Technology November 30: AI creates record-breaking push for Black Friday 2025

AI fuels record Black Friday shopping

Artificial intelligence tools have become a prominent factor in this year's Black Friday shopping season. US consumers spent $11.8 billion online, up 9.1% from last year, thanks to the help of chatbots and AI assistants that help them find promotions faster and more accurately.

According to Adobe Analytics, traffic from AI to retail sites increased by 805% compared to the previous year, when tools like Walmart's Sparky and Amazon's Rufus were first deployed. This shows that AI is not only helping shoppers but also changing the way retailers reach customers.

Salespeople will be busier this Black Friday season thanks to AI boosting service. (Source: Reuters)

Bestsellers include LEGO, Pokémon cards, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 consoles, and tech gadgets like Apple AirPods. AI helps users quickly compare prices and choose the right product amid rising prices due to inflation and tariffs.

Globally, AI and agents have influenced $14.2 billion in online sales, with the U.S. accounting for $3 billion of that, demonstrating the growing role of technology in shaping consumer behavior.

Cyber Monday is expected to be even bigger, with online sales reaching $14.2 billion and the deepest discounts on electronics and computers. AI technology continues to be a "helper" to help shoppers make the most of the deals.

“Korea's Amazon” leaks data of 33.7 million customer accounts

E-commerce giant Coupang, dubbed the “Amazon of Korea,” has just announced a data breach affecting 33.7 million customer accounts. This is one of the largest data breaches ever to occur in the Korean market.

According to the company, the exposed data included names, emails, phone numbers, shipping addresses, and some order history. However, Coupang confirmed that no payment information or login passwords were affected.

Coupang company logo - Korea's leading e-commerce group. (Source: Reuters)

The attack is believed to have started on June 24 through servers located overseas. The company discovered the incident on November 18 and reported it to the authorities. The investigation is still ongoing, in coordination with law enforcement and regulatory agencies.

Coupang currently has more than 24.7 million active customers. The incident poses a major cybersecurity challenge in the e-commerce sector, as online platforms increasingly become targets for hackers.

Apple partners with Intel to produce low-cost M-series chips

Apple is said to be returning to Intel to produce low-end M-series chips from 2027. This is a surprising move, as Apple stopped using Intel chips on Macs in 2020 when it switched to Apple Silicon.

Intel will take over the production of M-series processors for the MacBook Air and entry-level iPad, which account for the majority of Apple's laptop and tablet sales, despite not requiring overly complex technology, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Apple and Intel: Strategic reunion paves the way for low-cost M-series chips. (Source: Getty Images)

Intel will use the 18AP process – an advanced semiconductor manufacturing technology that is currently under development. The design kit (PDK) is expected to be completed in early 2026, before entering mass production in late 2027.

If the deal goes through, Intel could supply 15 to 20 million chips a year, helping Apple reduce its dependence on TSMC – its current partner that manufactures all M-series chips.

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