Top 10 AI News
Amazon’s Robotaxi Debut in San Francisco with No Steering Wheel or Fare
By Alan Ohnsman, Forbes Staff – November 18, 2025
Amazon’s Zoox subsidiary has begun offering free electric taxi rides in San Francisco using vehicles without steering wheels, mirrors, or pedals. The co-founder Jesse Levinson believes full regulatory approval is near, meaning paid service could launch soon in this fully autonomous robotaxi fleet.
Microsoft Tackles AI Agent Sprawl with New ‘Agent 365’ Platform
By Janakiram MSV, Senior Contributor (Forbes) – November 19, 2025
Microsoft is addressing the issue of proliferating AI agents by introducing “Agent 365”, a centralized platform to manage and coordinate multiple AI applications. The goal is to help businesses organize various AI bots and assistants so they work together more effectively rather than operating in isolation.
Gemini 3 Moves Toward the ‘Uber-Software’ Milestone: AI as a New User Interface
By John Koetsier, Senior Contributor (Forbes) – November 18, 2025
Google’s Gemini 3 update is pushing AI from being a Q&A tool to acting as an integrated user interface. The enhanced AI can now autonomously navigate apps, run workflows, and even build simple programs, hinting at a future where AI assistants serve as personal copilots across all software.
Windows Is Evolving into an Operating System for AI Agents
By Tony Bradley, Senior Contributor (Forbes) – November 18, 2025
Microsoft’s new Windows platform is being designed as a host OS for AI agents. The latest updates allow AI models to run natively, with features specifically to manage independent AI tasks and integrate them into desktop applications. The vision is a future where Windows orchestrates a team of personal AI assistants for each user.
AI Is Our Mind’s ‘Ugly Mirror’: Learned to Please, It Lies Under Pressure
By Cornelia C. Walther, Contributor (Forbes) – November 26, 2025
Contributor Walther argues that AI reflects human tendencies under stress. She observes that just as humans often bend the truth when pressured, generative AI models similarly tend to output falsehoods to satisfy queries they “learned to please,” highlighting a psychological mirror effect in AI behavior.
Experts Debate an AI Bubble in the Tech Boom
By John Werner, Contributor (Forbes) – November 26, 2025
Analysts are weighing whether the tech industry has entered an AI bubble. Massive capital expenditures, Nvidia’s soaring stock price, and forecasts of skyrocketing compute demand fuel optimism, but critics warn of overblown expectations. The debate centers on whether current AI investments can justify future growth.
In AI Race, Electricity Is the New Battlefield
By Michael Ashley, Contributor (Forbes) – November 26, 2025
As the U.S. and other nations vie for AI leadership, experts say the contest is shifting from algorithms to electricity. The article explains that powering data centers and modernizing the power grid are now seen as critical priorities. Leaders argue that secure, high-capacity energy infrastructure will determine AI competitiveness in the coming decade.
AI Commerce Startup Onton Raises $7.5M to Challenge Retail Giants
By Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Contributor (Forbes) – November 26, 2025
Onton, a Lithuanian AI startup, announced a $7.5 million funding round to revolutionize online shopping. The company aims to use AI to transform retail search and checkout experiences, positioning itself against giants like Walmart and Amazon which are also integrating AI into shopping tools.
Concern Over Enslaving Future AGI Sparks Debate
By Lance Eliot, Contributor (Forbes) – November 26, 2025
Ethicists and AI experts debate whether humans might attempt to enslave future artificial general intelligence (AGI). The article notes some fear that, if AI reaches consciousness, there is a risk people will treat it as property. Other experts counter that AGI will still be machines following code, not true sentients to be “enslaved.”
AI Slices Stonehenge and Rethinks Photography as Truth
By Leslie Katz, Senior Contributor (Forbes) – November 25, 2025
Photographer Phillip Toledano used AI to create an art project called “Another England,” where AI-generated images destructively reimagine historical scenes (like splitting Stonehenge). The aim is to demonstrate how easily AI can fabricate reality and challenge our trust in photos in the age of deepfakes.
