Technology News 11.12.2025

Oregon to criminalize AI-generated sexual images as new law takes effect soon

December 11, 2025, 1:30 AM EST. An upcoming Oregon law will criminalize AI-generated sexually explicit images, expanding the definition of illegal intimate imagery to digitally created, manipulated, or altered content. The measure targets the rise of AI-driven deepfakes that experts say mainly victimize women and minors. Prosecutors must show the accused intended to harass, humiliate, or injure a victim and that the victim experienced harassment or injury. Beginning in January, the unlawful dissemination of an intimate image will be a Class A misdemeanor, with possible jail time and fines; repeat offenders could face felonies, and victims can sue. Sponsors say the law sends a clear message against misuse of artificial intelligence. The article cites a Corbett School District case and notes related policies in Washington state, plus national efforts like the TAKE IT DOWN Act.

AI Reshapes Management: Flattened Org Charts, AI Agents, and New Manager Roles

December 11, 2025, 1:28 AM EST. AI is quietly reshaping the modern workplace by flattening org charts and reducing routine management drudgery. Companies such as Amazon, Moderna, and McKinsey are removing layers and deploying AI agents as universal teammates to automate administrative tasks, freeing managers to focus on coaching and strategy. Fortune Brainstorm AI leaders say the shift could let managers oversee larger teams, while redefining what effective management means. Yet experts warn about downsides: overreliance on AI could erode collaboration and the perceived empathy of feedback. The risk of accidental managers lacking people skills persists, underscoring the need for clear accountability and incentives that reward human leadership and authentic interaction that AI can't replace.

Florida: Butler Family backs bill to crack down on illegal internet cafés (Lewis Butler Act)

December 11, 2025, 1:14 AM EST. A Gadsden County family backs the Lewis Butler Act to shut down illegal internet cafés after a Havana tragedy. A jury awarded the Butler family a $779 million wrongful death verdict, finding operators failed to take basic safety measures following an armed robbery. Senator Michele Rayner has introduced the bill to raise penalties for illegal gambling from a misdemeanor to a felony and improve oversight of venues that enable it. Rayner says the effort is nonpartisan and aimed at public safety, with the family's story illustrating real-world impact. If enacted, the legislation could spark statewide change and protect communities from risky, unregulated operations.

Elon Musk signals Starlink rollout in India as government advances satellite-based connectivity

December 11, 2025, 1:12 AM EST. Elon Musk teased Starlink's arrival in India, aiming to advance PM Modi's vision of a digitally empowered nation. In response to Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Musk noted he is "Looking forward to serving India with Starlink," as Starlink's Lauren Dreyer and leaders discussed satellite-based last-mile connectivity and broader digital inclusion. Dreyer stressed collaboration with the government to bring high-speed internet to rural and hard-to-reach regions, while officials await final government approvals. A separate note clarified that the Starlink India website isn't live yet and pricing hasn't been announced; a temporary config glitch briefly showed dummy data. The teams are focused on turning service on once approvals are secured.

Sei Wallet Pre-Installed on Millions of Xiaomi Phones in Global Partnership

December 11, 2025, 12:58 AM EST. Sei Development Foundation will embed its wallet and a crypto discovery app into all new Xiaomi phones sold outside mainland China and the US starting in 2026. The partnership with Xiaomi aims to mainstream blockchain by letting users send P2P payments, access Web3 apps, and explore crypto without downloading extra software. Sei also plans to roll out stablecoin payments for Xiaomi's 20,000+ retail stores, starting in Hong Kong and the European Union. The collaboration targets markets where Xiaomi dominates, potentially giving millions a first crypto entry point. Sei's infrastructure uses a parallelized EVM, promising high throughput with finality in under 4 seconds, and is backed by a $5M Global Mobile Innovation Program to fund consumer apps on mobile devices.

