**π Today’s Tech & AI News Digest π**
π The White House’s AI ‘Manhattan Project’ and Federal Policy Moves
The U.S. government launches a sweeping AI initiative, aiming to centralize research and regulation akin to the historic Manhattan Project.
https://venturebeat.com/ai/what-enterprises-should-know-about-the-white-houses-new-ai-manhattan-project
π€ OpenAI and Perplexity Launch AI Shopping Assistants
OpenAI and Perplexity unveil AI-powered shopping assistants, helping users research and find products more easily for the holiday season.
π£οΈ ChatGPT and Speechify Enhance Voice AI Features
ChatGPT and Speechify introduce updated voice modes and assistants, making AI interactions more seamless and accessible via speech.
π‘οΈ F5 Launches BIG-IP v21.0 for AI-Era Security and Delivery
F5 releases BIG-IP v21.0, boosting app delivery and security to meet the demands of modern AI workloads.
π Pony.ai Accelerates Global Robotaxi Expansion
Chinaβs Pony.ai plans to triple its global robotaxi fleet by 2026, marking rapid growth in autonomous vehicle technology.
π§βπ Ilya Sutskever on AI Research and the Future of AGI
Ilya Sutskever discusses the shift from scaling to research for AI, tackling generalization and safe development of AGI.
https://www.dwarkesh.com/p/ilya-sutskever-2
π¦ Character.AI Introduces Interactive Stories for Kids
Character.AI launches ‘Stories,’ a new interactive fiction format for children, replacing open-ended chatbot access for under-18 users.
π Nvidia and Google Compete for AI Chip Supremacy
Nvidia and Google intensify their battle to lead the AI chip market, shaping the future of hardware for artificial intelligence.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2025-11-25/bloomberg-tech-11-25-2025-video
π Black Friday Deals on Headphones and Earbuds
Major audio brands like Bose, Sony, and Apple offer significant discounts on headphones and earbuds ahead of Black Friday.
https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/827914/best-early-black-friday-headphone-earbud-deals-2025
πΌ H2O.ai Appoints New President and CRO for Global Expansion
H2O.ai names Jason Finney as President and Chief Revenue Officer to drive enterprise AI adoption worldwide.
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