Welcome to AI Insider’s The Week Ahead in AI. See the key developments and events we’re watching Nov. 9 – Nov. 15.
Weekend AI News Briefs
The AI Revolution Has A Power Problem
AFP reported America’s tech giants are running into a new barrier in their race for AI dominance: not chips, but electricity. Data centers could consume up to 12% of U.S. power by 2030, forcing utilities to delay coal plant closures and driving Big Tech to pursue nuclear, solar, and even space-based energy solutions. (Yahoo Finance)
Perplexity’s CEO says he’s worried about AI companionship apps: ‘Your mind is manipulable very easily’
Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas warned that AI companionship apps are becoming “dangerous” as increasingly lifelike chatbots blur emotional boundaries and risk pulling users into artificial realities, Business Insider reported. His comments come as Perplexity strikes a $400 million deal with Snap and as virtual companion apps from xAI, Replika, and Character.AI surge in popularity—used by over 70% of U.S. teens at least once, according to a recent study. (Business Insider)
Brussels Knifes Privacy to Feed the AI Boom
The European Commission is preparing to loosen parts of the EU’s landmark GDPR privacy law to boost artificial intelligence development, according to draft plans obtained by POLITICO. The proposed “digital omnibus” package, due November 19, would allow AI firms greater leeway to process sensitive data and ease cookie consent rules, igniting backlash from privacy advocates and governments warning it could undermine fundamental rights. (Politico)
Upcoming Earnings
BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI)
BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI) will release its third-quarter 2025 earnings on Nov. 10, after the market closes, followed by an investor call later that evening. The McLean, Virginia-based AI solutions firm, which provides mission-ready analytics for defense and critical infrastructure, will post the report and call details on its investor relations website. (BigBear.ai)
CoreWeave (CRWV)
CoreWeave, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRWV) will report its third-quarter 2025 financial results after markets close on Nov.10, followed by a 5:00 p.m. ET earnings call. The AI-focused cloud computing company, which went public in March 2025, will stream the call and post a replay on its investor relations website. (CoreWeave)
Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS)
Nebius Group N.V. (Nasdaq: NBIS) will announce its third-quarter 2025 financial results on Tuesday, Nov.11, before markets open, followed by an earnings call at 8:00 a.m. ET. The Amsterdam-based AI infrastructure company, which operates global R&D hubs and brands including Avride and TripleTen, will post the webcast and replay on its investor relations website. (Nebius)
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO)
Cisco Systems (NASDAQ: CSCO) is scheduled to report fiscal first-quarter 2026 earnings on Nov. 12, after markets close. Analysts surveyed by Zacks expect earnings of $0.80 per share, up from $0.75 in the same quarter last year.(Nasdaq)
Applied Materials (AMAT)
Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT) will report fiscal fourth-quarter 2025 earnings on Nov. 13, after markets close. Analysts expect earnings of $2.11 per share, down from $2.32 in the same quarter last year, according to Zacks Investment Research.(Nasdaq)
Policy & Governance
Artificial Intelligence for Canadian Energy Innovation Call for Proposals
Canada’s Natural Resources Department has launched a funding call for AI projects that accelerate energy innovation, with applications open until December 4, 2025. The program will support research and demonstration projects that use AI to cut costs, boost efficiency, and improve data security across Canada’s energy sector. (Natural Resources Canada)
AI Conferences and Events
KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America
Nov. 10 – 13, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America will take place, bringing together developers, end users, and vendors in the cloud native ecosystem for education and collaboration on open-source projects. This flagship event includes keynotes, workshops, and sessions focused on AI/ML workloads, infrastructure innovations, and advancements in technologies like Kubernetes with AI integrations. (CNCF)
Unlocking the Power of AI and DPI for Climate Action
Nov. 11, Global (hybrid), the Unlocking the Power of AI and DPI for Climate Action will take place, exploring scalable data-driven solutions to address the global climate crisis through AI and digital public infrastructure. The event features discussions on integrating AI for environmental impact, fostering partnerships, and implementing practical tools for sustainability. (ITU)
TRENDS 2nd Annual Conference on Artificial Intelligence: Tech Diplomacy in the MENA Region
Nov. 13, Abu Dhabi, UAE, the TRENDS 2nd Annual Conference on Artificial Intelligence: Tech Diplomacy in the MENA Region will take place, examining AI’s influence on foreign policy, cybersecurity, and regional diplomacy in the Middle East and North Africa. Featuring expert speakers, the event addresses ethical AI practices, peacebuilding through technology, and global implications for trustworthy AI deployment. (TRENDS Research & Advisory)
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