AI Wrap-Up: October 3, 2025
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Perplexity slashes the wall
Its $200/month AI browser Comet is now free globally — challenging Chrome, fighting “slop,” and pushing a $5 media‑rich add‑on. -
California writes the first law that bites back.
SB 53 becomes law. Translation: Big AI labs must publish safety plans, report incidents fast, and own up to their bullshit. -
U.S. export rules tighten the leash
The Commerce Department rolls out a “50 % rule” expanding licensing constraints to AI subsidiaries tied to controlled entities. -
Congress wants a safety stamp.
New bipartisan push for independent AI safety panels to certify systems and grant legal shields for approved models. -
Edge goes smart.
Silicon Labs unveils “Simplicity AI” — pushing intelligence onto low‑power chips so everyday things (thermostats, bulbs) can think locally. -
Seizure forecast, upgraded.
A new “future‑guided” AI method improves prediction accuracy up to 44.8% by having one model teach another ahead of time. -
Agent wars demand oversight.
Experts warn AI agents interacting at scale could collude, miscommunicate, or shift objectives. New safeguards now more urgent than ever. Translation: Fix the current agents before pushing new shit out.
Author Bio:
Justin Anderson is a Multipassionate Strategist and founder of Anderson Blackstar Enterprises, the force behind Madly Multipassionate and Anderson Blackstar Media. He builds brands, stories, and systems that blend truth, power, and strategy.