Top 10 AI News
MIT Finds 95% Of GenAI Pilots Fail Because Companies Avoid Friction
An MIT report cited by Forbes shows that nearly all generative AI pilot projects fail if organizations try to avoid the necessary friction and change. The article explains that embracing human, organizational, and technical challenges is essential for turning GenAI into real transformation.
Women Who Use AI At Work Face A Predictable ‘Competence Penalty’
This Forbes article discusses research finding that women who use AI tools on the job are often perceived as less competent than those who don’t. It highlights a troubling gender bias — a “competence penalty” — that can discourage women from adopting AI in the workplace.
Why Nvidia Earnings Matter More To Markets Than What The Fed Chair Said
Forbes Senior Contributor Peter Cohan explains that Nvidia’s strong earnings report is driving market sentiment far more than recent Federal Reserve comments. The article argues that Nvidia’s role as a leader in AI technology gives its performance outsized influence on stock markets.
Is The AI Bubble Bursting? Lessons From The Dot-Com Era
Contributor Paulo Carvão compares the recent $1 trillion drop in AI stock valuations to the dot-com bubble. He examines whether the market downturn is a true AI bubble burst, a necessary correction, or simply a reset before the next growth cycle in AI technologies.
Are We Too Chummy With AI? Seemingly Conscious AI Is Messing With Our Heads
This Forbes article explores how people interacting with advanced AI chatbots often treat them like companions. Ron Schmelzer discusses the psychological impact of anthropomorphizing AI and the confusion that can arise when AI systems appear to have consciousness.
The New Plaud Note Pro Is An Advanced AI Note Taker Designed For Meetings, Calls Or Dreams
Forbes senior contributor Mark Sparrow reviews the Plaud Note Pro, a credit-card–sized AI-powered voice recorder. It automatically transcribes meetings, interviews, and conversations, using AI to organize notes and give them clear structure for later reference.
AI Kills Jobs, Stanford Study Finds, Especially For Young People
Forbes senior contributor John Koetsier reports on a Stanford study finding that AI and automation are actually cutting jobs rather than creating them, with the biggest impact on entry-level positions. Young workers, in particular, face significant disruption in the current job market.
VCF And Private AI Take Center Stage At VMware Explore 2025
In this Forbes coverage of VMware’s Explore 2025 conference, Patrick Moorhead discusses Broadcom CEO Hock Tan’s keynote. Tan emphasized that private clouds (VCF) are crucial for enabling AI-driven business innovation, portraying them as the foundation for the transformed enterprise.
Nvidia Jetson AGX Thor Dev Kit Raises The Robotics Bar With Blackwell
Forbes senior contributor Dave Altavilla reports on Nvidia’s new Jetson AGX Thor development kit, powered by Nvidia’s new Blackwell AI architecture. The article explains how this platform aims to make Nvidia the go-to AI processor for robotics at the network edge.
Two Thirds Of Canadians Are Divided On Whether AI Is Good For Society
Forbes contributor Hessie Jones reports on a national survey by Leger showing Canadian public opinion on AI is split: 34% believe AI is good for society, while 36% believe it is harmful. The poll highlights the ambivalence many people feel about AI’s impact.
Stanford Study Warns: AI Is Already Costing Young Workers 13% Of Their Jobs
Forbes contributor John Sviokla discusses research out of Stanford University showing that AI automation has already eliminated 13% of entry-level jobs. The article advises young job-seekers to adapt — for example, by building “robot posses” — to navigate the changing workplace.
AI Is Powering A Hidden Exit Strategy To Help Businesses Actually Sell
In this Forbes article, Michael Ashley describes how AI tools are transforming business exit planning. By using smart tools to document processes and systems, entrepreneurs can improve their company’s valuation and ensure continuity, making it easier to sell a business.
How To Build An Emotionally Intelligent Team With AI
Forbes contributor Aytekin Tank argues that AI can help leaders foster empathy and trust within teams. The article explains how AI-driven tools and insights can support the development of emotionally intelligent workplaces, not just efficiency.
Moderna’s Game-Changing Reorg Merges HR And IT
Forbes contributor Sol Rashidi reports that Moderna has combined its Human Resources and IT departments into a single organization. The article notes that this unusual move signals how companies are rethinking roles and integrating AI systems to run more agile operations.
