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The best AI-powered dictation apps of 2025

Author: Ivan Mehta

Publication Date: December 30, 2025

AI agent concept with robot inside a laptop with a voice bubble on red background.

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

Enterprise, AI budgets, winner takes all, market share, startups

Summary: Venture capitalists forecast that enterprise spending on AI will increase in 2026, but companies will consolidate their vendor choices, favoring established players over startups.

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

Author: Connie Loizos

Publication Date: December 29, 2025

Mark Zuckerberg, chief executive officer of Meta Platforms Inc., during the Meta Connect event

Summary: Meta has acquired Manus, a highly discussed AI startup, signaling the tech giant’s continued investment in artificial intelligence and its applications.

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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 effectiveness.

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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: Review of the Plaud Note Pro, an AI-powered voice recorder praised for its portability, transcription accuracy, and integration with productivity tools.

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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

ChatGPT logo

Summary: A guide to the latest ChatGPT app integrations, showing users how to connect and use services like DoorDash, Spotify, and Uber directly through the AI chatbot.

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VCs predict strong enterprise AI adoption next year — again

Author: Rebecca Szkutak

Publication Date: December 29, 2025

enterprise, 2024, predictions, venture capital, startups

Summary: Venture capitalists remain optimistic about enterprise AI adoption in 2026, expecting continued growth and innovation in the sector.

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OpenAI is looking for a new Head of Preparedness

Author: Anthony Ha

Publication Date: December 28, 2025

OpenAI ChatGPT website displayed on a laptop screen

Summary: OpenAI is seeking 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

sunset over Indian street scene

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 discussing 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

A close-up look at Groq's LPU chip

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

Gas turbines are visible at an xAI data center

Summary: Data centers became a focal point in 2025, driven by the surge in AI workloads and the need for robust infrastructure to support advanced technologies.

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

Author: Rebecca Szkutak

Publication Date: December 24, 2025

European market, startups, venture capital

Summary: Despite high enthusiasm, data shows the European startup market still lags behind in funding and growth compared to its 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

Akara AI sensor

Summary: Akara, a health tech startup, explains why operating rooms are ideal environments for AI-driven improvements in efficiency 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

top of Waymo car, showing equipment on roof

Summary: Waymo is piloting Gemini, an 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

People hold mobile phones in front of the logo of WhatsApp application.

Summary: Italian regulators have ordered Meta to halt its policy that blocks 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 procedures and patient care.

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

Author: Amanda Silberling

Publication Date: December 23, 2025