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The best AI-powered dictation apps of 2025

Author: Ivan Mehta

Publication Date: December 30, 2025

Summary: A review of the top AI-powered dictation apps released in 2025, highlighting their features, accuracy, and usability for professionals and everyday users.

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VCs predict enterprises will spend more on AI in 2026 — through fewer vendors

Author: Rebecca Szkutak

Publication Date: December 30, 2025

Summary: Venture capitalists forecast increased enterprise spending on AI in 2026, but expect consolidation as companies choose fewer vendors for their AI needs.

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Meta just bought Manus, an AI startup everyone has been talking about

Author: Connie Loizos

Publication Date: December 29, 2025

Summary: Meta has acquired Manus, a highly discussed AI startup, signaling Meta’s continued investment in advanced AI technologies and talent acquisition.

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2025 was the year AI got a vibe check

Author: Rebecca Bellan

Publication Date: December 29, 2025

Summary: A look back at 2025, a year marked by increased scrutiny and evaluation of AI’s societal impact, ethics, and real-world performance.

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Plaud Note Pro is an excellent AI-powered recorder that I carry everywhere

Author: Ivan Mehta

Publication Date: December 29, 2025

Summary: A hands-on review of the Plaud Note Pro, an AI-powered voice recorder praised for its portability, transcription accuracy, and smart features.

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How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others

Author: Lauren Forristal

Publication Date: December 29, 2025

Summary: A guide to the latest ChatGPT app integrations, showing users how to connect and use services like DoorDash, Spotify, and Uber within the ChatGPT ecosystem.

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VCs predict strong enterprise AI adoption next year — again

Author: Rebecca Szkutak

Publication Date: December 29, 2025

Summary: Venture capitalists once again predict robust enterprise adoption of AI in the coming year, emphasizing the technology’s growing role in business operations.

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OpenAI is looking for a new Head of Preparedness

Author: Anthony Ha

Publication Date: December 28, 2025

Summary: OpenAI is searching for a new executive to lead its preparedness efforts, focusing on safety, risk management, and responsible AI deployment.

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India startup funding hits $11B in 2025 as investors grow more selective

Author: Jagmeet Singh

Publication Date: December 27, 2025

Summary: Indian startups raised $11 billion in 2025, but investors are becoming more selective, focusing on sustainable growth and profitability.

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Equity’s 2026 Predictions: AI Agents, Blockbuster IPOs, and the Future of VC

Authors: Theresa Loconsolo, Kirsten Korosec, Rebecca Bellan, Anthony Ha, Isabelle Johannessen

Publication Date: December 26, 2025

Summary: A podcast episode featuring predictions for 2026, including the rise of AI agents, major IPOs, and evolving trends in venture capital.

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Nvidia to license AI chip challenger Groq’s tech and hire its CEO

Author: Amanda Silberling

Publication Date: December 24, 2025

Summary: Nvidia is set to license technology from Groq, a competitor in the AI chip space, and bring on its CEO, signaling a major move in the AI hardware market.

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The year data centers went from backend to center stage

Author: Lucas Ropek

Publication Date: December 24, 2025

Summary: Data centers became a focal point in 2025, driven by the demands of AI, cloud computing, and the need for robust digital infrastructure.

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The European startup market’s data doesn’t match its energy — yet

Author: Rebecca Szkutak

Publication Date: December 24, 2025

Summary: Despite high enthusiasm, data shows the European startup market still lags behind its perceived energy and optimism.

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Why the operating room is ripe for AI, according to Akara

Authors: Russell Brandom, Theresa Loconsolo

Publication Date: December 24, 2025

Summary: Akara discusses how AI can revolutionize operating rooms by improving efficiency, safety, and patient outcomes.

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Waymo is testing Gemini as an in-car AI assistant in its robotaxis

Author: Rebecca Bellan

Publication Date: December 24, 2025

Summary: Waymo is piloting Gemini, an advanced AI assistant, in its autonomous vehicles to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency.

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Italy tells Meta to suspend its policy that bans rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp

Author: Ram Iyer

Publication Date: December 24, 2025

Summary: Italian regulators have ordered Meta to halt its policy that restricts rival AI chatbots from operating on WhatsApp, citing competition concerns.

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Can AI fix the operating room? This startup thinks so

Author: Theresa Loconsolo

Publication Date: December 23, 2025

Summary: A startup believes AI can address inefficiencies and errors in operating rooms, potentially transforming surgical care.

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John Carreyrou and other authors bring new lawsuit against six major AI companies