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Boys at her school shared AI-generated, nude images of her. After a fight, she was the one expelled
A Louisiana middle-schooler says classmates shared AI-generated nude images of her, and after a confrontation she was expelled. The case has drawn attention to how students may use generative AI for harassment ([ca.finance.yahoo.com](https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/boys-her-school-shared-ai-050753362.html#:~:text=Boys%20at%20her%20school%20shared,she%20was%20the%20one%20expelled)).
Trump media to merge with fusion energy company in $6 billion AI power deal
Trump’s Truth Social owner (Trump Media & Technology Group) will merge with TAE Technologies, a private fusion company, to build a large-scale fusion plant aimed at powering AI systems ([economictimes.indiatimes.com](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/us/trump-media-to-merge-with-fusion-energy-company-in-6-billion-ai-power-deal/articleshow/126064480.cms#:~:text=The%20parent%20company%20of%20U,private%20company%20focused%20on%20fusion)). Supporters tout the clean energy potential; critics warn of regulatory and political hurdles.
US stocks rose again in 2025 after overcoming turbulence from tariffs and Trump’s fight with the Fed
The U.S. stock market “had a scary good year” for investors. After early volatility from President Trump’s tariffs and Federal Reserve actions, equities rallied to record highs into the Christmas holiday ([abcnews.go.com](https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/us-stocks-rose-2025-after-overcoming-turbulence-tariffs-128643941#:~:text=The%20Associated%20Press)).
Slack CEO Denise Dresser to join OpenAI as chief revenue officer
OpenAI announced that Slack’s CEO Denise Dresser will become the company’s first Chief Revenue Officer ([techcrunch.com](https://techcrunch.com/2025/12/09/slack-ceo-denise-dresser-to-join-openai-as-chief-revenue-officer/#:~:text=Slack%20CEO%20Denise%20Dresser%20to,OpenAI%20as%20chief%20revenue%20officer)). The leadership move was first reported by Wired and indicates OpenAI’s focus on scaling business operations.
Microsoft invests US$17.5 billion in India to drive AI diffusion at population scale
Microsoft announced a major commitment of $17.5 billion in India to accelerate AI adoption and cloud infrastructure. The investment will create the country’s largest hyperscale data center network and support digital inclusion for millions of informal workers ([news.microsoft.com](https://news.microsoft.com/source/asia/2025/12/09/microsoft-invests-us17-5-billion-in-india-to-drive-ai-diffusion-at-population-scale/?msockid=35ebe78c403f68881869f142416b6963#:~:text=2025%2C%20our%20new%20US%2417,ready%20solutions%20that%20ensure%20trust)).
OpenAI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in murder-suicide
OpenAI and Microsoft have been sued in a Connecticut wrongful-death case. The lawsuit alleges that a new version of ChatGPT played a role in a man’s delusions before he killed his mother and himself ([www.wdsu.com](https://www.wdsu.com/article/openai-microsoft-sued-wrongful-death-chatgpt/69695907#:~:text=Open%20AI%2C%20Microsoft%20face%20lawsuit,suicide)). This is one of several wrongful-death suits against OpenAI.
The Latest: Trump approves sale of more advanced Nvidia computer chips used in AI to China
President Trump announced he would allow chipmaker Nvidia to sell advanced AI chips to “approved customers” in China ([www.aol.com](https://www.aol.com/articles/latest-trump-approves-sale-more-132012956.html#:~:text=President%20Donald%20Trump%20said%20Monday,to%20%E2%80%9Capproved%20customers%E2%80%9D%20in%20China)). The decision overrode previous export restrictions, drawing mixed reactions from industry and lawmakers.
El Salvador teams up with Elon Musk’s xAI to bring AI to 5,000 public schools
El Salvador’s president said his government will partner with Elon Musk’s xAI to roll out artificial intelligence tools in over 5,000 public schools ([abcnews.go.com](https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/el-salvador-teams-elon-musks-xai-bring-ai-128319077#:~:text=El%20Salvador%20teams%20up%20with,AI%20to%205%2C000%20public%20schools)). The initiative aims to use AI for education in a country with one of the youngest populations in Latin America.