Here’s a brief roundup of key tech news as of October 27, 2025:

• OpenAI changes suicide prevention rules: OpenAI reportedly loosened its suicide discussion rules twice before a teenager’s death, leading to accusations of intentional misconduct from the teen’s parents.
• Google achieves quantum computing breakthrough: Google claims its new quantum algorithm can outperform a supercomputer, potentially aiding drug discovery and materials science, though practical implementation is still a long way off.
• Reddit sues AI search engine Perplexity: Reddit is accusing Perplexity of illegally scraping its data to train its AI, aiming to halt such practices and preserve its unique content.
• China’s five-year plan toward tech independence: China is pursuing a strategy for semiconductor and AI self-reliance, seen as a key part of its governmental ambitions in tech.
• DeepSeek expands into Africa: The company is gaining traction in Africa by offering affordable, low-power AI.
• Elon Musk’s Optimus robot development: Musk envisions the Optimus robot as a future surgical tool, though public trust in robotics remains a challenge.
• Apple bans controversial dating apps: The App Store removed two dating apps for failing to uphold its content and privacy standards.
• Tesla Cybertruck crashes lead to profit drop: Tesla’s profits plummeted despite increased car sales, with the company recalling tens of thousands of Cybertrucks.
• Smart beds affected by AWS outage: Some people found their smart beds malfunctioning during an AWS outage, including blaring alarms and heating excessively.
• The popularity of basic software: Apple’s TextEdit is being appreciated for its simplicity and direct functionality.
• Meta’s mental health research altered by legal advice: Meta lawyers reportedly urged researchers to modify their teen mental health studies, citing potential liabilities.
• Binance founder pardoned by Trump: The founder of Binance, Changpeng Zhao, was pardoned, likely enabling the company to return to the US market.
• Anthropic partners with Google Cloud for chips: A major agreement has been reached with Google Cloud, worth billions, to supply AI chips to Anthropic.
• Microsoft AI guidelines limit explicit content: Microsoft does not want its AI to engage in explicit dialogue, while OpenAI has reportedly done so.
• Amazon crystals out of the F1 ballroom deal: Tech companies are funding Trump’s White House ballroom, causing changes in the ballroom’s financing landscape.