College Student Gets Access to U.S. Housing Data to Rewrite Rules Using AI

This week, a college kid’s rewriting government housing rules (seriously), Congress is fighting deepfake nudes, and AI’s now your travel agent, game master, and Wendy’s supply chain savior.

Yeah, it’s been busy. Here’s what’s inside:

1. College student + AI = new U.S. housing rules
2. Congress cracks down on AI deepfakes
3. Let AI plan your summer trip
4. Games that evolve as you play
5. AI takes the field in sports
6. Wendy’s and Walgreens get an AI glow-up

Politics

College Student Gets Access to U.S. Housing Data to Rewrite Rules Using AI

A college kid is using AI to help rewrite U.S. housing rules and the government’s letting him.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), linked to Elon Musk, picked 21-year-old Christopher Sweet, a student at the University of Chicago, to lead an AI project that’s reviewing and rewriting housing regulations.

He’s using AI to spot outdated or unnecessary rules at HUD (The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development), the government agency that handles public housing and helps people get affordable homes. He even has access to private housing data, despite having no government experience.

AI is now helping shape real laws. And a college student with AI tools and big access is part of that change, it could affect how housing programs work for millions of Americans. (WIRED)

Legal

Congress Passes Law to Take Down Deepfake Nudes

Congress just passed the “Take It Down Act,” a new law to fight nonconsensual deepfake nudes and revenge porn online.

The new bill makes it easier for people to get fake or explicit images of themselves removed from websites, even if they’re AI-generated. Platforms must take down the content quickly or face legal trouble. It covers anything shared without consent, whether real or fake, and especially targets deepfakes made to look like celebrities or private citizens in sexual content.

The bill passed with strong support from both parties. Lawmakers say it protects privacy without breaking free speech rules under the First Amendment.

This law gives victims more power to fight back against fake or leaked nudes, especially in a time when AI can create them in minutes. It’s a big move to stop online abuse and protect people from being targeted or humiliated digitally. (AP News)

Travel

AI Travel Planning Is Taking Off

Artificial Intelligence is changing how people plan their vacations. Instead of spending hours researching flights, hotels, and activities, travelers are now using AI tools to handle the planning.

With summer approaching, many are turning to AI platforms like ChatGPT and Google Gemini to organize their trips. These tools can quickly generate detailed itineraries, suggest transportation options, and even recommend local attractions.

For instance, Lindsay Feldman, a PR agency owner, used ChatGPT to plan a work trip. The AI provided instant answers, mapping out routes and train transfers. Similarly, Tyler Bennett used ChatGPT to create a day-by-day itinerary for her upcoming trip to Hawaii, integrating her preferred destinations into Apple Maps.

Google's Gemini offers a feature called "Gems," acting as a personal assistant that remembers user preferences. It can help find budget-friendly flights and suggest activities by pulling information from various sources, including YouTube.

AI tools are making travel planning faster and more personalized. Whether you're organizing a business trip or a vacation, these platforms can save time and reduce stress by handling the details for you. (FOX4)

Gaming

Games That Think for Themselves

Google Cloud is helping build “living games” that can update themselves using AI; so the story, characters, and gameplay keep changing without developers lifting a finger.

Traditionally, game developers manually update content to keep players engaged. With generative AI, games can now evolve in real-time, adapting storylines, environments, and character interactions based on player behavior. This means games can offer unique experiences for each player, with AI-generated dialogue, quests, and worlds that respond to individual actions. Google Cloud's tools aim to make this technology accessible to developers, enabling the creation of more immersive and personalized gaming experiences.

This shift could transform how we play and develop games. For players, it promises more engaging and personalized experiences. For developers, it offers tools to create content more efficiently. As generative AI becomes more integrated into gaming, we can expect a new era of interactive entertainment. (The Keyboard)

Sports

6 Ways AI’s Changing Sports for Everyone

Artificial intelligence is making waves in the sports world, helping teams and athletes improve performance, prevent injuries, and enhance the fan experience.

AI is being used in various ways across sports:

Officiating: Leagues are testing AI-powered systems like Hawk-Eye to assist referees in making accurate calls, such as determining if a pitch is a strike or if a player is offside.

Player Evaluation: Teams use sensors and cameras to collect data on player performance, like pitch spin rates or player speed, to assess and improve skills.

Talent Scouting: AI helps scouts analyze vast amounts of data to identify promising players and predict their future performance and injury risk.

Injury Prevention: By analyzing player movements and biomechanics, AI can identify patterns that may lead to injuries, allowing for preventive measures.

Fan Experience: AI enhances broadcasts with real-time statistics and personalized content, making games more engaging for viewers.

AI is changing how sports are played, coached, and watched. Whether you're an athlete aiming to improve, a coach seeking better strategies, or a fan wanting a more immersive experience, AI is shaping the future of sports in exciting ways. (Built In)

Food and Beverage

Palantir's AI Now Runs Wendy’s Frosty Flow and Walgreens’ Pharmacy Ops

Palantir is a tech company that helps big organizations make sense of huge amounts of data. Think of it like a super-powered spreadsheet that finds patterns, makes predictions, and helps teams make smarter decisions.

Right now, Palantir is teaming up with Wendy’s and Walgreens to improve how they manage things like supplies, deliveries, and store operations; using AI to make everything run faster and smoother.

Wendy’s was dealing with a fragmented system that made it hard to manage inventory efficiently. By implementing Palantir’s AI platform, they created a digital model of their supply chain. This allowed them to quickly identify and address issues, like a syrup shortage for their Frosty desserts, which they resolved in five minutes, a task that previously took a full day.

Walgreens faced challenges with disconnected systems that made it difficult to manage pharmacy operations effectively. With Palantir’s help, they developed a digital twin of their operations, enabling real-time insights and smarter workload distribution. This led to a 30% reduction in task time and expanded from a 10-store pilot to 4,000 stores in eight months.

These advancements show how AI can reduce costs, improve operations, and service in large organizations. For consumers, this could mean more reliable product availability and better service experiences. (PYMNTS)

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