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OpenAI, Amazon Sign $38B Deal
OpenAI, Amazon
Sign $38B Deal
Nov 3, 2025 10:12 AM CST

OpenAI, Amazon Sign $38B Deal

Amazon's cloud computing services will get access to ChatGPT maker's artificial intelligence

(Newser) - OpenAI and Amazon have signed a $38 billion deal that enables the ChatGPT maker to run its artificial intelligence systems on Amazon's cloud computing services. OpenAI will get access to "hundreds of thousands" of Nvidia's specialized AI chips through Amazon Web Services as part of the deal...

Judges Are Noticing Error-Ridden, AI-Generated Legal Briefs

Even from high-profile companies, such as MyPillow

(Newser) - Judges around the world are dealing with a growing problem: legal briefs that were generated with the help of artificial intelligence and submitted with errors such as citations to cases that don't exist, according to attorneys and court documents. The trend serves as a cautionary tale for people who...

He Likes His New Doctor, Even If It Is a Chatbot
The Doctor Will See You Now,
Just Start Typing
OPINION
Nov 2, 2025 12:45 PM CST

The Doctor Will See You Now, Just Start Typing

Daniel Akst praises his interactions with Grok as a way to supplement care from actual humans

(Newser) - There's a lot of understandable wariness about taking medical advice from an AI-powered chatbot. But in a Wall Street Journal essay, writer Daniel Akst writes that he's pretty happy with the new "physician" in his life—the chatbot Grok. Akst is a relatively healthy 69-year-old who, like...

Her Mom Got a New Kidney, Then Let AI Tell Her What to Do

Viola Zhou writes of her mother's 'worrying reliance' on DeepSeek for medical advice

(Newser) - In China, a 57-year-old kidney transplant recipient has turned to DeepSeek, an AI chatbot, for medical advice. As Viola Zhou writes for the Guardian , sometimes the results are troubling. She should know—that woman is her mother. Frustrated by the rushed, impersonal care she receives from the specialist she sees...

AI Giant Palantir Says Two Ex-Staffers Stole Secrets

Company is taking creators of startup Percepta to court

(Newser) - Things are getting nasty in the AI corporate arena. Defense and tech giant Palantir is taking two former employees to court, accusing them of stealing trade secrets to launch a rival artificial intelligence venture, reports Business Insider . The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Manhattan, alleges that the pair of...

How Bill DeBlasio Got Quoted as Bill de Blasio, Causing Chaos

Wine importer from Long Island set off a chain of events that incensed ex-NYC mayor

(Newser) - For more than a decade, a Long Island wine importer named Bill DeBlasio has been receiving emails meant for another man with a near-identical name: former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. Last week, he decided to respond—inadvertently setting off an international news cycle based on misinformation in...

Report: OpenAI Gears Up for $1T IPO
Report: OpenAI
Gears Up for $1T IPO
Oct 30, 2025 12:11 PM CDT

Report: OpenAI Gears Up for $1T IPO

Sources say one of the biggest IPOs of all time could happen as soon as next year

(Newser) - OpenAI is gearing up for what is expected to be one of the biggest initial public offerings in history. The ChatGPT creator is considering a regulatory filing as soon as the second half of 2026, Reuters reports, citing three sources familiar with the discussions. The sources say the IPO could...

Chatbot's 'Very, Very Bold' Move: Banning Minors

After lawsuits from parents, Character.AI says ban will take effect Nov. 25

(Newser) - Character.AI is phasing out access to its AI chatbots for users under 18. The company announced on Wednesday that minors are now limited to just two hours of open-ended chats before a complete ban takes effect on Nov. 25, per the Verge . To enforce the new rule, Character.AI...

The World Has Its First $5T Company
The World Has Its
First $5T Company
Oct 29, 2025 9:06 AM CDT

The World Has Its First $5T Company

AI chipmaker Nvidia hit the milestone on Wednesday

(Newser) - Nvidia just made Wall Street history, becoming the first company to hit a $5 trillion market valuation after its stock surged more than 4% on Wednesday—for a more than 50% rise year to date. CNBC calls it an "extraordinary milestone [that] reflects a remarkable rise for the company,...

Apple Hits $4T Milestone
Apple Briefly
Joins the $4T Club
UPDATED
Oct 28, 2025 5:29 PM CDT

Apple Briefly Joins the $4T Club

Microsoft rejoins the club after OpenAI deal

(Newser) - Apple became the third company to officially join the $4 trillion club on Tuesday, with its market capitalization crossing the milestone during trading Tuesday afternoon. It later dropped slightly, closing with a value of $3.99 trillion. Microsoft, which first hit the $4 trillion mark in July, rejoined the club...

