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U.S. Technology Updates – May 2025
🤖 Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Big Tech
- Google’s AI Advancements: At Google I/O 2025, CEO Sundar Pichai unveiled major updates powered by the company’s Gemini AI models. These include enhancements to Google Beam (formerly Project Starline), real-time speech translation within Google Meet, and the evolution of “Project Astra” into Gemini Live, enabling interactive camera-based conversations on both iPhones and Android devices.
- Alphabet’s AI Initiatives: Alphabet Inc. shares surged 4% after introducing “AI Mode” to all U.S. Google Search users and unveiling a $249.99-per-month subscription targeting AI power users. CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized that generative AI’s growth complements traditional search behavior. Reuters
- Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4: Startup Anthropic introduced its latest AI model, Claude Opus 4, claiming it can autonomously write computer code for extended durations—significantly longer than previous versions. Backed by tech giants Alphabet and Amazon, Anthropic has established itself as a leader in AI-driven coding. Reuters
🏛️ Tech Policy & Legislation
- “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”: The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” narrowly passed by House Republicans, proposes significant changes including stripping states of authority over AI regulations for ten years, potentially affecting over 60 state-level laws addressing algorithmic discrimination and government use of AI. The bill also phases out tax credits for electric vehicles and renewable energy projects, reverses some climate programs from the Inflation Reduction Act, and further reduces funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The Verge
- TAKE IT DOWN Act: The Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks Act, or TAKE IT DOWN Act, is a United States law aimed at dealing with non-consensual intimate imagery (“revenge porn”) or deepfakes posted to online sites and social media applications, typically made with assistance through artificial intelligence. Wikipedia
📱 Consumer Tech & Devices
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Series: Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 series, including the S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, and the ultra-thin S25 Edge. These devices feature advanced AI capabilities, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, and enhanced camera systems. Wikipedia
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trail Boss: The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 Trail Boss Crew Cab is a robust, feature-rich light-duty pickup truck ideal for both on-road and off-road adventures. It features a powerful 6.2-liter V-8 engine, advanced safety systems, and a premium interior with a 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen. MySA
🚗 Autonomous Vehicles
- Waymo’s Expansion: Waymo was approved to expand its Robotaxi service to the South Bay and San Jose areas of San Francisco, marking a further promotion of its autonomous driving services in the United States. Wikipedia
- Tesla’s Ambitious Plans: Tesla announced plans to deploy hundreds of thousands or even over a million fully self-driving Tesla vehicles on American roads by the end of 2026. Wikipedia
🛰️ Space & Quantum Innovation
- Sunita Williams Sets Record: NASA astronaut Sunita Williams broke the world record for the most time spent on spacewalk by a woman, accumulating 62 hours and 6 minutes on her ninth EVA. Wikipedia
- Quantum Sandbox Initiative: U.S. lawmakers introduced the bipartisan Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act, aiming to establish a public-private partnership to accelerate the development of near-term quantum applications by creating testbeds—referred to as “quantum sandboxes”—for innovators to test quantum technologies in real-world environments. Wi
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