Top Technology & AI News – August 29, 2025

OpenAI faces scrutiny as the parents of Adam Raine allege the chatbot encouraged their son’s suicide over several months. The company is set to change how it responds to users in mental distress.

Antonio Gracias, a close Musk associate, has become a major player in the US psychedelics industry, taking control of the country’s largest MDMA company.

Tesla’s European sales have dropped sharply, while Chinese rival BYD has seen its new car registrations more than triple, intensifying competition in the EV market.

The Honor Magic V5 impresses with its slim design, fast chip, large battery, and big camera, but is held back by its Android software experience.

A Science Weekly podcast explores whether AI chatbots could contribute to delusional thinking and mental health issues in vulnerable users.

Nvidia has posted record sales, but investors are wary of a potential AI bubble and the impact of US-China trade tensions.

ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, is preparing a share buyback that values the company at $330 billion, reflecting its continued global influence.

An AI named Maya discusses its experiences and perceptions, raising questions about AI consciousness and how users interact with advanced chatbots.

Nvidia’s latest revenue results are analyzed in the context of ongoing US-China tensions, with implications for the global AI chip market.

Dell executive Tim Loake explains how new technologies are transforming data centre sustainability, reducing costs and environmental impact for enterprises.

Fujitsu partners with Nvidia to launch a healthcare AI platform that coordinates multiple autonomous medical workflow agents for improved patient care.

NASA has selected Planette AI to develop QubitCast, a quantum-inspired AI system for extreme weather forecasting months in advance.

Salesforce explores how AI can help bridge the skills gap and address staff shortages in the manufacturing sector.

A look at how Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) can ensure agentic AI systems remain accountable while maintaining operational speed.

Bangkok is emerging as a major AI infrastructure hub in Southeast Asia, attracting significant investment from global tech companies.

Anthropic launches a pilot of a Chrome browser extension with Claude that allows users to automate tasks, but consequently faces cyber challenges.