Top 10 AI News
UK spy chief warns of AI danger, though not disaster-movie doom
MI5 Director General Ken McCallum cautioned that autonomous AI systems pose real risks – noting use by terrorists for propaganda and by state actors for cyberattacks – while downplaying apocalyptic fears ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-spy-chief-warns-ai-danger-though-not-disaster-movie-doom-2025-10-16/#:~:text=In%20a%20speech%20on%20national,AI%20is%20already%20being%20exploited)).
AI assistants make widespread errors about the news, new research shows
A joint study by the European Broadcasting Union and the BBC found that nearly half of responses from AI assistants (e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot, Google Gemini) contained significant errors or outdated information when answering news questions ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/ai-assistants-make-widespread-errors-about-news-new-research-shows-2025-10-21/#:~:text=A%20new%20study%20by%20the,or%20misidentified%20the%20current%20Pope)).
Nvidia will build AI supercomputers for US Energy Department, wants to get back into China
At Nvidia’s developer conference, CEO Jensen Huang announced building seven supercomputers for the U.S. Department of Energy (with $500 billion in chip bookings) to aid nuclear/energy research, and said Nvidia hopes to re-enter China’s market ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/nvidias-huang-speak-washington-investors-look-hints-china-2025-10-28/#:~:text=Nvidia%20CEO%20Jensen%20Huang%20announced,represent%20nearly%20half%20the%20global)).
Foxconn to invest up to $1.37 billion in AI compute cluster, supercomputing centre
Hon Hai (Foxconn) approved about NT$42 billion ($1.37B) to set up an AI compute cluster and supercomputer center by end 2026, expanding its cloud AI platform in Taiwan ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/foxconn-invest-up-137-billion-ai-compute-cluster-supercomputing-centre-2025-10-28/#:~:text=Foxconn%2C%20also%20known%20as%20Hon,beyond%20its%20traditional%20electronics%20manufacturing)).
China’s Xi pushes for global AI body at APEC in counter to US
At the APEC summit, President Xi Jinping proposed a “World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization” to set international AI rules and collaboration, positioning AI as a global public good – in contrast to the U.S. opposition to regulating AI ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/chinas-xi-pushes-global-ai-body-apec-counter-us-2025-11-01/#:~:text=At%20the%20APEC%20summit%20in,Xi%20emphasized%20that%20AI)).
The great AI buildout shows no sign of slowing
Global spending on AI infrastructure is surging (forecast ~$3–4 trillion by 2030). Major firms like Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet are each spending tens of billions on data centers and chips. Apple is ramping up AI investment. Analysts warn of diminishing returns and hardware turnover ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/great-ai-buildout-shows-no-sign-slowing-2025-10-31/#:~:text=like%20Microsoft%2C%20Amazon%2C%20Meta%2C%20and,a%20%2430%20billion%20bond%20sale)).
Robot dogs and AI drone swarms: How China could use DeepSeek for an era of war
Chinese defense firm Norinco unveiled an autonomous vehicle powered by its domestic AI model “DeepSeek”, as China integrates AI into military tech (robotic vehicles, drone swarms). This suggests a shift to AI-driven warfare amid global arms competition ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/robot-dogs-ai-drone-swarms-how-china-could-use-deepseek-an-era-war-2025-10-27/#:~:text=China%20is%20rapidly%20advancing%20its,arms%20race%20with%20the%20United)).
Qatar finance minister says AI to be big part of US investments, UK-Gulf trade deal close
Qatar’s Finance Minister Ali al-Kuwari stated that AI will be a major focus of Qatar Investment Authority’s upcoming U.S. investments, highlighting AI’s rapid growth and high returns in the U.S. economy ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/qatar-finance-minister-says-ai-be-big-part-us-investments-uk-gulf-trade-deal-2025-10-28/#:~:text=At%20the%20Future%20Investment%20Initiative,QIA%20has%20already%20committed%20to)).
Advantest hikes profit forecast by 25% on AI boost
Japanese semiconductor test-equipment maker Advantest raised its fiscal profit forecast by 25% (to ¥374B), citing surging demand for its equipment driven by AI chip advances ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/advantest-hikes-profit-forecast-by-25-ai-boost-2025-10-28/#:~:text=Japan%27s%20Advantest%20Corp%20increased%20its,conditions%2C%20primarily%20bolstered%20by%20the)).
