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22 May 2025

News Publishers Slam Google's AI Mode as 'Theft', Raising Concerns Over Content Usage and Revenue Loss

The News/Media Alliance criticizes Google's AI Mode, calling it "theft" of publisher content. The controversy highlights tensions between tech giants and news organizations over AI-powered search features.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth Meets Elon Musk to Discuss AI in Military Applications

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a second meeting with Elon Musk and his X AI team at the Pentagon, highlighting the growing importance of AI in national defense strategies.

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Industry Leaders and Artists Urge Senate to Pass No Fakes Act to Combat AI Deepfakes

Tech and music industry leaders, including country singer Martina McBride, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, advocating for the bipartisan No Fakes Act to protect against unauthorized AI-generated deepfakes and establish federal protections for artists' voices and likenesses.

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AI-Driven Approach Enhances Gully Erosion Prediction and Interpretation

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a novel AI methodology that combines machine learning with an interpretability tool to improve gully erosion prediction and understanding, achieving 91.6% accuracy.

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Royal Bank of Canada Establishes New AI Team to Boost Capital Markets Growth

RBC's capital markets division creates a new AI and digital innovation team, aiming to leverage artificial intelligence for future growth and improved operations.

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AI-Powered Gene Delivery Systems Revolutionize Brain and Spinal Cord Research

NIH-funded research teams have developed a versatile set of gene delivery systems that can target specific neural cell types in the brain and spinal cord with unprecedented accuracy, paving the way for precise gene therapies and advanced neuroscience research.

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Signal Blocks Windows 11 Recall Feature to Protect User Privacy

Signal, the encrypted messaging app, has implemented a new "Screen Security" feature to prevent Microsoft's Windows 11 Recall from capturing screenshots of user conversations, citing privacy concerns.

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Zoom Raises Annual Forecast Amid AI Integration and Robust Demand

Zoom Communications increases its annual revenue forecast, benefiting from hybrid work trends and AI integration. The company's AI-powered tools and expanded services contribute to its growth, despite some caution among larger U.S. customers.

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US Considers AI and Extended Consular Services to Address World Cup Visa Demand

The Trump administration is exploring options to boost visa processing capacity for the 2026 World Cup, including AI implementation and extended consular services, amidst concerns over long wait times and immigration policies.

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AI's Soaring Energy Consumption: A Growing Environmental Concern

New research reveals AI's rapidly increasing energy demands, with estimates suggesting it could account for nearly half of data center power usage by the end of 2025. This surge in consumption raises significant environmental concerns and calls for greater transparency from AI companies.

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AI Integration Drives Growth and Efficiency Gains Across Tech Companies in Q1 2025

Multiple tech companies report AI-driven improvements in Q1 2025, with uCloudlink, Kanzhun, iQIYI, Kingsoft Cloud, and Sunlands all highlighting AI integration in their products and services.

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Global Law Enforcement Disrupts Lumma Infostealer in Coordinated Takedown

A consortium of international law enforcement agencies and tech companies have successfully disrupted Lumma, a popular infostealer malware used by cybercriminals to steal sensitive information, including cryptocurrency wallet details.

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Google Introduces Ads to AI-Powered Search Features, Sparking Debate on User Experience and Revenue

Google announces the integration of ads into its AI Mode and expansion of ads in AI Overviews, aiming to monetize its AI-powered search features while maintaining user relevance.

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Proposed Moratorium on State AI Regulations Sparks Debate in US Congress

A proposal in the US House of Representatives to ban state-level AI regulations for 10 years has ignited a heated debate about consumer protection, innovation, and federal oversight of artificial intelligence.

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XPeng's Q1 2025 Financial Report: Record-Breaking Performance and AI-Driven Growth

XPeng Motors reports strong Q1 2025 results with record gross margin, lowest net loss in five years, and significant year-over-year growth, driven by AI technologies and global expansion.

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