Google Translate adds real‑time speech translation to any headphones
Google’s latest update to its translation service expands the reach of spoken‑language assistance beyond its own hardware.
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Policy & Regulation
AI governance, ethical frameworks, safety regulations, privacy laws, and policy shaping responsible AI deployment globally.
After ditching AI fitness apps and a Fitbit, I return to Peloton classes
The surge of AI‑powered workout assistants has turned many home gyms into data‑driven command centers.
Trump signs executive order threatening to punish states that pass AI laws
President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week that threatens to withhold federal funds from any state that enacts its own artificial‑intelligence regulations.
Congress Raises Alarm as Section 702 Expands Beyond Original Terror Surveillance
Seventeen years after Section 702 was written into law, the very framework that was meant to target overseas terror plots is now drawing fire from the Senate floor.
NY signs two bills requiring ads to disclose AI‑generated avatars
New York’s governor put his signature on two pieces of legislation Thursday, targeting a niche that’s been slipping under regulators’ radars for years: the use of computer‑crafted faces and bodies in advertising.
AI satellites need 300‑500 GW, requiring millions of units, new cooling tech
Why does the idea of AI‑powered satellites matter now? The push to run massive machine‑learning models off‑planet isn’t just a tech fantasy; it hinges on two practical hurdles—heat and cost.
Deepseek uses thousands of smuggled Nvidia chips for AI training in China
Deepseek’s latest AI models are being trained on thousands of Nvidia GPUs that, according to sources, entered China through unofficial channels.
Both parties reject AI moratorium, citing past partisan precedents
Both parties have pushed back against a blanket pause on artificial‑intelligence research, arguing that history already shows how partisan moves can backfire.
OpenAI, Anthropic and Block Form Foundation to Advance Action‑Based AI Agents
Why does this matter? OpenAI, Anthropic and Block have announced a joint foundation dedicated to advancing AI agents that act rather than just converse.
OpenAI drops 'cameo' label from Sora app after legal action, called 'characters
OpenAI’s Sora app has found itself in a naming dispute that forced a quick UI tweak.
Far‑right groups rally against Trump’s AI czar David Sacks in Washington
The far‑right’s push against David Sacks has taken on a surprisingly procedural tone. While protest signs line the steps of the Capitol and online forums buzz with accusations, a quieter battle is unfolding inside the corridors of power.
OpenAI, Microsoft sued for scraping newspapers and using text without license
A wave of legal challenges is converging on two of the most visible AI players, accusing them of pulling content from news sites without permission.