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26 Nov 2025

Bipartisan AI Fraud Deterrence Act Targets Rising Threat of Deepfake Impersonation

Congress introduces bipartisan legislation to combat AI-powered fraud and impersonation, proposing severe penalties including up to 30 years in prison and $2 million fines for AI-assisted crimes targeting federal officials and financial institutions.

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Infineon and HTEC Unveil Award-Winning Humanoid Robot Head with 360-Degree Sensory Awareness

Infineon Technologies and HTEC Group have developed an advanced humanoid robotic head featuring 360-degree environmental awareness through integrated radar, depth sensing, and audio recognition technologies. The system won the Partner Innovation Award at OktoberTech Silicon Valley 2025.

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Speechify Expands Beyond Text-to-Speech with Voice Typing and AI Assistant Chrome Extension

Speechify launches voice typing and conversational AI assistant features for its Chrome extension, marking a strategic shift from pure text-to-speech to interactive voice-first AI experiences. The company aims to differentiate itself by prioritizing voice over text-based interactions.

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Federal Judge Exposes ICE Agent's Use of ChatGPT for Use-of-Force Reports

A federal judge revealed that an ICE agent used ChatGPT to write use-of-force reports during immigration raids in Chicago, raising serious concerns about accuracy, credibility, and privacy in law enforcement documentation.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Brings Elite-Level AI Performance to Mid-Range Smartphones

Qualcomm unveils the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, featuring custom Oryon CPU architecture and advanced AI capabilities, designed to bring flagship-level performance to more affordable smartphones starting with the upcoming OnePlus 15R.

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OpenAI Faces $207 Billion Funding Gap Despite Massive Cloud Computing Commitments

HSBC analysis reveals OpenAI needs to raise $207 billion by 2030 to cover its massive infrastructure commitments, despite optimistic projections of 3 billion users. The funding shortfall threatens major tech partners including Oracle, Microsoft, and Amazon.

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Foxconn Secures $569 Million Wisconsin Expansion to Meet Surging AI Server Demand

Taiwan's Foxconn receives regulatory approval for a major expansion of its Wisconsin facility, investing $569 million to boost AI server production and create over 1,300 new jobs amid rising demand for data infrastructure.

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OpenAI Targets 220 Million Paid ChatGPT Subscribers by 2030 Amid Revenue Diversification Push

OpenAI projects massive growth in paid ChatGPT subscriptions, aiming for 220 million paying users by 2030. The company plans to introduce age verification features and diversify revenue through shopping and advertising products.

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HP Announces Major Workforce Reduction as Company Pivots to AI-Driven Operations

HP Inc. plans to lay off 4,000-6,000 employees by 2028 while implementing AI across operations to save $1 billion annually. The move reflects broader tech industry trends of replacing human workers with artificial intelligence.

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Harmonic AI Secures $120M at $1.45B Valuation to Eliminate AI Hallucinations Through Mathematical Reasoning

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev's AI startup Harmonic raises $120 million to develop Mathematical Superintelligence technology that uses formal mathematical reasoning to eliminate AI hallucinations. The company's Aristotle model achieved gold-medal performance at the International Mathematical Olympiad.

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Black Forest Labs Releases FLUX.2 AI Image Generation Models with NVIDIA RTX Optimization

Black Forest Labs launches FLUX.2, a new family of state-of-the-art AI image generation models featuring multi-reference conditioning and 4-megapixel resolution capabilities. NVIDIA has optimized the models for RTX GPUs with FP8 quantization, reducing VRAM requirements by 40%.

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ChatGPT Integrates Voice Mode into Main Chat Interface, Eliminating Separate Screen

OpenAI has updated ChatGPT to integrate voice mode directly into the main chat interface, allowing users to seamlessly switch between voice and text without switching screens. The update includes live transcripts and real-time visual content display.

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Meta Forces AI Chatbots Off WhatsApp: ChatGPT and Copilot Exit by January 15

Meta's revised WhatsApp Business API policies will force major AI chatbots including Microsoft's Copilot and OpenAI's ChatGPT to leave the platform by January 15, 2026, leaving only Meta AI as the available option for WhatsApp users.

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AI Industry Faces Political Battle as Rival Super PACs Prepare for 2026 Midterm Spending War

Two opposing networks of super PACs are gearing up for a major spending battle over AI regulation in the 2026 midterms, with pro-regulation advocates raising $50 million to counter the industry-backed Leading the Future's $100 million war chest.

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Clover Security Raises $36M to Deploy AI Agents for Automated Product Security

Tel Aviv-based Clover Security emerged from stealth with $36 million in funding to develop AI-powered security agents that automatically detect and fix vulnerabilities in software development workflows. The startup, backed by Wiz founders and other prominent tech executives, aims to embed security throughout the product lifecycle rather than treating it as an afterthought.

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