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OpenAI Launches GPT-5.2 After Internal 'Code Red'
OpenAI released GPT-5.2 on December 11, 2025, its most advanced AI model, in response to Google's Gemini 3 leading benchmarks. The update prioritizes speed, reliability, and customization for ChatGPT to compete fiercely.
This marks intense rivalry in large language models.
Disney Invests $1 Billion in OpenAI's Sora
Disney announced a $1 billion push into OpenAI's Sora video generation tool, integrating AI into entertainment content creation. This deal signals AI's shift to foundational business infrastructure.
It highlights entertainment's embrace of generative AI for production.
Google Rolls Out December 2025 Core Update
Google began its December 2025 core update, the third major one this year, to improve relevant content surfacing. Rollout takes up to three weeks, restructuring SERPs with YouTube carousels.
It affects rankings and click-through rates across sites.
Berkeley Lab Advances AI in Science and Quantum Tech
Berkeley Lab led 2025 breakthroughs in AI, microelectronics, quantum science, including AutoBot for automated materials synthesis. They developed photon-avalanching nanoparticles for optical computing, enabling nanometer-scale transistors.
A new supercomputer supports AI training and high-energy physics.
TotalEnergies Signs 21-Year Renewable Deal for Google Data Centers
TotalEnergies inked a 21-year deal to supply one terawatt-hour of renewable energy from a 2026 solar plant for Google's Malaysia data centers. This addresses AI-driven compute growth's energy demands.
It exemplifies Big Tech's long-term low-carbon power strategies.
NYUAD's LA⁴SR AI Tool Revolutionizes Microalgae Protein Discovery
NYU Abu Dhabi developed LA⁴SR, an AI tool identifying overlooked proteins in microalgae 10,000 times faster than traditional methods. It aids clean energy, ecosystem monitoring, and climate adaptation research.
The tool treats protein sequences like language for precise analysis.
Coursera to Merge with Udemy for AI Skills Training
Coursera announced a combination with Udemy on December 17, 2025, to empower global workforce with AI-era skills. The merger creates complementary capabilities in online learning.
It targets skills for the AI-driven job market.
Ciena Highlights 1.6T Optical Networking and AI-Driven Autonomous Networks
Ciena marked 2025 milestones like real 1.6T optical tech and AI reshaping networks for neoscalers. Blue Planet's Agentic AI Framework enables intent-driven network actions.
Navigator AI Assistant offers natural language troubleshooting.
Cornell Researchers Propose Analog Computing for Greener AI
Cornell study explores analog in-memory computing with analog chips to tackle AI's massive energy consumption. It promises a greener fix for AI's power demands.
This addresses racing efforts for sustainable AI hardware.
DeepSeek Advances Open-Source AI Amid Western Competition
DeepSeek's open-source progress contrasts closed Western AI ecosystems in mid-December updates. It diversifies the AI landscape.
Success hinges on leveraging tools like Adobe-ChatGPT integration.