marks a significant breakthrough in AI's mathematical reasoning capabilities, though debates continue about benchmarking consistency between the two systems. Only 10% of the 630 human contestants earned gold medals, highlighting the elite level of the AI's performance.

The UK government has formed a strategic partnership with OpenAI to advance AI development and security. Key elements include expanding OpenAI's London office, collaboration with the UK AI Security Institute, implementing AI tools in public services, and exploring infrastructure investments in "AI Growth Zones." Technology Minister Peter Kyle highlighted AI's importance for addressing national challenges across healthcare, opportunity creation, and economic growth. The partnership, established through a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding, aligns with the UK's AI Action Plan and allows the government flexibility to pursue other AI opportunities while identifying secure ways to integrate advanced AI platforms.

Perplexity is partnering with phone manufacturers to pre-install its new Comet AI browser on devices starting in 2025. Comet features Perplexity's AI engine for smart searches, Chrome extension support, productivity tools that integrate email and calendar, automation of routine tasks, and personalized recommendations. Motorola will be among the first to include the app on its Razr series, with hardware optimizations for foldable devices. This initiative positions Perplexity to compete against established browsers like Google Chrome and represents a growing trend of embedding AI natively into mobile experiences.

Microsoft is set to sign the EU's AI Code of Practice, a voluntary framework designed to help companies comply with the upcoming AI Act enforceable from August 2025. The code requires respecting copyright, transparency in model training, responding to opt-out requests, and publishing documentation about AI risks. Meanwhile, Meta has refused to adopt these guidelines, potentially facing increased regulatory scrutiny. Companies violating the AI Act could face penalties up to 7% of annual sales. This divide between tech giants reflects the evolving regulatory landscape for AI in Europe.