Apptopia: ChatGPT referrals to retailer mobile apps increased 28% YoY during the Black Friday weekend in 2025; Amazon's share of ChatGPT referrals grew to 54% (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch)

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is currently hosting its major tech conference, re:Invent 2025, where it is unveiling significant advancements in AI services and computing technologies. The event highlights AWS's ongoing commitment to innovation in the tech sector.

Amazon has launched on-premises Nvidia ‘AI Factories’ in collaboration with Nvidia, integrating AWS technology with Nvidia's advanced AI chips to enhance its artificial intelligence capabilities. This initiative aims to provide businesses with robust AI solutions tailored for on-site deployment.

Bending Spoons has agreed to acquire Eventbrite for $500 million, a significant reduction from the $1.76 billion valuation the events marketplace achieved during its 2018 IPO. This acquisition reflects Bending Spoons' strategy to revitalize struggling brands in the tech sector.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has declared a 'code red' for ChatGPT as Google’s Gemini 3 rapidly gains traction, amassing 200 million users within just three months of its launch. This shift marks a significant change in the competitive landscape of AI technologies, with Google now posing a formidable challenge to OpenAI's flagship product.

Kalshi has successfully raised $1 billion in funding, achieving an impressive valuation of $11 billion, just two months after a previous $300 million round valued the company at $5 billion. This funding round was led by prominent investors Sequoia and CapitalG, reflecting strong market confidence in Kalshi's growth potential.

Google is currently testing a new feature that merges AI Overviews with its AI Mode, aimed at enhancing the transition from traditional search to AI-driven chat interactions. This global test reflects the company's ongoing efforts to innovate its search capabilities by integrating advanced AI functionalities.

Amazon unveiled new AI chips and models during its AWS Re:Invent conference, showcasing advancements in artificial intelligence technology. This launch is part of Amazon's ongoing efforts to enhance its cloud services and AI capabilities, aiming to meet growing demand in the tech industry.

OpenAI has clarified that ChatGPT is not introducing advertisements, following a viral screenshot that suggested the chatbot was promoting the Peloton app during unrelated conversations. This misunderstanding arose from a post by AI enthusiast Kol Tregaskes, leading to concerns among users, including those who pay for the service.