What to know about Trump's draft proposal to curtail state AI regulations

President Donald Trump is considering pressuring states to stop regulating artificial intelligence. A draft executive order obtained by The Associated Press reveals the plan. Trump and some Republicans argue that regulations dampen innovation and growth for AI. Critics worry this benefits big AI companies with little oversight. Four states, including California and Texas, have already passed AI regulations. The draft order directs federal agencies to pressure states to not enact burdensome regulations. It also suggests a national regulatory framework. However, opposition exists within both parties, and the draft order could change. Trump is tentatively set to sign it Friday.

Bubble fears ease but investors still waiting for AI to live up to its promise

Fears about the artificial intelligence boom turning into an overblown bubble have diminished for now, thanks to a stellar earnings report from Nvidia. But that doesn’t mean the specter of an AI bubble won’t return in the months and years ahead as Big Tech gears up to spend trillions of dollars more on a technology the industry’s leaders believe will determine the winners and losers during the next wave of innovation.

OpenAI and Taiwan's Foxconn to partner in AI hardware design and manufacturing in the US

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — OpenAI has announced a partnership with Taiwan's Foxconn to design and make equipment for AI data centers in the U.S. Foxconn, known for making assembling iPhones and other Apple products and making servers for Nvidia, said it will co-design artificial intelligence data center racks with OpenAI under the agreement. The products that Foxconn will manufacture in its U.S. facilities include cabling and power systems. OpenAI will have early access to evaluate and purchase them. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the partnership aims to strengthen U.S. leadership in AI. The initial agreement does not specify any financial obligations or purchase commitments. Foxconn has factories in the U.S., including in Ohio and Texas.

Advocacy groups urge parents to avoid AI toys this holiday season

Children’s and consumer advocacy groups are urging parents not to buy AI-powered toys during the holiday season. These toys, marketed to kids as young as 2, are often powered by AI models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which have been shown to harm children and teenagers. Fairplay, a children’s advocacy group, warns that AI chatbots can foster obsessive use, explicit conversations, and unsafe behaviors. These toys are often marketed as educational but can disrupt children’s relationships and creativity.

Sony, Warner and Universal sign AI music licensing deals with startup Klay

LONDON (AP) — The world's biggest music labels have struck AI licensing deals with a startup named Klay Vision, the companies said Thursday. Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, and Sony Music Entertainment signed separate agreements with Klay, according to Warner's website. This follows Warner's recent AI deals with startups Udio and Stability AI. Few details about Klay were released, but the company aims to evolve music experiences using AI while respecting artists' rights. AI-generated music is rapidly growing, with synthetic bands climbing the charts. Warner resolved its copyright litigation against Udio and plans to launch a licensed AI music service in 2026.

Meta alerts young Australians to download their data before a social media ban

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Meta has started notifying young Australians to download their digital histories and delete their accounts from Facebook, Instagram, and Threads. This comes ahead of a new law banning social media for those under 16. The Australian government announced that platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube must comply with age resrictions by Dec. 10. Meta on Thursday became the first to outline its compliance plan, contacting young users via SMS and email. The messages warn that access will be denied from Dec. 4. Users mistakenly flagged can verify their age through Yoti Age Verification, which uses selfies to estimate a person's age for online and in-person services. Failure to comply could result in hefty fines for the platforms.

Spanish court orders Meta to pay nearly half a billion euros in damages to media outlets

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spanish legacy media companies in Spain have scored a victory against social media giant Meta after a Madrid-based court ordered that it must pay news outlets nearly half a billion euros in damages. The mercantile court ruled that Mark Zuckerberg’s social media giant had exercised an unfair market advantage by extracting personal data of internet users in violation of European law and using it to create more effective advertising. The parent company of Instagram and Facebook will have to pay 481 million ($554 million) in damages to 81 Spanish media outlets. Meta says it will appeal.

Nvidia earnings clear lofty hurdle set by analysts amid fears about an AI bubble

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Nvidia’s sales of the computing chips powering the artificial intelligence craze surged beyond the lofty bar set by stock market analysts in a performance that may ease recent jitters about a Big Tech boom turning into a bust that topples the world’s most valuable company. The results announced late Wednesday provided a pulse check on the frenzied spending on AI technology that has been fueling both the stock market and much of the overall economy since OpenAI released its ChatGPT three years ago. Nvidia has been by far the biggest beneficiary of the run-up because its processors have become indispensable part of AI technology. The company's stock price rose more than 5% after the quarterly numbers came out.

One Tech Tip: Do's and don'ts of using AI to help with schoolwork

The rise of ChatGPT and other AI systems has transformed education, changing how students learn and study. Students have turned to chatbots for homework help, but this raises questions about what AI should and shouldn't be used for. Experts say AI can be a great study aid, like a tutor or study buddy. It can help explain concepts or brainstorm ideas. However, students should avoid copying and pasting AI-generated content as their own work. Educators emphasize using AI responsibly and ethically, aligning with school values. Transparency with teachers about AI use is also important to prevent misunderstandings.

Meta's chief AI scientist Yann LeCun to leave Meta and start new AI research company

Yann LeCun, a pioneer in artificial intelligence, has announced he will leave his role as Meta's chief AI scientist at the end of the year. He plans to start a new company focused on advanced AI research. This research aims to develop AI that can understand the physical world, have memory, reason, and plan complex actions. Meta will partner with the new startup, with some research overlapping with its commercial interests. LeCun joined Facebook in 2013 and co-founded Meta’s AI research division. He also teaches part-time at New York University and won the Turing Award in 2019.