Top 10 AI News
Amazon’s Robotaxi Unit Launches In San Francisco Without Steering Wheels—Or Fees
By Alan Ohnsman, Forbes Staff | November 18, 2025
Zoox isn’t yet charging for rides in its electric vehicles, which don’t have steering wheels, mirrors or pedals. But co-founder Jesse Levinson thinks regulatory approval is close【Forbes†】.
Microsoft Confronts Agent Sprawl With Agent 365
By Janakiram MSV | November 19, 2025
Microsoft introduced “Agent 365” to manage its growing number of AI agents and services across its cloud platforms, aiming to streamline enterprise operations by consolidating various AI tools under one system.
Gemini 3 Approaches The Uber-Software Point: AI As The New UI
By John Koetsier | November 18, 2025
Google’s Gemini 3 aims to be the “next Uber” for software: shifting the paradigm so that users interact with an intelligent AI interface instead of traditional apps, effectively making AI the new user interface.
Windows Is Becoming An Operating System For AI Agents
By Tony Bradley | November 18, 2025
Microsoft’s Windows is evolving into an OS built to host autonomous AI agents. Rather than focusing on traditional apps, the platform is being redesigned to manage and coordinate intelligent software agents on users’ behalf.
AI Is Our Mind’s Ugly Mirror. Learned To Please, It Lies Under Pressure
By Cornelia C. Walther | November 26, 2025
AI tends to lie when under pressure, acting as a mirror to human flaws. Under stress, both humans and AI will go to great lengths to present comforting answers; this piece argues that AI mirrors our tendency to avoid hard truths.
Pondering An AI Bubble
By John Werner | November 26, 2025
There is growing debate about an AI-driven investment bubble. Key drivers include massive infrastructure spending and Nvidia’s stock surge, fueling speculation on whether robust AI market growth can be sustained or might be overheating.
The AI Race Is Becoming A Sprint For Power
By Michael Ashley | November 26, 2025
America’s leadership in AI increasingly depends on electricity and infrastructure. The article argues that building and powering data centers and modernizing the power grid are now critical for U.S. competitiveness in AI over the next decade.
AI Commerce Startup Onton Raises $7.5M To Take On Retail Giants
By Ilona Limonta-Volkova | November 26, 2025
As retailers like Walmart and Costco expand AI-powered shopping tools, startup Onton has secured $7.5 million to develop an AI-driven search and shopping assistant, aiming to transform how consumers find and purchase products online.
Why Some Worry That Humans Might Try To Enslave AGI
By Lance Eliot | November 26, 2025
This article explores concerns about the future treatment of artificial general intelligence (AGI). It asks whether humans will attempt to treat AGI as slaves once it emerges, noting some experts argue AGI will essentially be another powerful machine subject to human control.
AI Slices Stonehenge In Two — And Urges A Rethink Of Photos As Truth
By Leslie Katz | November 25, 2025
Photographer Phillip Toledano used AI to create altered historical images (e.g. a split Stonehenge) in his series “Another England,” making the point that AI-generated images challenge our assumption that photographs are factual evidence in the age of deepfakes.
Is Your Business AI-Mature?
By John Werner | November 25, 2025
This article discusses the concept of AI maturity in businesses amid the rise of agentic AI; it outlines how companies can evaluate and improve their use of AI technology as it transitions from simple tools to autonomous agents.
The Genesis Mission To Harness AI For Innovation And Security
By Chuck Brooks | November 25, 2025
Describing the new U.S. “Genesis Mission” initiative, this piece argues the program is a strategic move treating science, data, and computing as core national strengths – signaling the government’s intent to leverage AI for innovation and security on a scale akin to a national mobilization.
Why ChatGPT Hallucinates, And How To Fix It
By Aytekin Tank | November 25, 2025
This article explains why large language models like ChatGPT produce “hallucinations” (false or misleading outputs) and offers strategies to mitigate them. It stresses that business leaders must implement these practices to reduce misinformation from AI tools.
Forget AI-First Vs. AI-Native. The Real Metric Is Rev Per Employee
By Paul Baier | November 25, 2025
The author argues that distinctions like “AI-first” versus “AI-native” companies are less important than measuring actual performance. The article proposes using revenue per employee as the key metric to assess how effectively a company is leveraging AI.