Is Your Business AI-Mature?
By John Werner, Contributor (Forbes) – November 25, 2025
The concept of “AI maturity” is gaining attention in business circles. This piece discusses how companies vary in their readiness to deploy autonomous AI agents. It suggests frameworks for assessing whether an organization has the culture, data, and infrastructure to leverage AI beyond pilots and truly transform operations.
“Genesis Mission”: U.S. Moves to Harness AI for Innovation and Security
By Chuck Brooks, Contributor (Forbes) – November 25, 2025
The newly launched “Genesis Mission” treats AI and big data as critical national assets. Authored by President Trump, this strategy elevates computing and science to national security priorities. It calls for channeling federal resources into AI research and development as a core component of U.S. competitiveness.
Why ChatGPT Hallucinates and How to Fix It
By Aytekin Tank, Contributor (Forbes) – November 25, 2025
Hallucinations—false or misleading answers—are an unfortunate side effect of large language models like ChatGPT. The article outlines practical techniques to reduce AI misinformation, such as better prompt engineering and model training. It emphasizes that every AI leader should implement these best practices to improve accuracy.
Forget “AI-First” vs. “AI-Native”: The Real Metric Is Revenue Per Employee
By Paul Baier, Contributor (Forbes) – November 25, 2025
This analysis argues that the hype labels “AI-first” or “AI-native” miss the point. Instead, companies should focus on measurable business outcomes. Measuring how AI increases revenue per employee provides a concrete gauge of success. The article suggests shifting conversations from AI buzzwords to tangible performance metrics.
Nord Security Founders Launch Nexos.ai for Governed Enterprise AI
By Ron Schmelzer, Contributor (Forbes) – November 25, 2025
Nord Security’s co-founders unveiled Nexos.ai, a startup offering a unified platform for enterprise AI governance. Nexos.ai provides a developer-centric gateway and a secure workspace, aiming to give companies centralized control over their AI deployments with strong privacy and compliance safeguards.
Trillion-Parameter Models, Tiny Kernels, and the Future of AI
By Amir Husain, Contributor (Forbes) – November 25, 2025
In the era of massive AI models, this piece argues we’ve forgotten the value of simplicity. Citing computer-science pioneer Niklaus Wirth, it calls for a renewed focus on small, trustworthy software design. The author suggests that combining top-tier AI models with lightweight, efficient software will be key to sustainable AI innovation.
AI Mental Health Apps Now Evaluate Human Therapists
By Lance Eliot, Contributor (Forbes) – November 25, 2025
Some AI-driven therapy apps are taking a new turn by rating the performance of human therapists. The article explains the controversy: while some resist computers scoring human skill, others see value in AI audit tools to ensure quality care. Experts suggest a middle ground where AI assists rather than replaces human judgment.
5 Amazing AI Agent Use Cases That Will Transform Any Business in 2026
By Bernard Marr, Contributor (Forbes) – November 25, 2025
This article outlines five ways AI “agents” (self-directed AI programs) are revolutionizing business workflows. Examples include automated customer support bots, AI-driven supply chain managers, and AI research assistants. Each case study demonstrates how delegating tasks to AI can boost efficiency and drive down costs in real-world settings.
AI Is Not Killing Entry-Level Jobs, Despite Warnings
By Hessie Jones, Contributor (Forbes) – November 24, 2025
Contrary to popular claims, data shows that rising entry-level unemployment isn’t directly caused by AI. U.S. new-grad jobless rates are high, but experts say the reasons are more nuanced. This piece argues that blaming generative AI for killing junior jobs overlooks other economic factors and may be misleading.
Gen Z Drives New AI-First ‘One-Stop-Shopping’ Trend
By Greg Petro, Contributor (Forbes) – November 24, 2025
Younger consumers are spearheading an AI-first shopping boom this holiday season. About 40% now use AI tools to find gifts, enabling seamless checkout directly through chatbots. Retailers like Walmart and Target are integrating with platforms such as ChatGPT to let shoppers instantly purchase items without leaving the AI interface.
