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08 Dec 2025

SoftBank and Nvidia in talks to fund Skild AI at $14 billion, nearly tripling its valuation

SoftBank Group and Nvidia are negotiating to lead a $1 billion investment in Skild AI, valuing the robotics AI startup at $14 billion—nearly triple its May valuation. The company develops robot-agnostic foundation models that serve as universal software for robots, attracting attention as investor interest in robotics surges.

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Apple Fitness+ uses AI dubbing to launch in 28 new countries with K-Pop music

Apple is rolling out Fitness+ to 28 additional countries on December 15, marking its largest expansion since the 2020 launch. The service now uses AI-powered voice dubbing to translate hundreds of workouts and meditations into Spanish, German, and Japanese, modeling generated voices on real trainers. The update also adds a K-Pop music genre across all workout types.

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Adobe Premiere partners with YouTube Shorts to deliver exclusive templates and AI editing tools

Adobe has launched a dedicated create for YouTube Shorts space within its Premiere mobile app for iOS, offering content creators exclusive templates, transitions, and AI-powered video editing tools. The partnership enables direct publishing to YouTube and includes Firefly AI features, with Android availability coming soon.

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Blink security cameras now offer AI video descriptions to simplify motion alerts

Amazon-owned Blink is rolling out AI-powered video descriptions that transform generic motion alerts into detailed, natural-language summaries. Available now in early access for subscribers starting at $4 per month, the feature analyzes camera footage to describe what's happening—like "a person in a red shirt is riding a bike in front of a white house." Unlike competitors Ring and Google Nest, Blink includes this upgrade at no additional cost.

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Google Chrome deploys AI security layers to protect agentic browsing from prompt injection attacks

Google unveiled new security measures for Chrome's agentic features, including a User Alignment Critic model that monitors AI actions and Agent Origin Sets that restrict data access. The company is offering up to $20,000 through its bug bounty program for researchers who find vulnerabilities in these defenses against indirect prompt injection attacks.

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Google AI glasses set to launch in 2026 with Gemini and Android XR across multiple partners

Google announced its first AI glasses will launch in 2026, built on Android XR and powered by Gemini AI. The company is partnering with Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and Xreal to create various models—from audio-only versions to display-equipped glasses and the advanced Project Aura. With a $150 million commitment to Warby Parker and developer kits already in testing, Google aims to challenge Meta's dominance in the AI wearables market.

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ChatGPT now lets you shop Instacart groceries without leaving the chat interface

OpenAI and Instacart launched a grocery shopping experience inside ChatGPT, enabling users to brainstorm meal ideas, create grocery lists, and check out without leaving the chat interface. The integration introduces Instant Checkout, allowing complete transactions through ChatGPT while OpenAI explores agentic commerce as a potential revenue stream through small merchant fees.

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Tether backs Italian robotics startup Generative Bionics with $81 million for humanoid robots

Stablecoin giant Tether has joined an $81 million funding round for Generative Bionics, an Italian startup developing humanoid robots for industrial applications. The investment marks Tether's continued expansion into AI infrastructure, with the company backing Physical AI systems designed to merge robotics with artificial intelligence for manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare environments.

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OpenAI disables ChatGPT ads after users revolt against irrelevant shopping suggestions

OpenAI pulled ad-like promotional messages from ChatGPT after users complained about seeing Target and Peloton suggestions during unrelated conversations. Chief research officer Mark Chen admitted the company fell short in handling the rollout, disabling the feature while working to improve precision and user controls. The backlash comes as OpenAI faces mounting pressure to monetize its service while maintaining user trust.

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AI agents promised to revolutionize work, but enterprise adoption stalled over trust issues

Despite predictions that 2025 would be the year of AI agents, enterprise adoption has stalled dramatically. New research reveals only 11% of organizations have deployed autonomous AI agents in production, while 42% are still developing strategies. The gap between ambition and execution centers on trust and governance issues, with experts warning that security concerns and legacy systems are blocking the path to a digital workforce.

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Gartner Urges Businesses to Block All AI Browsers, Citing Critical Cybersecurity Risks

Research giant Gartner has issued a stark warning to organizations: block all AI browsers immediately. The advisory highlights critical cybersecurity risks posed by agentic browsers from OpenAI, Perplexity, and others, including prompt injection attacks and sensitive data exposure. With the UK's National Cyber Security Centre echoing similar concerns, businesses face pressure to prioritize security over the convenience these tools promise.

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Trump signs executive order targeting state AI laws, sparking bipartisan federalism debate

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at blocking state AI regulations and establishing a single federal rulebook for artificial intelligence. The move creates an AI litigation task force and threatens to withhold broadband funding from states with laws deemed onerous, despite bipartisan pushback from lawmakers who argue states must retain regulatory authority to protect their citizens.

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Hinge AI feature Convo Starters helps daters move beyond boring small talk and first message anxiety

Hinge rolled out Convo Starters, an AI-powered feature that generates personalized conversation tips based on user profiles and photos. Research shows 72% of daters prefer likes accompanied by messages, which are twice as likely to lead to dates. The optional tool aims to reduce first message anxiety while maintaining authentic human connection, though Gen Z users express concerns about AI in online dating.

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NextEra Energy locks massive AI power deals with Google and Meta, targets 15 gigawatts by 2035

NextEra Energy has secured major agreements with Google and Meta to supply power for AI data centers, announcing plans to build 15 gigawatts of new generation capacity by 2035. The deals include 2.5 GW for Meta across 13 clean energy projects and expanded partnerships with Google for gigawatt-scale data center campuses, alongside AI-powered operational platforms.

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BlackRock bets on 'picks and shovels' as AI spending boom shows no signs of slowing

BlackRock's chief investment strategist says the AI infrastructure spending wave is far from peaking, with chipmakers, energy producers, and copper-wire manufacturers positioned as the clearest winners. Tech giants are only beginning to tap credit markets for the next wave of AI growth, with global AI capex projected to reach $5 trillion to $8 trillion by 2030.

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