AI and Tech Weekly Roundup: October 6 to 12, 2025
Chat based apps arrive inside ChatGPT, agents become productized, Google courts the enterprise, Europe funds applied AI, chip geopolitics reshape supply, and the EU begins its digital border rollout
ChatGPT adds apps plus a developer Apps SDK
What happened
OpenAI introduced apps that run inside ChatGPT and a new Apps SDK so partners can build mini experiences that surface maps playlists course modules design canvases travel results and more without leaving the chat. The first cohort includes Booking.com Canva Coursera Expedia Figma Spotify and Zillow. Availability is staged and initially excludes the EEA Switzerland and the UK with EU support planned. OpenAI
Why it matters
Chat interfaces shift from answer boxes to interactive canvases. For users this cuts context switching. For developers it creates a distribution surface inside ChatGPT with the promise of a future directory and monetization once policies settle. OpenAI
Practical takeaways
Expect uneven launch coverage by region and partner service areas.
Teams shipping chat extensions should design stateful flows and explicit provenance so outputs are auditable. OpenAI
AgentKit makes agents a first class product
What happened
OpenAI unveiled AgentKit a toolbox for building and operating AI agents. Components include a visual Agent Builder for multi agent workflows ChatKit for embedding agent chat UIs a Connector Registry for data and tools and expanded evals with datasets trace grading automated prompt optimization and reinforcement fine tuning hooks. OpenAI
Why it matters
Agents move from prototypes to operational software with admin guardrails and telemetry. That shortens the path from idea to production and standardizes evaluation beyond demo videos. OpenAI
Practical takeaways
Pilot one production scoped agent and instrument quality with built in evals rather than ad hoc checks.
Treat connectors and permissions as change controlled infrastructure not one off API keys. OpenAI
OpenAI and AMD sign for six gigawatts of Instinct GPUs
What happened
OpenAI and AMD announced a multi year deal for 6 GW of AMD Instinct GPUs across multiple generations with the first 1 GW slated to deploy in H2 2026. The partnership diversifies beyond Nvidia for OpenAI’s next generation infrastructure. OpenAI
Why it matters
If AMD executes this reduces supply pressure and introduces vendor choice that can influence pricing and availability for training and inference. The impact arrives on data center build timelines not headline day. OpenAI
Practical takeaways
Budget to delivery windows and regions. Assume continued queues into 2026 with easing thereafter. OpenAI
Google launches Gemini Enterprise for workplace agents
What happened
Google introduced Gemini Enterprise a platform where employees can chat with company data documents and applications and assemble agents for research and insights. Early customers include Gap Figma and Klarna. Reuters
Why it matters
The workplace stack is a two horse race. Microsoft productized Copilot across 365 first; Google’s counter is to make agent building feel native to Workspace and Google Cloud with governed access to internal data. Reuters
Practical takeaways
Organizations already on Google should trial Gemini Enterprise before layering third party copilots to reduce data residency and policy spread. Reuters
Europe’s Apply AI strategy puts public money behind deployments
What happened
The European Commission launched Apply AI with about €1 billion targeted at priority sectors such as healthcare energy mobility and manufacturing alongside guidance to accelerate adoption in the public sector. Program details are published on EU portals with additional communication from the Commission. Reuters+2European Commission+2
Why it matters
Policy is moving from rules to deployment funding. Expect pilot zones procurement windows and cross border programs through 2026 that de risk first production projects especially in industrial and clinical settings. European Commission
Practical takeaways
European SMEs should track call deadlines and eligibility on the Apply AI pages to co fund early implementations. Estrategia Digital Europea
Chip geopolitics tightens from China’s ports to the Gulf
What happened
China tightened customs checks on advanced semiconductors including Nvidia’s China compliant AI chips at major ports widening inspections to other parts. One day earlier the United States approved some Nvidia sales to the UAE under a bilateral AI arrangement according to agency reporting. Reuters+1
Why it matters
GPU timelines and pricing in certain regions will track policy swings not just demand. Mixed vendor roadmaps and multi region cloud strategies become risk management not luxury. Reuters
Practical takeaways
Build contingencies for accelerators and regions and be prepared to pivot workloads across clouds as export terms shift. Yahoo Finanzas
EU begins gradual rollout of the biometric Entry Exit System
What happened
On October 12 the EU began a six month rollout of its Entry Exit System EES at external borders to replace passport stamping with digital records including a facial photo and fingerprints at first entry. Full implementation is scheduled by April 10 2026. Reuters
Why it matters
Travelers should expect longer first time registration and faster repeat checks thereafter. Operators at ports like Dover Eurotunnel and St Pancras are adapting processes during the transition period. Reuters
Practical takeaways
For holiday travel in late 2025 add buffer time and review local guidance for kiosk enrollment and exemptions. Reuters
Quick takeaways
Chat becomes an app platform inside ChatGPT as partners launch interactive flows and a developer SDK opens the door to a directory and monetization. OpenAI
Agents are operationalizing via AgentKit with standardized evals connectors and UI kits. OpenAI
Compute diversification arrives on AMD’s 6 GW roadmap with first capacity only in H2 2026. Plan to timelines not headlines. OpenAI
Enterprise competition heats up as Gemini Enterprise targets Google centric orgs. Reuters
Public funding in the EU is shifting to applied deployments through Apply AI. European Commission+1
Geopolitics shapes GPUs so multi region and multi vendor strategies are prudent. Reuters+1
Border tech changes traveler experience as EES phases in through spring 2026. Reuters
Sources and further reading
OpenAI — Introducing apps in ChatGPT and the new Apps SDK 2025 10 06. OpenAI
OpenAI — Introducing AgentKit 2025 10 06. OpenAI
OpenAI — AMD and OpenAI announce strategic partnership to deploy 6 GW of AMD GPUs 2025 10 06. OpenAI
Reuters — Google launches Gemini Enterprise AI platform for business clients 2025 10 09. Reuters
European Commission — Keeping European industry and science at the forefront of AI 2025 10 08 and Apply AI Strategy portal. European Commission+1
Reuters Breakingviews — How Europe can play to its strengths with AI 2025 10 08. Reuters
Reuters — China tightens checks on Nvidia AI chips at major ports 2025 10 10. Reuters
Reuters via Yahoo Finance — US approves some Nvidia UAE sales 2025 10 09. Yahoo Finanzas
Reuters — EU begins gradual rollout of digital border system 2025 10 12. Reuters
Bottom line
Chat GPT becomes a platform apps and agents get product level tooling compute spreads beyond a single vendor and European policy pivots from rules to funded deployments while borders digitize. Plan around capacity timelines and policy risk test multi model and multi device workflows and tap public programs where available to turn prototypes into production.