Shifting Sands: AI and Android Evolution

This chapter explores Google's evolving strategy with the Android open source project, particularly after the release of Android 16, impacting custom ROM development. It also delves into Mattel's partnership with OpenAI for AI integration, as well as significant developments in AI regulation and ethics, including a lawsuit against MidJourney and resistance from artists to data usage transparency. The chapter outlines the complexities of AI regulation in the U.S., highlighting congressional discussions and the influence of the EU's GDPR model on American law.