Apple’s A.I. Chief, John Giannandrea, Is Retiring

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.

Google Discover is currently testing AI-generated headlines, but early feedback indicates that the results are subpar, raising concerns about the effectiveness of AI in content creation. This development highlights ongoing challenges in the integration of AI technologies within Google's platforms.

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.

The Indian government has mandated that all smartphone manufacturers operating in the country must pre-install a state-sponsored cybersecurity app, known as Sanchar Saathi, on new devices. This requirement has raised concerns as it is described as behaving like persistent malware that users cannot easily remove.