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30 Oct 2025

Arc Raiders Reignites AI Voice Controversy as Embark Studios Defends Text-to-Speech Technology

Embark Studios faces renewed criticism over AI voice usage in Arc Raiders, mirroring controversies from The Finals. The developer defends its text-to-speech approach as ethical while industry debates the boundaries between AI assistance and human replacement.

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Meta's $30 Billion AI Gamble: Tech Giant Faces Investor Backlash Over Massive Infrastructure Spending

Meta issues $30 billion in bonds to fund AI infrastructure as investors grow concerned about the company's aggressive spending with unclear returns. The move reflects broader industry trends of debt-financed AI buildouts.

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AI Browsers Bypass Paywalls and Legal Restrictions, Raising Concerns for Digital Media

OpenAI's Atlas and Perplexity's Comet browsers can circumvent publisher paywalls and avoid content from companies suing OpenAI, creating new challenges for digital media monetization and copyright protection.

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South Korea Leads Global AI Safety Standards with Red Team Testing and Trustworthiness Labels

Korean researchers at ETRI are spearheading two crucial international AI safety standards - AI Red Team Testing for proactive risk identification and Trustworthiness Fact Labels for consumer transparency, positioning Korea as a first mover in global AI governance.

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Google and Magic Leap Unveil Android XR Smart Glasses Prototype with Extended Three-Year Partnership

Google and Magic Leap showcased their first Android XR smart glasses prototype at the Future Investment Initiative, combining Magic Leap's waveguide technology with Google's Raxium microLED displays. The companies extended their partnership for three years to accelerate AR glasses development.

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C.H. Robinson Shares Surge to Record High as AI Strategy Drives Margin Expansion Despite Freight Slump

C.H. Robinson's stock hit record highs after beating quarterly earnings through AI-driven operational efficiencies. The company raised its 2026 operating income target by $50M while reducing headcount and operating expenses.

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AI Browsers Face Critical Security Crisis as Prompt Injection Attacks Expose User Data

New AI-powered browsers from OpenAI, Perplexity, and Opera are vulnerable to prompt injection attacks that can steal user data, access sensitive accounts, and execute malicious code. Security researchers warn these browsers are failing to detect over 90% of phishing attempts.

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Meta Denies AI Training Claims in Porn Piracy Lawsuit, Argues Downloads Were for Personal Use

Meta has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging it illegally downloaded thousands of adult films to train AI models. The company argues the downloads were for personal use by employees and contractors, not corporate AI training.

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AI Hallucinations in Legal Practice: Courts Worldwide Grapple with Fabricated Case Citations

Legal professionals worldwide are facing serious consequences for submitting AI-generated legal briefs containing fabricated case law and citations. A growing database tracks nearly 500 court filings with AI hallucinations in just six months.

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Figma Acquires AI Design Startup Weavy for $200M+, Launches Figma Weave Platform

Figma has acquired Israeli AI startup Weavy for over $200 million, rebranding it as Figma Weave. The acquisition brings advanced AI-powered image and video generation capabilities to Figma's design ecosystem, allowing users to combine multiple AI models in a single workflow.

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Bat-Inspired Drones Could Revolutionize Search and Rescue Operations in Dark and Dangerous Conditions

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are developing tiny drones that mimic bat echolocation to navigate in darkness, smoke, and storms. These palm-sized robots could transform emergency response by enabling autonomous search and rescue missions in conditions where current drones fail.

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Google Partners with Reliance to Offer Free AI Pro Access to 500 Million Jio Users in India

Google has partnered with Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries to provide free access to its AI Pro subscription, including Gemini 2.5 Pro, to over 500 million Jio users in India for 18 months. This strategic move reflects the intensifying competition among AI giants to capture India's massive market and train their models on diverse data.

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Adani Airports Partners with AionOS to Deploy Multilingual AI Concierge Across Indian Airports

Adani Airport Holdings Limited has announced a strategic partnership with AionOS to implement a multilingual, omni-channel AI solution that will serve as a 24/7 intelligent concierge for passengers across all Adani airports in India.

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Universal Music Group and AI Startup Udio Settle Copyright Lawsuit, Partner on New AI Music Platform

Universal Music Group has settled its copyright infringement lawsuit against AI music generator Udio and announced a partnership to launch a new AI-powered music platform in 2025. The deal marks the first major settlement between a record label and AI music company, potentially reshaping how AI-generated music is created and distributed.

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Tesla's Cybercab Makes Asia-Pacific Debut at Shanghai Import Expo

Tesla will showcase its autonomous Cybercab robotaxi at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai from November 5-10, marking its first appearance in the Asia-Pacific region. The debut comes as Chinese competitors have been conducting robotaxi trials for years.

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