AI News on December 16th
1. U.S. AI Executive Order Sparks Bipartisan and Legal Criticism
#USA #AIPolicy #ExecutiveOrder #Regulation
President Trump's recent executive order, which aims to override state-level AI laws in favor of a single federal framework, is facing broad, bipartisan opposition. Legal experts and some state officials argue the order may overstep executive authority and is likely to be challenged in court. The order authorizes the withholding of federal funds, such as for broadband, from states that maintain laws deemed inconsistent with the new federal policy.
2. NVIDIA Launches New Nemotron 3 Open-Source AI Model Series
#NVIDIA #OpenSource #AIModels #Nemotron
NVIDIA announced the release of its Nemotron 3 series of open-source AI models. The launch of these advanced models contributed to a positive market opening for the company, with its stock rising 1.5% at the start of trading.
3. Microsoft AI Chief Declares "Superhuman" AI is Already Here
#Microsoft #AI #Superintelligence #Technology
Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI chief, stated in an interview that AI has already achieved "superhuman" status in specific, narrow tasks. He predicted that fully autonomous AI agents capable of complex, multi-step actions like shopping could be consumer-ready within the next 18 months.
4. EU Withdraws Proposed AI Liability Directive
#EU #AILiability #Policy #Business
The European Commission has formally withdrawn its proposed AI Liability Directive, citing a lack of foreseeable political agreement. The move, welcomed by industry groups as reducing potential legal complexity, leaves the EU without a harmonized framework for damage claims caused by AI systems, which critics warn could lead to legal fragmentation across member states.
5. Analysis Highlights AI's Impact on U.S. Job Market
#USA #Jobs #LaborMarket #Economy
Analyses and reports continue to highlight the tangible impact of AI on the U.S. labor market, with over 54,000 job losses in 2025 cited as directly AI-related. This data fuels ongoing political and public debate about the technology's economic effects and the need for worker support and transition strategies.
6. EU Advances "Digital Omnibus" to Simplify AI and Data Rules
#EU #DigitalOmnibus #Regulation #GDPR
The European Commission's "Digital Omnibus" proposal, aimed at simplifying the EU's digital rulebook including the AI Act and GDPR, is moving forward. Key proposals include delaying high-risk AI rules to 2027 and adjusting data privacy regulations to give businesses more flexibility in using data for AI model training.
7. Major EU States Agree on Core Principles for AI Act Implementation
#EU #Germany #France #Italy #AIAct
France, Germany, and Italy have reached a joint agreement on core principles for implementing the EU AI Act. The nations emphasize that regulation should focus on the specific *use* of an AI system, rather than the underlying technology itself, seeking to avoid overburdening developers and promote innovation.
8. U.S. "Genesis Project" Details Ambitious AI-Driven Research Goals
#USA #GenesisProject #Research #Supercomputing
Further details of the U.S. "Genesis Project" outline its goal to restructure national scientific research. The plan involves integrating supercomputers, vast federal datasets, and automated AI research platforms to accelerate discovery in six strategic fields, including biotechnology, semiconductors, and energy.
9. EU Launches Work on Code of Practice for Labeling AI-Generated Content
#EU #Transparency #AIContent #Disinformation
The European Commission has officially begun work on a voluntary Code of Practice for marking and labeling AI-generated content, such as deepfakes. The code, expected in mid-2026, is designed to help companies fulfill transparency obligations under the EU AI Act and combat disinformation.
10. Political Divide Over AI Regulation Intensifies in the United States
#USA #Politics #Lobbying #BigTech
The political landscape for AI regulation in the U.S. shows a deepening divide. Major technology companies are lobbying heavily for fewer restrictions, while a growing populist sentiment from both the political right and left expresses concern over job losses, consumer protection, and the concentration of corporate power.