Florida Gov. DeSantis unveiled the Florida A.I. Bill of Rights on Dec. 15, 2025, banning unauthorized AI use of likenesses, mandating transparency, and prohibiting AI therapy, asserting state authority over AI regulation.

U.S. automakers cut EV plans due to losses, weak demand, and shifting policies, favoring profitable trucks and SUVs as Chinese EVs expand globally.

Apple allows alternative app stores in Japan under new laws, with lower fees and external payments, but keeps 15% on outside links and approval rules.

Google replaces Gemini 2.5 Flash with faster, cheaper Gemini 3 Flash in Search and app.

Databricks raised $4B at a $134B valuation on Dec. 16, 2025, citing strong AI demand and financial growth.

A 2025 Optus outage from a flawed upgrade blocked emergency calls for 14 hours, causing two deaths and prompting major reforms.

YouTube bans Screen Culture and KH Studio for fake AI trailers misleading millions.

OpenAI launches ChatGPT App Directory, letting users access third-party tools like Spotify and Expedia in chats.

Google invests $8M in Indian AI hubs for health, agriculture, education, and cities, plus $400K for health AI and $2M for Indian language tech.

Chinese AI chipmaker MetaX soared 560% on debut, raising $585M in a highly oversubscribed IPO.