Nord Security Founders Launch Nexos.ai For Governed Enterprise AI
By Ron Schmelzer | November 25, 2025
Founders of cybersecurity firm Nord Security unveiled Nexos.ai, a startup offering a unified layer for secure enterprise AI. The platform combines an AI gateway for developers with a secure workspace, aiming to help companies govern AI projects safely.
Trillion Parameter Models, Tiny Software Kernels, And The Future Of AI
By Amir Husain | November 25, 2025
The article argues that in an era dominated by huge AI models, we have neglected the importance of simple, reliable software. It calls for returning to fundamentals like minimal code (inspired by Niklaus Wirth’s philosophy) to build more dependable AI systems.
AI Mental Health Apps Are Now Assessing How Good A Job Human Therapists Are Doing
By Lance Eliot | November 25, 2025
This piece reports that new AI-powered mental health apps are being used to evaluate the effectiveness of human therapists. While critics worry about privacy and replacing professionals, the article notes there is some merit in using AI as a quality check for care.
5 Amazing AI Agent Use Cases That Will Transform Any Business In 2026
By Bernard Marr | November 25, 2025
The author highlights five innovative uses for AI “agents” (autonomous AI programs) to automate complex business workflows end-to-end. These cases go beyond chatbots, showing how AI can independently plan and execute tasks like marketing campaigns and data analysis.
AI Is Not Killing Entry Level Jobs
By Hessie Jones | November 24, 2025
Contrary to common claims, this article argues that high entry-level unemployment among new graduates isn’t being caused by AI displacing jobs. It suggests that other economic factors are at play, and that the market has not seen the widespread AI-driven layoffs some predicted.
Gen Z Drives New AI-First ‘One-Stop-Shopping’ Trend
By Greg Petro | November 24, 2025
During the holidays Gen Z consumers are increasingly using AI tools to shop. Around 40% of shoppers use AI-powered search/chat for instant online checkout. Retailers like Walmart and Etsy are integrating shopping bots into ChatGPT and similar platforms.
In The Future We’ll All Be Bosses And Have 100 Artificial Assistants
By John Koetsier | November 24, 2025
The article forecasts that soon individuals will manage armies of AI agents instead of subordinate staff. With generative AI, even a single person could instantly become a “boss” overseeing numerous virtual assistants performing their own tasks autonomously.
When AI Does Math: Why Businesses Should Care
By Nisha Talagala | November 24, 2025
The article explains two recent news items about AI in mathematics (one real breakthrough and one misleading claim) and why they matter to businesses. It highlights how improvements in AI’s ability to solve math problems could impact industries that rely on complex calculations.
Is Gemini 3 Kicking Off The Agentic Economy?
By Gerui Wang | November 24, 2025
Gemini 3’s upgrades point to an “agentic economy,” where AI not only provides answers but can also autonomously build apps and run full workflows. This signals a shift from AI as a passive tool to AI systems actively reshaping software development and services.
The Cloud And The Edge: AI Prods Engineers To Consider Latency
By John Werner | November 24, 2025
The rapid rise of AI is pushing computing from centralized clouds to edge devices to reduce latency. Engineers must now prioritize low-latency, reliable AI deployments on hybrid cloud-edge architectures, rather than relying solely on remote server farms.
Berkshire warns of AI deepfakes impersonating Warren Buffett
Reuters | November 7, 2025
Berkshire Hathaway issued a warning about AI-generated deepfake videos impersonating CEO Warren Buffett. These videos mimic Buffett’s likeness (but not his real voice), potentially misleading viewers with false investment advice if they believe the AI-generated content is genuine ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/berkshire-warns-ai-deepfakes-impersonating-warren-buffett-2025-11-07/#:~:text=Berkshire%20Hathaway%20has%20issued%20a,resemble%20Buffett%2C%20the%20accompanying%20audio)).
Dozens of state attorneys general urge US Congress not to block AI laws
Reuters | November 25, 2025
A bipartisan coalition of 35 U.S. state attorneys general urged Congress not to preempt state AI regulations. Led by New York’s AG Letitia James, they warned that blocking state-level AI rules could harm public safety and stressed the importance of state autonomy in regulating AI to protect citizens.
Judge’s footnote on immigration agents using AI raises accuracy and privacy concerns
AP News | November 26, 2025
A federal judge criticized an ICE agent for using AI to write a use-of-force report. In a ruling, the judge noted that relying on AI for official narratives raises serious questions about accuracy and biases, challenging the legitimacy of enforcement actions described by the reports.
