Trump signs executive order seeking to block states from regulating AI companies

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By:Jared Perlo

11 December 2025 at 18:33

Congressional efforts to regulate artificial intelligence at the federal level this year have fallen short.

Senators demand answers from AI companies on how they're combating scammers

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By:Jared Perlo · Allan Smith

11 December 2025 at 09:00

The letters, sent to companies including Google, Meta, Microsoft and OpenAI ask them to detail their efforts to prevent scammers from using their services.

AI toys for kids talk about sex and give Chinese Communist Party talking points, tests show

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By:Kevin Collier · Jared Perlo · Savannah Sellers

11 December 2025 at 05:00

AI-powered kids' toys like Miko 3 have hit shelves this holiday season, claiming to rely on sophisticated chatbots to animate interactive robots for children.

Clockwise from left, Miko 3, FoloToy Sunflower, Alilo Smart AI Bunny and Miriat Miiloo.

NBC News purchased and tested five popular AI toys, including, from left, Miko 3, FoloToy Sunflower Warmie and Alilo Smart AI Bunny.

AI toys for kids talk about sex and give Chinese Communist Party talking points, tests show

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By:Kevin Collier · Jared Perlo

11 December 2025 at 05:00

AI-powered kids' toys like Miko 3 have hit shelves this holiday season, claiming to rely on sophisticated chatbots to animate interactive robots for children.

New bill aims to supercharge American AI talent in federal government

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By:Jared Perlo

10 December 2025 at 09:00

A bill being introduced in Congress would establish new government teams to improve technical talent in federal agencies, with a focus on AI.

At AI's biggest gathering, its inner workings remain a mystery

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By:Jared Perlo

8 December 2025 at 19:36

Academics, start-up founders and researchers representing industrial titans from around the globe descended on San Diego for the top gathering in AI.

Leading AI companies' safety practices fall short, says new report

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By:Jared Perlo

3 December 2025 at 09:00

As leading artificial intelligence companies release increasingly capable AI systems, a new report is sounding the alarm about their safety practices.

AI company Anthropic offers nonprofits discounts for Giving Tuesday

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By:Jared Perlo

2 December 2025 at 09:00

Anthropic non-profits

China's 'open AI' models are paving the way for America's gain

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By:Jasmine Cui · Jared Perlo

30 November 2025 at 10:04

Surveying the state of America’s artificial intelligence landscape earlier this year, Misha Laskin was concerned

AI fraud bill seeks to criminalize deepfakes of federal officials

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By:Jared Perlo

25 November 2025 at 10:05

The AI Fraud Deterrence Act would update criminal definitions and penalties for fraud to account for the rise of AI.

Trump signs executive order launching AI initiative being compared to the Manhattan Project

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By:Jared Perlo

24 November 2025 at 17:53

President Donald Trump signed an executive order launching a new federal effort to supercharge American AI research, development and scientific applications.

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