AP Exclusive: Nvidia's Jensen Huang says society needs 'new social norms' in the age of AI
SHERMAN, Texas (AP) — Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang — whose work helped propel artificial intelligence — is stressing in an Associated Press interview that society has no choice but to change in the advent of AI. Huang has been optimistic about the technology’s potential to rapidly change society, creating faster economic growth and more scientific breakthroughs. But as the head of a computer chip company now developing AI systems, Huang has felt obligated to respond to critics who warn of job losses and threats to humanity itself. “We need to create new social norms,” Huang said in an interview Tuesday. “I would advocate that everybody use AI. Just go engage it.”
Nvidia's Huang pledges AI will boost manufacturing jobs. A test will come in Texas
SHERMAN, Texas (AP) — Nvidia is betting on artificial intelligence to revive U.S. manufacturing. The Silicon Valley company has unveiled a major AI infrastructure upgrade as part of a $2 billion partnership with Coherent. This involves a Texas factory producing materials for lasers that enhance chip efficiency. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes AI can create jobs rather than replace them. Nvidia is shifting from chip development to entire AI systems, with production focused in the U.S. The factory is expected to create 1,000 jobs. The AI industry is seen as crucial for economic growth and national security, with bipartisan government support.
In boost to Musk, Justice Department seeks to dismiss air pollution lawsuit against xAI data center
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is helping one of Elon Musk’s companies fight a civil rights lawsuit that alleges it is illegally running dozens of natural gas turbines to power a $20 billion data center in Mississippi. The NAACP and other groups say Musk’s xAI business failed to get a permit for its power plant, creating health risks for families in North Mississippi and nearby Memphis and violating the federal Clean Air Act. The Justice Department is seeking to intervene in the case and dismiss the lawsuit. It argues that the plant is needed to power an AI data center that is “critical to the economy” and the U.S. military.
Japan's tech business SoftBank rolls out OpenAI 'patches' against cyberattacks
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group Corp. is launching a service using OpenAI technology to protect against the looming threat of cyberattacks. Chief Executive Masayoshi Son called Japan’s vulnerability to cyberattacks “a crisis,” comparing it to a potential assault by machine guns instead of the rifle shots of the past. SoftBank will offer “a patching service,” targeting the nation’s top 3,000 companies, behind crucial infrastructure like airports, power systems and transportation. Sam Altman of OpenAI was scheduled to be there Tuesday, but appeared only in a short video. SoftBank and OpenAI set up a 50:50 joint venture last year to develop and exclusively market an AI service for the Japanese market.
Cape Verde's Vozinha becomes an Instagram sensation thanks to his saves and a streamer's push
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Vozinha gasped and laughed in shock when shown the number of new Instagram followers he had gained after helping tiny Cape Verde hold off powerhouse Spain in his team’s World Cup debut. Less than 24 hours after the game, Vozinha already had nearly 10 million Instagram followers. That is more than NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama and NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes each have. A popular Brazilian streamer was taking credit for the goalkeeper's sudden surge in followers. Meanwhile, efforts are underway to get the 40-year-old goalkeeper's mother a visa to the U.S.
The UK is banning children's social media use. Here's what other countries are doing
LONDON (AP) — Britain plans to ban people under 16 from using social media apps like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube to protect them from harmful content. This move is part of a global trend to enforce age-based restrictions. Some parents and child advocacy groups support these measures, but critics raise privacy concerns. Australia introduced a similar ban in December, and Indonesia announced restrictions in March. Malaysia requires age verification for platforms with over 8 million users. Brazil mandates linking accounts to a legal guardian. Canada is considering a regulator to enforce these rules. Other countries are exploring similar measures.
Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal
NEW Y0RK (AP) — Fox Corp. is buying streaming platform Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion. The deal will give Fox access to the Roku Channel, first-party data and more than 100 million global streaming households. Fox is a media giant that includes sports, news and entertainment content as well as Tubi.
Cybersecurity executives urge the Trump administration to ease restrictions on Anthropic AI models
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A group of cybersecurity executives and experts is asking the Trump administration to lift its directive preventing the use of Anthropic’s latest artificial intelligence models by foreign nationals, saying the move could help U.S. adversaries more than it hurts them. Anthropic said Friday it has taken its latest artificial intelligence models, known as Fable 5 and Mythos 5, offline to comply with the directive. The AI giant said it did not believe the steps taken by the government were warranted by the concern it flagged about a potential security issue. In the letter Sunday, more than 100 cybersecurity experts and company leaders asked the government to lift the export control directives.
Some anglers praise forward-facing sonar, others say high-tech fishing ruins a day at the lake
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The use of advanced sonar to catch fish has some anglers divided about the point of heading out onto the lake. Forward-facing sonar allows users to see underwater in real time, including their lures and fish. Those who embrace the technology say it helps them understand fish better and saves precious time on the water. But others raise concerns about overfishing and worry about forward-facing sonar diminishing the serene fishing experience. Studies are underway in various states to understand the usage and impacts of the technology. Forward-facing sonar has grown in popularity in recent years and costs about $2,500 for a full setup on a boat.
Trump tried to block state AI regulations, but some states are forging ahead
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Six months after President Donald Trump warned states not to regulate artificial intelligence, they are increasingly doing just that. States are scrutinizing how chatbots interact with children, how employers use AI and what developers must do to prevent an AI-caused catastrophe. State lawmakers have stepped back from earlier, wider-ranging attempts to regulate AI that were vetoed or otherwise derailed by governors. But they are returning with legislation that is more targeted. The White House doesn’t seem to be making good on its threat to sue over state AI laws or withhold money. Rather, it says it wants to enact its policy framework through Congress. That includes preempting state laws that target AI development, although not laws regulating AI use.
