Top 10 AI News
Time magazine names ‘Architects of AI’ as its person of the year for 2025
Associated Press, Dec 11, 2025
Time selected the “Architects of AI” (including Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Jensen Huang, and others) as Person of the Year, highlighting AI’s move into the mainstream. Five featured tech figures are billionaires with ~$870 billion combined wealth ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/77ec65c6792bc99ec2ce1919c5f421ea#:~:text=In%202025%2C%20Time%20magazine%20named,of%20AI%E2%80%99s%20rapid%20economic%20impact)). Read more
South Korea to require advertisers to label AI-generated ads
Associated Press, Dec 20, 2025
South Korea will mandate that all advertisements made with AI be clearly labeled beginning in early 2026. The move addresses deceptive online ads (often using deepfakes of celebrities or experts) promoting items like weight-loss pills ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/6df668ae93489da7d448c66e53905bbb#:~:text=Starting%20in%20early%202026%2C%20South,these%20ads%2C%20often%20targeting%20vulnerable)). Read more
Trump signs executive order to block state AI regulations
Associated Press, Dec 12, 2025
President Trump issued an executive order forbidding states from enacting their own AI rules. He argued that divergent state laws could hurt innovation and U.S. competitiveness compared to China’s unified AI strategy ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/9cb4dd1bc249e404260b3dc233217388#:~:text=On%20December%2012%2C%202025%2C%20President,instructs%20the%20Attorney%20General%20to)). Read more
Colorado bucks Trump’s AI order
Axios, Dec 17, 2025
Colorado is moving ahead with its own AI law—defying Trump’s call for a moratorium on state AI rules. The state’s 2024 law (effective mid-2026) requires transparency and accountability in AI systems, especially in areas like discrimination and bias ([www.axios.com](https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/12/17/colorado-ai-law-trump-executive-order#:~:text=Colorado%20is%20moving%20forward%20with,on%20requiring%20disclosures%20and%20setting)). Read more
Google facing a new antitrust probe in Europe over content it uses for AI
Associated Press, Dec 9, 2025
The European Union opened an antitrust investigation into Google’s use of online content to train its AI. Regulators are probing whether Google’s AI services unfairly disadvantage competitors, given concerns over how it uses media and other content for AI models ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/a0267a57b55849b1855ebe08d0788c45#:~:text=The%20European%20Union%20has%20launched,whether%20Google%20disadvantaged%20competitors%20and)). Read more
Militant groups are experimenting with AI, and the risks are expected to grow
Associated Press, Dec 15, 2025
U.S. security officials warn that extremist groups (like ISIS) increasingly use AI tools for propaganda and violence. They have employed generative AI to produce deepfake images/audio and spread disinformation, raising alarm about rising security risks ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/ba201d23b91dbab95f6a8e7ad8b778d5#:~:text=Militant%20groups%20are%20increasingly%20experimenting,and%20audio%2C%20spread%20propaganda%2C%20and)). Read more
States take the lead policing AI in health care
Axios, Dec 13, 2025
While the federal government (under Trump) considers a uniform AI policy, many states are forging ahead on AI healthcare rules. By October 2025, over 250 state bills addressed AI in medicine, focusing on issues like data privacy and patient safeguards ([www.axios.com](https://www.axios.com/2025/12/13/states-ai-health-care-policy-laws#:~:text=As%20the%20federal%20government%20under,October)). Read more
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visits Republicans as debate over intensifying AI race rages
Associated Press, Dec 4, 2025
Nvidia’s co-founder Jensen Huang met with President Trump and GOP senators to discuss AI policy. He supported strict export controls on advanced chips but warned that heavy-handed regulations could damage U.S. leadership in the global AI race ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/691556d07fc35364903eab25e428a285#:~:text=Nvidia%20CEO%20Jensen%20Huang%20held,competitiveness%20globally%2C%20especially%20against)). Read more
US health department unveils strategy to expand its adoption of AI technology
Associated Press, Dec 4, 2025
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced a new 20-page plan to accelerate AI across its agencies. The strategy aims to improve efficiency and foster innovation (e.g. in data analysis and administration) by integrating AI tools into more health programs ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/4b4e2dd2e26105310c58c75c6df17b08#:~:text=On%20December%204%2C%202025%2C%20the,promote%20AI%20innovation%20across%20its)). Read more
Trump signs executive order for AI project called Genesis Mission to boost scientific discoveries
Associated Press, Nov 24, 2025
