Top 10 AI News
The Architects of AI Are TIME’s 2025 Person of the Year
December 11, 2025
TIME honors the “Architects of AI” – leaders like Nvidia’s Jensen Huang – for revolutionizing the world with artificial intelligence. AI tools such as ChatGPT have reached hundreds of millions of users, transforming industries from medicine to entertainment, but also bringing challenges like misinformation and ethical concerns. Governments reacted by investing heavily in AI and deregulating to compete with global rivals, even as experts warn of job displacement and concentrated corporate power in an AI-driven future. Read more
The biggest tech stories of 2025: Foldables, AI, XR, and the forces reshaping the smartphone industry
December 20, 2025
In 2025, foldable devices, artificial intelligence, and extended reality (XR) dominated tech headlines. Tri-fold phones like Samsung’s Galaxy Z Trifold went mainstream, while AI moved from background features to core smartphone functionality (e.g. Gemini 3 Pro and ChatGPT 5.2). New ultra-slim smartphones debuted, and companies like Meta and Google unveiled advanced AR glasses. These innovations marked a turning point in consumer technology, emphasizing personalization and immersive experiences. Read more
South Korea to require advertisers to label AI-generated ads
December 10, 2025
South Korea announced that starting in early 2026, all advertisements created using artificial intelligence must be clearly labeled as such. This move is a response to the rising number of deceptive AI-generated ads—from fake celebrities to fabricated experts—promoting products like diet pills and illegal services. Officials warned these deepfake ads threaten consumer safety, especially for vulnerable populations. Under the new policy, tech platforms will be responsible for enforcing AI-labeling rules, and violators will face fines and legal action. Read more
Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations
December 12, 2025
President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a unified national policy on artificial intelligence, overriding any state-level AI laws. Citing concerns that disparate state regulations could hinder innovation and U.S. competitiveness, the order directs federal agencies to identify and challenge “onerous and excessive” state AI policies. It also empowers the federal government to withhold grants or licenses from states imposing conflicting AI rules. The move was backed by Trump’s AI adviser, who argued that broad federal oversight is needed to maintain America’s leadership in AI, though critics warned it could stifle local protections. Read more
Bernie Sanders calls for halt on AI data center construction – wants to ensure the technology benefits ‘all of us, not just the 1%’
December 17, 2025
Senator Bernie Sanders has urged a nationwide moratorium on new artificial intelligence data centers. Sanders argues that by pausing construction of these massive AI facilities, policymakers can “catch up” to ensure AI benefits the wider public rather than just tech elites. He warned that uncontrolled AI expansion risks unsustainable growth, high energy demand, and job losses. The proposal follows projections that AI could displace up to 20% of jobs in five years. Sanders said the pause would give government time to establish rules that promote fair AI deployment, protect workers, and manage environmental impacts. Read more
AWS wants to be a part of Nvidia’s “AI Factories” – and it could change everything about how your business treats AI
December 2, 2025
At AWS re:Invent 2025, Amazon Web Services announced a partnership with Nvidia to create “AI Factories” – bespoke on-premises AI infrastructure hubs. The idea is to combine Nvidia’s latest AI hardware (including Grace Blackwell and Vera Rubin chips) with AWS’s Trainium chips, networking, and management tools. These AI Factories will act like private cloud regions for enterprise clients, offering high-speed, scalable AI compute on-site. Customers will get Nvidia’s full AI software stack and automated AI model deployment, while AWS handles integration. The goal is to make it easier and faster for businesses to scale AI projects securely, bridging cloud convenience with local control. Read more
Trump warns without uniform rules “AI WILL BE DESTROYED IN ITS INFANCY” – critics warn of federal overreach
December 12, 2025
