Welcome to AI Insider’s The Week Ahead in AI. See the key developments and events we’re watching Nov. 16 – Nov. 22.
Weekend AI News Briefs
Google Launches New AI Shopping Features Across Search and Gemini Ahead of Holiday Season
Google rolled out new AI-driven shopping features across Search and Gemini, giving users more natural-language tools for discovering products and completing purchases. The updates include AI-powered search queries, agentic checkout through Google Pay, and richer idea generation inside the Gemini app. Google is also adding an AI calling tool that phones local stores to confirm inventory and prices, offering a more assisted shopping experience. (AI Insider)
Apple Updates App Review Guidelines to Regulate Third-Party AI Data Sharing Ahead of Siri Overhaul
Apple updated its App Review Guidelines to require developers to obtain user consent before sending personal data to third-party AI systems. The change arrives ahead of Apple’s 2026 Siri overhaul, which will use Google’s Gemini to handle more complex in-app tasks. The policy underscores Apple’s push to tighten privacy protections as its AI ecosystem expands. (AI Insider)
Stage Set for World’s Largest Autonomous Race in Abu Dhabi
The world’s largest autonomous car race took place in Abu Dhabi, culminating in a six-car, fully autonomous, 20-lap Grand Final broadcast globally on Nov. 16. Finalists TUM, Unimore, Kinetiz, TII Racing, PoliMOVE and Constructor advanced through rigorous qualifying, with remaining teams competing in a separate Silver Race. Events include a Human vs. AI exhibition run against former F1 driver Daniil Kvyat, supercar laps, a UAE STEM competition and a tech-focused fan zone. (AI Insider)
Syllo Secures $30M to Bolster Product Innovation and Meet Growing Demand for AI-Driven Litigation Products and Services
Syllo raised $30 million from Venrock, Two Seas Capital and strategic investors to accelerate product development, hiring and go-to-market efforts for its AI-driven legal platform. The company automates first-level document review in complex litigation and has earned adoption from major firms and industry recognition. Founded by litigators and engineers, Syllo is emerging as a leading provider of secure, domain-specific AI tools for law firms. (AI Insider)
Socratix AI Raises $4.1M to Empower Fraud Fighters with AI
Socratix AI raised a $4.1 million seed round led by Pear VC, with participation from Y Combinator and others, to accelerate hiring, partnerships and R&D for its AI coworkers for fraud and risk teams. Its autonomous agents investigate and resolve fraud alerts in real time, reducing review times and unifying data for faster, more explainable decisions. Founded by Riya Jagetia and Satya Vasanth Reddy Tumati, the company aims to help financial institutions counter increasingly AI-driven fraud. (AI Insider)
Upcoming Earnings
Arbe Robotics (ARBE)
Arbe Robotics Ltd. specializes in developing advanced radar technology solutions for autonomous vehicles and driver assistance systems. For its Q3 2025 earnings scheduled for Nov. 17 before market open, analysts expect a loss of approximately $0.09 per share on revenue of $0.61 million. (Yahoo Finance)
Baidu (BIDU)
Baidu Inc. is a leading Chinese technology company focused on AI-powered search engines, autonomous driving, and cloud services. Ahead of its Q3 2025 earnings on Nov. 18, before the market opens, consensus estimates project revenues around CNY 30.62 billion and adjusted EPS of about $1.08, reflecting challenges in its advertising business amid economic pressures. (Yahoo Finance)
NVIDIA (NVDA)
Nvidia Corporation is a dominant force in AI semiconductors, graphics processing units, and data center technologies. Its Q3 FY2026 earnings on Nov. 19 after the bell are expected to show revenues of around $54 billion and robust data center growth, fueled by demand for its Blackwell AI chips amid ongoing AI hype. (Yahoo Finance)
NetEase (NTES)
NetEase, Inc. is a major player in online gaming, with integrations of AI for enhanced user experiences and content creation. For its Q3 2025 earnings set for November 20, analysts anticipate net profit growth of 35% to CNY 8.825 billion and EPS of CNY 13.57 on revenues of CNY 29.16 billion, driven by strong game performance. (Nasdaq)
Palo Alto Networks (PANW)
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. provides AI-powered cybersecurity solutions, including firewalls and cloud security. For its Q1 FY2026 earnings on November 19 after market close, expectations include EPS of $0.89 and revenues of $2.46 billion, with analysts optimistic about its AI-driven growth in the security sector. (MarketBeat)
AI Conferences and Events
European Humanoid Robots Summit 2025
Nov. 17-18, Berlin, Germany, EHRS2025 is emerging as a major global conference for the humanoid robotics industry, bringing together more than 40 leading exhibitors and an expected 2,000 professionals to showcase new technologies and commercialization trends. The hybrid summit will explore breakthroughs in design, ethics, and ecosystem development as it aims to create a high-efficiency platform for advancing humanoid robotics and embodied intelligence worldwide. (EHRS2025)
International Conference on Robotics, AI and Computer Engineering (ICRACE)
Nov. 16-17, London, UK, ICRACE 2025 brings together global researchers, engineers, and academics to share advances in robotics, AI, and computer engineering. The conference aims to cut through industry hype with practical insights, offering a strong platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and career development. (ICRACE)
Microsoft Ignite
Nov. 18-21 (with an optional pre-day on November 17), San Francisco, Calif., the annual conference brings together IT professionals, developers and industry leaders to explore Microsoft’s latest innovations in AI, cloud, security and enterprise solutions. (Microsoft Ignite)
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