NotebookLM is a powerful AI tool for analyzing documents, but it can’t replace a proper Personal Knowledge Management system. The best approach is to use it alongside tools like Notion or Obsidian for a complete workflow.
Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, has reportedly agreed to a $20 billion cash deal for assets from AI chip startup Groq. The deal was confirmed only via a short blog post, with key Groq leadership joining Nvidia while the startup continues as an “independent company.”
AI is evolving from a simple task automator to an adaptive partner in the clinic. Tools that listen and summarize doctor-patient conversations are seeing major investment, hitting around $800 million last year. The next phase is about context and connection, not just speed.
A Texas company has proposed repurposing nuclear reactors from retired aircraft carriers and submarines to power AI data centers. The plan aims to deliver up to 520 megawatts of power for a fraction of the cost of new plants, but faces major technical and political hurdles.
According to Fast Company, AI adoption in the workplace exploded in 2025. Generative AI use in organizations jumped from 33% in 2023 to 79% this year, fundamentally reshaping roles and routines.
Marissa Mayer is back with a new AI venture called Dazzle. After shutting down her previous startup, Sunshine, she’s raised an $8 million seed round at a $35 million valuation to build what she hopes is a world-changing personal assistant.
In a massive bet on AI’s energy needs, Alphabet is buying data center energy specialist Intersect Power for $4.75 billion. The deal is expected to close in the first half of next year, with Intersect operating independently afterward.
Financial regulators are finding that the rush to deploy generative AI is outpacing basic governance. Firms are struggling with transparency, version control, and third-party risks, creating potential compliance and security headaches.
According to a new report, AI was the official reason for about 55,000 layoffs this year. But that number is a tiny fraction of the 1.1 million total jobs cut, and even CEOs are walking back their own AI blame. The narrative is more complicated than it seems.
Google is planning AI-powered smart glasses for 2026, a project tied directly to Demis Hassabis’s vision. This isn’t just a product launch; it’s a test of his “world models” theory against the chatbot-dominated AI landscape. Success could define Google’s next era.