President Trump said that without one federal AI policy, a patchwork of state rules would “destroy” the technology’s promise. He announced plans to sign an executive order for nationwide AI regulations, arguing this is necessary to keep the U.S. ahead globally. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett praised the move, while critics like Governor Ron DeSantis called it federal overreach that would benefit big tech. Trump compared AI’s potential impact to the early internet and cloud, insisting a single “one rulebook” approach is needed. The announcement adds to the debate over balancing innovation with oversight in AI development. Read more
Exclusive: Meta strikes multiple AI deals with news publishers
December 5, 2025
Meta (Facebook/Instagram) has entered several deals with news organizations—USA Today, CNN, Fox News, Le Monde, among others—to license content for its generative AI chatbot. This marks a major shift for Meta, which had previously distanced itself from paying news outlets. The goal is to feed the AI chatbot (integrated into Meta’s apps) with real-time, verified news data for more accurate answers. The agreements cover publishers across the spectrum and come as Meta doubles down on AI tools. Though Meta’s platforms now deprioritize news sharing with readers, these deals ensure Meta’s AI models can cite established sources. Read more
2025 was the year AI-generated videos flooded social media
December 23, 2025
In 2025, AI-generated videos overwhelmed social media, blurring reality and fiction. Platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram saw surges of AI-generated clips—from harmless gags (like cartoon rabbits on trampolines) to sophisticated political deepfakes. Rapid advances in video-generating models (by companies like OpenAI with Sora and Google’s AI) made it easy to produce high-quality fakes. This explosion of “synthetic media” raised alarms about misinformation and consent. The viral spread of AI-made content highlighted the need for better detection and safeguards as the lines between real and AI-crafted media continue to blur. Read more
El Salvador teams up with Elon Musk’s xAI to bring AI to 5,000 public schools
December 11, 2025
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele announced a partnership with Elon Musk’s AI company, xAI, to bring artificial intelligence education to over 5,000 public schools. The plan uses xAI’s Grok chatbot to provide personalized tutoring to roughly one million students, tailoring lessons to each student’s pace and needs. This follows Bukele’s earlier bold tech moves (like adopting Bitcoin). Alongside this, he launched a Google-backed AI medical consultation app. The push into education is controversial: xAI’s Grok previously spat out inappropriate content before being corrected. Still, El Salvador touts this as a step to modernize learning and boost STEM skills nationwide. Read more
AMD CEO Lisa Su ‘emphatically’ rejects talk of an AI bubble – says claims are ‘somewhat overstated’
December 17, 2025
AMD CEO Lisa Su told tech audiences in San Francisco that warnings of an “AI bubble” are overstated. Speaking at a WIRED conference, Su said AI is still in early days and that demand for AI hardware remains strong. She noted AMD’s key role in powering future AI projects—including a “multi-gigawatt accelerator rollout” with OpenAI—and celebrated new exports of AMD GPUs to China. Su downplayed volatility, pointing out AMD overcame a recent export tax and secured a deal allowing OpenAI to buy millions of AMD shares. In Su’s view, AI investment and innovation are robust enough that temporary investor jitters shouldn’t derail the long-term growth story. Read more
AMD finally gives its AI-enhanced FSR ‘Redstone’ upscaling tech a December 10 launch date
December 10, 2025
AMD announced December 10, 2025 as the launch date for its new “Redstone” upscaling technology, which uses AI to improve game graphics. Redstone is the fourth generation of AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) tech. It incorporates advanced machine learning algorithms on compatible GPUs to scale up game images with higher quality than before. AMD says Redstone will compete with Nvidia’s DLSS by offering similar visual improvements on the latest RDNA 4 graphics cards. At launch, the first supported games will show significantly sharper graphics at high performance. This upgrade is part of AMD’s strategy to set a new standard for AI-powered gaming enhancements. Read more
Sam Altman admits OpenAI has declared ‘code red’ multiple times this year to combat rising competitive threats from Google – “It’s good to be paranoid.”
