Hollywood tightens AI rules for Oscars, Minnesota bans deepfake nudes, while Google expands AI features across Android and automotive platforms amid growing regulatory scrutiny.

The Academy has declared AI-generated actors and scripts ineligible for Oscar consideration, marking a significant policy stance on artificial intelligence in entertainment as the industry grapples with automation's creative impact.

Minnesota passed a ban on synthetic intimate imagery (deepfake nudes) with penalties of up to $500,000 in fines for app makers, establishing one of the strictest state-level regulations against non-consensual AI-generated sexual content.

The FCC banned the sale of new consumer-grade Wi-Fi routers and mobile hotspots manufactured outside the US, citing national security concerns and reshaping the supply chain for networking equipment.

Disneyland implemented face recognition technology on visitors, raising privacy concerns as theme parks increasingly adopt biometric surveillance to enhance security and personalized experiences.

Google is integrating Gemini AI deeper into vehicles with Android Automotive, enabling smarter in-car features and voice assistance directly within vehicle systems through seamless app integration.

Uber plans to transform its millions of drivers into a sensor grid for self-driving companies, positioning the ride-hailing platform as a data collection infrastructure for autonomous vehicle development.

A study reveals that AI models designed to be considerate of user feelings are more likely to make errors, suggesting a trade-off between emotional responsiveness and accuracy in AI systems.

Ubuntu's infrastructure experienced an outage lasting more than 24 hours, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical open-source software infrastructure relied upon by millions of developers and servers.

Apple raised Mac mini starting prices to $799 by discontinuing the 256GB storage option, bundling 512GB storage as standard and signaling premium positioning in the entry-level desktop market.

Google released COSMO, an experimental AI assistant app on the Play Store, expanding its portfolio of on-device AI tools for Android users as it competes in the crowded AI assistant market.