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10 Dec 2025

AMD launches FSR Redstone with AI frame generation to directly challenge Nvidia DLSS dominance

AMD released its FSR Redstone driver update, introducing machine learning-powered frame generation and ray tracing features for RDNA 4 graphics cards. The update brings AMD closer to feature parity with Nvidia DLSS 4, though it arrives seven months after its initial announcement and currently supports only around 30 games with full AI capabilities.

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Instagram launches Your Algorithm tool to let users control what they see in Reels feed

Instagram rolled out Your Algorithm, a new feature that gives users visibility into how their Reels recommendations work and lets them customize which topics they want to see more or less of. Starting in the US, the AI-powered tool displays personalized interests based on user activity and allows direct feed control—a step beyond TikTok's similar feature. Meta plans to expand the tool to Explore and other parts of the app.

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Google Discover tests AI chatbot to let users customize their feed with natural language prompts

Google is testing a new AI feature called 'Tailor your feed' that lets users customize their Discover feed through conversational prompts. Available as a Labs experiment in US English, the tool allows users to specify topics, sources, and content preferences using natural language, mirroring a similar experiment YouTube recently launched for its home feed.

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Adobe brings Photoshop, Express and Acrobat to ChatGPT for free image and PDF editing

Adobe is integrating Photoshop, Express, and Acrobat directly into ChatGPT, allowing users to edit photos and PDFs using conversational AI prompts. The integration is free for all ChatGPT users globally, requiring no Adobe subscription or app downloads. Users can adjust image brightness, apply effects, create designs, and merge PDFs—all within the chatbot interface.

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Microsoft partners with India's Labour Ministry to deploy AI chatbots and expand job opportunities

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella signed an MoU with India's Labour Ministry to integrate AI-powered chatbots on e-Shram and National Career Service platforms. The Microsoft India partnership aims to connect over 15,000 employers and equip millions with AI skilling in cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and productivity tools for a globally competitive workforce.

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Musk and Bezos ignite space race as orbital data centers emerge to solve AI's energy crisis

SpaceX and Blue Origin are racing to build AI in space as terrestrial data center limitations threaten AI growth. With SpaceX preparing a $1.5 trillion IPO and Starcloud already training the first AI model in space, orbital data centers promise constant solar energy without the environmental strain of Earth-based facilities. The competition intensifies as Elon Musk vs Jeff Bezos battle for dominance in this emerging frontier.

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Cursor CEO explains how his AI coding assistant will compete with OpenAI and Anthropic

Anysphere CEO Michael Truell says his company has no plans for an IPO despite reaching $1 billion in annualized revenue. Speaking at Fortune's AI Brainstorm conference, Truell outlined how Cursor will compete against OpenAI and Anthropic by combining their intelligence with proprietary models while building comprehensive tools for development teams.

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Rivian unveils custom AI chip and autonomous driving tech with lidar, hinting at robotaxi future

Rivian showcased its ambitious autonomous driving roadmap at its first Autonomy & AI Day, revealing a custom-built RAP1 processor, lidar integration, and a sophisticated AI assistant. The EV maker plans to expand hands-free driving to 3.5 million miles of roads and aims for Level 4 autonomy, with CEO RJ Scaringe hinting at potential entry into the ride-hail market to compete with Waymo.

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Instagram quietly adds AI-generated headlines to posts, sparking accuracy and consent concerns

Instagram is automatically creating AI-generated headlines for user posts that appear in Google Search results, often without knowledge or permission. Meta confirmed the practice aims to boost SEO but acknowledged the titles may not always be accurate. Users including author Jeff VanderMeer and cosplayers report misleading headlines that misrepresent their content, raising concerns about user control and reputational damage.

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Google's Gemini closes gap with ChatGPT as AI chatbot race intensifies and regulators circle

Google's Gemini is experiencing explosive growth, with monthly active users jumping 30% to 346 million between August and November, while ChatGPT's growth slowed to just 5%. The surge in mobile app downloads and website visits has triggered an internal 'code red' at OpenAI, as Sam Altman refocuses efforts on improving ChatGPT's core experience. Meanwhile, European regulators have opened an antitrust investigation into Google's AI practices.

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Google Pixel gets Notification Organizer to manage irritating notifications with AI

Google has started rolling out Notification Organizer to Pixel 9 and Pixel 10 series devices running Android 16 QPR2. The AI-powered feature automatically silences and groups notifications into categories like Promotions, News, Social, and Suggested, helping users cut through notification overload without missing important alerts.

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Google AI Plus launches in India at ₹399 per month to compete with ChatGPT Go subscription

Google introduced its AI Plus subscription in India at ₹399 per month, with an introductory offer of ₹199 for six months. The plan provides access to Gemini 3 Pro, Nano Banana Pro image tools, video generation capabilities, and 200GB of storage. Google enters India's competitive AI subscription market months after OpenAI launched ChatGPT Go at the same price point.

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Scammers exploit AI chatbots with fake customer support numbers through content poisoning

Cybercriminals are manipulating AI search results by poisoning public web content with fraudulent phone numbers. Research from Aurascape reveals how threat actors use Generative Engine Optimization to inject scam call center numbers into AI chatbots like Google's AI Overview and Perplexity, steering unsuspecting users toward fake customer support lines for major airlines and other services.

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Databricks OfficeQA benchmark exposes AI agents struggling with real enterprise document work

Databricks launched OfficeQA, a new AI benchmark testing agents on real enterprise document tasks using U.S. Treasury Bulletins. The results reveal a sobering reality: even the best AI agents from OpenAI and Anthropic achieve less than 45% accuracy on document-heavy work that mirrors actual business needs, exposing a critical disconnect between academic tests and enterprise requirements.

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US Navy bets $448 million on Palantir's ShipOS to modernize American shipbuilding operations

The US Navy has signed a two-year, $448 million deal with Palantir to deploy its AI-powered ShipOS program across America's Maritime Industrial Base. Early pilots show dramatic efficiency gains, with submarine schedule planning reduced from 160 hours to under 10 minutes at General Dynamics Electric Boat. The initiative aims to rebuild American maritime industrial capacity while addressing chronic shipbuilding delays.

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