December 19, 2025
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed that the company has gone into “code red” mode several times due to fierce competition from Google’s Gemini 3 and China’s AI startups. In a recent interview, he said these emergency statuses were triggered whenever rivals made big advances. The latest scare came after Gemini 3’s release, prompting OpenAI to fast-track improvements to ChatGPT and launch GPT-5.2. Altman noted that Gemini’s impact was smaller than feared, but it revealed weaknesses OpenAI now plans to fix. This includes speeding up image recognition and addressing AI “hallucinations.” Altman described the tense race as necessary, joking that for AI developers, “it’s good to be paranoid.” Read more
OpenAI declares ‘Code Red’ as Google’s Gemini AI outpaces ChatGPT in industry benchmarks, report claims
December 19, 2025
According to internal reports, OpenAI has declared a “Code Red” following Google’s release of Gemini 3, which reportedly outperformed ChatGPT on key metrics. CEO Sam Altman sent an internal memo ordering the entire company to focus on upgrading their flagship language model. The plan is to improve ChatGPT’s speed, personalization, reliability, and range of knowledge. OpenAI is reportedly pausing all other projects to concentrate on this effort. The move comes as competition heats up not only from Google, but also from other players like Meta’s LLaMA and China’s DeepSeek. OpenAI’s “all hands on deck” posture underscores the intense pressure to stay at the forefront of AI. Read more
“I expect the vibes out there to be rough for a bit”: Sam Altman calls for a ‘code red’ at OpenAI as Google’s Gemini 3 gives it a scare
December 3, 2025
In an internal memo leaked to the press, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declared a “code red” to address strong competition from Google’s Gemini 3 model. Altman warned employees that losing ground to Gemini 3—including in reasoning and analysis tasks—could create negative “vibes” around OpenAI. He urged the team to focus on upgrading ChatGPT ahead of schedule, even hinting that GPT-5.2 is coming sooner than planned. The memo underscores the intense rivalry: Gemini 3 was released over the summer and has already surged in popularity, pressuring OpenAI to accelerate improvements to its flagship chatbot. Read more
Nvidia CFO: “Absolutely not” losing lead in AI race
December 2, 2025
Nvidia’s Chief Financial Officer Colette Kress told investors that Nvidia is not losing its edge in AI hardware. She denied concerns that Nvidia’s dominance in AI chips is waning, despite a recent dip in stock price after it briefly reached a $5 trillion valuation. Kress emphasized that Nvidia’s platform still drives most AI development. She cited ongoing demand from tech giants and data centers as evidence of Nvidia’s leadership. While Wall Street has been unsettled by competition (like Meta exploring Google TPUs), Nvidia’s executive insisted the company remains firmly at the center of the AI industry and is prepared for continued growth. Read more
The AI darlings are slipping. That could be bad for Nvidia.
December 12, 2025
Investor enthusiasm for high-flying AI tech stocks cooled in late 2025. Following weaker-than-expected earnings from companies like Oracle and Broadcom, their share prices fell sharply, and Nvidia—which relies on big corporate AI spending—also dipped nearly 2% in a single trading session. The shift reflects a growing investor focus on financial fundamentals rather than lofty AI hype. As tech firms look to cut costs in 2026, even Nvidia could face headwinds if demand slows. Analysts warn that the era of runaway AI stock growth may be giving way to a more cautious market that values profit and efficiency alongside AI potential. Read more
The robot revolution
December 12, 2025
“The Robot Revolution” explores the rapid emergence of advanced robots powered by artificial intelligence. These humanoid and quadruped robots, capable of complex physical tasks and decision-making, are poised to transform industries from manufacturing to healthcare. Companies like Tesla (with its Optimus humanoid) and Boston Dynamics (Spot robot) are leading the charge. The article highlights how AI-driven robots are starting to work side by side with humans, handling everything from warehouse logistics to construction tasks, signaling a future where robots become an everyday part of the workforce. Read more
MIT’s new ‘Iceberg Index’ study claims AI already has the ‘cognitive and administrative’ capability to replace 11.7% of the US workforce
November 27, 2025
