AI News – Nov 3, 2025
Summary of Recent News
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OpenAI’s Mental Health Plan
OpenAI is facing mental health issues as over 1 million people per week talk to ChatGPT about suicide. The company is working with mental health experts to enhance ChatGPT’s responses, with the latest version of GPT-5 being 65% better at handling sensitive conversations. OpenAI is also developing systems to identify underage users and recognize signs of emotional dependence.
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Mercor’s $10B Bet on Human Feedback
Mercor, a startup, raised $350 million and achieved a $10 billion valuation by utilizing human intelligence to train AI models. With a network of over 30,000 contractors providing feedback and annotation, Mercor is filling a gap left by other companies in the AI industry. The funding is intended to expand the talent network and accelerate the delivery of training data to major labs like Google and OpenAI.
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Qualcomm’s Turning Phones Into AI Powerhouses
Qualcomm has introduced new processors, the AI200 and AI250, specifically designed to execute AI models, not just train them. These processors, based on the Hexagon architecture, can operate at a rack level and come with significant improvements in power efficiency for edge computing applications. Qualcomm’s move signifies a trend towards decentralizing AI, bringing intelligence closer to devices for applications like factory automation and autonomous vehicles.
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Nvidia Becomes the First $5 Trillion Company
Nvidia has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by crossing a $5 trillion valuation, making it the most valuable company globally and the first to reach this figure. This achievement is driven by Nvidia’s pivotal role in serving as the infrastructure layer powering the AI economy. The company’s focus on building essential components like GPUs, networking hardware, and supercomputers has cemented its position in driving the transformative powers of AI.
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Character.AI’s Decision Regarding Companion Bots for Minors
Character.AI has decided to discontinue open-ended companion chats for individuals under 18 due to concerns related to emotional attachment, dependency, and mental health risks among younger users. The platform is implementing stricter age verification, transitioning away from emotional support chats for minors, and emphasizing creative and role-based interactions. This move aligns with broader industry conversations about the evolving role and responsibility of AI in supporting vulnerable users, particularly in emotional contexts.
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Google Rolls Out Gemini for Home
Google has introduced Gemini as a new home AI platform, replacing Google Assistant across Nest devices. Gemini features enhanced capabilities such as context retention across requests, support for multi-step instructions, and compatibility with existing hardware. This development signifies a shift from traditional command-based smart home systems to more sophisticated behavior-aware frameworks, aiming to provide a more seamless and intuitive home AI experience.
