Peter Kyle launches US and China trade missions to drive $1tn tech growth amid industry ties scrutiny ↗
Peter Kyle, Labour’s new business secretary, has launched a global push for growth with trade missions to Washington and Beijing. A former charity worker turned MP, Kyle is known for a ‘tech bro’ image, frequent meetings with Big Tech and using ChatGPT for advice — drawing criticism over closeness to industry. He wants Britain to spawn a $1tn firm but faces domestic headaches (tariffs, company NI) and controversy after pushing the Alan Turing Institute toward defence.
Altman: Bots and LLM-Style Speech Make Social Media Feel ‘Fake,’ Fuels OpenAI Platform Talk ↗
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says bots — and humans adopting LLM-style speech — have made social media feel “fake.” After seeing suspiciously enthusiastic posts about OpenAI Codex on Reddit, he blamed LLM quirks, engagement-driven incentives, astroturfing and bots. Data shows huge non-human traffic, and critics wonder if Altman’s critique nudges interest in an OpenAI social platform — though bot-only networks still create echo chambers.
AMD Adrenalin 25.9.1 Adds FSR 4 Upscaling & Frame Generation to 85+ DirectX 12 Games ↗
AMD’s 25.9.1 driver lets its FSR 4 AI upscaling and frame-generation run in most games that support FSR 3.1 on DirectX 12. A toggle in the Adrenalin app forces FSR 4 over FSR 3.1, and the update adds official support for 85+ titles. FSR 4, AMD’s rival to Nvidia’s DLSS 4, uses ML to boost performance while aiming for near-native visuals and has been rolling out to games like Cyberpunk 2077, Ghost of Tsushima, and F1 25.
Edo Liberty to Unveil AI Retrieval Roadmap at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 ↗
Edo Liberty, Pinecone’s founder, will tell TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 that the next wave of AI won’t be driven by bigger models but by smarter retrieval—think RAG, vector databases and high-performance search infrastructure. His fireside chat (Oct 27–29, Moscone West) promises a practical roadmap for building scalable, AI-native apps and enterprise search stacks.
Gartner: AI to Power Every IT Task by 2030, Entry-Level Jobs at Risk ↗
Gartner predicts that by 2030 every IT task will involve AI: within five years 25% of IT work will be fully handled by bots and 75% performed by humans aided by AI. Analysts say this won’t cause an 'AI jobs bloodbath,' but entry-level IT roles are vulnerable. Firms also struggle with AI costs and public skepticism remains high.
Google Admits Open Web Is in Rapid Decline, Warns Break-Up Will Harm Publishers ↗
In a court filing ahead of an ad‑tech antitrust trial, Google conceded the “open web is already in rapid decline,” arguing breaking up its ad business would only worsen harm to publishers. The admission clashes with public claims that AI search broadens traffic; publishers report falling visits after AI search changes, while Google executives insist overall click volumes remain stable.
Anthropic Backs California’s SB 53 to Enforce AI Lab Safety, Reporting and Whistleblower Protections ↗
Anthropic officially backed California’s SB 53, a landmark bill that would force frontier AI labs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, xAI) to adopt safety frameworks, publish public safety/security reports and offer whistleblower protections. Focused on preventing ‘catastrophic’ risks and targeting big labs (>$500M revenue), the endorsement is a rare win amid industry and federal pushback. The bill still needs a final vote and the governor’s sign-off.
OpenAI Backs AI-Created Animated Feature “Critterz” for 2026 Release After Cannes Debut ↗
OpenAI is backing an AI-made animated feature, Critterz, slated for a 2026 theatrical release after a planned Cannes debut. Built mainly with its AI tools—including GPT-5—by partners Native Foreign and Vertigo Films, the movie is being produced in nine months for under $30 million. OpenAI hopes the film will convince Hollywood to embrace generative AI despite concerns over talent pushback, IP and creative control.
Vodafone tests AI-generated presenter in German TikTok ad ↗
Vodafone ran a TikTok ad in Germany featuring a likely AI-generated presenter — odd hair movement, vanishing moles, and uncanny facial expressions tipped off viewers. Vodafone confirmed in comments it’s “testing” AI in ads. The telecom previously ran an all-AI commercial, part of a broader rise in AI-made influencers for brands.
Binance Launches AI-Powered Token Tools with Real-Time Sentiment, Whale Metrics and Quick Buy ↗
Binance launched AI-driven token tools across its exchange and Wallet: an AI Token Report (30-second summaries, hourly updates, whale transfers and buy/sell metrics), upgraded Token Sentiment Signals and AI Token Narrative powering Smart Money Signals. The features analyze social (X) and market data, surface sentiment and narratives, and include Quick Buy to help traders cut through 24/7 crypto noise.