Product of Year Awards Recognize Consumer Innovation Across India, Malaysia

The Product of the Year 2025 awards in India and Malaysia recognized consumer-voted innovations across diverse categories including health insurance, life insurance, home products, and children's educational materials, determined through rigorous surveys and testing by NielsenIQ and Try & Review respectively. Amazon surpassed one million deployed robots in its fulfillment centers, supported by the DeepFleet generative AI model that optimizes robotic coordination and package routing, reflecting significant advancements in warehouse automation. Meta has formed a Superintelligence Unit staffed by former OpenAI and DeepMind researchers to develop post-AGI models, raising concerns about centralized AI research governance. A contractual dispute between OpenAI and Microsoft highlights the complex strategic and legal dynamics in AGI development, while the rise in deepfake voice scams prompts companies to implement AI fraud training. The European Commission's 2025 Digital Decade report underscores ongoing challenges in connectivity, AI adoption, and digital skills, with new GDPR enforcement rules agreed upon to facilitate cross-border cooperation. Finally, the 2025 AIA Conference showcased innovative building products emphasizing sustainability and technology, such as the D|13 Integrated Sink System and Schindler 5000 machine-room-less elevator, advancing efficiency and environmental goals in architecture and design.