white house White House Moves to Block State AI Laws and Establish National Standard A new executive order aims to override state-level artificial intelligence regulations, arguing that a patchwork of 50 different laws hinders U.S. innovation and economic security. The administration seeks a unified national framework to keep the country competitive in the global AI race.
south korea South Korea's Unified AI Law Faces Risk From Rigid Regulations South Korea pioneers a unified AI law combining strategy, promotion, and regulation, but overly strict compliance rules threaten to undermine its global competitiveness.
california California Enacts First-In-Nation Frontier AI Safety Law With SB 53 Governor Gavin Newsom signs SB 53, establishing the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act to balance tech innovation with public safety guardrails. The legislation solidifies California's position as a global leader in responsible AI development.
california California Enacts First-In-Nation Frontier AI Safety Legislation Governor Gavin Newsom signs SB 53 to establish commonsense guardrails for advanced AI models, balancing public safety with technological innovation.
eu ai act EU AI Act Faces Delays and Pushback Midway Through 2025 Rollout The first half of 2025 reveals significant implementation hurdles for the EU AI Act, including delayed codes of practice for general-purpose AI and growing calls to pause enforcement.
ai Senate Advances Deepfake Bill as New Congress Targets Specific AI Harms The Senate unanimously passes the TAKE IT DOWN Act to criminalize non-consensual AI deepfakes, marking the first major AI legislation to advance in the 119th Congress. Unlike previous proposals, the current batch of 13 AI bills focuses on specific harms rather than sweeping industry regulations.
sriram krishnan Trump Taps Former a16z Partner Sriram Krishnan as Senior AI Policy Advisor President-elect Donald Trump names Sriram Krishnan as senior policy advisor for AI within the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Krishnan partners closely with newly appointed AI czar David Sacks to coordinate artificial intelligence strategy across the government.
sam altman Sam Altman Rejects Andreessen's Claims of Secret AI Regulatory Plot OpenAI CEO Sam Altman dismisses Marc Andreessen's allegations that the Biden administration attempts to control AI through exclusive deals with a few large companies. Meanwhile, Altman and other tech leaders shift their political support by donating millions to Trump's inaugural fund.
marc andreessen Andreessen Says Frightening Biden AI Meeting Led to Trump Endorsement Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen reveals that a terrifying meeting with Biden administration officials over AI policy directly caused him to endorse Donald Trump. He claims young staffers threatened to crush AI startups and limit the market to government-favored companies.
telegram Telegram Relies on AI to Delete 15 Million Harmful Groups Amid Legal Pressure Facing intense scrutiny following the arrest of its founder, Telegram removes over 15 million suspect groups and channels in 2024 using new artificial intelligence tools.
apple Lawsuit Accuses Apple of Failing to Scan iCloud for Child Abuse Material A survivor of child sexual abuse sues Apple for abandoning its planned iCloud CSAM detection system. The lawsuit claims the tech giant breaks its promise to protect children and forces victims to repeatedly relive their trauma.
australia Australia Passes Landmark Law Banning Social Media for Children Under 16 Australia officially approves legislation that prohibits children under 16 from using social media platforms. The law, which takes effect in November 2025, imposes massive fines on tech companies that fail to implement strict age verification.
european union EU Parliament Reaches Deal on Tech Policy Leaders for Next Commission The European Parliament agrees on a new team of commissioners set to take office December 1, bringing in fresh leadership for key tech policy areas. Teresa Ribera RodrÃguez emerges as a central figure by inheriting both competition enforcement and a major economic transition portfolio.
bytedance ByteDance Returns to $300 Billion Valuation Amid Shifting U.S. TikTok Ban Outlook TikTok parent company ByteDance values itself at $300 billion in a new share buyback offer, rebounding from a drop to $223 billion last year. This renewed confidence comes as the political landscape surrounding a potential U.S. ban on TikTok shifts following the recent election.
elon musk Trump Taps Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Co-Lead DOGE Initiative President-elect Donald Trump names Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to co-lead the Department of Government Efficiency, an outside advisory group aimed at cutting federal waste.