Top 10 AI News
Judge’s footnote on immigration agents using AI raises accuracy and privacy concerns
Author: AP News Date: November 26, 2025
A U.S. judge criticized immigration officers for using AI (ChatGPT) to write use-of-force reports, noting mismatches with body-camera footage and warning that relying on limited inputs can lead to errors and privacy risks. Experts say firsthand accounts remain crucial and urge clear AI guidelines for law enforcement. Read more
Political consultant defies court order in lawsuit over AI robocalls that mimicked Biden
Author: AP News Date: November 25, 2025
New Hampshire consultant Steve Kramer has defied a court order to pay $22,500 in damages after sending AI-generated robocalls impersonating former President Joe Biden before the state’s 2024 primary. Kramer was acquitted criminally on suppression charges but lost the civil suit by the League of Women Voters and now faces a national ban and fines. Read more
Trump signs executive order for AI project called Genesis Mission to boost scientific discoveries
Author: AP News Date: November 24, 2025
President Trump signed an executive order launching the “Genesis Mission,” a federal initiative to transform government scientific data into discoveries using artificial intelligence. The program, likened to an Apollo-era mobilization, tasks national labs and agencies with building a digital data platform led by the Energy Department, aiming to accelerate AI-driven R&D. Read more
Foxconn to spend up to $3 billion a year on AI, chair sees China EV shakeout
Author: Reuters Date: November 20, 2025
Taiwan’s Foxconn plans to invest $2–3 billion annually in artificial intelligence over the next 3–5 years, constituting the bulk of its capital spending, according to Chairman Young Liu. Its AI/data-center division, fueled by server sales, now outpaces consumer electronics, reflecting a strategic shift. Liu also predicted a consolidation in China’s crowded electric vehicle sector. Read more
EU missing the boat on AI, jeopardising its future, Lagarde warns
Author: Reuters Date: November 24, 2025
European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde warned that Europe risks its future by lagging behind the US and China on AI development. Speaking in Slovakia, Lagarde emphasized that the US and China are pouring massive investments into AI, and urged the EU to accelerate its own AI capabilities to remain competitive. Read more
As AI reshapes shopping, US retailers try to change how they’re seen online
Author: Reuters Date: November 26, 2025
US retailers are adjusting their marketing strategies as AI-powered platforms (like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini) increasingly offer product recommendations. With much of holiday spending still via traditional web search, retailers like Walmart and Target are now exploring chatbot-based shopping apps and optimizing product listings to ensure they remain visible in AI-driven shopping environments. Read more
Researchers discover a shortcoming that makes LLMs less reliable
Author: MIT News Date: November 26, 2025
MIT researchers found that large language models can learn to associate certain grammatical patterns with specific topics, leading them to repeat these patterns rather than truly reason. This “shortcut” means LLMs might make consistent errors when prompted oddly. Understanding this flaw could help developers improve AI reliability. Read more
MIT scientists debut a generative AI model that could create molecules addressing hard-to-treat diseases
Author: MIT News Date: November 25, 2025
MIT researchers introduced “BoltzGen,” a generative AI system that designs novel protein ‘binders’ for any biological target, potentially aiding drug discovery. BoltzGen generates candidate molecules from scratch by simulating molecular interactions, a step toward using AI not just to analyze biology but to engineer new therapeutics automatically. Read more
Nvidia unveils new supercomputers and open AI model family for science at SC25
Author: ITPro Date: November 17, 2025
At the Supercomputing 2025 conference, Nvidia announced partnerships with Japan’s Riken to build two new GB200/Blackwell-powered supercomputers for scientific research (robotics, quantum, climate, etc.). Nvidia also launched “Apollo,” an open AI model suite for science, enabling real-time simulation in engineering and climate modeling. These moves expand AI’s role in scientific computing. Read more
Foxconn, OpenAI partner on AI hardware manufacturing
Author: Reuters Date: November 20, 2025
Foxconn is partnering with OpenAI to co-develop and manufacture AI hardware (such as data-center racks and components) to meet surging infrastructure demands. The non-binding deal gives OpenAI early access to Foxconn-built systems and options to purchase hardware. It signals Foxconn’s focus on high-performance computing amid the AI boom. Read more
Scientists capture the crackling sounds of what they believe is lightning on Mars
Author: AP News Date: November 19, 2025
NASA’s Perseverance rover has recorded crackling sounds that scientists interpret as lightning on Mars, marking the first evidence of Martian atmospheric electricity. Although Mars’ thin atmosphere makes lightning rare, these detections suggest weather processes similar to Earth’s sometimes occur. Confirming Martian lightning could reshape understanding of the Red Planet’s climate and electrochemical environment. Read more
Nvidia earnings clear lofty hurdle set by analysts amid fears about an AI bubble
Author: AP News Date: November 19, 2025
Nvidia’s fiscal Q3 earnings smashed expectations: $31.9 billion in profit (up 65% year-over-year) and $57 billion in revenue (up 62%). CEO Jensen Huang said these results and a $65 billion forecast for next quarter (above Wall Street’s $61B projection) underscore sustained AI demand, easing concerns of an AI-driven tech bubble. The strong performance highlights Nvidia’s central role in powering AI growth. Read more
Google launches Gemini 3, embeds AI model into search immediately
Author: Reuters Date: November 18, 2025
Google released Gemini 3, its latest AI model, and integrated it into key products (including Search) on day one. CEO Sundar Pichai hailed Gemini 3 as Google’s “most intelligent model” with leading performance on benchmark tests. This marks the first time a Google AI model is embedded into Search at launch, reflecting the company’s push to infuse its AI advances across services instantly. Read more
