AI News on December 12th
1. U.S. President Trump Signs National AI Regulatory Order
#USA #Trump #AIPolicy #Regulation
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to establish a unified national framework for artificial intelligence regulation, aiming to preempt a growing patchwork of state laws and centralize regulatory authority in Washington.
2. OpenAI Releases Advanced GPT-5.2 Model
#OpenAI #GPT-5.2 #ChatGPT #Competition
OpenAI launched its latest AI model, GPT-5.2, in response to intense competition from rivals like Google's Gemini 3. The company highlights its superior performance in programming, scientific tasks, and professional work.
3. EU and Investment Bank Support AI 'Gigafactories'
#EU #EIB #Infrastructure #Investment
The European Investment Bank and the European Commission signed a memorandum to provide loans supporting the construction of large-scale AI data centers, or 'gigafactories,' across the EU, supplementing existing multi-billion-euro grants.
4. Microsoft Executive Commits to Human-Aligned Superintelligence
#Microsoft #AI #Superintelligence #Ethics
Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's consumer AI head, stated the company is committed to developing superintelligent AI aligned with human interests and pledged to halt development if the technology becomes a threat.
5. EU Finalizes Landmark Artificial Intelligence Act
#EU #AIAct #Regulation #Policy
The European Union reached a final agreement on its pioneering AI Act, establishing comprehensive rules including transparency requirements for general-purpose AI and strict limits on real-time biometric surveillance.
6. Oracle's Stock Plunge Raises AI Bubble Concerns
#Oracle #Stocks #AIBubble #Markets
Oracle's shares fell nearly 11% after reporting revenue that missed expectations and forecasting higher spending, intensifying market debate about the returns on massive AI investments and sparking renewed fears of an AI bubble.
7. EU Proposes Delay for High-Risk AI Rules
#EU #AIAct #Compliance #Business
The European Commission proposed a legal delay for the core compliance requirements of its AI Act, extending the deadline for high-risk AI systems to 2027. This gives businesses more time to adapt to the new regulations.
8. Google Unveils Next-Gen AI Assistant "Aura"
#Google #Assistant #Aura #Pixel
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. AMD Acquires 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.
10. UK Announces New 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.