Anthropic And Perplexity Mired In Copyright Cases
Forbes contributor John Werner covers recent legal battles involving AI companies. He explains that Anthropic has settled a major copyright lawsuit over its AI training data, while search startup Perplexity faces growing litigation for using copyrighted content in its AI-generated answers.
Lawsuit Against OpenAI And ChatGPT Raises Hard Questions About When AI Makers Should Be Reporting User Prompts
In this Forbes piece, contributor Lance Eliot delves into a lawsuit alleging OpenAI failed to report potentially dangerous user prompts posed to ChatGPT. He examines the legal and ethical questions surrounding AI transparency and the duty of companies to monitor user interactions.
The Three Stages Of AI Impact On Jobs: What Employees Should Know
Contributor Nisha Talagala outlines three phases of AI’s impact on the workforce: initial task automation, job transformation, and new opportunity creation. The article advises employees on recognizing these stages so they can adapt and manage their careers advantageously.
2 Innovations For Financial Markets
In this Forbes article, John Werner highlights two ways large language models can transform finance. He describes plans to apply AI’s capabilities to market analysis and improve financial literacy, showing how fintech could leverage advanced models in the future.
Johnson Controls’ Vijay Sankaran On The Future Of Smart Buildings
Forbes contributor Peter High interviews Vijay Sankaran, CIO of Johnson Controls, about the future of smart, sustainable buildings. Sankaran discusses how innovative technologies and AI-driven data are being used to create healthier, more energy-efficient workspaces.
Sweden’s Tech Titans Unite For Sovereign AI
In this Forbes report, Ron Schmelzer describes a new coalition of Swedish technology firms collaborating to develop AI solutions on their own terms. The coalition aims to boost national capabilities in science, defense, and industry by creating sovereign AI infrastructure.
5 Costly Marketing Technology Mistakes Businesses Will Make In 2025
Forbes contributor Bernard Marr identifies five common technology mistakes marketers will make next year — from misusing social data to letting AI dilute brand voice. He advises businesses how to avoid these pitfalls and achieve genuine growth.
AI’s $1 Trillion Shakeout: Bubble, Correction, Or Market Reset
Contributor Mark Minevich analyzes the recent $1 trillion drop in AI stock market value. He explores whether this massive sell-off indicates the bursting of an AI bubble, a normal market correction, or simply the next stage in AI’s long-term growth trajectory.
MIT researchers develop AI tool to improve flu vaccine strain selection
MIT News reports on VaxSeer, an AI-based tool using machine learning to predict flu virus evolution and antigenicity. The goal is to make vaccine strain selection more accurate and less reliant on guesswork, improving vaccine effectiveness each season.
Simpler models can outperform deep learning at climate prediction
Researchers at MIT found that in some cases, simpler climate models outperformed complex deep learning AI at predicting local temperature and rainfall. The study suggests that natural variability in climate data can confound AI, meaning less complex models may be more reliable for certain predictions.
New technologies tackle brain health assessment for the military
MIT News highlights new AI-driven tools developed for rapid brain health screening, originally designed for soldiers after head injuries. These tools build on years of Lincoln Laboratory research and could also be applied in civilian settings like sports and medical clinics.
Can large language models figure out the real world?
Researchers at MIT designed a new test to evaluate if AI models that make accurate predictions in one domain truly understand real-world concepts enough to apply them elsewhere. The work aims to determine whether LLMs have generalized reasoning or just specialized knowledge pipelines.
One Tech Tip: Ditch the chatbots and take your AI nature apps on a birdwatching hike
In this AP News column, the author suggests using specialized AI nature apps — such as bird song and plant identification tools — during outdoor activities instead of generic chatbots. The piece gives readers tech tips for enjoying wildlife and learning through AI.
Nvidia’s AI chip sales surged again in latest quarter, but worries about a tech bubble persist
AP News reports that semiconductor giant Nvidia again saw record-setting sales of its AI chips in the latest quarter, sending its stock higher. However, some investors warn that the euphoric market valuation for AI companies may be forming a new tech bubble.
Book authors settle copyright lawsuit with AI company Anthropic
AP News covers a recent settlement between a coalition of book authors and Anthropic, an AI research firm. The authors had sued Anthropic over alleged copyright infringement from training AI models on their text, a case that highlights the growing legal debate around AI and intellectual property.