AI News: 19 October 2025 - 21 November 2025

November 22, 2025, 11:10 PM EST. Amazon kicks off Black Friday with a $100 discount on all PS5 editions: Disc (Slim) at $450, Digital Edition (Slim) at $400, and PS5 Pro at $650. Bundle options include the PS5 Digital Edition 825GB - Fortnite Flowering Chaos Bundle for $400 and PS5 Console 1TB - Fortnite Flowering Chaos Bundle for $450, adding in in-game content and 1,000 V-Bucks. Expect features like a super-fast SSD, haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 3D Audio; the Pro adds PSSR AI upscaling and higher frame rates up to 120Hz with enhanced ray tracing. Deals begin Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, with Prime shipping for faster delivery. Stocks may sell out-shop early and add to cart now.

November 22, 2025, 11:08 PM EST. Ubisoft avoided a sale after revealing an accounting mishap tied to new auditors that forced restatement and breached a leverage covenant. The company said its recent $1.35B bailout from Tencent will be used to reduce debt and secure financing as part of a broader transformation. While management highlighted a solid quarter aided by stronger-than-expected partnerships and bookings up, the circumstances sparked speculation about non-core deals, licensing, or Game Pass revenue. Rumors persist of a Assassin's Creed: Black Flag remake in March, amid talk of a revival slate that includes the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake, Rainbow Six Mobile, and The Division Resurgence, plus an unannounced title due by April 2026. Insider Gaming points to Black Flag as the stealthy mystery release.

November 22, 2025, 11:06 PM EST. Ubisoft used its H1 FY26 earnings call to spotlight rapid AI efforts. CEO Yves Guillemot called AI a revolution for our industry on par with the shift to 3D, saying every studio is embracing the tech for production, programming, art, and game quality. The company has moved from prototypes to player-facing, generative-AI applications and says it has progressed from neo-NPC prototypes toward real-player experiences later this year. Some investors remain cautious about AI hype, noting broader market anxiety and bubble risk. Still, Ubisoft claims its AI strategy is embedded across all studios and could reshape future titles, with more details promised before year-end.

November 22, 2025, 11:04 PM EST. Apple's popular AirPods are seeing record-low prices as retailers kick off Black Friday sales. The drops span multiple models, with cord-free audio, longer battery life, and improved case designs highlighted by shoppers chasing major savings. Consumers can expect limited-time deals at the Apple Store and major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, plus price match considerations and bundles. To score the best value, compare current discounts, check for refurbished options, and time your purchase around weekend doorbusters. If you're waiting on newer iterations, monitor price movements as the holiday shopping window tightens. This Black Friday window is shaping up to be the strongest pricing cycle yet for AirPods deals, driven by competition among retailers and Apple's own promotions.

November 22, 2025, 11:02 PM EST. A Georgia U.S. Senate ad from Rep. Mike Collins' campaign uses an AI-generated deepfake of Sen. Jon Ossoff, depicting him praising a government shutdown. Ossoff's team says the video is misleading and did not reflect his views; the GOP argues it is satire and clearly labeled as AI-generated. The ad raises questions about the responsible use of AI in elections and the line between fabrication and persuasion. The Collins campaign says it will continue using AI tools, while Ossoff's camp notes Georgians deserve truthful messaging. Democrats criticize the tactic as risky misinformation. The broadcasted debate centers on ethics, transparency, and potential legal concerns around deepfakes in political advertising.