Weekly AI News Roundup – Trends & Insights for 5/17/2025

A curated roundup of insightful articles covering AI implementation, strategy, regulation, and innovation. Explore blog posts, Medium deep-dives, and LinkedIn thought pieces—all focused on emerging AI themes.

AI monopoly

Is AI Becoming a Monopoly? A Look at Big Tech, Competition, and Regulation

Reduce AI Costs with .NET

How to Reduce AI Costs, Minimize Risk, and Simplify Implementation with .NET

Amazon AI Assistant for Business

What Amazon’s AI Assistant Rollout Means for Your Business

AI industry outlook 2025

How to Predict the AI Industry’s Future: Strategy, Stoicism, and Smart Investing in 2025

Chatbot vs AI assistant

Chatbot or AI Assistant? Choose the Right Tool for the Job (and Your Budget)

AI assistants for executives

AI Assistants: What Every Executive Needs to Know (Especially in Microsoft-Based Organizations)

AI-driven American innovation

Why America’s Innovation Engine Is Restarting — And How AI Is Leading the Way