Another bid to block state AI regulation has failed… for now

Republicans’ attempt to ban state AI regulations was removed from the defense bill after bipartisan opposition, underscoring tensions between tech-industry demands, consumer protection concerns, and Trump’s push for sweeping federal preemption.

Google Photos’ 2025 Recap turns to Gemini to find your highlights

The Google Photos Recap will use Gemini’s AI to find your memorable moments throughout the year, and adds new metrics, like a ‘selfie’ count.

Android 16 adds AI notification summaries, new customization options, and more

The rollout of the new Android 16 features, which are first coming to Pixel devices, marks a new chapter in how Android updates work, as the company is shifting from a single yearly update to more frequent releases.

Microreactor startup Antares raises $96M for land, sea, and space-based nuclear power

Antares is designing and building small modular reactors that it plans to deploy for commercial, space, and defense applications.

The spectacle of Bryan Johnson and his livestreamed shrooms trip

Bryan Johnson livestreamed his shrooms trip — which included both Grimes and Marc Benioff — as part of his controversial longevity research.

The future of deep tech will be explained to you at StrictlyVC Palo Alto on Dec 3

On Wednesday evening at Playground Global in Palo Alto, some very smart people who are building things you don’t understand yet will explain what’s coming. This is the final StrictlyVC event of 2025, and truly, the lineup is ridiculous.

Kalshi raises $1B at $11B valuation, doubling value in under two months

The latest funding comes less than two months after Kalshi announced that it raised $300 million at a $5 billion valuation.

Google tests merging AI Overviews with AI Mode

Google is testing how to make it easier to move from search to an AI chat in a new global test.

Amazon previews 3 AI agents, including ‘Kiro’ that can code on its own for days

Amazon Web Services on Tuesday announced three new AI agents it calls “Frontier agents” for coding, security, and DevOps.

Amazon challenges competitors with on-premises Nvidia ‘AI Factories’

If the product name sounds familiar, it should. It’s a collab with Nvidia that combines AWS tech with the chip maker’s tech.