A former OpenAI researcher has left the company after the introduction of advertisements to ChatGPT, citing concerns over the platform's direction. Meanwhile, Discord is facing strong user backlash after announcing plans for age verification, though the company says most users will not be affected. In California, opening arguments have started in a lawsuit accusing social media platforms of deliberately designing addictive experiences. Additional coverage includes the technology behind the major football broadcast and new FCC restrictions on drone operations. Read more →

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to contest state AI regulations, arguing that a fragmented regulatory landscape harms startups. The order tasks the Justice Department, Commerce Department, FTC and FCC with reviewing and potentially preempting state rules. Industry leaders and legal experts warn that the move could spark extensive litigation, extending uncertainty for smaller AI firms that lack resources to navigate conflicting state and federal demands. While supporters hope the order will spur Congress to craft a unified national framework, critics say it may delay clarity and burden innovators. Read more →

The United States is confronting a growing clash over how to regulate artificial intelligence, drawing parallels to the hands‑off approach of the early Internet era. While some lawmakers pushed the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to give the FCC oversight, modern efforts focus on preventing an AI arms race with China and addressing concerns about bias, misinformation, and job security. The White House has issued an executive order to block state‑level AI rules, arguing that fragmented regulation would hinder national competitiveness. Meanwhile, the EU has moved faster on user‑data protections, highlighting divergent global strategies. Read more →

President Trump signed an executive order aimed at establishing a single federal framework for artificial intelligence and limiting the impact of state AI regulations. The order directs federal agencies to reduce the influence of state laws, creates an AI Litigation Task Force to challenge state statutes deemed inconsistent with federal goals, and targets Colorado’s consumer‑protection law on algorithmic discrimination. It also tasks the FTC, Commerce Department and FCC with issuing guidance and standards that could preempt state requirements, while carving out exceptions for certain lawful state regulations. Industry leaders and political observers note the order grants significant power to the White House AI and crypto czar, David Sacks, and reflects ongoing tension between federal and state approaches to AI governance. Read more →

President Donald Trump announced plans to issue an executive order that would prevent individual states from enacting their own artificial‑intelligence (AI) rules. The proposed order would create an “AI Litigation Task Force” to challenge state laws in court and direct federal agencies to assess state regulations deemed overly burdensome. Critics, including lawmakers from both parties and tech industry leaders, argue the move would create a patchwork of federal preemption that could stifle innovation and undermine consumer protections. The debate highlights a clash between federal authority and state autonomy in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Read more →

A recent tech roundup covered Google’s new Pixel 10 Pro AI tools, including live translation and an AI‑enhanced Pro Res Zoom camera mode, while noting occasional glitches. Dish Communications failed to secure a fourth major U.S. carrier slot, a setback linked to FCC chairman Brendan Carr. Intel disclosed partial ownership by the United States, raising industry concerns. Elon Musk filed a lawsuit against Apple over App Store policies, citing the popularity of his Grok app. Additional items discussed ranged from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters success to YouTube’s new AI experiment, Google’s Android verification changes, Taco Bell’s AI drive‑through mishap, and an Amazon locker on wheels concept. Read more →

Skydance Media finalized its $8 billion acquisition of Paramount Global, merging the two into a new Skydance Corporation. Incoming chairman and CEO David Ellison outlined a three‑unit structure—studios, direct‑to‑consumer, and TV media—to drive efficiency and technology integration. The plan includes a unified technology stack for Paramount Plus and Pluto TV, AI‑assisted translation, virtual sound stages, and a proprietary ad‑tech platform. The deal also required FCC approval, prompting commitments to eliminate DEI programs and address perceived news bias. RedBird Capital, Larry Ellison’s family office, and Shari Redstone’s National Amusements were key parties in the transaction. Read more →

Skydance Media finalized its $8 billion acquisition of Paramount Global, merging the two into a new Skydance Corporation. Incoming chairman and CEO David Ellison outlined a three‑unit structure—studios, direct‑to‑consumer, and TV media—to drive efficiency and technology integration. The plan includes a unified technology stack for Paramount Plus and Pluto TV, AI‑assisted translation, virtual sound stages, and a proprietary ad‑tech platform. The deal also required FCC approval, prompting commitments to eliminate DEI programs and address perceived news bias. RedBird Capital, Larry Ellison’s family office, and Shari Redstone’s National Amusements were key parties in the transaction. Read more →

Skydance Media finalized its $8 billion acquisition of Paramount Global, merging the two into a new Skydance Corporation. Incoming chairman and CEO David Ellison outlined a three‑unit structure—studios, direct‑to‑consumer, and TV media—to drive efficiency and technology integration. The plan includes a unified technology stack for Paramount Plus and Pluto TV, AI‑assisted translation, virtual sound stages, and a proprietary ad‑tech platform. The deal also required FCC approval, prompting commitments to eliminate DEI programs and address perceived news bias. RedBird Capital, Larry Ellison’s family office, and Shari Redstone’s National Amusements were key parties in the transaction. Read more →