AI faces Oscar restrictions while new regulations emerge on deepfakes, as tech companies advance AI applications in vehicles, advertising, and safety systems

The Academy has declared AI-generated actors and scripts ineligible for Oscar consideration, marking a significant stance on AI in entertainment as the industry grapples with creative and labor concerns.

Minnesota has passed legislation banning non-consensual AI-generated nude images, with app makers facing up to $500,000 in fines, representing one of the first state-level laws protecting against deepfake misuse.

A new study reveals that AI models designed to acknowledge user feelings are more likely to make errors, raising questions about balancing empathy and accuracy in AI system design.

Google is integrating Gemini AI deeper into vehicles with new capabilities that will enhance in-car features and app interactions, advancing the company's automotive AI strategy.

Google's AI Max platform is expanding one year after launch with new performance steering tools and broader availability to advertisers across shopping and travel campaigns.

Uber is developing plans to convert its millions of drivers into a sensor grid that could power autonomous vehicle companies, leveraging its massive fleet for self-driving data collection.

Disneyland has implemented face recognition technology on visitors, marking expanded use of biometric surveillance in entertainment venues and raising privacy considerations.

The NSA is testing Anthropic's Claude AI model (Mythos Preview) to identify vulnerabilities, representing government collaboration with AI providers to enhance security tools.

Replit CEO Amjad Masad discusses the company's strategic focus on AI-powered coding tools and partnership negotiations, including resistance to acquisition despite competitive pressures in the AI developer space.

European AI startups beyond Lovable and Mistral are emerging as significant players in the continent's AI ecosystem, with 21 promising companies attracting investment and attention.