Galaxy S25 One UI 8.5 beta disrupts Good Lock modules (Home Up, QuickStar, LockStar, NotiStar)

December 11, 2025, 12:56 AM EST. Samsung's One UI 8.5 beta for the Galaxy S25 is strikingly disruptive for popular Good Lock modules. Reports show Home Up and QuickStar won't open, with QuickStar greyed out and an 'update' prompt, while Home Up displays an incompatibility error. Additional issues affect LockStar and NotiStar, with some features not working as expected. Samsung's Good Lock team says fixes are in progress, and updates should restore functionality. This pattern mirrors previous betas, where core modules stumble after OS previews. If you rely on these modules, you may want to delay installing the beta or monitor for upcoming patches. Samsung is actively working on updates, so keep an eye on official notes for patch availability.

Pixel 9a lands at $199 with Mint Mobile deal – an unbeatable value this season

December 11, 2025, 12:42 AM EST. Deal alert: the Pixel 9a is down to $199 when you pair it with Mint Mobile's limited-time offer. The phone-normally $499-now effectively costs $379 upfront ($199 for the handset plus $180 for a year of unlimited service). That's a 60% savings and one of the best value plays in mobile this season. In practice, the package undercuts rivals like the Nothing Phone 3a and budget Moto/CMF options, and its ultrawide camera and AI features help it punch above its weight. You could theoretically get the device for free with other carriers, but the unlimited plan costs are far higher. Total monthly value comes in around $15/month for service, a dramatic contrast to typical plans.

SpaceX Prepares 2026 IPO Targeting Over $1 Trillion Valuation

December 11, 2025, 12:40 AM EST. SpaceX is reportedly preparing for a 2026 IPO that could raise more than £30bn and value the company at about $1 trillion, according to Reuters and Bloomberg. The listing could come in mid-2026, around June or July, and would rival historic highs like Saudi Aramco's. Proceeds would fund space-based datacentres and the chips needed to run them, with revenue forecast to climb from about $15bn in 2025 to $22-24bn in 2026, led by Starlink. Musk has said SpaceX has been cashflow positive and conducts periodic buybacks, while progress on Starship and global spectrum deals could widen the addressable market.

Tesla stock hype vs. reality: why buying the dip could cost thousands

December 11, 2025, 12:38 AM EST. Tesla stock remains one of the most traded names as retail investors chase dips, but a fresh downgrade from Morgan Stanley underscores the risk of chasing hype. The stock trades at roughly a P/E ratio with forward earnings that leave little margin for error, and analysts question whether the robotaxi dream and Optimus can justify the current valuation. The firm's downgrade to Equal Weight follows concerns about near-term demand and execution risk, even as Wedbush sticks to a bullish, $600 target. Historical volatility and DCF valuation suggest a wide gap between today's price and fair value (roughly $69-$138). The takeaway: overconcentration and repeated dips can turn courage into catastrophe for retail investors, especially if Musk's attention fragments across ventures.

iOS 26: Apple Maps learns your routines to warn you about traffic delays

December 11, 2025, 12:12 AM EST. iOS 26's Apple Maps can learn your routines and warn you about significant delays on your regular routes before you head out. If your schedule changes, Maps adapts to keep your commute smooth, and you'll get push notifications about issues along your typical path. It also surfaces timely route tips inside the Suggestions widget. To protect privacy, you must opt in: preferred routes and predicted destinations are learned and stored on-device and aren't linked to your Apple ID. Enable it by tapping the prompt in Maps, or go to Settings app ⇾ Apps ⇾ Maps ⇾ Location and switch on the Preferred Routes & Predicted Destinations toggle. Have you tried it, and how has it worked for you?

SK Hynix Eyes U.S. Listing to Narrow AI Chip Valuation Gap

December 11, 2025, 12:10 AM EST. South Korea's SK Hynix confirmed it is weighing a U.S. stock market listing using treasury shares as it rides the AI hardware boom. A U.S. listing could give American investors direct access to SK Hynix stock and help close valuation gaps with Micron Technology and Samsung Electronics. The company has been pouring capital into capacity expansion, including nearly $4 billion for an advanced packaging fab in Indiana, boosting domestic chip production. SK Hynix also indicated potential ADRs as a path, while continuing growth amid surging demand for high-bandwidth memory used in Nvidia AI processors.

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