Rallies for UPS, PayPal Lead Stocks to More Records
Stocks Hit New Highs
for a 3rd Day in a Row
MARKETS
Oct 28, 2025 3:51 PM CDT

Stocks Hit New Highs for a 3rd Day in a Row

Rallies for UPS, Paypal led the way

(Newser) - The US stock market pushed further into record heights on Tuesday, with the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq composite all setting all-time highs for the third straight day.
  • The S&P 500 rose 15.73 points, or 0.2%, to 6,890.89.
  • The
...

OpenAI Says For-Profit Restructuring Is Complete

Microsoft retains big stake in public benefit corporation

(Newser) - OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has completed its reorganization as a for-profit business in a move that could open the door to billions in new funding. The company said Tuesday that it has turned itself into a public benefit corporation, a for-profit structure that pledges to balance profit with social...

In a Week, 1.2M ChatGPT Users Show Suicidal Intent

OpenAI says it's improved how its chatbot responds, but experts have concerns

(Newser) - OpenAI has revealed that a small but significant fraction of ChatGPT users display signs of serious mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts and psychosis. According to the company, 0.07% of weekly users—or about 560,000 people out of a total 800 million globally —show possible signs of...

Amazon Plans to Cut 30K Jobs Amid AI Push

Nearly 10% of corporate workforce faces layoffs as automation rises

(Newser) - Amazon is preparing to lay off as many as 30,000 corporate employees starting Tuesday, according to sources cited by Reuters . The move is part of a broader effort to cut costs and address overhiring that occurred during the pandemic's surge in demand. While the cuts represent a small...

Rude Prompts May Make ChatGPT Smarter
Rude Prompts May Make
ChatGPT Smarter
new study
Oct 27, 2025 2:50 PM CDT

Rude Prompts May Make ChatGPT Smarter

Study sees better responses, but researchers aren't suggesting everyone be jerks

(Newser) - A new study suggests that ChatGPT may give more accurate answers when users are rude—but researchers don't recommend it. The study, posted on the arXiv preprint database and not yet peer-reviewed, involved researchers creating 50 multiple-choice questions across subjects including math, history, and science, reports Live Science . Each...

How AI-Flavored Flirting Is Changing Online Dating

Singles are turning to chatbots to help out with their messaging, but authenticity is taking a hit

(Newser) - The rise of artificial intelligence is changing the dating game in unexpected ways, as more singles turn to tools like ChatGPT to help them craft messages and flirt online—a trend that's making it harder than ever to know who's really on the other side of the screen....

Police Say AI Hoax Behind Monkey Reports in Newark

No roaming primates were found in Jersey city, as authorities blame viral AI images

(Newser) - Police in Newark, New Jersey, say reports of monkeys roaming city streets this week appear to be a hoax fueled by AI-generated images. Officers responded to calls about loose monkeys at the Georgia King Village apartment complex on Thursday morning, following similar reports the day before, reports PIX11 . One image...

Meta Lays Off Hundreds of AI Workers

Zuckerberg's top hires spared as company reshuffles workforce

(Newser) - Meta is laying off around 600 workers from its artificial intelligence division. Chief AI officer Alexandr Wang told employees the cuts will affect teams working on AI products, infrastructure, and long-term research, according to an internal memo seen by the Wall Street Journal . He said the cuts won't impact...

Voracious AI Data Centers Met With Backlash Around the Globe

Communities blame power outages, water shortages on tech giants' facilities

(Newser) - As the race to build artificial intelligence accelerates, data centers are springing up worldwide, sparking backlash from Ireland to Mexico over blackouts, water shortages, and secrecy, the New York Times reports. More than half the world's 1,244 largest data centers now operate outside the United States, with hundreds...

Turns Out ChatGPT Isn't Bad at Picking Powerball Numbers

Michigan woman let AI select her entries, wins $100K jackpot

(Newser) - A Michigan woman credits artificial intelligence for her $100,000 Powerball win. Tammy Carvey of Wyandotte said she asked ChatGPT to pick numbers for the Sept. 6 Powerball drawing, purchasing her ticket online through the Michigan Lottery, per a release from state officials cited by USA Today . Carvey, 45, matched...

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