OpenAI released a new version of ChatGPT Images powered by a flagship image generation model that delivers faster output and more precise edits. The update also introduces a dedicated Images workspace and a lower-cost API offering, GPT Image 1.5.
Adobe’s Firefly app adds a new video editor supporting precise prompt-based edits, along with integration of third-party models including Black Forest Labs’ FLUX.2 and Topaz Astra for enhanced video and image generation.
Robotaxis moved closer to mainstream use in 2025 as Waymo expanded rapidly in the U.S., rivals launched early services, and Chinese operators scaled at speed. Safety concerns, regulation, and cost remain key barriers to broader adoption.
Zoom introduced AI Companion 3.0, a federated AI solution integrating internal and third-party models to streamline meetings, documents, and personal workflows. The update adds agentic AI features, a web interface, and enhanced productivity tools.
Nvidia is reportedly planning to increase production of its H200 AI training chips following approval to sell them in China.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a unified federal AI regulatory framework aimed at preempting state-level rules. The order directs the Justice Department to challenge state AI laws and conditions federal funding on compliance.
Google released a major upgrade to its Gemini Deep Research agent, giving developers access to advanced autonomous research capabilities through the Interactions API. The company also introduced DeepSearchQA, a benchmark for evaluating multi-step web research agents.
OpenAI has released GPT-5.2, a new model series designed to improve professional knowledge work with major gains in reasoning, coding, long-context analysis, and vision. The update brings enhanced performance to ChatGPT and the API across Instant, Thinking, and Pro variants.
Disney and OpenAI announced a three-year licensing deal allowing Sora to generate fan-inspired short videos featuring over 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars characters.
OpenAI faces a wrongful death lawsuit alleging ChatGPT reinforced a man’s violent delusions, contributing to the killing of his mother in Connecticut. The case marks the first time an AI platform has been accused of involvement in a murder.
Adobe has integrated Photoshop, Adobe Express and Acrobat directly into ChatGPT, allowing users to edit images, design content and manage PDFs through conversational instructions.
Google launches a pilot program adding AI-powered article overviews to Google News, partnering with global publishers and experimenting with audio briefings and contextual links.
Microsoft will invest $17.5 billion over four years to expand AI and cloud infrastructure in India, supporting national AI platforms and workforce training initiatives.
Anthropic has partnered with Accenture in a multi-year deal to train employees on Claude AI and integrate Claude Code tools into enterprise development workflows.
The U.S. Commerce Department will let Nvidia export H200 AI chips to approved Chinese customers, with a 25% revenue share going to the U.S., despite Congressional concerns over national security.