"Walk My Walk," a track by the AI persona Breaking Rust, has reached the top of a Billboard sales chart, prompting industry debate over vocal rights and authenticity. As major record labels pivot from lawsuits to licensing agreements with AI generators, new data suggests a significant portion of creator revenues may soon be impacted by the rapid scale of synthetic content.

Published in The Lancet Digital Health, the MASAI trial demonstrates that AI-supported mammography increased cancer detection rates by 29% relative to standard methods while decreasing reading workload by 44% in a randomized study of over 105,000 participants.

Released on 2 December 2025, the National AI Plan shifts policy focus to sector-led regulation and establishes a new advisory AI Safety Institute. The strategy aims to balance economic opportunity with safety by utilizing existing legal frameworks rather than mandatory national guardrails.

In a new technical paper, Google outlines Project Suncatcher, a research initiative designed to test whether artificial intelligence workloads can be offloaded to solar-powered satellites. The proposal describes formation-flying clusters capable of high-speed optical data transmission to address power grid constraints on Earth.

OpenAI has terminated its relationship with third-party analytics provider Mixpanel after a targeted phishing campaign exposed limited personal information linked to API users. While OpenAI confirms that ChatGPT consumer data and passwords were not affected, the incident has prompted a broader security review of the company's vendor ecosystem to address supply chain risks.

Target Corporation has introduced a beta shopping application within OpenAI’s ChatGPT, enabling users to search for curated products and build baskets without leaving the conversation. Announced on 19 November, the integration utilizes the open Agentic Commerce Protocol and arrives as industry data indicates a significant rise in consumers using AI agents for retail discovery.

OpenAI has finalized a USD 38 billion cloud services agreement with AWS, aiming to secure infrastructure for its next generation of AI models. This partnership marks a significant step in the company’s transition to a multi-cloud strategy following its recent corporate restructuring.

To address a projected shortage of one million professionals in India's growing AI sector, SAS has expanded its Academy for Data & AI Excellence. The updated curriculum features four distinct tracks covering generative AI, data engineering, and business analytics for diverse career stages.

Sony Semiconductor Solutions has officially launched the LYTIA 901, a 200-megapixel stacked CMOS image sensor for smartphones. Announced in November 2025, the 1/1.12-type chip introduces integrated AI remosaicing hardware designed to enhance detail during 4× zoom. Mass production has commenced, with the sensor expected to appear in premium mobile devices in early 2026.

As commercial drone flights increase, Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) systems are adopting artificial intelligence to coordinate low-altitude airspace. This report details recent regulatory shifts, including the FAA’s Part 108 proposal, and reviews real-world trials in Europe aimed at reducing collision risks.

Fibocom has unveiled a USB-powered AI dongle powered by the Qualcomm QCS6490 octa-core system-on-chip, designed to bring local large language model (LLM) processing to standard laptops and network storage devices. The release targets the expanding edge AI sector by offering a plug-and-play solution for offline AI tasks, such as transcription and search, without relying on cloud infrastructure.

Warner Music Group and artificial intelligence startup Suno have announced a settlement to their copyright dispute, establishing a new licensing partnership. Under the agreement, Warner artists can voluntarily opt in to have their work used in Suno’s generative models. The deal coincides with Suno’s USD 250 million Series C funding round and its acquisition of the concert-discovery platform Songkick from Warner.

Following the release of GPT-5 and strategic hires from Doximity and Instagram, OpenAI is reportedly developing consumer-facing health tools. The initiatives include a potential personal health assistant and data aggregation service designed to serve ChatGPT’s 800 million weekly active users, moving the company beyond infrastructure into direct patient utility.

In their new book Rewiring Democracy, experts examine how AI is reshaping global politics, from Brazil’s judicial systems to an AI avatar engaging voters in Japan. The analysis highlights efficiency gains alongside significant risks of bias found in unregulated German election tools.

A new study from the University of California, Riverside introduces "Federated Carbon Intelligence," a software framework designed to optimize AI data centers. By balancing real-time hardware health with local power grid data, the system aims to reduce carbon emissions significantly while extending the operational life of server fleets.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reported that cybercriminals have stolen more than USD 262 million from US bank accounts in 2025 through account takeover (ATO) fraud. With more than 5,100 victims reporting incidents this year, the average loss per case has exceeded USD 51,000. Authorities warn that attackers are increasingly leveraging generative AI and deepfake technology to bypass security measures and impersonate trusted contacts.

Microsoft is lowering the entry cost for its AI assistant with a new US$21 business tier and introducing Agent 365 to oversee autonomous workflows. Despite reporting 150 million monthly users, the tech giant faces ongoing scrutiny from IT leaders regarding integration complexity and return on investment, prompting a strategic shift toward multi-model support with Anthropic and enhanced enterprise governance controls.

The World Bank’s Digital Progress and Trends Report 2025 documents a surge in generative AI adoption in middle-income economies, which now account for over 40% of global ChatGPT traffic. However, significant disparities in data center infrastructure and digital skills persist between high- and low-income nations, raising concerns about the potential for an uneven economic impact.

Amid a global surge in demand for artificial intelligence literacy, IBM’s “AI Foundations for Everyone” specialization on Coursera offers a no-code pathway for non-technical professionals. This report examines the four-course curriculum, the context of Coursera's 10 million GenAI enrollments, and how the program compares to competitor offerings from Google and DeepLearning.AI.

OpenAI enters the browser market with Atlas, a Chromium-based tool for macOS featuring a persistent ChatGPT sidebar and autonomous Agent Mode. The release highlights a shift toward AI-mediated browsing but draws scrutiny from security researchers regarding prompt injection risks and data privacy.