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đź“…December 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
AI advances dominate tech headlines: major model releases, chip and cloud expansions, EU regulatory moves, Big Tech earnings, semiconductor investments, and quantum progress.
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OpenAI and Anthropic release next‑gen multimodal models

OpenAI and Anthropic unveiled new multimodal LLMs with improved reasoning and image understanding, aimed at developer and enterprise uses; both emphasize safety guardrails and subscription tiers for accessSource 1.

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NVIDIA announces new data‑center GPU family for generative AI

NVIDIA launched its latest data‑center GPUs designed to accelerate training and inference of very large generative models, highlighting throughput gains and energy efficiency improvements for hyperscalers and cloud providersSource 1.

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EU finalizes comprehensive AI regulation affecting foundation models

The European Union adopted final rules for high‑risk and foundation AI models that impose transparency, risk‑assessment, and compliance obligations for providers operating in EuropeSource 1.

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Intel and TSMC expand semiconductor capacity amid global chip push

Intel and TSMC committed to multi‑billion dollar capacity expansions with new fabs and packaging facilities to alleviate supply constraints for AI and automotive chipsSource 1.

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Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure announce dedicated AI superclusters

Google Cloud and Microsoft detailed new cloud supercluster regions optimized for large‑model training, offering integrated toolchains and discounts to enterprise customers migrating AI workloadsSource 1.

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Apple demonstrates mixed‑reality updates ahead of next headset launch

Apple previewed software updates for spatial computing and developer APIs targeting its upcoming headset, focusing on performance, hand tracking, and App Store monetization for XR appsSource 1.

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Breakthroughs in quantum computing enable longer coherence and error mitigation

Several labs reported improved qubit coherence and new error‑mitigation protocols that bring practical quantum advantage closer for specialized optimization and chemistry tasksSource 1.

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Generative AI fuels startup funding and regulatory scrutiny

Investment into generative AI startups remains strong, while regulators and lawmakers increase oversight on misinformation, copyright, and security risks associated with synthetic mediaSource 1.

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Automotive tech: autonomous‑driving firms secure fresh funding and partnerships

Autonomy companies secured new rounds and OEM partnerships to accelerate driverless pilot programs, emphasizing safety validation and sensor‑fusion progressSource 1.

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Cybersecurity: rising attacks against AI supply chains prompt new defenses

Security researchers disclosed attacks targeting model supply chains and prompt‑injection vectors, prompting vendors to roll out provenance tools, model signing, and hardened inference servicesSource 1.