According to a Forbes retrospective, 2025 was the year AI’s pervasive flaws became a source of widespread frustration. Key failures included a 35% hallucination rate for top chatbots, bizarre public meltdowns, and a tragic lawsuit against OpenAI over a teen’s suicide.
X Corp has settled a lawsuit from AI developer Eliza Labs, which accused the platform of coercive tactics and stealing ideas for its own AI agents. The case was dismissed with prejudice this week, but the underlying allegations paint a concerning picture for developers.
According to EU-Startups, building a startup’s profile is a long game that begins months before a formal fundraise. The article argues that sharpening your narrative and building founder credibility are key to entering a round with momentum. But is this realistic advice for everyone?
OpenAI is creating a senior role focused on predicting and mitigating the most serious, realistic risks from advanced AI like ChatGPT. The job comes with a $555,000 salary plus equity and is described by CEO Sam Altman as a stressful, critical position. This move follows lawsuits alleging ChatGPT’s
Meta is spending big to catch up in the AI race, acquiring the Singaporean AI agent company Manus. The deal, struck in just 10 days, values Manus at over $2 billion and gives Meta an immediate enterprise revenue stream.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a law requiring social media platforms to display prominent warnings about features deemed harmful to mental health. The law targets algorithmic feeds, infinite scroll, and push notifications, with fines of $5,000 per violation.
In a guest post for VentureBeat, Workday CIO Rani Johnson makes a compelling case for a new approach to enterprise AI. She argues that IT leaders must shift from being gatekeepers to becoming enablers of experimentation, fostering a culture of learning over rigid governance.
2025 was the year of Larry Ellison. The Oracle co-founder went all-in on AI infrastructure, landed a massive OpenAI deal, and backed his son’s media empire with a staggering personal financial guarantee. His net worth soared past Elon Musk’s, then fell back as the bets got bigger.
TCL has unveiled the Note A1 Nxtpaper, an 11.5-inch tablet with a paper-like color display and stylus support. Priced starting at $419, it undercuts Amazon’s new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft by over $200.
OpenAI is letting developers build and submit mini-apps directly into ChatGPT. This turns the popular chatbot into a platform, similar to how the App Store changed smartphones.
