Weekly AI News Update (05-11 December 2025)

Weekly AI News Update (05-11 December 2025)

- Time magazine has named the “Architects of AI” its 2025 Person of the Year, recognising their profound global influence. This accolade coincides with a significant market downturn, as Oracle’s shares plunged 14% following a report of massive, unexpected AI-related expenses, sparking broader investor concerns about the sector’s financial sustainability. 🔗 CNN
- In 2026, AI is predicted to transition from an analytical tool to a collaborative partner, acting as a ‘digital coworker’ across sectors. Key trends include its integration into scientific research and healthcare to address workforce shortages, alongside a heightened focus on building secure, efficient AI infrastructure and the maturation of hybrid quantum-classical computing systems. 🔗Microsoft
- The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into Google’s use of online content to train and power its AI systems, including the AI Overview summaries in Search and YouTube. The probe will assess whether the tech firm appropriately compensates publishers and allows creators to opt-out, amid concerns that such AI features reduce traffic and revenue for original content producers. 🔗 BBC
- U.S. President has announced an executive order to establish a single national rule for artificial intelligence. The order aims to pre-empt state-level regulations, which major technology companies argue create a burdensome patchwork that stifles innovation and hinders U.S. competitiveness. 🔗 Reuters
- The US Department of War has officially launched its secure generative AI platform, GenAI.mil. The platform currently features a government-approved version of Google’s Gemini, cleared to handle controlled unclassified information, and is mandated for use by all department personnel to enhance administrative and analytical workflows. 🔗 USA Government