News and Analysis from the Era of Large Language Models
Meta has unveiled a new AI feature that would allow Facebook to access users’ entire camera rolls. The system is designed to analyse locally stored photos in order to provide automatic editing suggestions before images are uploaded to the platform. Meta stressed that the function is optional and requires explicit
Despite its enormous energy consumption, AI has the potential to deliver significant environmental benefits. Research shows that the technology can improve building efficiency and optimise electric vehicle performance, leading to emissions reductions of up to 20%. This is especially relevant in the context of rising global energy demand and the
Amazon announced it is testing a new generation of warehouse robots and AI-powered tools designed to boost productivity and streamline workflows. According to the company, these innovations are meant not only to accelerate goods handling but also to support workers, while experts warn about the significant risk of large-scale job
Reddit filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI and other companies at the end of October 2025, accusing them of engaging in industrial-scale scraping and copying of user comments without permission to train AI models. The case was submitted to a US federal court, with Reddit arguing that the practice severely
OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Atlas, a new browser designed to integrate AI-driven search, summarisation, and information processing directly into the web experience. The tool merges browsing with the core capabilities of ChatGPT, enabling users to filter, structure, and analyse online content with AI support. Its purpose is to transform the browser
The rapid spread of AI technologies is already reshaping the labour market, with several white-collar jobs eliminated and economists warning that the process is far from over. The highest risk is faced by employees in administrative, legal, financial, and certain creative sectors, where automation and generative AI directly replace human
Anthropic announced the launch of ‘Skills’ for Claude, enabling the AI to load folders containing instructions, scripts and resources to perform specific tasks more effectively. The feature is designed to accelerate automation, reduce costs and improve consistency across business and research applications. The Skills function shortens the time needed to
On 10 October 2025, the New York State Unified Court System issued formal guidelines governing the use of AI by judges and court employees. The rules prohibit AI from making legal determinations and require that all AI-generated material be fully reviewed by the responsible judge or staff member. The aim
US publishers have filed a lawsuit against Google over its AI summary feature (AI Overviews), claiming the tool has caused a significant drop in website traffic. According to the complaint, since the feature was launched in May 2024, organic traffic to news outlets has declined by an average of 20–
By October 2025, more than 50 percent of all online articles were generated by AI, surpassing human-written content for the first time, according to Axios. Data shows that the volume of AI-generated writing more than doubled between 2023 and 2025, while the number of human-authored articles either stagnated or declined.
On 6 October 2025, Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, warned that OpenAI’s Sora 2 video generator signalled “scary times” for the creative industry. According to Forbes’ 2025 ranking, MrBeast is the world’s top YouTube creator with US$85 million in annual revenue and 634 million followers, giving
On 8 October 2025, EY’s Responsible AI Pulse survey revealed that 99% of major firms reported financial losses linked to AI adoption. Conducted in August–September 2025 across 21 countries with 975 senior executives, the study found that companies suffered an average loss of US$4.4 million, with
