TikTok secures a deal that shifts majority ownership to Americans, giving the U.S. control over its algorithm, resolving national security concerns and allowing the popular app to continue operating in the country.
Heartbroken parents plead with Congress as children tragically die by suicide after disturbing interactions with AI chatbots, prompting OpenAI to develop a teen-friendly ChatGPT with age verification while experts demand stricter regulations and accountability for child safety online.
California legislature approves groundbreaking AI transparency bill SB 53, mandating large AI companies disclose safety protocols and whistleblower protections, awaiting Governor Newsom's signature after vetoing similar legislation last year.
Defying antitrust penalties, Alphabet soars into the $3 trillion market cap club, joining tech giants Nvidia, Microsoft and Apple, with shares surging over 4% on a favorable ruling against lighter proposed US government penalties, marking a milestone around 20 years after Google's IPO and 10 years after Alphabet's creation.
France makes history, naming Clara Chappaz as the world's first AI minister, underscoring its determination to lead the global AI revolution and harness this transformative technology.
The SANDBOX Act proposes granting AI developers regulatory exemptions to foster innovation, sparking debate over balancing technological progress with public safeguards against privacy and security risks.
The Federal Trade Commission investigates AI chatbots masquerading as companions, issuing orders to 7 companies for data on potential harmful effects on youth, scrutinizing how firms assess and mitigate risks to minors.
As the AI job boom intensifies geographic concentration in major tech hubs like the Bay Area, generative AI drives expansion to emerging metro areas, prompting calls for regional economic development aligned with national AI strategy to harness AI's transformative potential.
Scholars sound alarms on AI risks like scams and collusion, advocating oversight, ethical guardrails, and pluralism to complement rather than replace human intelligence.
In a groundbreaking move, Anthropic becomes the first major tech company to endorse California's SB 53 AI bill, mandating transparency measures and safety procedures for advanced AI models offered in the state, aligning with recommendations from California's AI policy working group.