17 Most Shocking AI, Business, and Tech News This Week In May

Vavoza Team
May 17, 2025
Technology

17 Most Shocking AI, Business, and Tech News This Week In May

Check out the coolest tech news this week in May! Discover the latest AI tools and business updates in the ever-changing marketing world:

Google is transforming the online shopping experience with Generative AI. With Veo, 2D product images can now be converted into 3D experiences.
Google DeepMind released AlphaEvolve, a coding agent that helps engineers and researchers discover new algorithms and optimizations for computer science problems.
Google Marketing Live is coming up next week on May 21. Register here!
Gemini released some Canvas updates. You can now build on top of others’ creations and prompt to make apps that use your camera and mic.
Apple introduced CarPlay Ultra, the next generation of CarPlay that combines the best of the iPhone and the best of the car. Aston Martin is the first to receive it.
Apple agreed to pay $95 million over its Siri eavesdropping lawsuit, and many people are filing claims to get their cut of the check. If you owned an Apple device since 2014 you might be eligible for compensation, too.
OpenAI now allows users to export their deep research reports as PDFs. This feature is available to Plus, Team, and Pro users.
OpenAI has made GPT-4.1 available directly in ChatGPT starting today. GPT-4.1 is an everyday coding assistant and can be a great alternative to OpenAI o3 and o4-mini.
TikTok is celebrating May as Small Business Month by releasing new features, tools, and giveaways to honor entrepreneurs. There is a $1 Million Ad Giveaway, a 100 Ways to Grow in TikTok podcast, and more.
TikTok launched AI Alive – an image-to-video AI tool that will bring your pictures to life on TikTok Stories.
Edits got some new updates: Text Animations, Safe Zones, Transitions, Filters, Captions, and more.
Notion introduced some new AI features today, including AI meeting notes, research mode, and more.
ElevenLabs has introduced the SB-1 Infinite Soundboard. Describe the sounds you would like to hear, and the soundboard will create them for you.
StabilityAI released a text-to-audio model, optimized for on-the-go mobile audio creation.
ManusAI (an autonomous AI agent) introduced image generation. It promises to understand your intent and plan a solution to execute your task effectively.
PerplexityAI is adding PayPal and Venmo to its voice assistants, Comet, and Shopping and Travel.
Squarespace released a great guide on How To Create an FAQ Page for your business. Check it out!