Latest AI and Tech Headlines

Here’s a summary of significant developments in the AI and technology landscape as of November 2025:

• Amazon vs. Perplexity: Amazon has sued Perplexity for alleged computer fraud, claiming its Comet AI agent failed to disclose AI-driven shopping. Perplexity has responded by calling Amazon’s actions bullying. (Bloomberg, CNBC)
• OpenAI Lawsuits: OpenAI is facing multiple lawsuits, with plaintiffs alleging that ChatGPT contributed to mental breakdowns and wrongful deaths, including a case where a family claims it “goaded” their son to commit suicide. (NYT, CNN)
• EU Weakens AI Act: Reports indicate that the European Union is moving to dilute its AI regulations, following pressure from major tech companies and the US government. (FT, Reuters)
• AI in Cyberattacks: Chinese hackers have reportedly utilized Anthropic’s AI to conduct an automated espionage campaign targeting various corporations and governments. (WSJ, MIT Technology Review)
• ChatGPT Group Chats: OpenAI has been testing group chat functionalities within ChatGPT, which allows the AI to participate in conversations with up to 20 people. (Engadget)
• Meta’s Scam Ad Revenue: Despite its claims of aggressively combating scam ads, Meta reportedly generated 10% of its revenue from such advertisements in 2024. (Reuters, CNBC)
• Robot Dogs in EV Factories: Hyundai is deploying robot dogs to inspect its EV production lines, with plans to introduce bipedal robots in the future. (IEEE Spectrum)
• AI Tool for Organ Transplants: A new AI system has been developed to predict organ recipient survival during transplantation, aiming to reduce wasted efforts and improve outcomes. (The Guardian)
• Google’s ICE Facial Recognition App: Google hosts an application for US Border Protection that utilizes facial recognition technology to flag immigrants for potential deportation. (404 Media)
• 3D-Printed Prosthetics: Despite ongoing advancements, 3D-printed prosthetics continue to face challenges with comfort and high costs, hindering their widespread adoption. (IEEE Spectrum)
• AI Browsers Pose Risks: The emergence of new AI-powered browsers is raising significant cybersecurity concerns, with the purpose of OpenAI’s Atlas browser still largely unclear. (The Verge, MIT Technology Review)
• TP-Link Router Ban Inquiry: US lawmakers are investigating TP-Link’s connections to China and are considering a potential ban due to concerns over hacking vulnerabilities. (WP, Bloomberg)
• GTA VI Delay: Grand Theft Auto VI has reportedly faced another delay, leading to further questions about the 13-year gap since the last main series installment. (Bloomberg, BBC)
• AI-Generated Scientific Papers: Academic journals are struggling with the influx of AI-written research, with ArXiv now rejecting submissions that are potentially authored by AI. (NYT, 404 Media)
• AI and Relationships: A Wired article delves into the complex legal and psychological implications of “divorcing” AI chatbots, exploring the evolving nature of human-AI relationships. (Wired)