Black Friday sets online spending record of $11.8B, Adobe says

Anthony Ha |
November 29, 2025
Black Friday sets online spending record
Online shoppers in the U.S. spent a record $11.8 billion on Black Friday, according to Adobe, highlighting the continued growth of e-commerce during major sales events.

No, you can’t get your AI to ‘admit’ to being sexist, but it probably is anyway

Dominic-Madori Davis |
November 29, 2025
women robot
Despite efforts to make AI systems more fair, many still exhibit gender bias. While users may try to prompt AI to acknowledge these biases, the systems are not designed to admit fault, even as underlying issues persist.

Supabase hit $5B by turning down million-dollar contracts. Here’s why.

Theresa Loconsolo |
November 28, 2025
Supabase
Supabase, an open-source database startup, reached a $5 billion valuation by focusing on long-term growth and product development, even if it meant turning down lucrative contracts that didn’t align with their vision.

Supabase CEO on the “painful” decisions that built a $5B company

Theresa Loconsolo, Julie Bort |
November 28, 2025
Supabase co-founders, Ant Wilson, Paul Copplestone
Supabase’s CEO discusses the difficult choices and strategic moves that helped the company grow into a $5 billion business, emphasizing the importance of focus and resilience.

How OpenAI and Google see AI changing go-to-market strategies

Tim De Chant |
November 28, 2025
Three speakers talk on a stage with a black backdrop.
Leaders from OpenAI and Google share insights on how artificial intelligence is transforming the way companies approach marketing, sales, and customer engagement, with automation and personalization at the forefront.

The race to regulate AI has sparked a federal vs state showdown

Rebecca Bellan |
November 28, 2025
American flag consisting of computer code symbols
As AI technology advances, U.S. federal and state governments are clashing over who should set the rules for its use, leading to a complex regulatory landscape for companies and developers.

This Thanksgiving’s real drama may be Michael Burry versus Nvidia

Connie Loizos |
November 27, 2025
Thanksgiving drama
Investor Michael Burry’s bets against Nvidia have drawn attention, sparking debate about the future of AI chipmakers and the volatility of the tech market.

Here are the 49 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025

Rebecca Szkutak |
November 26, 2025
Palico, secondaries, LP-led secondaries
A record number of U.S.-based AI startups have secured at least $100 million in funding this year, reflecting the sector’s explosive growth and investor confidence.

OpenAI claims teen circumvented safety features before suicide that ChatGPT helped plan

Amanda Silberling |
November 26, 2025
ChatGPT logo
OpenAI responded to a tragic incident involving a teen, stating that the individual bypassed built-in safety measures in ChatGPT, raising questions about AI responsibility and user safety.

ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI-powered chatbot

Kyle Wiggers, Cody Corrall, Kate Park, Alyssa Stringer |
November 26, 2025
The ChatGPT logo appears on a smartphone screen
An in-depth guide to ChatGPT, covering its capabilities, limitations, and the technology behind the popular AI chatbot that has transformed digital conversations.

Musk’s xAI to build small solar farm adjacent to Colossus data center

Tim De Chant |
November 26, 2025
The Grok logo appears on a phone and the xAI logo is displayed on a laptop.
Elon Musk’s xAI is planning to construct a solar farm next to its Colossus data center, aiming to power AI operations with renewable energy and reduce environmental impact.

Are you balding? There’s an AI for that

Dominic-Madori Davis |
November 26, 2025
AI for balding
New AI-powered tools are emerging to help users detect and address hair loss, offering personalized recommendations and tracking progress over time.

Onton raises $7.5M to expand its AI-powered shopping site beyond furniture

Ivan Mehta |
November 26, 2025
Onton AI-powered shopping
Onton, an AI-driven shopping platform, has secured new funding to broaden its offerings beyond furniture, aiming to revolutionize how consumers discover and purchase products online.

Character AI will offer interactive ‘Stories’ to kids instead of open-ended chat

Amanda Silberling |
November 25, 2025
Character.AI under 18
Character AI is introducing interactive story experiences for children, replacing open-ended chat to provide a safer and more engaging environment for young users.

ChatGPT’s voice mode is no longer a separate interface

Sarah Perez |
November 25, 2025
ChatGPT logo
OpenAI has integrated voice mode directly into the main ChatGPT interface, making it easier for users to interact with the AI using speech without switching modes.

Warner Music signs deal with AI music startup Suno, settles lawsuit

Aisha Malik |
November 25, 2025
Warner Music and Suno
Warner Music has reached a settlement with AI music startup Suno, paving the way for collaboration and resolving legal disputes over AI-generated music content.

OpenAI and Perplexity are launching AI shopping assistants, but competing startups aren’t sweating it

Amanda Silberling |
November 25, 2025
AI shopping assistants
OpenAI and Perplexity are entering the AI shopping assistant market, but existing startups remain confident in their unique offerings and customer loyalty.

Microsoft’s AI chatbot Copilot leaves WhatsApp on January 15

Sarah Perez |
November 25, 2025
Microsoft Copilot logo
Microsoft announced that its AI chatbot Copilot will no longer be available on WhatsApp starting January 15, 2026, as the company shifts its focus to other platforms.

Speechify adds voice typing and voice assistant to its Chrome extension

Ivan Mehta |
November 25, 2025
Voice AI Assistant
Speechify has enhanced its Chrome extension with new features, including voice typing and a built-in voice assistant, to improve accessibility and productivity for users.