Top 10 AI News
Autonomous agents and profitability to dominate AI agenda in 2025
By Reuters, December 12, 2024
Business leaders predict that autonomous AI agents—systems that can independently make purchases or schedule tasks—and profitability will dominate the 2025 AI agenda ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/autonomous-agents-profitability-dominate-ai-agenda-2025-executives-forecast-2024-12-12/#:~:text=Autonomous%20agents%20and%20profitability%20are,tasks%20such%20as%20making%20purchases)). These AI-driven agents are expected to take on routine workloads, reflecting companies’ focus on generative AI that can boost efficiency and revenue.
White House orders agencies to appoint AI leaders, expand usage
By Reuters, April 7, 2025
On April 7, 2025, the U.S. government directed federal agencies to enhance their use of artificial intelligence by appointing chief AI officers and developing strategic AI frameworks ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/white-house-orders-agencies-name-chief-ai-officers-it-expands-use-2025-04-07/#:~:text=On%20April%207%2C%202025%2C%20the,frameworks%20for%20responsible%20AI%20implementation)). This move aims to ensure responsible AI deployment across government, building on earlier Biden-era policies.
Paris AI summit draws world leaders and CEOs
By Reuters, February 10, 2025
At an international AI summit led by French President Emmanuel Macron, world leaders and tech executives discussed global AI strategies and regulations ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/paris-ai-summit-draws-world-leaders-ceos-eager-technology-wave-2025-02-10/#:~:text=Leaders%20and%20tech%20executives%20convene,for%20deregulation%20to%20boost%20competitiveness)). The conference highlighted diverging approaches: the U.S. pushes for deregulation to spur innovation, while Europe emphasizes comprehensive AI rules.
Trump to outline AI priorities amid tech battle with China
By Reuters, July 23, 2025
The Trump administration plans to unveil a new AI strategy aimed at loosening regulations and promoting U.S. competitiveness, especially against China ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/trump-outline-ai-priorities-amid-tech-battle-with-china-2025-07-23/#:~:text=The%20Trump%20administration%20is%20set,President%20Trump%20will%20present%20this)). The speech is expected to emphasize AI as a critical sector for national security and economic growth.
Trump administration to supercharge AI sales to allies
By Reuters, July 23, 2025
In a sweeping AI plan, the Trump administration announced measures to boost exports of AI technology to U.S. allies and to relax environmental regulations on data centers ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/trump-administration-supercharge-ai-sales-allies-loosen-environmental-rules-2025-07-23/#:~:text=The%20Trump%20administration%20has%20unveiled,President%20Trump)). Over 90 recommendations seek to accelerate the global deployment of American-made AI and maintain an edge over China.
Elon Musk’s xAI sues Apple and OpenAI over AI competition
By Reuters, August 25, 2025
Elon Musk’s AI company xAI filed a lawsuit in Texas accusing Apple and OpenAI of conspiring to stifle competition in the artificial intelligence industry ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/elon-musks-xai-sues-apple-openai-over-ai-competition-app-store-rankings-2025-08-25/#:~:text=Elon%20Musk%E2%80%99s%20artificial%20intelligence%20startup,maintain%20monopolistic%20control%20over%20the)). The 61-page complaint alleges monopolistic practices and seeks to challenge tech giants’ control over AI deployment.
Stanford study: AI cutting entry-level jobs
By Axios, August 26, 2025
A new Stanford University analysis of payroll data finds that AI adoption is already reducing entry-level job opportunities ([www.axios.com](https://www.axios.com/2025/08/26/ai-entry-level-jobs#:~:text=A%20Stanford%20study%20reveals%20that,drop%20in%20employment%20for)). The report shows a significant drop in employment for U.S. workers aged 22–25 in fields exposed to AI, highlighting early disruptions in the labor market.
Tech Tip: use AI nature apps for bird watching
By The Associated Press (AP), August 27, 2025
AI-powered nature apps like Merlin Bird ID and iNaturalist are gaining popularity among younger users ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/4fc3fb92352c74715ed8c632775b7fe9#:~:text=This%20article%20highlights%20the%20rising,somethings%20who%20share%20their)). These apps can identify birds and wildlife by sound or image, making birdwatching a tech-savvy hobby as enthusiasts share sightings on social media.
Google partners with AP to provide live news to AI chatbot
By The Associated Press (AP), January 15, 2025
Google has announced a partnership with The Associated Press to feed real-time news into its Gemini AI chatbot ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/0b57bcf8c80dd406daa9ba916adacfaf#:~:text=Google%20has%20announced%20an%20agreement,live%20information%20into%20its%20AI)). This is Google’s first deal with a news publisher for delivering up-to-the-minute information via an AI system, aiming to keep the chatbot’s answers current.
AI poses bigger threat to women’s jobs, report says
By Reuters, May 20, 2025
A United Nations report warns that AI poses a greater risk to jobs traditionally held by women than to those held by men ([www.reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/ai-poses-bigger-threat-womens-work-than-mens-says-report-2025-05-20/#:~:text=A%20report%20by%20the%20United,to%20jobs%20traditionally%20held%20by)). The study estimates that nearly 10% of women in higher-income countries work in roles highly susceptible to automation by AI.