Top 10 AI News
MIT in the media: 2025 in review
Massachusetts Institute of Technology • December 22, 2025
MIT community members made headlines with key research advances and their efforts to tackle pressing challenges. Read full story.
Guided learning lets “untrainable” neural networks realize their potential
MIT News • December 18, 2025
Researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) found that even neural networks previously considered untrainable can learn effectively when guided by another network’s biases. Their new “guidance” method helps these nets realize their potential. Read full story.
A new way to increase the capabilities of large language models
MIT News • December 17, 2025
MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab researchers have developed a new architecture that provides better state tracking and sequential reasoning for large language models over long texts. This approach helps LLMs handle extended content more effectively. Read full story.
A “scientific sandbox” lets researchers explore the evolution of vision systems
MIT News • December 17, 2025
MIT researchers created an AI-powered “scientific sandbox” to simulate how vision systems evolve. This tool could help inform the design of better sensors and camera systems for robots and autonomous vehicles. Read full story.
“Robot, make me a chair”
MIT News • December 16, 2025
Researchers developed an AI-driven system that allows users to design and build simple, multi-component objects (like a chair) by describing them in natural language. The system interprets verbal descriptions to drive robotic assembly of the components. Read full story.
US stocks rose again in 2025 after overcoming turbulence from tariffs and Trump’s fight with the Fed
The Associated Press • Dec. 23, 2025
The U.S. stock market had a strong year despite plunges amid worries about tariffs, interest rates, and an AI bubble. By year’s end, major indexes were up, marking a “scary good” year for investors. Read full story.
Google’s parent buys data center energy specialist Intersect for $4.75 billion to help power AI
The Associated Press • Dec. 22, 2025
Alphabet (Google’s parent company) announced it will acquire Intersect Power, a developer of renewable energy projects, for $4.75 billion. The purchase aims to secure clean energy for data centers, which will support Google’s growing AI workloads. Read full story.
The rise of deepfake cyberbullying poses a growing problem for schools
The Associated Press • Dec. 22, 2025
An AP News report highlighted a case where students used AI to generate and share explicit deepfake images of a classmate, leading to a severe bullying incident. Experts warn that as AI tools become more accessible, schools will need new strategies to address malicious uses like cyberbullying. Read full story.
Boys at her school shared AI-generated, nude images of her. After a fight, she was the one expelled
The Associated Press • Dec. 22, 2025
AP Video: In Louisiana, a middle school girl got into a fight with classmates after they had created and shared AI-generated nude images of her. The video news item explores how current school policies struggle to address these new forms of cyberbullying. Watch video.
Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion company that wants to power AI
The Associated Press • Dec. 18, 2025
The social media company Trump Media is reportedly merging with Helion Energy, a nuclear fusion startup, in a deal intended to power AI datacenters and cryptocurrencies with fusion energy. The deal is backed by former Rep. Devin Nunes and would make Trump Media a publicly traded company. Read full story.
Wall Street rises after an encouraging inflation update, as Micron helps AI stocks stop their slide
The Associated Press • Dec. 18, 2025
Wall Street had a better day after a positive inflation report. Tech stocks, including AI-related chips from Micron, rebounded after a recent slide. Investors cheered signs that inflation may be easing, which lifted the overall market. Read full story.
More drops for AI stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in nearly a month
The Associated Press • Dec. 17, 2025
Tech and AI-related stocks fell again, dragging the stock market down to its steepest decline in almost a month. Concerns over rising interest rates and slowing demand for new chips contributed to the downturn. Read full story.
Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and the risks are expected to grow
The Associated Press • Dec. 15, 2025
AP analysis: Extremist organizations are exploring the use of AI technologies, such as deepfakes, for propaganda and disinformation. Security experts warn that as AI tools become more accessible, these groups may use them to amplify their messaging and inflict new threats. Read full story.
Time magazine names ‘Architects of AI’ as its person of the year for 2025
The Associated Press • Dec. 11, 2025
Time Magazine announced that the “Architects of AI” — a group of leading AI developers and researchers — are its 2025 Persons of the Year. The cover highlights figures like OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Google’s Sundar Pichai, and others who have shaped the AI revolution. Read full story.
Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations
The Associated Press • Dec. 11, 2025
President Trump signed an executive order preventing states from imposing their own AI regulations. The order aims to keep a consistent national approach to AI policy and accelerate AI development in the private sector. Read full story.
Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China
The Associated Press • Dec. 8, 2025
The Biden administration under Trump approved licenses for Nvidia to sell its latest AI chips to China. The decision raises questions about how advanced U.S. AI hardware will be exported to Chinese companies. Read full story.
AI Minted More Than 50 New Billionaires In 2025
Forbes • December 25, 2025
According to Forbes, booming investor interest and high company valuations in the AI sector created more than 50 new billionaires in 2025. Dozens of tech founders and early employees saw their fortunes soar as AI startups achieved record fundraising and stock market success. Read full story.
Open Source Project With Little Revenue In Talks To Raise At Least $160 Million
Forbes • December 22, 2025
An open-source AI startup with modest revenue is reportedly in talks to raise at least $160 million in funding. The company is known for developing a popular AI toolkit, and the capital raise would value it at over $1.5 billion despite limited sales so far. Read full story.
Microsoft Confronts Agent Sprawl With Agent 365
Forbes • November 19, 2025
Microsoft announced “Agent 365,” a platform to manage the growing number of AI-powered agents used in businesses. The move addresses the problem of “agent sprawl” by organizing and securing the hundreds of AI bots (for tasks like scheduling, data analysis, etc.) that employees use. Read full story.
Gemini 3 Approaches The Uber-Software Point: AI As The New UI
Forbes • November 18, 2025
Industry analyst John Koetsier explains how Google’s Gemini 3 (an advanced AI model) is making AI the user interface for software. With Gemini, users can interact with software via natural language through any app, effectively reshaping how we use technology. Read full story.
Windows Is Becoming An Operating System For AI Agents
Forbes • November 18, 2025
Technology columnist Tony Bradley writes that Microsoft’s Windows OS is evolving into a platform for AI agents. With features like Copilot integrated into Windows, each app can host its own AI assistant, making Windows the central hub for managing these AI tools. Read full story.