AI in October 2025: Smarter Tools, Smarter Agents
A quick overview of the latest AI trends and tools that are reshaping how we work, create, and automate. This month’s update is packed with powerful upgrades—from Claude 4.5’s coding dominance to the rise of Chinese-first creative tools like DREAMINA 4.0.
🔍 Key Highlights
1. Claude 4.5: The New Coding Champion
- Outperforms GPT-5 in code generation (77.2% on SWE-bench).
- Supports long-running AI agents (30+ hours).
- New Claude Code 2.0 with:
- Code execution & file generation (PPT, Excel, etc.)
- VS Code plugin & modern terminal
- Checkpoints for version control
- Open Claude Agent SDK for custom AI agent development.
2. DREAMINA 4.0 (即梦): Chinese Image Generation Powerhouse
- Free public beta, now supports English users.
- Excels at Chinese text rendering in images.
- Ideal for posters, storyboards, ESG visuals.
3. Sora 2.0: Realistic AI Video Generation
- Invite-only, VPN required.
- Generates high-fidelity videos from prompts + images.
- Great for marketing, storytelling, and social media.
4. Gamma 3.0: Smarter Presentations with AI Agents
- New Gamma Agent for voice/API interaction.
- Enhanced visual consistency and team collaboration.
- Popular for astrology, real estate, and business decks.
5. Google Stitch: SInstant Web Design
- Auto-generates landing pages in multiple styles.
- No coding needed—great for portfolios, donation pages, and product showcases.
6. Excel Labs + Copilot
- New Agent Mode for content planning, dashboards, and formulas.
- Supports Python and automation workflows.
7. Qwen TTS (千问语音合成)
- Multilingual + dialect support (Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, etc.).
- Ideal for voiceovers, education, and entertainment.
- Free 1 million tokens for developers.
💡 Takeaways
- AI tools are evolving fast—monthly updates help you stay ahead.
- Chinese AI tools like DREAMINA and Qwen are catching up fast in creativity and language support.
- Agent AI is the next frontier—start experimenting with tool combinations and automation flows.
📅 Upcoming Events
- AI Pro 3.0 Bootcamp – Oct 22, 2025
Learn to combine tools like Perplexity, Gamma, and Qwen for real-world AI workflows. - Automation Certification – Nov 29–30, 2025 (Chinese class)
Hands-on training in building chatbots, automating emails, and streamlining business processes.
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