AI Daily News: U.S. Senate Rejects 10-Year Ban on State-Level AI Regulation

U.S. Senate Rejects 10-Year Ban on State-Level AI Regulation

The U.S. Senate voted 99-1 to remove a proposed 10-year ban on state regulation of artificial intelligence from a major Republican bill. The provision aimed to centralize AI oversight at the federal level but faced bipartisan opposition from governors, attorneys general, and AI safety advocates. Critics argued that the ban would have given AI companies unchecked freedom and stripped states of the ability to address emerging harms. The Senate's decision preserves states' rights to regulate AI technologies. (apnews.com)

Nvidia Partners with Emerald AI to Optimize Data Center Energy Use

Nvidia, in partnership with key tech and finance figures, is backing a new startup called Emerald AI. The startup aims to revolutionize data center energy management by integrating software that adjusts AI workloads based on regional electricity grid needs, reducing strain on power systems and supporting renewable energy integration. A field test in Phoenix demonstrated a 25% reduction in energy use during peak times. Emerald AI plans larger tests and commercial deployment by early 2026. (axios.com)

Baidu Launches AI Video Generator and Overhauls Search Features

China's Baidu launched MuseSteamer, an AI-powered video generator aimed at business users, alongside a major upgrade to its search engine. MuseSteamer converts images into videos of up to 10 seconds and is available in three versions: Turbo, Pro, and Lite. The search engine overhaul includes support for longer queries and voice and image-based searches, utilizing advanced AI for more personalized results. These initiatives aim to strengthen Baidu’s competitive stance amid growing pressure from AI chatbot-based platforms. (reuters.com)

Premier League Forms Five-Year AI Partnership with Microsoft

The English Premier League has entered a five-year partnership with Microsoft to integrate AI technology into its digital platforms. Using Microsoft’s AI tool, Copilot, the league aims to enhance fan engagement by providing instant access to facts and statistics about clubs, players, and matches, drawing from over 30 seasons of data, 300,000 articles, and 9,000 videos. This collaboration includes migrating the Premier League's core digital infrastructure to Microsoft Azure, facilitating seamless AI integration and a unified platform. (reuters.com)

18% of Single Virginians Have Taken on AI Lovers, Survey Finds

According to exclusive data from Match shared with Axios, 18% of single Virginians have embraced AI as romantic partners, signaling a transformative shift in how individuals form connections in the digital era. This is the first year Match has surveyed its users nationwide about AI-based companionship, revealing that usage has significantly increased from just 6% the previous year. While AI companion apps like Replika, Blush, and Nomi have existed for years, the industry experienced substantial growth in 2024. However, experts express concern that emotional relationships with AI chatbots may undermine real human interaction. (axios.com)