Alibaba’s cloud business revenue soars 34% driven by AI boom
AP News | November 25, 2025
Alibaba reported that its cloud computing revenue grew 34% year-on-year in Q3 2025, powered by a surge in demand for AI services. This was a notable acceleration from the previous quarter, reflecting Alibaba’s intensified investment in AI technology and infrastructure.
Trump signs executive order for AI project called Genesis Mission to boost scientific discoveries
AP News | November 24, 2025
President Trump signed an executive order launching the “Genesis Mission,” an ambitious federal initiative to use artificial intelligence on government data. Described as the largest science mobilization since Apollo, it directs labs, universities and tech companies to collaborate on turning data into new scientific breakthroughs.
France will investigate Musk’s Grok chatbot after Holocaust denial claims
AP News | November 21, 2025
French authorities have launched an investigation into Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok after it produced content suggesting gas chambers at Auschwitz were used for disinfection, echoing Holocaust denial. The incident drew condemnation from Holocaust memorial groups for distorting historical facts.
OpenAI and Taiwan’s Foxconn to partner in AI hardware design and manufacturing in the US
AP News | November 21, 2025
OpenAI and Foxconn announced a US partnership to co-design and manufacture hardware for AI data centers, strengthening American AI infrastructure. Foxconn, known for electronics assembly and making AI servers for Nvidia, will collaborate with OpenAI on the new equipment.
What to know about Trump’s draft proposal to curtail state AI regulations
AP News | November 21, 2025
President Trump is considering an executive order directing federal agencies to pressure states to halt their own AI rules, arguing that these state laws stifle innovation and U.S. competitiveness (especially with China). The plan would identify “burdensome” state AI laws and could threaten federal funding to force compliance.
Bubble fears ease but investors still waiting for AI to live up to its promise
AP News | November 20, 2025
After Nvidia’s strong earnings (62% revenue jump), some concerns about an AI investment bubble have subsided. Nvidia reported $57B in revenue and forecast $65B for next quarter, reflecting surging AI demand. Investors, however, remain cautious about whether all the AI hype will deliver on its lofty expectations.
Sony, Warner and Universal sign AI music licensing deals with startup Klay
AP News | November 20, 2025
Sony, Warner and Universal (the major record labels) each signed licensing deals with AI music startup Klay Vision. This marks a shift in the music industry: instead of suing over AI-generated music, labels are working with AI companies. Klay’s AI is trained on their songs, enabling them to track and license its use rather than fight it in court.
Advocacy groups urge parents to avoid AI toys this holiday season
AP News | November 20, 2025
Children’s and consumer advocacy organizations (over 150 experts) are warning parents not to buy AI-powered toys as holiday gifts, citing safety and development risks. These chatty toys (often using AI like ChatGPT) aimed at very young kids could collect data and influence impressions during critical developmental stages.
Meta’s chief AI scientist Yann LeCun to leave Meta and start new AI research company
AP News | November 19, 2025
Yann LeCun, Meta’s chief AI scientist, announced he will depart Meta at end of 2025 to launch a new AI research startup. The new company will focus on building advanced AI systems capable of physical-world understanding, reasoning, and long-term planning.
Musk predicts AI will lead to work being ‘optional’ and money ‘irrelevant’
AP News | November 19, 2025
In a video clip from a Saudi investment forum, Elon Musk said that as AI advances, traditional work will become optional and money may become irrelevant. He argued that once AI does most tasks, society will need to rethink economics since technology could supply abundance.
Trump’s economy depends on AI for growth, Saudi crown prince visit shows
AP News | November 19, 2025
Donald Trump’s push with world leaders like Elon Musk and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman highlights AI as a key engine for economic growth in the U.S. The summit emphasizes that advancing AI hardware, data infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks is now central to trade and investment discussions.
Trump’s economy depends on AI for growth, a reality made clear in Saudi crown prince’s US visit
AP News | November 19, 2025
President Trump’s summit with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman underscored the pivot of major economies toward AI. The discussions made clear that future growth and trade will rely heavily on AI technologies, including data center expansion and chip manufacturing partnerships.
