California delays its Artificial Intelligence Transparency Act and passes new content laws
California enacted AB 853, pushing the Artificial Intelligence Transparency Act’s start date to August 2, 2026, and adding new disclosure and detection duties for generative Artificial Intelligence providers, large platforms, and device makers. Platforms face standardized source data checks and latent disclosures in 2027, with capture devices offering similar options in 2028.
Level 4 autonomous driving nears commercial reality
Level 4 autonomous vehicles are moving closer to deployment as recent advances in Artificial Intelligence reshape the self-driving stack. Foundation models, end-to-end learning, and large-scale simulation are central to the shift.
UK unveils Artificial Intelligence regulation blueprint with Growth Lab sandboxes
The government outlined an Artificial Intelligence Growth Lab to let companies test tools in supervised regulatory sandboxes across key sectors. Ministers say the plan could cut bureaucracy, speed planning and healthcare decisions, and boost adoption and trust.
Generative artificial intelligence is a ‘crushing blow’ to news publishers, cutting traffic and revenue
A Sinar Daily report warns that generative Artificial Intelligence assistants and Google summary features are siphoning clicks from news articles, threatening ad and subscription revenue. A Pew Research Center study cited finds users click links about half as often when summaries appear.
Nvidia begins Blackwell wafers in Arizona, but Taiwan packaging remains key
TSMC’s Arizona fab has produced its first Nvidia Blackwell wafer, but the company still depends on Taiwanese advanced packaging for its top GPUs. A US packaging facility from Amkor is not expected to be ready until 2027 or 2028.
TSMC plans north Phoenix gigafab cluster as Nvidia Artificial Intelligence chips enter mass production
TSMC will accelerate upgrades to N2 and more advanced nodes in Arizona and is close to buying additional land for a gigafab cluster. The push aligns with mass production of Nvidia’s Blackwell wafers at the Phoenix plant and parallel Intel expansion in the state.
CNIL homepage: cookie fines, Artificial Intelligence governance, new privacy resources
The CNIL’s homepage spotlights recent enforcement actions, European guidance, and public awareness efforts. Highlights include major cookie fines, a joint commitment on Artificial Intelligence governance, and updated privacy resources.
The future of journalism: how an Artificial Intelligence newsroom is transforming content creation
Newsrooms are embedding Artificial Intelligence across reporting, distribution, and audience products, boosting speed while raising questions about transparency and bias. The piece maps where automation fits, what humans still do best, and how training and standards will shape the next decade.
Artificial intelligence and society hub: key stories and themes
The decoder’s Artificial Intelligence and society hub tracks how the technology reshapes media, policy, and industry. Recent coverage spans deepfakes, search visibility disputes, new state regulation, and shifting power dynamics in big tech.