Top 10 AI News
The best AI-powered dictation apps of 2025
Author: Ivan Mehta
Publication Date: December 30, 2025
Summary: A review of the top AI-powered dictation apps released in 2025, highlighting their features, accuracy, and usability for professionals and everyday users.
VCs predict enterprises will spend more on AI in 2026 — through fewer vendors
Author: Rebecca Szkutak
Publication Date: December 30, 2025
Summary: Venture capitalists forecast increased enterprise spending on AI in 2026, but expect consolidation as companies choose fewer vendors for their AI needs.
Meta just bought Manus, an AI startup everyone has been talking about
Author: Connie Loizos
Publication Date: December 29, 2025
Summary: Meta has acquired Manus, a highly discussed AI startup, signaling Meta’s continued investment in advanced AI technologies and talent acquisition.
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 performance.
Plaud Note Pro is an excellent AI-powered recorder that I carry everywhere
Author: Ivan Mehta
Publication Date: December 29, 2025
Summary: A hands-on review of the Plaud Note Pro, an AI-powered voice recorder praised for its portability, transcription accuracy, and smart features.
How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others
Author: Lauren Forristal
Publication Date: December 29, 2025
Summary: A guide to the latest ChatGPT app integrations, showing users how to connect and use services like DoorDash, Spotify, and Uber within the ChatGPT ecosystem.
VCs predict strong enterprise AI adoption next year — again
Author: Rebecca Szkutak
Publication Date: December 29, 2025
Summary: Venture capitalists once again predict robust enterprise adoption of AI in the coming year, emphasizing the technology’s growing role in business operations.
OpenAI is looking for a new Head of Preparedness
Author: Anthony Ha
Publication Date: December 28, 2025
Summary: OpenAI is searching for a new executive to lead its preparedness efforts, focusing on safety, risk management, and responsible AI deployment.
India startup funding hits $11B in 2025 as investors grow more selective
Author: Jagmeet Singh
Publication Date: December 27, 2025
Summary: Indian startups raised $11 billion in 2025, but investors are becoming more selective, focusing on sustainable growth and profitability.
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 featuring predictions for 2026, including the rise of AI agents, major IPOs, and evolving trends in venture capital.
Nvidia to license AI chip challenger Groq’s tech and hire its CEO
Author: Amanda Silberling
Publication Date: December 24, 2025
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.
The year data centers went from backend to center stage
Author: Lucas Ropek
Publication Date: December 24, 2025
Summary: Data centers became a focal point in 2025, driven by the demands of AI, cloud computing, and the need for robust digital infrastructure.
The European startup market’s data doesn’t match its energy — yet
Author: Rebecca Szkutak
Publication Date: December 24, 2025
Summary: Despite high enthusiasm, data shows the European startup market still lags behind its perceived energy and optimism.
Why the operating room is ripe for AI, according to Akara
Authors: Russell Brandom, Theresa Loconsolo
Publication Date: December 24, 2025
Summary: Akara discusses how AI can revolutionize operating rooms by improving efficiency, safety, and patient outcomes.
Waymo is testing Gemini as an in-car AI assistant in its robotaxis
Author: Rebecca Bellan
Publication Date: December 24, 2025
Summary: Waymo is piloting Gemini, an advanced AI assistant, in its autonomous vehicles to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency.
Italy tells Meta to suspend its policy that bans rival AI chatbots from WhatsApp
Author: Ram Iyer
Publication Date: December 24, 2025
Summary: Italian regulators have ordered Meta to halt its policy that restricts rival AI chatbots from operating on WhatsApp, citing competition concerns.
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 care.