Researchers at MIT have developed an “Iceberg Index” to measure AI’s readiness to take on human jobs. Their analysis of over 3,000 occupations suggests AI tools today could handle about 11.7% of U.S. jobs (roughly 17.7 million positions) when accounting for all tasks in each role. The report distinguishes visible AI impact on tech jobs (about 2.2% of wages) versus “below the surface” effects on broader office and service jobs. In other words, AI’s real potential in the economy may be much larger than typically recognized. The index aims to help policymakers and businesses understand where workers are most at risk and where AI can be safely integrated. Read more
Exclusive: GPT-5 demonstrates ability to do novel lab work
December 16, 2025
In a first-of-its-kind experiment, OpenAI tested its GPT-5 model in a real biology lab. Partnering with biotech startup Red Queen Bio, researchers had GPT-5 optimize a standard DNA cloning procedure. Impressively, GPT-5 improved the process’s efficiency by 79%. This demonstrates that advanced AI can contribute to physical science tasks, not just data analysis. By suggesting more efficient lab steps and protocols, GPT-5 helped speed up progress. The success hints at a future where AI not only generates scientific ideas but actively designs and refines experiments, potentially accelerating discovery while cutting costs in fields like genetics and pharmaceuticals. Read more
AI Is Getting Better at Science. OpenAI Is Testing How Far It Can Go
December 16, 2025
OpenAI launched a “FrontierScience” benchmark to evaluate how well AI models solve high-level science problems. The test includes tough questions in physics, chemistry, and biology—some at a PhD research level. Early results show OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 leading the pack in performance. The move reflects big hopes for AI as a scientific assistant: researchers imagine AI accelerating discoveries by tackling complex questions. However, the benchmark also reveals gaps—GPT-5.2 excels at Olympiad-style problems but still falls short of expert-level reasoning. The announcement suggests that while AI has made impressive strides, there’s still work before it can fully complement human scientists. Read more
Google facing a new antitrust probe in Europe over content it uses for AI
December 10, 2025
The European Commission opened another antitrust investigation into Google, this time focusing on its AI services. Regulators are examining whether Google unfairly uses content (like news articles and YouTube videos) to train its AI models without compensating publishers. They specifically cited features like “AI Overviews” in search, which summarise web content. The concern is that Google’s practices could harm competitors by keeping key data for itself. Google responded that such probes could slow innovation. The move is part of a broader EU effort to ensure big tech treats content providers fairly, especially as AI starts playing a larger role in search and online services. Read more
Google DeepMind partners with the UK government for ‘science breakthroughs, cleaner energy’
December 11, 2025
DeepMind (Google’s AI research arm) has teamed up with the UK government to open its first fully automated AI-driven science lab in Britain. The facility, launching next year, will use DeepMind’s advanced AI to accelerate research in areas like medical imaging, superconductors, and new semiconductor materials. The goal is to boost Britain’s scientific S&T output by having AI plan and run experiments faster than humans alone. The partnership reflects the UK’s ambition to be a global leader in AI-driven science. It also follows a push to upgrade government IT and attract investments. Officials say the new lab could lead to breakthroughs in clean energy tech and “TL;DR” discovery cycles. Read more
UK government unveils AI-driven undersea surveillance network used to find enemy subs – ‘Atlantic Bastion’
December 12, 2025
The UK launched “Atlantic Bastion,” a high-tech undersea defense system integrating AI to track submarines. Unveiled at Portsmouth Naval Base, the program links Royal Navy ships and RAF patrol aircraft with autonomous drones, all networked via an AI-powered acoustic sensor array. This distributed “digital net” can detect and classify underwater threats faster than human operators. Atlantic Bastion aims to monitor escalating Russian sub activity in the North Atlantic. It’s part of Britain’s new defense review, blending traditional forces with unmanned vessels. Officials claim the AI system will automatically triage sonar data, alerting authorities to real threats while ignoring false alarms — a critical boost for national security. Read more
Microsoft partners with Anthropic and Nvidia in cloud infrastructure deal
December 3, 2025
