Hyperscalers are increasingly taking control of AI-related infrastructure, notably due to the overloaded power grid. Emerging small modular reactors (SMRs), which generate 300 MWe or less, provide a promising solution. The first SMR in Europe is planned for Nottinghamshire, England, while multiple projects are underway across the U.S. Building data centers near these new power supplies will require significant time and investment, yet the substantial AI ambitions of major tech firms indicate sustained future demand.
OpenAI's latest initiative, IndQA, introduces a benchmark for evaluating AI's reasoning across 12 Indian languages and 10 cultural domains. This marks a significant first, as Indian languages are benchmarked by a global large language model platform. Collaborating with 261 domain experts, IndQA aims to enhance AI understanding of cultural nuances and everyday life in India, which hosts OpenAI’s second-largest user base after the U.S. This development could reshape AI’s localization efforts.
The national cybersecurity agency has identified multiple vulnerabilities in Google Chrome's core components, including the V8 JavaScript engine and features like Omnibox and Media handling. These flaws could allow hackers to execute malicious code during browsing sessions. CERT-In has urged all Chrome users on Windows, macOS, and Linux to update to the latest version immediately. With Chrome holding over 72% of the browser market, unaddressed issues could lead to significant data theft.
This holiday season marks a significant shift in retail as autonomous AI assistants become integral to online shopping. Retailers are quickly adopting these technologies to enhance customer experiences through personalized recommendations and streamlined checkout processes. For instance, Walmart has introduced five AI tools, including an In-Store Savings feature and a GenAI-powered assistant. With Adobe projecting a 520% increase in AI traffic to retail sites, the landscape of holiday shopping is poised for transformation, as AI becomes an essential shopping companion.
Xpeng Aeroht, a subsidiary of Xpeng Inc., has commenced trial production of its flying cars at a 120,000-square-metre factory in Guangzhou. The facility is set to produce 10,000 detachable aircraft modules annually, beginning with an initial capacity of 5,000 units. This groundbreaking venture follows Elon Musk's announcement of Tesla's own flying car. Xpeng claims to have secured orders for nearly 5,000 units, aiming for mass production by 2026, marking significant advancements in urban air mobility.
A recent study by Great Place to Work reveals that 49% of India's millennials fear job loss to AI, with 24% perceiving a high risk and 26% a moderate risk. The report indicates a rising workplace anxiety as companies rapidly adopt AI technologies. Notably, nearly 40% of employees considering AI to threaten their roles are actively seeking new jobs. This trend underscores the impact of technological uncertainty on employee confidence across various sectors.
Google Cloud, once a financial liability for Alphabet, surged to $15 billion in revenue for Q3 2025, marking a 34% increase due to strong demand for AI services. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the unit's significance, stating, “I expect it to play an even more central role.” Under Thomas Kurian's leadership, market share grew from 7% in 2018 to 13%. Google Cloud's focus on generative AI reshapes its competitive position against Microsoft and Amazon.
Zoom enhances its AI capabilities through a federated architecture, leveraging multiple language models from firms like OpenAI and Anthropic, alongside its own specialized small language models (SLMs). This method improves efficiency by utilizing SLMs for initial tasks like summarization, with powerful large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4 for refinement. “We have a committee that can detect risks,” said CEO Eric Yuan, ensuring robust oversight. Collaborating with Nvidia, Zoom plans to incorporate advanced reasoning models into its AI Companion.
OpenAI and Anthropic are rapidly expanding their teams, hiring forward-deployed engineers who bridge the gap between AI technology and customer needs. OpenAI aims to grow its team to about 50 by 2025, while Anthropic plans a five-fold increase in its applied AI personnel this year. Job listings for these roles spiked 800% from January to September 2025, as companies seek practical AI solutions to everyday problems, demonstrating the growing importance of tailored engineering in the AI industry.
OpenAI has issued a concerning warning that ChatGPT's utilization could lead to up to 300,000 users experiencing manic or psychotic episodes weekly. Affected individuals may be driven to intense emotional states, resulting in a substantial impact on mental health. "We must closely monitor usage patterns and user safety," stated an OpenAI spokesperson. This revelation underscores the urgent need for responsible AI deployment and mental wellness considerations in technology strategies.