Tech News Roundup: AWS Graviton5, MIT's DisCIPL AI, and Quantum Computing Breakthroughs

BNP Paribas Deploys Internal AI Tool to Streamline Investment Banking BNP Paribas has introduced a proprietary AI-powered tool, IB Portal, to streamline the creation of client pitches for its investment banking division. The tool operates as a sophisticated search engine, scanning the bank’s historical pitch materials to identify relevant slides and analyses, aiming to reduce repetitive tasks. According to the bank, this innovation can shorten research time by days, enabling teams to focus more on strategic development. The system is built on the bank’s internal “LLM as a Service” platform, which leverages multiple large language models within a secure, private infrastructure. All information generated by the tool requires human review to ensure accuracy and the proper handling of sensitive data. ...

December 16, 2025 · 6 min · 1089 words · Omer

GPT-5.2 Launch & Disney's $1B AI Deal: Top Tech News for December 14, 2025

OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 Release Redefines Professional AI Capabilities OpenAI has released GPT-5.2, its latest and most advanced AI model, specifically engineered for professional knowledge work and enhancing economic value. The new model demonstrates significant improvements in tasks like creating spreadsheets, building presentations, and writing code. GPT-5.2 also showcases enhanced capabilities in image perception, understanding long contexts, and managing complex, multi-step projects. According to OpenAI, the model sets a new standard across numerous benchmarks, outperforming industry professionals in specified knowledge work tasks across 44 different occupations. This release is a strategic response to recent advancements from competitors like Google’s Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude, intensifying the AI landscape competition. The model is being rolled out in tiers, starting with paid plans in ChatGPT, and is available to all developers via the API, marking a significant step in OpenAI’s strategy to accelerate AI adoption in creative, analytical, and operational roles. ...

December 14, 2025 · 6 min · 1270 words · Omer