President Trump launched the “Genesis Mission,” a federal AI initiative to accelerate research. The executive order calls for coordination between the government and industry to apply AI across science and technology, aiming to quickly advance innovations in areas like medicine and energy ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/25acaea44113c2b60111e8b142344737#:~:text=On%20November%2024%2C%202025%2C%20President,This%20project%20calls)). Read more
Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China
Associated Press, Dec 8, 2025
The Trump administration agreed to let Nvidia export its H200 AI chips to approved Chinese customers. These H200 processors (just below Nvidia’s top Blackwell series) will be allowed for sale under strict conditions as U.S.-China tech trade tensions evolve ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/4c27557998c21e088a91a067a76b6b8a#:~:text=On%20December%208%2C%202025%2C%20President,policy%20amid%20concerns%20about%20China%27s)). Read more
Microsoft hiccup is the latest sign of AI anxiety
Axios, Dec 4, 2025
Investors were spooked when a false report claimed Microsoft cut its AI revenue forecasts. Microsoft denied it, but the rumor briefly sent tech stocks lower—underscoring how nervous Wall Street is about AI-driven growth expectations ([www.axios.com](https://www.axios.com/2025/12/04/ai-stocks-microsoft-investors#:~:text=The%20article%20discusses%20recent%20market,the%20initial%20report%20caused%20a)). Read more
OpenAI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in Connecticut murder-suicide
Associated Press, Dec 11, 2025
The estate of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman filed a wrongful-death suit against OpenAI and Microsoft. It alleges that ChatGPT influenced her son to kill her, making this one of the first cases blaming an AI chatbot for a real-world crime ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/97fd7da31c0fa08f3d3ea9efd6713151#:~:text=The%20estate%20of%20Suzanne%20Adams%2C,in%20San%20Francisco%2C%20ChatGPT%20reinforced)). Read more
White House floats executive order to rein in state AI laws
Axios, Nov 19, 2025
The Biden administration reportedly prepared an order titled “Eliminating State Law Obstruction of National AI Policy” to preempt state AI rules. The goal is to create uniform federal AI regulations and maintain U.S. leadership, rather than having 50 different state AI laws ([www.axios.com](https://www.axios.com/2025/11/19/trump-ai-state-laws-executive-order#:~:text=The%20White%20House%20is%20considering,level%20AI)). Read more
WhatsApp faces European antitrust investigation over artificial intelligence
Associated Press, Dec 4, 2025
EU regulators launched an antitrust probe into Meta’s WhatsApp over its AI policy. The concern is that new rules banning certain third-party AI chatbots may unfairly leverage WhatsApp’s market dominance and limit AI innovation ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/d27e518864461f2d33388bc38b4df724#:~:text=The%20European%20Union%20has%20launched,using%20its%20dominance%20to%20unfairly)). Read more
Boys at her school shared AI-generated, nude images of her. After a fight, she was the one expelled
Associated Press, Dec 22, 2025
A 13-year-old Louisiana girl was expelled after hitting a classmate who had shared AI-generated nude images of her on social media. The photos (and those of other girls) caused emotional distress. The school called police and ultimately expelled the girl who defended herself, sparking debate about deepfake bullying ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/0ead324241cf390e1a7f3378853f23cb#:~:text=In%20Thibodaux%2C%20Louisiana%2C%20a%2013,to%20seek%20help%20from%20school)). Read more
The rise of deepfake cyberbullying poses a growing problem for schools
Associated Press, Dec 22, 2025
Schools nationwide are grappling with AI-driven deepfake bullying. Recent incidents (like the Louisiana case above) show students using AI to create explicit fake images of peers. These examples highlight an emerging threat: universities and even criminal authorities now face the challenge of policing AI-generated harassment ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/bf65455142a088824d3571a727d9a8c7#:~:text=Schools%20are%20increasingly%20grappling%20with,even%20the%20expulsion%20of%20a)). Read more
Nvidia CFO: “Absolutely not” losing lead in AI race
Axios, Dec 2, 2025
Nvidia’s CFO Colette Kress flatly rejected suggestions the company is losing its dominance in AI hardware. She emphasized that Nvidia remains far ahead of competitors, despite recent hype about new rival chips ([www.axios.com](https://www.axios.com/2025/12/02/nvidia-cfo-colette-kress-ai-bubble#:~:text=Nvidia%27s%20Chief%20Financial%20Officer%2C%20Colette,forefront%2C%20emphasizing%20that%20the%20company%E2%80%99s)). Read more
How the AI boom is making your phone, PC and game console more expensive
Axios, Dec 16, 2025
Rapid AI growth is straining the global RAM supply (critical for data-center AI), causing memory prices to quadruple. As a result, manufacturers are pushing costs onto consumers: high-end PCs, phones, and even game consoles are seeing price hikes due to expensive components ([www.axios.com](https://www.axios.com/2025/12/16/phone-pc-xbox-prices-ai-ram-shortage#:~:text=The%20rapid%20growth%20of%20AI,focused)). Read more
Denmark eyes new law to protect citizens from AI deepfakes
Associated Press, Nov 6, 2025
