Top 10 AI News
Guided learning lets “untrainable” neural networks realize their potential
Author: Rachel Gordon (MIT CSAIL) Date: December 18, 2025
MIT CSAIL researchers discovered that neural networks previously thought “untrainable” can actually learn effectively when guided by another network’s built-in biases using a new guidance method ([news.mit.edu](https://news.mit.edu/2025/guided-learning-lets-untrainable-neural-networks-realize-their-potential-1218#:~:text=Guided%20learning%20lets%20%E2%80%9Cuntrainable%E2%80%9D%20neural,networks%20realize%20their%20potential)). Their results suggest a powerful way to train hard-to-train AI models.
A new way to increase the capabilities of large language models
Author: Lauren Hinkel (MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab) Date: December 17, 2025
Researchers at the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab developed an expressive new architecture for large language models to improve state tracking and sequential reasoning over long texts ([news.mit.edu](https://news.mit.edu/2025/new-way-to-increase-large-language-model-capabilities-1217#:~:text=A%20new%20way%20to%20increase,capabilities%20of%20large%20language%20models)). This approach helps LLMs better keep track of complex narratives or processes described in lengthy inputs.
A “scientific sandbox” lets researchers explore the evolution of vision systems
Author: Adam Zewe (MIT News) Date: December 17, 2025
MIT researchers unveiled an AI-powered tool that lets them simulate millions of years of evolution for vision systems, potentially guiding better sensor and camera designs for robots or autonomous vehicles ([news.mit.edu](https://news.mit.edu/2025/scientific-sandbox-lets-researchers-explore-evolution-vision-systems-1217#:~:text=A%20%E2%80%9Cscientific%20sandbox%E2%80%9D%20lets%20researchers,the%20evolution%20of%20vision%20systems)). This “sandbox” framework could reveal how natural vision evolved and improve artificial vision technologies.
“Robot, make me a chair”
Author: Adam Zewe (MIT News) Date: December 16, 2025
MIT engineers demonstrated an AI-driven system that can design and build simple multi-component objects from spoken descriptions ([news.mit.edu](https://news.mit.edu/2025/robot-makes-chair-1216#:~:text=An%20AI,by%20describing%20them%20with%20words)). For example, a user can command the robot “make me a chair,” and the system will guide a robotic assembler to create a lattice-style chair from supplied parts. This showcases a novel speech-to-robotics pipeline for on-demand object creation.
3 Questions: Using computation to study the world’s best single-celled chemists
Author: MIT News (Staff) Date: December 15, 2025
New MIT faculty member Yunha Hwang uses computational tools to analyze the “language” of biology encoded in microbial genomes ([news.mit.edu](https://news.mit.edu/2025/3-questions-yunha-hwang-using-computation-study-worlds-best-single-celled-chemists-1215#:~:text=Assistant%20Professor%20Yunha%20Hwang%20utilizes,of%20genetics%20research%20and%20AI)). Her appointment underscores MIT’s focus on blending genetics and AI to study how ultra-efficient single-celled organisms perform chemical transformations, which could inspire biotechnology and bioengineering advances.
Working to eliminate barriers to adopting nuclear energy
Author: MIT News (Staff) Date: December 15, 2025
Doctoral student Dauren Sarsenbayev tackles the nuclear waste problem by developing AI-based models to safely extract energy from spent fuel ([news.mit.edu](https://news.mit.edu/2025/dauren-sarsenbayev-working-to-eliminate-barriers-adopting-nuclear-energy-1215#:~:text=Nuclear%20waste%20continues%20to%20be,models%20to%20address%20the%20problem)). By repurposing the heat in high-level waste as a carbon-free power source, his work could help overcome one of the key bottlenecks preventing wider use of nuclear power.
Amazon’s Robotaxi Unit Launches In San Francisco Without Steering Wheels—Or Fees
Author: Alan Ohnsman, Forbes Staff Date: November 18, 2025
Amazon’s autonomous driving subsidiary Zoox began offering free robotaxi rides in San Francisco using vehicles without steering wheels, mirrors or pedals ([www.forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/sites/alanohnsman/2025/11/18/amazons-robotaxi-unit-launches-in-san-francisco-without-steering-wheels—or-fees/?ss=transportation%5C#:~:text=Zoox%20isn%E2%80%99t%20charging%20for%20rides,waiver%20from%20regulators%20is%20close)). Zoox co-founder Jesse Levinson believes the company is close to obtaining regulatory approval for commercial service despite these unusual vehicles.
Microsoft Confronts Agent Sprawl With Agent 365
Author: Janakiram MSV, Senior Contributor (Forbes) Date: November 19, 2025
Microsoft introduced Agent 365 at Ignite 2025 to address “agent sprawl” – the proliferation of AI assistants across enterprises. The platform extends existing identity and governance frameworks to these digital agents ([www.forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/sites/janakirammsv/2025/11/19/microsoft-confronts-agent-sprawl-with-agent-365/?ss=cio-network#:~:text=with%20Agent%20365%2C%20a%20platform,party%20frameworks)), treating each agent like a managed entity with its own identity, permissions and audit trail. In short, Agent 365 brings corporate-level oversight to the growing number of AI agents companies deploy.
Gemini 3 Approaches The Uber-Software Point: AI As Every UI
Author: John Koetsier, Senior Contributor (Forbes) Date: November 18, 2025
Google’s new Gemini 3 model includes a “generative UI” mode that automatically creates customized interfaces to explain complex answers, pushing toward an era where conversational AI becomes the default user interface ([www.forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnkoetsier/2025/11/18/gemini-3-approaches-the-uber-software-point-ai-as-the-new-ui/#:~:text=its%20new%20Gemini%203%2C%20which,forward%20in%20generative%20user%20interfaces)). In this vision, AI dynamically generates visuals or tools (like an on-the-fly calculator or physics demo) to help users interact with information more intuitively.
Windows Is Becoming An Operating System For AI Agents
Author: Tony Bradley, Senior Contributor (Forbes) Date: November 18, 2025
Microsoft is laying the groundwork for a future where Windows treats AI agents as first-class entities within the operating system ([www.forbes.com](https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonybradley/2025/11/18/windows-is-becoming-an-operating-system-for-ai-agents/?ss=enterprisetech%5C#:~:text=Windows%20is%20laying%20the%20groundwork,OS%E2%80%94governed%2C%20identifiable%2C%20and%20securely%20contained)). New Windows features will identify, govern and contain autonomous software agents, applying strict security and least-privilege controls so that these AI programs only access data and functions as users explicitly allow.
Must Read Tech Articles Of 2025
Author: Peter High, Contributor (Forbes) Date: December 31, 2025
Forbes compiled its top technology articles of 2025, reflecting a year of rapid tech innovation and geopolitical complexity. The list highlights how strategy, culture and execution must work in unison in a world of accelerating change【72†】 (selected commentary in the piece). These articles cover trends from AI and security to business strategy, capturing the major themes that defined tech in 2025.