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19 Nov 2025

OpenAI Launches GPT-5.1-Codex-Max: Revolutionary AI Coding Model Capable of 24-Hour Development Sessions

OpenAI unveils GPT-5.1-Codex-Max, a breakthrough AI coding model featuring advanced compaction technology that enables continuous 24-hour development sessions while using 30% fewer tokens and delivering 27-42% faster performance than its predecessor.

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Musk's xAI Partners with Saudi Arabia for Massive 500-Megawatt AI Data Center

Elon Musk's xAI announces a landmark partnership with Saudi Arabia's Humain to build one of the world's largest AI data centers, marking a significant expansion of AI infrastructure outside the US and strengthening ties between Silicon Valley and the Kingdom.

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AMD, Cisco, and Saudi's Humain Form AI Infrastructure Joint Venture with Luma AI as First Customer

AMD, Cisco, and Saudi AI startup Humain have formed a joint venture to build AI data centers in the Middle East, starting with a 100-megawatt facility in Saudi Arabia. The venture has secured Luma AI as its first customer and plans to develop up to 1 gigawatt of AI infrastructure by 2030.

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Gaming Industry Divides Over AI: Indie Developers Push Back as Major Studios Embrace Generative Technology

The gaming industry faces a growing divide as indie developers create 'AI-free' marketing campaigns while major studios like Ubisoft and EA integrate generative AI into production workflows, sparking debates about ethics, quality, and the future of game development.

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Saudi Arabia Leads $900M Funding Round in Luma AI as Kingdom Expands AI Ambitions

Saudi Arabia's Humain leads a massive $900 million funding round for Luma AI, valuing the video generation startup at over $4 billion. The deal strengthens US-Saudi AI partnerships and positions the kingdom as a major player in artificial intelligence development.

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AI Shopping Wars Heat Up: OpenAI and Perplexity Launch Holiday Shopping Assistants

OpenAI and Perplexity have both launched AI-powered shopping assistants just in time for the holiday season, featuring conversational interfaces and instant checkout capabilities. While specialized AI shopping startups remain confident about their niche advantages, the tech giants are leveraging their existing user bases and major retail partnerships to capture the growing AI-assisted shopping market.

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Amazon Prime Video Introduces AI-Generated Video Recaps for Original Series

Amazon Prime Video launches AI-powered Video Recaps feature that creates theatrical-quality summary videos with synchronized narration, dialogue, and music to help viewers catch up on shows between seasons.

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Russian AI Robot 'Green' Successfully Dances for Putin After Previous Robot's Embarrassing Fall

Russia's Sberbank showcased its AI-powered humanoid robot 'Green' to President Putin, successfully performing a dance routine days after another Russian robot fell during its debut presentation.

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Warner Music Group Settles AI Music Lawsuits, Signs Licensing Deals with Suno and Udio

Warner Music Group has settled copyright lawsuits and signed licensing agreements with AI music platforms Suno and Udio, marking a significant shift in the music industry's approach to artificial intelligence. The deals will allow users to create AI-generated music using WMG artists' voices and compositions, with artists maintaining control over their participation.

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Adobe Acquires Semrush for $1.9 Billion to Dominate AI-Driven Search Optimization

Adobe announces $1.9 billion acquisition of SEO platform Semrush to capitalize on the shift from traditional search to AI-powered discovery through chatbots and generative AI tools. The deal positions Adobe to help brands optimize for both traditional SEO and emerging generative engine optimization (GEO).

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Google Maps Introduces Four New Features Including Gemini-Powered Tips and Anonymous Reviews

Google Maps is rolling out four new features this month, including Gemini AI-powered insider tips, anonymous review options, enhanced exploration tools, and EV charger availability predictions to improve user experience and privacy.

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Nvidia Partners with Menlo Micro to Accelerate AI Chip Testing by Up to 90%

Nvidia collaborates with startup Menlo Micro to develop new switching technology that speeds up AI chip testing by 30-90%, addressing a critical production bottleneck as demand for AI chips continues to soar.

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Target Partners with OpenAI to Enable Direct Shopping Through ChatGPT

Target becomes the latest major retailer to integrate with ChatGPT, allowing customers to browse, add items to cart, and complete purchases directly within the AI interface. The partnership launches during Black Friday week as part of the growing trend toward conversational commerce.

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Read AI Expands Beyond Virtual Meetings with New 'Operator' System for Real-World Conversations

Seattle-based Read AI launches its Operator system, extending AI-powered transcription and analysis from virtual meetings to in-person conversations. The company introduces new desktop and mobile apps to capture workplace interactions across 22+ platforms.

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PowerBank Partners with Orbit AI to Launch $700 Billion Space-Based AI Infrastructure Initiative

PowerBank Corporation announces partnership with Orbit AI to develop the Orbital Cloud, a space-based infrastructure combining AI computing, blockchain verification, and solar energy systems. The initiative targets the growing orbital satellite market projected to exceed $700 billion over the next decade.

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