AI News on December 10th
1. EU Launches Antitrust Probe into Google's AI Data Use
#EU #Google #Antitrust #Regulation
The European Commission announced a formal antitrust investigation into Google, focusing on whether the company used content from online publishers and its YouTube platform to train its AI services under unfair terms or without proper compensation or refusal options.
2. AI Agent Foundation (AAIF) Established by Tech Giants
#AAIF #OpenSource #Standard
Major industry players including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon have joined the Linux Foundation to form the AI Agent Foundation (AAIF). The initiative aims to create open-source technical standards for AI agents to prevent market fragmentation.
3. U.S. to Approve NVIDIA H200 Chip Exports to China
#NVIDIA #ExportControls #Chips
U.S. President Trump announced that the government will allow NVIDIA to export its H200 AI chips to approved customers in China, reversing a previous policy that required the sale of downgraded chips.
4. OpenAI Launches ChatGPT 5.1 to All Users
#OpenAI #ChatGPT #Model #Update
OpenAI released its latest model, ChatGPT 5.1, making it available to all users. The update introduces an enhanced "instant" mode designed for smarter and more responsive conversational interactions.
5. Trump Administration Considers Major AI Executive Order
#USA #Trump #AIPolicy #ExecutiveOrder
The Trump administration is considering a significant executive order aimed at establishing a single national regulatory framework for artificial intelligence. The move seeks to preempt a patchwork of state-level AI laws that companies find burdensome.
6. Meta and Apple Reportedly Discuss AI Partnership
#Meta #Apple #Partnership #OnDeviceAI
Meta and Apple are reportedly in talks to integrate Meta's generative AI models into Apple's operating systems for on-device use. The partnership could allow for more advanced AI features on Apple devices.
7. Amazon Launches Project "Titan" for Generative AI Video
#Amazon #AWS #GenerativeAI #Video
Amazon Web Services launched Project "Titan," a new service allowing users to generate videos from text, audio, and images. The technology represents Amazon's latest push into the competitive generative AI content creation market.
8. Google Unveils AI Assistant "Aura" for Pixel Devices
#Google #Pixel #Assistant #Aura
Google introduced "Aura," a new advanced AI assistant designed for its Pixel smartphone lineup. The assistant integrates deeply with device hardware to perform complex, multi-step tasks for users.
9. UK Government to Introduce AI Safety Legislation
#UK #AISafety #Legislation #Policy
The UK government announced plans to introduce new legislation focused on AI safety, creating a legal framework for testing and monitoring advanced AI models. The move aims to position the UK as a leader in AI governance.
10. AMD to Acquire AI Chip Startup for $4.2 Billion
#AMD #Acquisition #Chips #Startup
AMD confirmed it will acquire a specialized AI chip startup for approximately $4.2 billion in an all-stock deal. The acquisition aims to enhance AMD's product portfolio in the competitive AI accelerator market.