Bangkok court issues an arrest warrant for Thai co-owner of Miss Universe pageant
Author: AP News Date: November 19, 2025
A Thai court issued an international arrest warrant for the Thai co-owner of the Miss Universe pageant on fraud charges, following allegations he masterminded an investment scam tied to the pageant. He denies wrongdoing. A separate American businesswoman involved in the scheme has pleaded guilty in a U.S. court. This highlights global legal entanglements surrounding high-profile pageant investments. Read more
‘Why? Why? Why?’ Ukraine’s Mariupol descends into despair
Author: AP News Date: November 19, 2025
Ukrainian soldiers hold a funeral service in chipped trenches outside Mariupol for comrades killed by Russian strikes, capturing the grim toll of the conflict. As rain falls on the frozen ground, their chants of “Why? Why? Why?” underscore the sorrow and frustration over continued combat and loss. The somber scene highlights the personal cost of fighting in eastern Ukraine, far from home. Read more
EU to delay ‘high risk’ AI rules until 2027 after Big Tech pushback
Author: Reuters Date: November 19, 2025
The European Commission announced it will defer the implementation of certain high-risk provisions of its AI Act to December 2027 (originally set for August 2026). The delay follows pressure from major tech firms, as regulators aim to ease compliance burdens. The move is intended to give companies more time to adjust to strict rules on AI applications (such as biometric IDs and critical infrastructure). Read more
EU weighs pausing parts of landmark AI act in face of US and big tech pressure, FT reports
Author: Reuters Date: November 7, 2025
The European Commission is considering shelving certain provisions of its landmark AI Act following lobbying by major tech giants (Meta, Google) and U.S. government signals. According to reports, EU officials may delay implementation of some AI rules to address concerns about competitiveness and allow more time for industry compliance. This reflects tensions between regulation and innovation in AI governance. Read more
EU to ease AI, privacy rules as critics warn of caving to Big Tech, Trump
Author: Reuters Date: November 19, 2025
The European Commission is set to relax and align its AI and privacy regulations under a “Digital Omnibus” plan, merging rules from GDPR, the AI Act, and others. One proposal would let tech firms use more personal data for AI training. Critics say weakening enforcement shows capitulation to large tech lobbies and U.S. pressure. Proponents argue the consolidation will streamline compliance for companies. Read more
Nokia plans $4 billion AI investment in the United States
Author: Reuters Date: November 21, 2025
Finland’s Nokia will invest $4 billion in the United States over the next five years to boost AI-powered network connectivity. About $3.5 billion is earmarked for research and development of advanced telecom AI technologies, and $500 million for manufacturing and capital projects in states like Texas and New Jersey. The move aims to strengthen U.S. AI infrastructure and secure 5G/6G capabilities. Read more
Verizon, AWS expand tie up with new fiber network to power AI applications
Author: Reuters Date: November 3, 2025
Verizon and Amazon Web Services announced a joint initiative, “Verizon AI Connect,” to build high-capacity, low-latency fiber-optic networks connecting AWS data centers. The partnership will lay long-haul fiber pathways to better support next-generation AI workloads and cloud services, enhancing data traffic capacity as AI applications demand more bandwidth. Read more
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang: ‘China is going to win the AI race,’ FT reports
Author: Reuters Date: November 5, 2025
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang warned at an AI summit, as reported by the Financial Times, that China is on track to overtake the United States in the global AI race. He noted China’s strong developer base and state support, suggesting Western regulation and subsidy differences favor China. Huang later attempted to clarify, but the statement highlighted geopolitical tensions over AI dominance. Read more
Russia’s Putin calls for national AI task force
Author: Reuters Date: November 19, 2025
President Vladimir Putin announced a new national task force to advance generative AI research in Russia, emphasizing its role in national security. Speaking at the country’s AI Journey conference, Putin highlighted large-language models as strategically important and called for state support to boost domestic AI development and digital sovereignty. Read more
Schneider Electric seals $2.3 billion in US data centre deals to power AI boom
Author: Reuters Date: November 19, 2025
French energy supplier Schneider Electric won $2.3 billion in U.S. contracts for data centers amid surging AI demand. This includes a $1.9 billion deal with tech firm Switch for advanced power modules and cooling equipment – Schneider’s largest North American agreement. The deals reflect rising data-center capacity needs to support high-performance AI computing. Read more
Deutsche Telekom partners with NVIDIA for AI cloud for Q1 2026
Author: Reuters Date: November 4, 2025
Deutsche Telekom will invest €1 billion ($1.17 billion) in a partnership with Nvidia to create a new “industrial AI cloud,” launching in early 2026. The cloud service, based in a renovated Munich data center, will combine Nvidia’s accelerated AI platform with Telekom’s enterprise network, targeting manufacturing and industry customers needing AI-driven cloud computing. Read more
Tesla CEO Musk says Austin robotaxi fleet to double next month
Author: Reuters Date: November 26, 2025
Elon Musk announced that Tesla will double its fleet of self-driving robotaxis in Austin, Texas, in December, expanding on the service launched there in June. Tesla already operates robotaxis (with safety drivers) in Austin and the San Francisco Bay Area and has secured a permit for a ride-hailing service. The expansion underscores Tesla’s push to scale its autonomous taxi network. Read more