Samsung expects best profit since 2022, as AI boom squeezes commodity chip supply
Samsung Electronics forecast its highest Q3 operating profit in years (12.1 trillion won, +32% YOY), driven by rising memory chip prices. The surge is fuelled by AI-driven demand for DRAM and NAND chips ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/samsung-elec-estimates-32-rise-q3-operating-profit-beating-expectations-2025-10-13/#:~:text=Samsung%20Electronics%20announced%20expectations%20for,a%20global%20push%20for%20AI)).
Samsung beefs up advanced chip output after memory chip sales hit record high
Samsung’s memory chip arm reported record Q3 revenue (DRAM/NAND), and plans to greatly expand advanced high-bandwidth memory (HBM) production (HBM3E/HBM4) to meet AI infrastructure demand ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/samsung-electronics-q3-profit-jumps-32-conventional-chip-boom-2025-10-30/#:~:text=Samsung%20Electronics%20reported%20record%20revenue,even%20with%20increased%20investment%20and)).
EU rolls out $1.1 billion plan to ramp up AI in key industries amid sovereignty drive
The European Commission launched a €1 billion “Apply AI” initiative to boost AI deployment in strategic sectors, aiming to reduce the EU’s reliance on U.S./Chinese technology by easing regulatory and funding hurdles ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/eu-rolls-out-11-billion-plan-ramp-up-ai-key-industries-amid-sovereignty-drive-2025-10-08/#:~:text=The%20European%20Commission%20has%20launched,regulatory%20and%20financial%20challenges%20for)).
OpenAI flags competition concerns to EU regulators
OpenAI urged EU antitrust authorities to address “unfair” competition from major tech firms like Google, claiming the AI market is tilted against newer players ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/openai-flags-competition-concerns-eu-regulators-2025-10-09/#:~:text=OpenAI%20has%20expressed%20concerns%20to,and%20raised%20issues%20regarding%20large)).
US right-wing media figures, tech pioneers call for superintelligent AI ban
A coalition of U.S. media personalities and tech experts (via the Future of Life Institute) called for a moratorium on “superintelligent” AI development until robust safety measures and public consensus are in place ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/us-right-wing-media-figures-tech-pioneers-call-superintelligent-ai-ban-2025-10-22/#:~:text=A%20coalition%20of%20prominent%20right,as%20media%20personalities%20Steve%20Bannon)).
Senator warns US judges on AI misuse as courts try to adapt
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley urged uniform guidelines for AI in courts after reports of judges issuing rulings with AI-generated errors, stressing courts must be careful with AI outputs ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/senator-warns-us-judges-ai-misuse-courts-try-adapt-2025-10-28/#:~:text=In%20response%20to%20recent%20incidents,on%20the%20Senate%20floor%2C%20Grassley)).
Wall Street reacts to Microsoft and OpenAI’s new deal
Microsoft and OpenAI announced that OpenAI will become a public benefit corporation (valued $500B), giving OpenAI more independence and ability to work with other cloud providers instead of Microsoft exclusively ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/view-wall-street-reacts-microsoft-openais-new-deal-2025-10-28/#:~:text=In%20a%20major%20strategic%20shift%2C,agreement%20that%20gave%20Microsoft%20exclusivity)).
Big Tech to report earnings under specter of AI bubble
As tech giants like Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon and Meta gear up for Q3 earnings, analysts warn of a potential AI “bubble” given massive investment: around $400 billion in AI infrastructure is being spent by big tech this year ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/big-tech-report-earnings-under-specter-ai-bubble-2025-10-27/#:~:text=As%20major%20U,on%20AI%20infrastructure%20this%20year)).
Oracle says there is real value in AI as demand far outpaces supply
At the Future Investment Initiative summit, Oracle CEO Safra Catz said AI’s demand exceeds supply and downplayed fears of an AI bubble, highlighting continued growth and strong interest in AI technologies ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/oracle-says-there-is-real-value-ai-demand-far-outpaces-supply-2025-10-28/#:~:text=At%20the%20Future%20Investment%20Initiative,His%20comments%20suggest)).
Nvidia hits $5 trillion valuation as AI boom powers meteoric rise
Nvidia became the first public company ever to reach a $5 trillion market valuation, reflecting its central role in the AI revolution since the launch of ChatGPT in 2022 ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/nvidia-poised-record-5-trillion-market-valuation-2025-10-29/#:~:text=Nvidia%20reached%20a%20historic%20milestone,2022%2C%20has%20seen%20Nvidia%27s%20stock)).
Samsung reports 32% rise in operating profit and predicts continued AI-related growth
Samsung Electronics announced a 32.5% jump in Q3 operating profit to 12.2 trillion won, with record revenue (86 trillion won). The surge was driven by strong demand for memory chips (especially high-bandwidth memory for AI), and executives said AI will continue to boost growth ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/88898e96dc8e9343f2f78fdb07dd425c#:~:text=Samsung%20Electronics%20reported%20a%2032.5,bandwidth)).
