Welcome to AI Insider’s The Week Ahead in AI. See the key developments and events we’re watching Oct. 19–Oct. 25.
Weekend AI News Briefs
Nvidia CEO Touts New AI ‘Industrial Revolution,’ Praises Trump Tariffs for Role in Chip Production
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the U.S. is entering an AI-powered industrial revolution, crediting Trump-era tariffs and energy policies for accelerating domestic chip manufacturing. Speaking on Fox Business, Huang highlighted the first U.S.-produced Blackwell wafer and projected $500B in AI infrastructure within four years, emphasizing the need for skilled trades to support growth. (Fox Business)
OpenAI Suspends Sora Feature Allowing AI-Generated Videos of Martin Luther King Jr.
OpenAI has blocked the use of its Sora video generation model to depict Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. following a formal request from his estate. The move aligns with OpenAI’s policy to let public figures or their representatives restrict the use of their likeness in AI-generated content. (AI Insider)
Michigan Woman Uses ChatGPT to Pick Winning Powerball Numbers
A Michigan woman won $100,000 in a Powerball drawing after using ChatGPT to generate her numbers, matching four white balls and the Powerball with Power Play. The Michigan Lottery cautioned that lottery outcomes remain random and cannot be predicted by AI tools. (The Detroit News)
Google Launches Veo 3.1 with Enhanced Audio and Editing Capabilities for AI Video Creation
Google has released Veo 3.1, an upgraded AI video generation model with improved image-to-video quality, integrated audio, and more precise editing tools. The update supports creative features like scene-consistent object insertion and reference-based animation, rolling out across Flow, Gemini, and Vertex platforms. (AI Insider)
Upcoming Earnings
IBM (IBM)
IBM is scheduled to report earnings for Q3 2025 on October 22, after market close, with a consensus EPS forecast of $2.43. This compares to $2.30 in EPS reported for the same quarter last year, according to Zacks Investment Research. (Nasdaq)
Lam Research Corporation (LRCX)
Lam Research is set to report Q3 2025 earnings on October 22 after market close, with a consensus EPS estimate of $1.21, up from $0.86 in the same quarter last year, according to Zacks. The year-over-year increase suggests improved earnings quality, likely driven by stronger demand or operational efficiency. (Nasdaq)
Intel (INTC)
Intel is expected to report Q3 2025 earnings on October 23 after market close, with analysts forecasting a loss of $0.12 per share—an improvement from the $0.63 loss in the same quarter last year. The narrower loss suggests a positive earnings trajectory, possibly reflecting cost controls or early signs of recovery in demand. (Nasdaq)
Texas Instruments (TXN)
Texas Instruments is set to report Q3 2025 earnings on October 21 after market close, with analysts projecting flat year-over-year performance at $1.47 EPS. This suggests stable demand and consistent execution amid broader semiconductor market fluctuations. (Nasdaq)
Research & Innovation
Vanderbilt Research Aims to Improve AI Drug Discovery
A Vanderbilt-led study backed by the National Institute on Drug Abuse unveils a new AI model that ranks drug candidates more reliably and cost-effectively by focusing on molecular interaction space. The approach improves generalization to novel protein families and highlights the importance of realistic validation protocols and task-specific model design. (AI Insider)
AI Conferences and Events
IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems
Oct. 19–25 in Hangzhou, China, the 2025 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2025) is a global forum on intelligent robots, covering AI-driven autonomy, perception, manipulation, and human-robot interaction; includes workshops, keynotes, and exhibits. (IROS 2025)
Beneficial AGI (BGI) Summit & Unconference 2025
Oct. 19–23, Istanbul, Turkey and online, the Beneficial AI Summit 2025 returns after last year’s draw of 1,100+ participants from 22 countries. Attendees can expect thought-provoking keynotes, interactive panels, and rich networking focused on AGI, ethics, and innovation. (BGI Summit 2025)
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