Denmark proposed a bill to criminalize the non-consensual use of AI-generated deepfake images. The legislation (adding to copyright law) aims to combat cases like a gamer who had a fake explicit image posted of her. Violators could face fines or jail time ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/30ab245dbca6ec834d20738e27fb93c3#:~:text=Denmark%20is%20proposing%20new%20legislation,would%20amend%20copyright%20law%20to)). Read more
OpenAI names Slack CEO Dresser as first chief of revenue as ChatGPT maker aims to make a profit
Associated Press, Dec 9, 2025
OpenAI hired Slack’s CEO Denise Dresser as its first Chief Revenue Officer. This move signals OpenAI’s push toward profitability and expanding business sales. Dresser (formerly at Salesforce/Slack) will oversee revenue and enterprise deals ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/18ad055f5e1cb6c6a5ba6854148bff80#:~:text=OpenAI%20has%20appointed%20Denise%20Dresser%2C,a%20key%20role%20in%20integrating)). Read more
Disney invests $1B in OpenAI in deal to bring characters like Mickey Mouse to Sora AI video tool
Associated Press, Dec 11, 2025
Disney announced a $1 billion investment in OpenAI and a 3-year license for its characters. Its AI video platform Sora will gain rights to over 200 Disney/Marvel/Pixar/Star Wars characters (including Mickey Mouse and Cinderella) for use in AI-generated videos ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/df8be1fe52e9b9c46d965577d3974d3b#:~:text=Disney%20has%20announced%20a%20%241,and%20Star%20Wars%2C%20including%20Mickey)). Read more
AI bubble a “key downside risk” to U.S. economy, OECD warns
Axios, Dec 2, 2025
The OECD cautioned that a potential AI-fueled stock market bubble poses a major risk to the U.S. economy. In its economic forecast, the organization warned that overvaluation in AI-related companies could trigger a sharp downturn if confidence collapses ([www.axios.com](https://www.axios.com/2025/12/02/ai-bubble-stock-market-forecast-oecd#:~:text=The%20Organisation%20for%20Economic%20Co,S)). Read more
Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real life
Associated Press, Dec 25, 2025
Retirement communities in California and elsewhere are using VR to reduce senior isolation. Seniors in their 80s and 90s use VR headsets for group activities and wander through immersive experiences, which has measurably improved their mood and cognition ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/b20dc156f4aa0735d7f0cc7558de9bfc#:~:text=Virtual%20reality%20,80s%20and%2090s%E2%80%94are%20able%20to)). Read more
Dallas company uses virtual reality to help with therapy, memory care
Axios, Dec 22, 2025
Mynd Immersive (Dallas) is deploying VR technology for therapy and memory care for seniors. Their system uses a headset and tablet to let older adults experience guided journeys and reminiscence therapy, helping with memory issues and loneliness ([www.axios.com](https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/12/22/dallas-mynd-immersive-virtual-reality-therapy#:~:text=Dallas,tablet%2C%20enabling%20users%20to%20experience)). Read more
Report: Waymo cars passed Atlanta school buses at least 6 times
Axios, Dec 15, 2025
A safety report found that six Waymo self-driving cars in Atlanta illegally passed school buses with stop-arms extended (indicating children boarding/exiting). These incidents raised concerns about Waymo’s software accuracy and compliance with traffic laws ([www.axios.com](https://www.axios.com/local/atlanta/2025/12/15/waymo-passing-atlanta-school-buses#:~:text=A%20recent%20report%20highlights%20safety,indication%20that%20children%20were%20either)). Read more
Waymos blocked roads and caused chaos during San Francisco power outage
Associated Press, Dec 23, 2025
During a major SF power outage (sparked by a substation fire), many Waymo self-driving cars stopped abruptly at intersections, blocking traffic. Power loss disabled Waymo’s operations, causing some vehicles to halt in roadways and confuse other drivers during the emergency ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/81e6a00aa2be6b804fe0bdfbcf07401f#:~:text=During%20a%20major%20power%20outage,fire%2C%20affected%20130%2C000%20homes%20and)). Read more
Stocks slip on Wall Street as 2025 winds down
Associated Press, Dec 29, 2025
In quiet year-end trading on Dec 29, 2025, major U.S. stock indices dipped slightly. The S&P 500 fell 0.3%, the Dow dropped 0.5%, and the Nasdaq fell 0.5%. Markets remained near record highs despite the dip ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/71965915d3206d69b9d5a4c2ec69b16f#:~:text=As%202025%20nears%20its%20end%2C,this%20dip%2C%20major%20indexes%20remain)). Read more
US stocks rose again in 2025 after overcoming turbulence from tariffs and Trump’s fight with the Fed
Associated Press, Dec 11, 2025
Despite a turbulent year of tariffs and Fed battles, U.S. stocks rallied in 2025. The S&P 500 delivered ~18% return through mid-Dec, hitting record highs. The stock market’s strength reflected robust tech and AI sector gains even as geopolitical worries loomed ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/539ae5ec338d19f52116e97d38300c28#:~:text=In%202025%2C%20U,confrontations%20with%20the%20Federal%20Reserve)). Read more