American shoppers set a record $11.8B Black Friday surge. Meanwhile, OpenAI tests ChatGPT ads, Airbus mandates a vital A320 software fix, and Nvidia pushes full-scale AI automation amid rapid tech moves.
American consumers drove a digital shopping frenzy this Black Friday, with online spending reaching a record $11.8B. The impressive surge was captured in a Black Friday online spending record, where over a trillion site visits signaled that even amid economic caution, deals were too good to miss.
Airbus has jumped into action over safety concerns by ordering a comprehensive software update for its A320 series. The update comes in response to reports of sudden altitude drops and potential solar radiation risks, forcing airlines worldwide to adjust their schedules as explained in the A320 software fix order.
The tech world sees shifting revenue models with OpenAI reportedly testing ads integrated within ChatGPT, hinting at a next chapter for the popular AI chatbot as detailed in the OpenAI ad trial. Equally provocative, a new Google Pixel update now allows employers access to text messages under the banner of compliance, a move that has sparked debates over privacy via the Google update.
Nvidia is also making headlines as CEO Jensen Huang pushes managers toward full-scale AI automation, a bold stance that reinforces the companys drive to embed AI in everyday operations, as covered in the Nvidia automation. In addition, the impressive achievement by DeepSeek at the International Math Olympiad and ongoing White House ties with Silicon Valley complete a weekend of transformative business plays.