Recently, U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump, alongside SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, announced a plan for SoftBank to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years. This major investment is expected to focus on the development of artificial intelligence. Image source note: The image was generated by AI, with licensing provided by Midjourney. During the announcement, Trump stated that SoftBank's investment reflects tremendous confidence in America's future. He mentioned that since his election, many have expressed hopes to invest in...

Against the backdrop of Trump's return to the White House, top entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley are quietly becoming key technological advisors to the president. Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen, and David Sacks are among those strategizing for Trump, with their most notable point being their strong criticism of AI regulation. This group of tech elites believes that AI chatbots are emerging as a new ideological battleground. Their core concern is that large tech companies may use AI systems to propagate specific political positions, achieving a more covert and effective form of 'regulation'.

At the Reuters NEXT conference held on December 11, Robin Vince, CEO of BNY Mellon, expressed optimism that the U.S. economy will experience growth under newly elected President Donald Trump. Vince noted that economic growth is crucial for the U.S., and Trump has made it clear that he believes in the nation's economic potential. He emphasized that as a financial institution with a 240-year history, BNY Mellon is committed to providing diversified financial services to its clients, including custody,

With Trump's election as president, one of his campaign promises is to initiate the largest immigration deportation action in U.S. history. On September 12, 2024, at an event in Tucson, Arizona, Trump stated that he would launch this action, particularly targeting immigrants with criminal records. He appointed hardliner Thomas Homan as 'Border Czar' and Stephen Miller as Deputy Chief of Policy, indicating that the new administration would take a radical stance on immigration issues. Image source note: Image by A

OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman stated that after Trump wins the 2024 U.S. presidential election, artificial intelligence will become an 'exceptionally important' topic. He emphasized that the U.S. must remain at the forefront of AI development based on 'democratic values'. In a one-on-one interview with Shannon Bream of Fox News, Altman pointed out that the U.S. needs to establish the necessary infrastructure domestically, such as data centers, to ensure it has 'the best AI infrastructure in the world'.

According to Axios, former President Trump is considering appointing an 'AI Commissioner' to better coordinate federal government regulation and application in the field of artificial intelligence. The establishment of this commissioner would help accelerate the government's goals in AI policy, as this position does not require Senate confirmation. Note: The image is AI-generated, provided by the image licensing service Midjourney. It is understood that this AI Commissioner position may be merged with the 'Cryptocurrency Commissioner' role under consideration.

In today's rapidly advancing era of artificial intelligence technology, AI regulation in the United States finds itself in an extremely chaotic time. With the Trump administration about to take office, its hands-off approach to tech regulation is driving a dramatic regulatory struggle. Currently, the landscape of AI regulation in the U.S. resembles a fragmented puzzle: there is a lack of unified policy at the federal level, states are acting independently, and some areas lack clear rules altogether. This regulatory vacuum is creating an arena filled with uncertainty and risks for tech giants. The Trump team is considering appointing an 'AI Tsar'...

With Trump's election as President of the United States, his administration is expected to attempt to ease regulations on self-driving cars, a news that caused Tesla's stock price to rise by over 5% on Monday. Tesla's CEO Elon Musk has been actively promoting the launch of its 'Robot Taxi' service, aimed at competing with rivals like Waymo, a subsidiary of Google's parent company Alphabet. The market is optimistic about the Trump administration's intentions to lower the regulatory barriers for self-driving cars, resulting in excited investors buying Tesla shares.

Recently, several users on social media platform X have claimed to earn 'thousands of dollars' by posting fake information related to the US elections, AI-generated images, and various unfounded conspiracy theories. These users often share each other's content online, retweeting multiple times a day to increase their exposure and revenue. A BBC investigation found that these users have formed networks consisting of dozens of accounts that interact with each other, sharing a mix of true and false information with the aim of boosting their presence on the platform.

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, generative artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a new player on the electoral battlefield. AI technology can generate false images, videos, and audio, influencing voter decision-making, a trend that has manifested in multiple instances. For example, former President Trump shared AI-generated images attempting to mislead the public, while residents of New Hampshire encountered deepfake calls aimed at dissuading them from participating in the Democratic primaries. Experts warn that the impact of AI-generated misinformation could substantially alter election outcomes, and current detection technologies remain underdeveloped.

Trump shared images on social media claiming that Taylor Swift and her fans support his presidential campaign, featuring shirts saying 'Swifties for Trump' and a picture of Taylor resembling Uncle Sam. However, these images have been questioned as AI-generated misinformation and faced backlash from fans. Trump stated he was unaware of the situation, while his spokesperson insisted that the expressed support was genuine. Rumors suggest that Taylor might appear as a special guest at one of Trump's campaign rallies. Frequent fraudulent incidents have arisen due to AI face-swapping technology.

Former President Trump shared an AI-generated image of Taylor Swift supporting him on the social media platform Truth Social, claiming he was not involved in its creation. One image depicted Taylor Swift as 'Uncle Sam,' accompanied by a slogan supporting Trump. Trump stated he was unaware of these images and that they were generated by others. He further indicated that AI technology could pose dangers and seemed confused about the origins and content of these images. This action came after he previously accused Vice President Kamala Harris of using AI to create fake images.

Musk sparked widespread attention by releasing a video of himself dancing with Trump, utilizing an AI video generation tool called Viggle AI, which led to over 130 million views. The magic of Viggle AI lies in its templated operation; users simply upload photos and choose action templates to create smooth, natural dance videos. The tool's multi-character control feature, Multi, further ignited users' creativity, allowing them to produce various creative videos that spread online, bringing a substantial user base to Viggle AI.

Trump posted on Truth Social claiming that his campaign is winning support from Taylor Swift fans, showcasing this assertion with an AI-generated image. He also launched a fierce attack on Vice President Kamala Harris, questioning her political record and suggesting she is a communist. The content includes an AI-generated image of Swift wearing a 'Swifties For Trump' shirt and a real photo of a woman wearing a similar shirt. Trump also shared a video in which a woman claims...