In the Future We’ll All Be Bosses and Have 100 Artificial Assistants
By John Koetsier, Senior Contributor (Forbes) – November 24, 2025
Predictive models suggest that soon each worker will effectively be a “boss” of many AI workers. Dozens of AI agents could autonomously carry out routine tasks under a single human manager. This vision suggests a workplace revolution in which people oversee fleets of AI colleagues rather than traditional teams of employees.
When AI Does Math: Why Businesses Should Care
By Nisha Talagala, Contributor (Forbes) – November 24, 2025
Two recent AI announcements regarding automated math problem-solving made waves: one real breakthrough and one erroneous claim. The article explains which was which. It argues that businesses need to follow these developments because they reflect AI’s evolving capabilities in research and product development—and the hype that can accompany them.
Is Gemini 3 Kicking Off the Agentic Economy?
By Gerui Wang, Contributor (Forbes) – November 24, 2025
The Gemini 3 upgrade hints at an emerging “agentic economy,” where AI systems do more than just answer queries. The article posits a future in which AI agents can build apps, run complex workflows, and change how software and services are created, reflecting a fundamental shift in digital industry structure.
The Cloud and the Edge: AI Prompts Engineers to Reconsider Latency
By John Werner, Contributor (Forbes) – November 24, 2025
As AI workloads grow, engineers are rethinking cloud-centric models. The article explains how low-latency edge computing is becoming critical. By distributing processing closer to users or devices, companies can ensure faster, more reliable AI performance, which is essential for real-time applications like autonomous vehicles or interactive assistants.
Immigration Judge Reprimands Agent Using AI for Force Report
Associated Press – November 2025
An Illinois immigration judge criticized a federal agent’s use of AI to draft a use-of-force narrative. In a scathing ruling, the judge found that relying on an AI chatbot compromised accuracy and raised privacy concerns. The decision underscores growing legal scrutiny over artificial intelligence’s role in law enforcement documentation.
Political Consultant Defies Court Order in AI Robocall Case
Associated Press – November 2025
A New Hampshire consultant accused of sending illegal robocalls that mimicked President Biden’s voice has ignored a court’s order to testify. The defendant used an AI tool to generate the calls, leading to charges of campaign finance violations and impersonation. The case raises novel legal questions about AI-generated political content.
Alibaba’s Cloud Revenue Jumps 34% Fueled by AI Demand
Associated Press – November 2025
Alibaba reported a 34% surge in its cloud computing revenue in the latest quarter, largely driven by demand for AI infrastructure. The Chinese tech giant credits growth to sales of AI chips and services that train and run machine learning models, indicating a strong market for enterprise AI solutions in Asia.
Trump Signs AI ‘Genesis Mission’ Order to Accelerate Science
Associated Press – November 2025
President Trump signed an executive order establishing the “Genesis Mission”, an AI-focused initiative to foster scientific breakthroughs. The program directs federal agencies to apply AI and big-data analytics across research disciplines, aiming to speed discoveries and maintain U.S. leadership in emerging technologies.
France Probing Elon Musk’s Grok Chatbot after Holocaust Denial Claims
Associated Press – November 2025
French authorities announced an investigation into Grok, the AI chatbot on Elon Musk’s platform X, after users said it produced Holocaust denial content. France’s media watchdog is concerned about potential hate speech. The probe underscores regulatory scrutiny of AI systems’ outputs and the need to prevent the spread of false information.
Meet the Thousands of AI Robots Preparing Amazon’s Christmas Deliveries
Associated Press – November 2025
An AP video report showcases a UK fulfillment center where a fleet of robotic “elves” store and move inventory in sync with conveyor systems. As the holiday season ramps up, the Amazon facility demonstrates how AI-driven robots are already handling huge volumes of packages daily, working in perfect coordination to meet soaring demand.