President Donald Trump executive order on a national artificial intelligence framework threatens funding for states that pursue AI laws deemed "onerous."

Some social media users in the Netherlands said they couldn't stomach it, so McDonald's has withdrawn an advertisement generated entirely by artificial intelligence.

The AI boom—and the rising electricity demand that has followed—is changing the calculus for u And politicians.

The executive order is the latest in a series of attempts by the Trump administration to hold back state-level AI rules. But many Republicans are also uncomfortable with the effort.

Trump signed an executive order Thursday to limit state AI regulation through federal lawsuits and potential funding cuts, specifically targeting California’s strict rules. California stands to lose up to $1.8 billion in broadband funding if it continues enforcing AI regulations that conflict with the federal policy.

Time announced exclusively on TODAY Dec. 11 that it has recognized AI’s seismic impact by naming the “Architects of AI” as its 2025 Person of the Year. The recognition reflects how the technology seemingly became inescapable this year in just about any aspect of American life, from its impact on education to fears of mass industry disruption.

President Trump has signed an executive order to block states from regulating artificial intelligence.

In interviews with Ars Technica this week, OpenAI employees revealed the extent to which the company now relies on its own AI coding agent, Codex, to build and improve the development tool. “I think the vast majority of Codex is built by Codex,

“Video Recaps marks a groundbreaking application of generative AI for streaming,” Gérard Medioni, vice president of technology at Prime Video, said in a November press release. “This first-of-its-kind feature demonstrates Prime Video’s ongoing commitment to innovation and making the viewing experience more accessible and enjoyable for customers.”

The Chandler, Arizona city council unanimously voted against clearing the way to allow for construction of an artificial intelligence data center

The three-year licensing agreement grants OpenAI's Sora video generator unprecedented access to more than 200 characters from Disney's vast catalog.

“President Trump’s Executive Order on Eliminating State Law Obstructing National AI Policy is an important step to ensuring there are clear and consistent rules that can keep Americans safe while allowing innovation to thrive,” Moore said. “States will still play a vital role, but a strong federal standard is essential to advancing AI innovation.”