Congress just swung again at blocking states from making their own AI laws… and yep, another clean miss. 

This thing went down faster than a beta feature nobody asked for, and the tech world is buzzing — because this wasn’t some random side quest. This was the second attempt this year to shut down state-level AI laws, and it still couldn’t get through.

So here’s what actually happened: 

Lawmakers tried to slip a nationwide ban on state AI regulation into — wait for it — the defense bill. As in: fighter jets, troop funding, and apparently “please don’t let California regulate chatbots.” And both parties basically hit the brakes. 

Even Steve Scalise, who’s been quarterbacking this move with Trump cheering from the sidelines, had to admit the vibes weren’t vibing, in his own words: “We’ll find another place for it”.

But let’s zoom out: why does Silicon Valley keep trying to squash state laws like it’s Whac-A-Mole? Easy. A 50-state patchwork of AI rules is a compliance nightmare. Companies hate it. Investors hate it. Anyone building fast hates it.

But here's the twist: most of these state laws aren’t even wild. They’re aiming at stuff the federal government still hasn’t properly addressed — we’re talking consumer safety, transparency, bias checks, industry-specific rules. You know… basic responsibilities that are kinda hard to argue are outrageous.

And critics are like: if we block states before a real federal framework exists, we basically hand the steering wheel to Big Tech and say, “figure it out.” And after the whole crypto-regulation rollercoaster? Yeah… nobody wants to rerun that.

So what happens next?

Scalise might try a standalone bill. There’s a leaked draft executive order floating around somewhere in DC, though that’s reportedly on pause.

As for states? They’re probably feeling emboldened to keep cooking up their own rules. And companies? They’re gonna have to prep for a world where California, New York, Texas, and everyone else all decide to do their own thing.

The Big picture

This isn’t just another failed amendment — it’s a sign that AI governance is going to be layered, messy, and shaped by way more than just Washington. 

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Guess what?! 

Google Photos just dropped something that low-key feels like the Spotify Wrapped of your entire life.

The 2025 Google Photos Recap, now powered by Gemini AI, is officially rolling out — and this thing doesn’t just show you a cute slideshow. Nah. It digs into your year and pulls out moments you literally forgot you captured. 

And in classic Google fashion, it’s equal parts magical, slightly unsettling, and extremely shareable.

So what makes this recap different?

With the new Gemini integration (for U.S. only), Google Photos isn’t just grouping photos by date or scanning faces anymore. It actually understands what’s happening in your shots, it understands  context, activities, even the emotional weight behind certain photos.

And that’s just the warm-up. The upgrade list goes crazy this year. We’re talking:

For more context: Gemini now does highlight detection that doesn’t just say “hey, here’s you again.” It finds the moments that actually mattered including: trips, hobbies, milestones, and that one weird phase you swore you'd never speak of again.

It builds themes around your year whether it’s sports, art, cooking, hiking or… whatever took over your camera roll.

It layers in emotional context, so your recap feels like an actual story instead of a chaotic scrapbook.

You even get brand-new stats like:

Plus, Google doubled down on privacy.

You can hide specific people or photos before generating your recap, and if you tweak anything last-minute? There’s a Regenerate button that rebuilds your entire year-end story instantly.

Basically, your recap doesn’t just play — it pulls up like a mini movie trailer for your life.

Sharing is way easier now too

You can one-tap it to WhatsApp Status, send it straight into CapCut for edits, or share pre-formatted clips optimized for every platform. They even added group-chat-friendly mini-videos.

But hey, this isn’t just about nostalgia. Google is showing us what AI-powered memory keeping really looks like. And our photos? They’re no longer just “photos” — they’re data points AI can stitch into a story.

Think about it, this tech could eventually:

So how do you get your recap?

If you don’t see it yet, chill — it’s rolling out through December.

Look for the “Recap” prompt at the top of your Google Photos app. Once it’s done generating, you’ll find it at the end of your Memories carousel and pinned in the Collections tab.

And remember: if there’s someone you don’t want starring in your little film (👀), hide them first — then regenerate.

Final take

Google didn’t just make a recap — they made an AI-powered scrapbook that actually understands your year. And honestly? It’s kinda beautiful. 

You should check it out.

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