OpenAI’s Regulatory Power Grab, Disney’s New AI Droid, and AI’s Takeover of Coding

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OpenAI Wants Federal Oversight—But on Their Terms

OpenAI just released its official response to the White House’s call for public input on the AI Action Plan. The company is urging for federal oversight of AI development in exchange for protection from state-level regulations—particularly targeting the staggering 781 AI bills introduced across various states this year.

Their proposal suggests increased federal investments, copyright law reforms, and more extensive access to government datasets. Notably, OpenAI explicitly recommends banning Chinese-based AI lab DeepSeek, labeling it as “state-controlled” and a security risk.

Critics are calling foul. This push comes at an uneasy time, as OpenAI faces backlash for its closed-source model approach and copyright controversies. Accusations suggest that OpenAI is using geopolitical tensions to undercut open-source competition, which threatens the dominance of the "Generative AI Duopoly" formed by OpenAI and Anthropic.

Bottom line: OpenAI’s move highlights a deeper debate over AI ethics, innovation, and what fair competition should look like—especially when powerhouses begin influencing policy.

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Coding's Human Element Could Soon Disappear

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says that within months, AI may be writing up to 90% of all new code, and in just a year, nearly all coding could be AI-generated. Currently, AI dramatically boosts productivity, but human developers still own the strategic aspects—setting project goals, managing security, and making nuanced design decisions.

However, as AI rapidly improves, the remaining human roles in programming may dwindle. The question isn’t if AI will handle all coding, but when—and what this means for the industry’s human workforce.

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Google’s Gemini App Gets Major Upgrades—Including a Powerful Research Assistant

Gemini users just got a bundle of exciting new upgrades. Google's 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental now supports file uploads and expands its context window up to 1 million tokens for Gemini Advanced users, tackling complex tasks faster and more effectively.

The app’s popular Deep Research feature also received a major boost—available to everyone globally in 45+ languages. Paired with Gemini 2.0, it quickly synthesizes comprehensive, multi-page research reports, even offering real-time insights into its own thought process.

Additionally, Gemini now personalizes responses by securely connecting to your Google apps—such as Calendar, Notes, Tasks, and soon Photos—to deliver results uniquely tailored to you. Plus, Gemini’s “Gems” customization feature is rolling out broadly, letting users build personalized AI assistants to tackle niche tasks from meal planning to math coaching.

Disney & NVIDIA Launch “BDX,” the Star Wars Robot of Your Dreams

NVIDIA, Disney, and Google DeepMind teamed up to unveil BDX—a lifelike, expressive robot inspired by Star Wars. Running on NVIDIA’s powerful Newton physics engine, these next-gen droids will soon be entertaining crowds at Disney parks, bridging advanced AI with cinematic magic. See BDX in action →

Google’s Gemini 2.0 Flash Sparks Controversy

Google’s latest experimental AI tool lets users edit images using voice commands—quickly removing or adding objects, altering lighting, and even adjusting scenery. Though seen as a more natural alternative to Photoshop, it's already facing backlash for enabling unethical image manipulation, including watermark removal from stock photography.

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