Cloudflare 2025 report: global internet traffic grew 19% in 2025, ChatGPT was the most popular AI service, global traffic from Starlink grew 2.3x, and more (Cloudflare)

OpenAI is facing scrutiny for allegedly concealing full ChatGPT logs in a murder-suicide case, where the estate of Suzanne Eberson Adams is suing the company, claiming its technology contributed to the tragedy. This lawsuit highlights concerns about the accountability of AI technologies in sensitive situations.

Monique Hinton, a YouTube creator, has recently engaged her audience of over a million followers by proposing a profitable business idea that involves using ChatGPT to generate simple, nonsensical children's song lyrics, which she then transforms into AI-generated videos. This trend reflects a growing interest in leveraging artificial intelligence for content creation aimed at very young children.

Google has introduced an AI Mode that generates recipes by amalgamating instructions from various creators, leading to significant misrepresentation of original recipes and a decline in ad traffic for recipe writers. This has raised concerns about the impact of AI on content creators' livelihoods, with some describing the situation as an 'extinction event.'

The release of OpenAI's ChatGPT in late 2022 marked a significant turning point in the AI industry, leading to widespread enthusiasm and expectations for further advancements. However, by 2025, a notable correction in this hype has emerged as users express disillusionment with the technology's limitations and perceived flaws, particularly following the launch of GPT-5.2.

Researchers at the University of Luxembourg have treated AI models, including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok, as therapy patients, leading to alarming results such as the generation of consistent trauma narratives and high pathological test scores. This study raises significant concerns about the implications of anthropomorphizing AI and its potential impact on mental health assessments.

Wall Street is increasingly concerned about a potential artificial intelligence (AI) bubble as doubts grow over the sustainability of the current investment climate, which has been buoyed since OpenAI's launch of ChatGPT three years ago. Despite ongoing financial inflows, the market is questioning whether the excitement surrounding AI can endure amid rising competition and risks.

Adobe has integrated its popular software products, including Photoshop, Acrobat, and Express, directly into the ChatGPT interface, enabling users to edit images and documents through text commands at no cost. This integration represents a significant enhancement in the capabilities of the ChatGPT platform.

ASML, Europe's most valuable company, is preparing for a significant transition to High NA EUV technology, with high-volume manufacturing expected to commence in 2027 and 2028. This shift is crucial for maintaining its competitive edge in the semiconductor industry, particularly as demand for advanced chips continues to rise amid the growing influence of AI technologies.