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In the latest AI developments for July 21, 2025: Yahoo Japan is leveraging generative AI with the ambitious goal of doubling employee productivity by 2028. Simultaneously, AI chatbots are being deployed in Japan to address the growing issue of loneliness and social isolation. A recent study indicates a significant surge in demand for personalized AI solutions, with 93% of software executives planning to implement custom AI agents within their organizations. However, the landscape also presents emerging threats, as EncryptHub is reportedly targeting Web3 developers with malicious AI tools. This roundup was initially shared on Reddit by user /u/psycho_apple_juice. [Original post: https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1m5brjw/catch_up_with_the_ai_industry_july_21_2025/]