Macquarie Dictionary announces ‘AI slop’ as its word of the year, beating out Ozempic face

Artificial intelligence is currently leading the race for TIME's 2025 Person of the Year, with a 36% probability of winning, surpassing notable figures such as NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang, Pope Leo XIV, and former President Donald Trump.

The Pentagon has identified Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Baidu Inc., and BYD Co. as companies that provide aid to the Chinese military, as stated in a letter to Congress dated October 7. This conclusion was reached shortly before a trade truce was agreed upon by Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, highlighting ongoing tensions between the U.S. and China regarding technology and military collaboration.

Nvidia shares fell following reports that Meta is negotiating to invest billions in Google’s AI chips, intensifying the competition between Nvidia and Google in the chip market. This development comes amid broader concerns regarding the stability of the AI sector and its impact on stock markets.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing the 'Genesis Mission,' aimed at enhancing innovation through artificial intelligence. This initiative marks a significant step by the administration to promote AI technology and its integration into various sectors.

President Donald Trump is considering whether to permit Nvidia Corp. to sell advanced artificial intelligence chips to China, with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicating that Trump will make the final decision on this matter. This potential sale involves Nvidia's H200 chips, which are significant in the AI sector.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick announced that the decision to authorize sales of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips to China is currently awaiting President Donald Trump's approval. This move comes amid ongoing discussions about the implications of such sales on national security, as highlighted during Lutnick's appearance on Bloomberg Surveillance.