AI Pulse #110: Ryan Reynolds Finds Real Tilly Norwood for Ad, Vantaca Raises $300M+ for AI Community Management, +MORE
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This week Ryan Reynolds just proved humans still matter in a world full of AI. Instead of using a fake AI actress, he found a real woman named Tilly Norwood to star in Mint Mobile’s latest internet ad. On the funding side, Vantaca secured a huge $300M+ round to bring agentic AI into community management. Keep reading for more stories like these!
Top Trending AI News
1. Ryan Reynolds Casts Real Tilly Norwood, Not AI, in Mint Mobile Ad
Publisher: Variety
Published: 10/15/2025
Ryan Reynolds uses real Tilly Norwood in Mint Mobile ad to highlight value over AI, launching 5G home internet for $30/month.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Hollywood debates AI “actress” Tilly Norwood’s impact.
2️⃣ Ryan Reynolds uses real Tilly for Mint Mobile ad.
3️⃣ Mint Mobile ad claims AI can’t match its value.
4️⃣ Mint introduces 5G home internet at $30/month.
5️⃣ Ad emphasizes service for “carbon-based organisms” only.
2. Meade County Neighbors Resist Proposed AI Data Center
Publisher: WDRB News
Published: 10/13/2025
Meade County residents oppose AI data center plan, seeking more info and fearing property and environmental impact.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI data center faces local opposition.
2️⃣ Meade County considers rezoning for AI.
3️⃣ Residents demand more info on AI project.
4️⃣ Data center could impact farms and utilities.
5️⃣ Over 1,600 oppose the AI data center plan.
3. Newsom Vetoes AI Chatbot Restrictions for Kids, Signs Bill for New Guardrails
Publisher: The Hill
Published: 10/14/2025
California Gov. vetoes AI chatbot bill for kids, signs another for safety and anti-suicide measures.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Newsom vetoes AI chatbot bill, signs another for child safety.
2️⃣ New law sets AI chatbot rules to protect kids.
3️⃣ CA leads with AI safety standards for children.
4️⃣ SB 243 requires chatbots to avoid harmful content.
5️⃣ Newsom aims for safe AI use by minors in future laws.
4. Google’s Largest India Investment: $15 Billion on AI Data Center
Publisher: Reuters
Published: 10/14/2025
Google to invest $15B in AI data center in Andhra Pradesh, India, amid US-India tensions, aiming to boost AI capabilities and create jobs.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Google to invest $15 billion in India’s AI hub.
2️⃣ New AI center to be Google’s largest outside the US.
3️⃣ Google’s move amid US-India trade tensions.
4️⃣ Project aims to accelerate India’s AI mission.
5️⃣ Investment to create 188,000 jobs in India.
5. Microsoft Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over OpenAI Deal Amid Antitrust Concerns
Publisher: Reuters
Published: 10/13/2025
Microsoft faces lawsuit alleging it boosted AI prices via an OpenAI deal, violating antitrust law and harming competition.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Microsoft sued over AI price-fixing claim.
2️⃣ Lawsuit accuses Microsoft of limiting AI tech.
3️⃣ Microsoft invests $13B in OpenAI amid lawsuit.
4️⃣ Alleged deal hikes ChatGPT prices, says lawsuit.
5️⃣ Microsoft, OpenAI face legal battle on pricing.
6. TSMC Profit Soars 39% to New High on AI Chip Demand Surge
Publisher: CNBC
Published: 10/16/2025
TSMC’s Q3 sales rose 30.3%, beating estimates with strong AI chip demand, boosting profits by 39.1% and raising 2025 revenue growth forecast to mid-30%.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ TSMC’s AI chips lead to record profits.
2️⃣ TSMC’s tech fuels AI and 5G growth.
3️⃣ Advanced chips boost TSMC’s success.
4️⃣ TSMC raises 2025 revenue forecast.
5️⃣ TSMC navigates U.S. tariff challenges.
7. Spotify Teams Up With Major Labels For AI Music Innovation
Publisher: Variety
Published: 10/16/2025
Spotify teams with major music firms to develop “responsible” AI tools, focusing on artist empowerment and copyright respect, aiming for innovation and new fan experiences.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Spotify teams up with top music labels for AI.
2️⃣ New AI tools aim to empower artists and fans.
3️⃣ Spotify’s AI initiative focuses on artist rights.
4️⃣ Major music companies unite for AI development.
5️⃣ Spotify’s AI to enhance artist-fan connections.
8. Broadcom Stock Jumps 9% After Securing OpenAI Custom Chip Deal
Publisher: CNBC
Published: 10/13/2025
Broadcom and OpenAI partner to build 10GW AI accelerators, boosting Broadcom shares by 9.88%. The deal aims to scale AI infrastructure with custom chips.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Broadcom and OpenAI launch AI chip partnership.
2️⃣ Broadcom shares jump 9.88% after deal news.
3️⃣ OpenAI to deploy custom AI chips next year.
4️⃣ Broadcom’s AI chips boost company’s value.
5️⃣ OpenAI’s compute capacity hits 2 gigawatts.
9. Microsoft Aims for AI to Control PCs Through Voice Commands
Publisher: The Verge
Published: 10/16/2025
Microsoft aims to make all Windows 11 PCs AI-powered, focusing on voice control and Copilot integration for a seamless user experience.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ Windows 10 phase-out as Microsoft eyes AI future.
2️⃣ Microsoft aims to make all Windows 11 PCs AI-driven.
3️⃣ “Hey, Copilot!” to become new PC command voice.
4️⃣ Copilot Vision and Actions enhance PC tasks.
5️⃣ Microsoft runs ads for “computer you can talk to.”
10. AI Mega Projects Spark Water Concerns in Europe’s Arid Areas
Publisher: CNBC
Published: 10/16/2025
Data centers for AI in water-stressed Europe raise sustainability concerns, with calls for greener solutions and better usage management.
TAKEAWAYS
1️⃣ AI and Big Tech could worsen Europe’s water crisis.
2️⃣ Data centers strain water resources in dry regions.
3️⃣ EU pushes for greener, water-efficient data hubs.
4️⃣ Water stress challenges tech’s sustainability efforts.
5️⃣ Innovative cooling technologies aim to save water.
AI Image of the Week
Prompt: A smooth clay-style 3D scene of a friendly AI robot crossing a narrow bridge supported by pillars labeled “Safety,” “Fairness,” and “Transparency,” soft lighting, pastel background, cartoon-style simplicity.
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