Tesla delivers more cars than expected as buyers rush to get tax credits before they end

Tesla exceeded analyst expectations in Q3 2025, delivering 447,000 vehicles globally against a forecast of 445,000. The company produced 455,000 vehicles, with Model 3 and Model Y constituting most deliveries. Growth came from strong demand across North America, Europe, and China. Despite this success, Tesla faces ongoing challenges including supply chain pressures and increasing competition. Following the announcement, Tesla's shares rose 5% in early trading, and the company maintained its 2025 annual delivery target of 1.8 million vehicles.

The European Central Bank has partnered with AI company Feedzai to prevent fraud in the upcoming Digital Euro launch in 2025. The digital currency will use the N€XT settlement engine with a UTXO model for traceability while maintaining privacy. Feedzai's AI platform will provide real-time fraud detection, supporting the ECB's commitment to security while ensuring compliance with European regulations. The Digital Euro features privacy-preserving design, with no Eurosystem tracking of balances or payment patterns. Testing continues with 70 market participants to ensure security and inclusivity before the full rollout.

OpenAI has reached a $500 billion valuation after a secondary share sale involving current and former employees. This milestone establishes the company as a leader in the AI sector. The transaction allowed employees to sell shares collectively without requiring a public offering. The success of ChatGPT has driven investor confidence in AI technologies, with OpenAI's innovations capturing attention from businesses and consumers alike. The company's partnerships, particularly with Microsoft, have contributed to its extraordinary growth and positioned it among the world's most valuable companies.

Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group are close to finalizing licensing deals with AI companies, allowing them to train models on music catalogs while ensuring artist compensation and content control. These agreements represent a strategic shift toward embracing AI in music creation rather than resisting it, potentially setting precedents for other entertainment sectors and accelerating the integration of AI tools in music production.