From AI Barbie to Squid Game 3: The Top Google Searches of 2025

Yoodli, an AI learning startup founded by a former Google employee, has successfully tripled its valuation to over $300 million, reflecting strong investor confidence and market demand for AI-driven educational tools. The company counts major tech firms like Google, Snowflake, and Databricks among its clientele.

A US judge has ruled that Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., must renegotiate any contract that designates its search engine or AI applications as the default on smartphones and other devices annually. This decision mandates that such contracts be limited to one year, reflecting ongoing scrutiny of Google's business practices in the tech industry.

A federal judge has ruled that Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., must limit its default contracts for its search engine and AI applications to one year, requiring annual renegotiation. This decision comes amid ongoing scrutiny of Google's business practices in the technology sector.

The recent recap from Daily Tech Insider highlights an intense global competition in artificial intelligence (AI), showcasing advancements in cloud computing, coding, and consumer technology, particularly through datacenter deals and AI-powered devices. This week, significant developments included the launch of new AI models by DeepSeek and Amazon's introduction of advanced AI capabilities at AWS re:Invent.

Microsoft has announced a price increase for Microsoft 365 and Office 365, set to take effect in July 2026, citing significant upgrades in artificial intelligence and security for business and government users. This decision reflects the company's ongoing commitment to enhancing its software offerings in response to evolving technological demands.

Google has detailed its MIRAS framework and Titans architecture, which aim to create AI models capable of continuous learning and maintaining long-term memory. This development follows the publication of the Titans paper a year prior, marking a significant step in advancing AI capabilities.

Lancium's CEO has announced that the $500 billion Stargate project is rapidly advancing towards the construction of AI megacenters in Texas, aiming to capitalize on the growing demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. This initiative is part of a broader trend in the tech industry, where significant investments are being made to enhance AI capabilities.

Google has been found to gather three times the amount of AI training data compared to OpenAI, leveraging its search monopoly to enhance its AI capabilities. This revelation comes amid ongoing antitrust scrutiny, where Google acknowledges using publisher content for AI training despite potential legal challenges.