Top 10 AI News
Amazon’s Robotaxi Unit Launches In San Francisco Without Steering Wheels—Or Fees
By Alan Ohnsman, Forbes Staff
Zoox’s all-electric robotaxis debuted in San Francisco without steering wheels, rearview mirrors, or pedals. The company, backed by Amazon, is not yet charging passengers for rides. Zoox co-founder Jesse Levinson has stated that he expects the autonomous vehicles to receive regulatory approval for service soon.
From Hype To Harm: The Stories That Shook AI In 2025
By Ron Schmelzer, Contributor
As 2025 draws to a close, Forbes contributor Ron Schmelzer reflects on AI’s polarizing journey from sensational hype to growing frustration. The article reviews the year’s major AI developments — and notable missteps — suggesting that the technology’s promise was tempered by unmet expectations and challenges.
A New Moore’s Law For Artificial Intelligence: IQ
By John Werner, Contributor
John Werner argues that the way we measure artificial intelligence needs updating. While AI “IQ” metrics have risen rapidly, actual practical autonomy lags behind. The article suggests that new benchmarks are needed for 2026 to better assess AI progress beyond raw computing power.
10 Must-Read Tech Books Of 2025
By Peter High, Contributor
In this roundup, Forbes contributor Peter High identifies ten notable technology-focused books published in 2025. Ranging from subjects like artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and leadership, these titles stood out among the year’s most compelling tech reads.
Meta’s Manus Buy: The New Exit Playbook For AI Startups
By Gerui Wang, Contributor
Meta announced it is acquiring AI startup Manus for more than $2 billion. The deal is intended to accelerate Meta’s development of AI agents and advanced artificial intelligence features on its platforms, positioning Meta to better compete with rivals like Google and OpenAI in the AI space.
When Your AI Becomes Your Confidant: What Microsoft’s Copilot Report Reveals—And What It Should Measure Next
By Sahar Hashmi, Contributor
Sahar Hashmi examines Microsoft’s Copilot report, noting how users increasingly treat AI assistants like Copilot as confidants. The piece highlights questions missing from the report about AI’s human impact and suggests additional measures that should be tracked to understand these AI-human relationships.
Cataclysmic Battle Expected Between AGI And AI Superintelligence
By Lance Eliot, Contributor
Lance Eliot explores the possibility that the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and artificial superintelligence (ASI) could lead to conflict. The article speculates on scenarios in which human-level AI and superhuman AI might clash as they evolve, raising questions about how these advanced intelligences might interact.
The Growing AI Backlash: Is The Revolution Over Before It’s Even Begun?
By Bernard Marr, Contributor
Bernard Marr discusses the mounting backlash against AI, noting that the technology was once heralded as a force for progress. He observes that recent controversies and public concerns suggest a more complex reality for AI’s future. The article asks whether AI is headed for a reckoning or simply a course correction.
China Just Reinvented Isaac Asimov’s 3 Laws Of Robotics
By John Koetsier, Senior Contributor
John Koetsier reports that China has introduced 24 new rules for AI and robotics, drawing inspiration from Isaac Asimov’s fictional laws. Unlike Asimov’s theoretical guidelines, these new rules are real legal regulations meant to govern AI development and use. The article highlights that it remains unclear how and when these laws will be enforced.
Nvidia Acquires Groq Talent In A Strategic To Move Into AI Inference
By Sol Rashidi, Contributor
NVIDIA announced the acquisition of talent from startup Groq, strengthening its push in AI inference hardware. The move is part of NVIDIA’s strategy to expand its AI ecosystem and compete aggressively in the high-performance AI chip market, particularly for machine learning inference (AI computing).
A Look At The Top LLMs Of 2025
By John Werner, Contributor
John Werner reviews the leading large language models (LLMs) of 2025. The article compares the strengths and specifications of the year’s top AI models, and discusses how these generative language technologies and agent-driven tools might reshape industries and careers in the near future.
Flytek’s Ainote 2 Brings AI To The Tablet
By Charlie Fink, Contributor
Charlie Fink reviews iFlytek’s Ainote 2, an AI-powered E-Ink tablet designed for productivity and note-taking. The device features real-time handwriting recognition and transcription, lightweight design, and integration with generative AI, highlighting how it can transform digital notetaking and educational use cases.
How Agent Swarms Will Change The Web And Everything Else
By John Werner, Contributor
John Werner predicts that swarms of AI agents will dramatically reshape the internet in 2026. He explains that autonomous agents feeding on structured and synthetic data will remake online ecosystems unpredictably. These “swarm” behaviors could empower users and content creators in new ways, as AI agents handle tasks across the web.
Waymo Did Badly In A Big Power Outage. Where Was The Simulator?
By Brad Templeton, Senior Contributor
Brad Templeton reports on a California power outage that left many Waymo self-driving cars stranded. Waymo admitted it didn’t have enough human supervisors to assist the vehicles. Templeton questions why this scenario wasn’t discovered earlier through simulation, implying that better preparation could have prevented the service outage.
