Top 10 AI News
Apple overcomes Trump’s tariffs, slow AI start to deliver strong quarter
Apple reported a surprisingly strong fiscal third quarter, overcoming headwinds from trade tariffs and a delayed entrance into the AI space. The company earned $23.4 billion in profit on $94 billion in revenue, boosting iPhone sales and stock value beyond expectations.
Can you tell if a song is 100% AI-generated? Here’s what to check
This AP Tech Tip explains how listeners can detect AI-generated music. With tools like Suno and Udio enabling anyone to create songs easily, the article advises checking the artist’s background and music nuances to spot automated tracks and address transparency concerns.
Microsoft’s annual cloud revenue hits $75B, profit beats expectations
Microsoft reported that annual Azure cloud revenue topped $75 billion, a 34% year-over-year jump, highlighting the platform’s central role in the company’s AI strategy. It also posted a surge in quarterly profit (about $34.3 billion), exceeding analysts’ forecasts on higher-than-expected sales.
Meta stock surges after Q2 results blow past expectations despite heavy AI spending
Meta Platforms reported strong Q2 2025 results: earnings of $18.34 billion (up 36% year-over-year) and revenue of $47.52 billion (up 22%), far above analysts’ estimates. The upbeat report—despite big investments in AI—sent Meta’s stock up nearly 12% in after-hours trading.
Is AI causing tech worker layoffs? That’s what CEOs suggest, but the reality is complicated
A wave of 2025 tech layoffs officially attributed to “AI optimization” is under scrutiny. Many CEOs cite AI as the cause, but the AP report finds these job cuts often involve nuanced business factors. In many cases companies maintain headcount or restructure, showing the link between AI and layoffs isn’t straightforward.
Cheyenne to host massive AI data center using more electricity than all Wyoming homes combined
A joint venture will build a huge AI-focused data center near Cheyenne, Wyoming, initially drawing 1.8 gigawatts of power—more than the entire state’s residential usage. Scalable to 10 GW, the facility underscores the colossal energy demands of AI infrastructure and Wyoming’s role as a major energy exporter.
Creating realistic deepfakes is getting easier than ever. Fighting back may take even more AI
As AI advances, realistic deepfakes—like fake voices of political figures—are proliferating, raising security alarms. The AP report notes cases of AI-generated impersonations of U.S. officials and warns that combating this threat will require even smarter AI detection tools and policies.
Tradition meets AI in Nishijinori weaving style from Japan’s ancient capital
In Kyoto, a fourth-generation kimono artisan is blending tradition with technology. Hironori Fukuoka is using AI (with Sony CSL) to design new Nishijinori textile patterns based on centuries of weaves, helping preserve this art form even as kimono demand declines. The collaboration marries heritage with innovation.
Judge sanctions Alabama prison lawyers for using fake ChatGPT cases
A federal judge sanctioned three lawyers for submitting fabricated legal citations they obtained from ChatGPT. The attorneys had used AI to create bogus case references in a lawsuit defending Alabama’s prison system, leading to a reprimand and highlighting the dangers of unverified AI content in court.
These tips from experts can help your teenager navigate AI companions
As AI chatbots become popular companions for teens (70%+ have tried them), experts caution about mental health and development. The article advises parents to set boundaries, discuss online behaviors, and encourage face-to-face connections, even as kids seek constant, nonjudgmental support from digital friends.