
AI Update, July 18, 2025: AI News and Views From the Past Week
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so. Stay in the know.
Catch up on select AI news and developments from the past week or so (in no particular order):
Proposal would ban US states from regulating AI for a decade. A provision in a GOP budget bill would block US states from regulating AI until at least 2035, sparking backlash from advocacy groups. Critics argue the moratorium would prevent protections against algorithmic discrimination, deepfakes, and child-targeted chatbots.
Google claims users find ads in AI search 'helpful.' Google has begun rolling out ads in AI Overviews and AI Mode within US search results. While some users have spotted these ads beneath AI answers and above organic results, Google asserts they enhance the experience by connecting users with relevant businesses at key decision moments.
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