CNN
An executive order signed Dec. 11 by U.S. President Donald Trump prevents states from enforcing their own AI regulations and calls for the creation of a "single national framework" for AI. White House crypto and AI czar David Sacks said the administration does not plan to challenge every state AI law and will not take aim at state regulations on child safety and AI.
From "Trump Executive Order Blocks States from Enforcing Their Own AI Regulations"
CNN (12/11/25) Samantha Waldenberg; Hadas Gold; Clare Duffy
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ACM News Release
ACM has named its 2025 Distinguished Members, selected from leading universities, corporations, and research institutions across the globe by their peers for contributions to research and/or volunteer service. ACM President Yannis Ioannidis said, "We see the annual announcement of a new class of Distinguished Members as one of our most important events and an excellent way to cap off the year. It's our opportunity to recognize computing innovators whose efforts and creativity underpin the technologies that shape our world."
From "ACM Honors 2025 Distinguished Members for Driving the Future of Computing"
ACM News Release (12/10/25)
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Associated Press
Australian eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant is asking social media platforms to submit data on how many accounts for children under 16 have been deactivated since the ban on those accounts went into effect on Dec. 10, with their responses released within two weeks. The platforms, required to provide updates monthly for six months, could be hit with fines up to A$49.5 million ($32.9 million) for failing to take reasonable steps to deactivate under-16 accounts.
From "Australia Demands Social Media Giants Report Progress on Account Bans for Children Under 16"
Associated Press (12/11/25) Rod McGuirk
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K-12 Dive
A report from Code.org and CSforALL underscores the importance of teaching AI literacy and foundational computer science skills together to avoid uneven implementation of AI education and "fragmented expectations for the future workforce." The report found only 12 states require students to complete a computer science course to graduate, and 17 states have issued guidance clarifying that computer science is fundamental to understanding AI.
From "Most States Still Don't Tie AI Literacy to Computer Science"
K-12 Dive (12/25) Anna Merod
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Computer Weekly
Microsoft is expanding its bug bounty program to reward reports of serious vulnerabilities in third-party and open source software that could affect its cloud and online services. The new "in scope by default" model allows payouts even when Microsoft does not own the code, aiming to address supply-chain risks and issues that appear between interconnected products. The software giant said the shift supports faster triage, greater transparency, and broader security coverage.
From "Microsoft Expands Bug Bounty Scheme to Include Third-Party Software"
Computer Weekly (12/11/25) Bill Goodwin
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The New York Times
Government prosecutors in Taiwan raided the homes of engineer Wei-Jen Lo last month following his departure from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) after 21 years to work at rival Intel. Lo's stocks and real estate also were seized with court approval. The investigation into Lo marks the first time the Taiwanese government has invoked a 2022 law that protects chip makers' trade secrets on national security grounds. Lo also faces a lawsuit from TSMC.
From "Taiwan Invokes National Security Law to Protect TSMC Trade Secrets"
The New York Times (12/10/25) Meaghan Tobin; Xinyun Wu; Amy Chang Chien
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