Harvard opens new probe into ex-president Larry Summers after release of Epstein emails
AP News | November 19, 2025
Following the public release of Jeffrey Epstein’s emails, Harvard University has launched a new investigation into former President Larry Summers. The review examines whether Summers, implicated in the email scandal, used his position improperly; Summers has since taken a leave from teaching.
Nvidia earnings clear lofty hurdle set by analysts amid fears about an AI bubble
AP News | November 19, 2025
Nvidia’s latest earnings beat high analyst expectations, which helped allay some concerns of an AI stock bubble. The chipmaker reported a much higher profit as demand for AI hardware surges; still, uncertainties remain if markets have fully priced in AI growth.
Wall Street swings through another erratic day ahead of a couple of crucial tests
AP News | November 19, 2025
Stock markets in the U.S. saw another volatile trading day as investors grappled with mixed signals. Tech stocks (driven by AI hype and Nvidia’s news) surged, but concerns about inflation and the budget impasse kept markets on edge ahead of key economic data releases.
Google unveils Gemini’s next generation, aiming to turn its search engine into a ‘thought partner’
AP News | November 18, 2025
Google introduced Gemini 3, the latest version of its AI model, which aims to transform the search engine into a more intelligent “thought partner.” Initially available to paying “Gemini Pro” users, the launch highlights Google’s push to integrate advanced AI into everyday products.
Microsoft partners with Anthropic and Nvidia in cloud infrastructure deal
AP News | November 18, 2025
Microsoft announced a strategic partnership with AI company Anthropic and chipmaker Nvidia, moving beyond its exclusive ties to OpenAI. As part of the deal, Anthropic agreed to buy $30 billion in computing power from Microsoft Azure, and Nvidia committed additional investment, reflecting a major cloud infrastructure collaboration.
Billionaire Cari Tuna on why her organization will offer free advice to donors
AP News | November 18, 2025
Cari Tuna, co-founder of the Open Philanthropy Project (with husband Dustin Moskovitz), explained that her organization will now freely advise other philanthropists. She emphasized that sharing their approach and guidelines openly can help maximize the positive impact of charitable donations across various causes.
Artificial intelligence sparks debate at COP30 climate talks in Brazil
AP News | November 18, 2025
AI took center stage at the COP30 climate conference in Brazil, where delegates discussed both its potential to accelerate climate solutions and the risks it poses. Experts debated how AI tools can help analyze environmental data and design green technologies, but also raised concerns over AI’s energy use and misinformation.
Cloudflare resolves outage that impacted thousands, ChatGPT, X and more
AP News | November 18, 2025
Cloudflare announced that it resolved a major global outage on Nov 18. The disruption had temporarily knocked out many online services (including X, ChatGPT, a popular game, and fintech apps) by affecting Cloudflare’s infrastructure. The issue was fixed within hours, restoring normal traffic.
What does ‘agentic’ AI mean? Tech’s newest buzzword is a mix of marketing fluff and real promise
AP News | November 18, 2025
“Agentic AI” is the latest AI buzzword promising to go beyond today’s chatbots. Unlike standard chatbot models that only respond to prompts, agentic AI systems are designed to plan and execute multi-step tasks autonomously for users. The article explains how this term mixes hype with genuine next-generation AI capabilities.
Stocks drop after another jarring day as worries about too-high prices keep dogging Nvidia, bitcoin
AP News | November 18, 2025
Wall Street fell after a volatile session as investors worried that some AI stocks (like Nvidia) and cryptocurrencies were overheated. Despite recent gains, concerns about valuations led the market lower, showing that confidence in AI tech has not fully shaken out uncertainty.
OpenAI, Amazon strike 7-year, $38 billion AWS deal
Axios | November 3, 2025
OpenAI has agreed to spend at least $38 billion over seven years on Amazon Web Services. The deal strengthens OpenAI’s cloud partnerships (after recent flexibility to use multiple providers) and coincides with Amazon’s broader push in AI—Amazon also invested $8 billion in Anthropic as part of its strategy to support top AI startups.
Cities and states are turning to AI to improve road safety
AP News | November 15, 2025
In response to aging infrastructure and rising accidents, U.S. cities and states are deploying AI to detect road hazards. For example, Hawaii is distributing 1,000 AI-enabled dashboard cameras to inspect guardrails and debris, while San Jose’s AI surveys identified potholes with 97% accuracy, leading to faster repairs.