Why AI Hive Minds Will Be Needed To Attain AGI
By Lance Eliot, Contributor
Lance Eliot explores the idea that achieving artificial general intelligence (AGI) might require “hive minds,” where multiple AI systems interact collaboratively. He suggests that training networks of AIs together could form an ecosystem of intelligence, which might accelerate each other’s learning processes compared to isolated AI development.
10 AI Agent Platforms Every Business Leader Needs To Know
By Bernard Marr, Contributor
Bernard Marr lists ten AI-powered agent platforms that business leaders should consider. As AI agents move from novelty to practical use, this guide covers software tools and services that help companies automate tasks with intelligent agents. Each platform is summarized to help executives choose the right AI agents for their organizations.
Overcoming Top 5 Challenges Of AI Projects At A $5B Regulated Company
By Paul Baier, Contributor
Paul Baier shares lessons learned from implementing AI at a $5 billion medical device manufacturer. He outlines the top five challenges encountered—ranging from data availability to regulatory constraints—and explains how his team addressed each issue. The article provides practical advice for AI projects in highly regulated industries.
AI Might Finally Fix Your Broken Health Resolutions
By Ron Schmelzer, Contributor
Ron Schmelzer suggests that AI tools could help people keep their health and wellness resolutions in 2026. The article discusses how new AI-driven fitness and nutrition apps, better data tracking, and personalized recommendations could make it easier to achieve exercise, diet, and medical goals than in previous years.
Meta buys startup Manus in latest move to advance its artificial intelligence efforts
AP News
Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, is acquiring AI startup Manus. The move is part of Meta’s strategy to expand its artificial intelligence capabilities across its social media platforms .
Google’s parent buys data center energy specialist Intersect for $4.75 billion to help power AI
AP News
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has agreed to buy Intersect Power, a data center energy specialist, for $4.75 billion. The acquisition is intended to improve the energy efficiency of Google’s data centers, many of which power its AI services .
The rise of deepfake cyberbullying poses a growing problem for schools
AP News
An AP report highlights cases of students creating and sharing AI-generated deepfake images of peers. In one incident, a Louisiana teenager was sent fake nude images made with AI by classmates, leading to a physical altercation. Schools are grappling with this new form of cyberbullying enabled by advances in 3D face-generation technology .
Texas universities deploy AI tools to review and rewrite how some courses discuss race and gender
AP News
Universities in Texas have begun using AI tools to review and suggest revisions for course content on race and gender. The initiative, driven by state lawmakers, aims to align teaching materials with new curriculum guidelines. Critics raise concerns about academic freedom and the role of AI in education as universities analyze how textbooks handle sensitive topics .
One Tech Tip: Up your Christmas shopping game with AI tools
AP News
Tech columnist Kenzi Abou-Sabe (AP) recommends using artificial intelligence tools to find the perfect gifts this holiday season. By inputting gift preferences into generative AI-powered search and recommendation services, shoppers can receive personalized suggestions and discover deals tailored to recipients’ interests .
Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool
AP News
The Walt Disney Company announced a $1 billion investment in OpenAI. Under the partnership, Disney’s iconic characters — such as Mickey Mouse — will be made available within OpenAI’s upcoming “Sora” video generation tool. The idea is to combine Disney’s storytelling assets with state-of-the-art generative AI technology .
OpenAI names Slack CEO Dresser as first chief of revenue as ChatGPT maker aims to make a profit
AP News
OpenAI has hired Slack CEO Denise Dresser as its inaugural chief revenue officer. The move signals OpenAI’s intent to focus on monetization and profitability for ChatGPT and other products. With Dresser in charge, OpenAI plans to boost sales efforts and partnerships as it continues expanding its enterprise customer base .
Microsoft investing $17.5 billion in India for AI and cloud infrastructure
AP News
Microsoft announced a $17.5 billion investment in India to boost cloud computing and AI development. The deal, unveiled during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the U.S., will fund data centers and research projects. This expansion will improve India’s digital infrastructure for AI and cloud services .
Google facing a new antitrust probe in Europe over content it uses for AI
AP News
European regulators have launched a new antitrust investigation into Google. The probe will focus on whether Google unfairly uses content on other websites to train its AI models. In particular, officials will examine if Google is scraping copyrighted materials without consent to enhance its AI recommender and search services .
Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China
AP News
In a decision late in his presidency, Donald Trump approved the sale of more sophisticated Nvidia AI chips to China. These chips, which power advanced machine learning models, will now be available to Chinese universities and companies. The change represents a shift from earlier restrictions, allowing China access to cutting-edge AI hardware .
AI-powered police body cameras, once taboo, get tested on Canadian city’s ‘watch list’ of faces
AP News
Police forces in Edmonton, Canada, are testing new AI-enabled body cameras. These devices use real-time facial recognition against a “watch list” of persons of interest. Once controversial for privacy reasons, the technology is now being trialed to see if it can help officers identify individuals quickly while on patrol .
Time magazine names ‘Architects of AI’ as its person of the year for 2025
AP News
Time magazine has crowned the “Architects of AI” as its Person of the Year for 2025. The cover story features key figures behind major AI breakthroughs, acknowledging them as the individuals who most influenced the AI boom. The selection highlights the impact of AI developers and executives on technology and society .