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Pennsylvania will require labels on AI-generated ads
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed the Artificial Intelligence Deceptive Advertising Act into law, requiring disclosures on AI-generated political and commercial ads. The law mandates that any ad — whether still image, video, audio, or text — that has been significantly modified or generated by AI must include a clearly visible label. This makes Pennsylvania one of the first states to enact such broad AI advertising transparency requirements.
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Forced to pick, Grok's AI model chooses Republicans. OpenAI's picks Democrats.
A new study found that Grok's AI overwhelmingly recommends Republican candidates while OpenAI's GPT favors Democratic candidates, with the two models disagreeing in more than 90% of nearly 500 election races tested. The findings raise significant concerns about political bias embedded in large language models and their potential influence on elections. The study highlights the growing urgency of scrutinizing AI systems for ideological slant ahead of major votes.
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Block's new voice model sounds eerily human
Block has unveiled a new voice AI model that produces remarkably human-sounding speech and is capable of running locally on a MacBook M4 Max. The on-device capability signals a push toward privacy-preserving, low-latency voice AI that doesn't rely on cloud infrastructure. The development highlights the rapid advances being made in efficient, locally deployable AI models.
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The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn't make it
TechCrunch is maintaining a running list of AI projects and startups that have shut down or significantly missed expectations, including Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI overhaul and OpenAI's troubled "super app" launch. The tracker serves as a sobering counterpoint to the hype surrounding AI investment and deployment. It underscores that despite massive funding, many AI ventures fail to deliver on their promises.
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Here are the top AI agents that can live in your text messages
TechCrunch has compiled a list of the most notable AI agents that operate directly within SMS and messaging platforms, covering use cases from general assistance to family coordination, travel planning, and workplace productivity. The roundup reflects a growing trend of bringing AI capabilities into the messaging interfaces people already use daily. The accessibility of text-based AI agents could lower the barrier to AI adoption for less tech-savvy users.
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Blue Planet III is keeping the rough edges in the age of AI
BBC's Blue Planet III is intentionally leaving imperfect shots in the final cut to signal authenticity in an era where AI-generated content often appears suspiciously flawless. The production team recognizes that overly polished visuals have become associated with synthetic, AI-produced media, and is leaning into organic imperfection as a trust signal. The approach reflects a broader cultural reckoning with how audiences perceive and verify real versus AI-generated footage.
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