Microsoft prepares to spend more on AI as its sales and profit surge
Microsoft posted strong Q3 results (July–Sept 2025): revenue $77.7B (+18%), profit $30.8B (+22%). The company said it will prioritize AI investments given the robust demand, highlighting AI as a key driver of future growth ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/57409189adf4776d1953a06e516e0d7e#:~:text=Microsoft%20reported%20strong%20financial%20results,to%20%2430.8%20billion)).
OpenAI bans suspected China-linked accounts for seeking surveillance proposals
OpenAI stated it has blocked several ChatGPT accounts tied to Chinese government actors after they requested plans for social media surveillance tools. OpenAI said these requests violated its usage rules ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/openai-bans-suspected-china-linked-accounts-seeking-surveillance-proposals-2025-10-07/#:~:text=OpenAI%20has%20banned%20several%20ChatGPT,media%20surveillance%20tools%2C%20which%20OpenAI)).
OpenAI to allow mature content on ChatGPT for adult verified users starting December
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced ChatGPT will start offering mature content (e.g., adult themes) to users who verify they are adults from December 2025, aligning with OpenAI’s approach to treat adult users responsibly ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/openai-allow-mature-content-chatgpt-adult-verified-users-starting-december-2025-10-14/#:~:text=Starting%20in%20December%202025%2C%20OpenAI,This%20change)).
OpenAI makes five-year plan to meet $1 trillion spending pledges, FT reports
According to the Financial Times, OpenAI is finalizing a five-year strategy to manage over $1 trillion in commitments for AI investments and infrastructure, reflecting its rapid growth―though no official confirmation was given ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/openai-makes-five-year-plan-meet-1-trillion-spending-pledges-ft-reports-2025-10-15/#:~:text=OpenAI%2C%20the%20company%20behind%20ChatGPT%2C,according%20to%20a%20report%20by)).
Tesla plans Cybercab’s Asia-Pacific debut in Shanghai at November expo
Tesla announced it will unveil its autonomous robotaxi “Cybercab” in the Asia-Pacific region at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai (Nov 5–10), marking its first public showing in Asia ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/tesla-plans-cybercab-debut-shanghai-november-expo-2025-10-30/#:~:text=Tesla%20will%20introduce%20its%20autonomous,While%20there%20is)).
Prince Harry, Meghan join call for ban on development of AI ‘superintelligence’
In a statement organized by the Future of Life Institute, a group including Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and AI researchers urged a halt on creating AI “superintelligence” until its safety can be ensured and approved by society ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/acf6b17d3b53abc08694d5d8defc7009#:~:text=A%20diverse%20coalition%20of%20public,The%20statement%2C%20coordinated)).
Lilly partners with Nvidia on AI supercomputer to speed up drug development
Pharma company Eli Lilly is collaborating with Nvidia to build a DGX SuperPOD AI supercomputer, using NVidia’s DGX B300 servers to train AI models that simulate millions of drug experiments, aiming to accelerate drug discovery ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/lilly-partners-with-nvidia-ai-supercomputer-speed-up-drug-development-2025-10-28/#:~:text=Eli%20Lilly%20has%20announced%20a,related%20experiments.%20These)).
Hedge funds boost AI tech bets to highest since 2016, Goldman Sachs says
Goldman Sachs reported hedge fund exposure to AI-related tech hardware (chipmakers etc.) is at its highest level since 2016, reflecting strong investor optimism about the AI growth story ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/hedge-flow-hedge-funds-boost-ai-tech-bets-highest-since-2016-goldman-sachs-says-2025-10-24/#:~:text=In%20October%202025%2C%20hedge%20fund,These)).
UBS lifts global equities view to ‘attractive’ on AI boost
UBS Global Wealth Management upgraded its outlook on global stocks from “neutral” to “attractive”, citing optimism over longer-term productivity gains from AI investments and supportive policies ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ubs-lifts-global-equities-view-attractive-ai-boost-2025-10-17/#:~:text=UBS%20Global%20Wealth%20Management%20has,AI%20partnerships%2C%20pointing%20to%20a)).
Opinions split over AI bubble after billions invested
Experts and investors are divided on whether the huge investments in AI signal a financial bubble. A Bank of America survey found 54% of investors worry about an AI bubble as AI elicits speculative excitement ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/opinions-split-over-ai-bubble-after-billions-invested-2025-10-16/#:~:text=As%20of%20October%2016%2C%202025%2C,of%20investors)).