AI in 2025: A Half-year Review

**Note: This meetup is on Wednesday (7/16).

The AI landscape continues to evolve rapidly, reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace. Join us for a half-year review as we explore the most groundbreaking advancements and innovations in AI in the first half of 2025.
In this meetup, we will dive into:

• Foundation LLMs: Discover the latest capabilities of top-tier language models like Gemini 2.5 Pro, GPT 4.5, Grok 3 and Grok 4 (launched on July 9) and new benchmarks.
• Open-source LLMs: Unpack the developments behind powerful open-source models such as DeepSeek-R1 and Llama 4.
• Video Generation: Experience cutting-edge video generation like Veo 3
• Agents: Discuss advancements in agentic solutions and practical applications of agents.
• Robotics: Gain insights into transformative robotics breakthroughs from industry leaders like Tesla’s Optimus and DeepMind Robotics.
• Real-world Applications: See how AI advancements have reshaped different sectors like healthcare, finance, entertainment, and beyond.

Whether you're an AI enthusiast or simply curious about the future, this meetup offers an opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and see the future of AI in 2025 and beyond.

Speaker: Junling Hu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/junlinghu/

Join online at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nssIBQ2gS-O2q-MWjOxSkw

7-7:05 pm Meet & Chat
7:05-8:00pm Talk
8:00-8:30 Additional Q&A