A proposed class-action lawsuit claims Adobe trained its SlimLM AI model on pirated books, adding to mounting legal pressure over copyrighted data used in AI systems.
A California administrative law judge ruled Tesla’s Autopilot and Full Self-Driving marketing deceptive, opening the door to possible license suspensions if claims are not corrected.
MoEngage raised $180 million in a Series F follow-on round, valuing the company at over $900 million and boosting investment in its AI-driven customer engagement platform.
Amazon is reportedly in early talks to invest up to $10 billion in OpenAI in a deal tied to the use of its AI chips. The discussions reflect a broader trend of circular partnerships shaping the AI infrastructure market.
Meta released a v21 update for Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta AI glasses, introducing conversation focus and a Gemini-powered Spotify music matching feature.
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.
Google has launched CC, an experimental email-based AI assistant powered by Gemini that delivers daily productivity briefs and task management through email.
Databricks secures $4 billion in Series L funding at $134B valuation, fueling AI product growth, Lakebase database development, and enterprise AI agent deployment.
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.
Eurostat reports that 32.7% of EU residents used generative AI in 2025, with Denmark, Estonia, and Malta leading usage and Romania, Italy, and Bulgaria lowest.
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.
Everbloom is using material science AI to create biodegradable cashmere alternatives from textile waste, offering lower-cost fibers without changing existing manufacturing equipment.
Biotech startup Chai Discovery raised $130 million in a Series B round at a $1.3 billion valuation to advance AI-driven drug discovery.
Disney CEO Bob Iger says the company’s OpenAI partnership includes one year of exclusivity, allowing future AI licensing deals after testing generative AI use.
The Trump administration launched the U.S. Tech Force, a 1,000-person engineering corps to support AI and other tech projects across federal agencies.