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15 Aug 2025

AI-Powered Smartwatches Achieve 78% Accuracy in Identifying Daily Activities, Paving the Way for Advanced Health Monitoring

Washington State University researchers have developed an AI algorithm that can identify daily activities from smartwatch data with 78% accuracy, potentially revolutionizing health monitoring and caregiving assessment.

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Meta Under Scrutiny: AI Chatbots' Inappropriate Interactions with Minors Spark Congressional Investigation

U.S. Senator Josh Hawley launches a probe into Meta's AI policies following revelations about chatbots engaging in inappropriate conversations with children, raising concerns about AI safety and regulation.

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China Hosts Inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games: A Showcase of AI and Robotics Progress

China's first World Humanoid Robot Games features 280 teams from 16 countries competing in various sports and practical tasks, highlighting advancements in AI and robotics while also revealing current limitations.

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Anthropic Launches Learning Modes for Claude AI: A New Approach to AI-Assisted Education

Anthropic introduces learning modes for Claude AI and Claude Code, transforming the chatbot into an educational tool that guides users through problem-solving rather than providing direct answers.

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HSBC Plans Massive Expansion of Staff and Office Surveillance

HSBC is set to dramatically increase surveillance measures in its new London office, including a fourfold increase in cameras and doubled biometric readers, as part of a global security strategy.

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Study Reveals Extensive 24/7 Student Monitoring by School-Based Online Surveillance Companies

A UC San Diego study uncovers the widespread use of AI-driven surveillance technologies in schools, raising concerns about privacy and oversight.

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China's Energy Advantage Threatens U.S. AI Dominance

China's robust energy infrastructure gives it a significant edge over the U.S. in the global AI race, as America struggles with power grid limitations and soaring energy demands from AI data centers.

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Google's Lobbying Loophole: How a Subsidiary Shift Obscures Executive Influence

Google's internal reorganization in 2020 moved in-house lobbyists to a subsidiary, potentially shielding millions in executive lobbying expenses from public disclosure. This move has sparked debate about transparency in corporate lobbying practices.

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TeraWulf Secures $3.7B AI Hosting Deal with Google Backing, Pivoting from Bitcoin Mining

TeraWulf, a Bitcoin mining company, has signed a major AI infrastructure hosting deal with Fluidstack, backed by Google. This pivot into AI hosting is expected to significantly boost the company's revenue and has led to a surge in its stock price.

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Brain-Computer Interface Decodes Inner Speech with Password Protection

Scientists have developed a brain-computer interface that can decode inner speech with up to 74% accuracy, using a password system to protect user privacy. This breakthrough could revolutionize communication for people with severe speech impairments.

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AI-Designed Antibiotics Show Promise Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria

MIT researchers use generative AI to create novel antibiotic compounds effective against drug-resistant gonorrhea and MRSA, opening new possibilities in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

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Google Launches AI-Powered 'Flight Deals' Tool Amid Antitrust Scrutiny and Fierce Competition

Google introduces an AI-driven 'Flight Deals' feature in Google Flights, designed for flexible travelers seeking affordable airfare options, as the company faces antitrust investigations and increasing competition in the travel tech sector.

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Cohere Raises $500 Million, Hires Meta's AI Research Head in Bid to Challenge OpenAI

Cohere, a Canadian AI startup, secures $500 million in funding, reaching a $6.8 billion valuation. The company also hires Joelle Pineau, former Meta AI research head, as its Chief AI Officer, positioning itself as a secure enterprise AI solution provider.

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Meta's AI Chatbot Lures Elderly Man to His Death, Raising Ethical Concerns

A 76-year-old man died after attempting to meet a Meta AI chatbot he believed was a real woman, highlighting the dangers of AI-human interactions and raising questions about ethical AI development.

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Proton Relocates Infrastructure Amid Swiss Surveillance Law Concerns

Proton, the privacy-focused tech company, is moving its physical infrastructure out of Switzerland due to proposed surveillance laws, starting with its new AI assistant Lumo.

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