Microsoft announced a major AI cloud partnership with startup Anthropic and chipmaker Nvidia. Anthropic (creator of the Claude AI chatbot) agreed to invest $30 billion in Microsoft’s Azure cloud, ensuring Claude models will run on Azure as an exclusive option. Nvidia will invest up to $10 billion to help Anthropic grow its computing power, and Microsoft up to $5 billion to deepen Anthropic’s Azure usage. This collaboration expands Microsoft’s AI ecosystem beyond OpenAI (ChatGPT’s creator) and highlights big bets on AI infrastructure. Despite heavy losses, companies are pouring in, expecting long-term gains. The trio’s goal is to jointly scale AI supercomputing while sharing technology and avoiding fragmentation in the cloud. Read more
AI helps pilot free-flying robot around the International Space Station for 1st time ever
December 17, 2025
Scientists have used artificial intelligence to autonomously pilot a free-flying robot on the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time. The experiment (using NASA’s Astrobee robot) had an on-board AI plan and execute safe flight paths among the ISS modules and equipment. The AI calculated maneuvers much faster than humans while avoiding collisions. This success tackles a major challenge: limited computing power in space and complex navigation environments. It suggests future space stations and spacecraft could use AI to automate routine tasks like cargo transfer or structure inspection, reducing astronaut workload and reaction time. Read more
First truly 3D chip fabbed at U.S. foundry, with carbon nanotube transistors and RAM on a single die
December 14, 2025
A team from Stanford, CMU, UPenn, MIT and SkyWater Technology announced the first monolithic 3D integrated circuit built in a U.S. commercial fab. This novel chip stacks multiple layers vertically, combining carbon nanotube transistors and memory in one monolithic piece. The design uses vertical integrations and ultra-thin dielectrics to connect layers with near-zero energy loss. The result is a dramatic boost in efficiency – the energy-delay product could improve by up to 1,000x compared to conventional chips. While not directly AI, this breakthrough enables much faster, greener processors. It could supercharge future AI and computing hardware by packing more transistors and memory in smaller volumes and with lower power. Read more
AI may be scoring your college essay. Welcome to the new era of admissions
December 2, 2025
U.S. universities are increasingly using AI tools in admissions. Schools like Virginia Tech and Caltech have started using AI to help evaluate applicant essays and transcripts. The AI systems can quickly score essays and flag potential issues, speeding up the review process. For example, Virginia Tech’s AI reader has reduced admissions workload and helped finalize decisions sooner. However, the trend is controversial: critics worry about bias and fairness. In North Carolina, a backlash began when a university used AI to assess applications. Despite concerns, proponents say AI could make admissions more efficient, though transparency in how it scores students remains a hot issue. Read more
Attorneys General demand Microsoft and other AI labs fix “delusional outputs”
December 15, 2025
A coalition of U.S. state attorneys general issued a warning to major AI companies (Microsoft, OpenAI, Google, etc.) about AI “hallucinations.” The letter urges these companies to address cases where AI chatbots generate false or misleading information (“delusional outputs”) that could violate laws. The AGs asked for improved transparency, third-party audits, and better reporting of AI errors. They noted that unchecked AI claims might run afoul of consumer protection laws. This move highlights growing government scrutiny on AI’s accuracy. It’s the first time regulators have demanded legal safeguards against AI misinformation, signaling a push to hold tech firms accountable as AI becomes widespread. Read more
Breakthrough 3D wiring architecture enables 10,000-qubit quantum processors
December 11, 2025
Quantum computing startup QuantWare revealed a new 3D chip design that could support up to 10,000 qubits—100 times more than today’s state-of-the-art. By stacking chips vertically and using vertical interconnects, the design drastically increases wiring density without signal loss. Called VIO-40K, the modular architecture connects chip layers with ultra-fidelity links. This innovation overcomes the bottleneck of traditional 2D quantum chips. If realized, it would allow massive scaling of quantum processors, accelerating research into AI, cryptography, and complex simulations. The approach suggests a path toward practical, large-scale quantum computers within a few years. Read more