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FBI warns AI is helping criminals create virtual kidnapping scams with fake proof of life photos

The FBI issued an alert about criminals using AI to alter social media images for virtual kidnapping scams. Scammers text victims claiming to have kidnapped loved ones, then send AI-generated photos as proof. These extortion scams cost victims $2.7 million last year, with deepfake attacks now occurring every five minutes globally and U.S. fraud losses projected to hit $40 billion by 2027.

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05 Dec 2025

New York Times and Chicago Tribune sue Perplexity over alleged copyright infringement

The New York Times and Chicago Tribune filed separate lawsuits against AI search engine Perplexity, alleging copyright infringement. The Times claims Perplexity scraped content to train AI models and reproduced articles verbatim without permission, while bypassing its paywall. This marks the second legal action against AI companies by The Times, following its 2023 lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft.

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US Health Department unveils AI strategy projecting 70% growth amid data privacy concerns

The US Health Department released a 20-page AI strategy to expand its adoption of AI technology across divisions, projecting a 70% increase in implementations by 2025. While the plan aims to boost departmental efficiency through ChatGPT access and five key pillars, experts raise questions about data privacy and protection under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s leadership, particularly regarding patient health data analysis.

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Senators Introduce SAFE Chips Act to Block Advanced AI Chip Sales to China Until 2028

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced the SAFE Chips Act, legislation that would lock current export controls into law and prevent Nvidia and AMD from selling advanced AI chips to China for 30 months. The bill aims to block the Trump administration from loosening restrictions, limiting China to older H20 and MI308-class accelerators until mid-2028 despite Chinese competitors already surpassing these capabilities.

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04 Dec 2025

Meta faces EU antitrust investigation over WhatsApp policy blocking rival AI chatbots

The European Commission launched a formal antitrust investigation into Meta over WhatsApp's October policy change that bans third-party AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot from the platform. The probe examines whether Meta is abusing its dominant position by blocking competing AI providers while keeping its own Meta AI accessible, potentially stifling competition in AI markets across Europe.

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OpenAI ordered to hand over 20 million ChatGPT logs in New York Times copyright lawsuit

A federal judge ruled that OpenAI must turn over 20 million de-identified ChatGPT logs to The New York Times and other publishers in a copyright infringement lawsuit. The decision, issued by U.S. Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang, rejected OpenAI's privacy objections and could reshape how AI companies handle training data and user information. OpenAI has appealed the ruling, warning it undermines user trust.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang lobbies Trump, kills AI chip export bill targeting China sales

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with President Donald Trump and congressional leaders in Washington, successfully lobbying against the GAIN AI Act that would have forced chipmakers to prioritize domestic buyers over China. The proposal was removed from the National Defense Authorization Act shortly after the meetings, marking a significant policy win for the AI chip giant despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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03 Dec 2025

Steve Bannon and conservatives push Trump to block Big Tech's AI copyright defense strategy

A coalition of conservative groups led by Steve Bannon has urged the Trump administration to reject Big Tech's attempts to use copyrighted materials freely for AI training. The letter warns that weakening copyright protections would help China, harm American workers, and undermine the $2 trillion copyright-driven economy supporting 11 million jobs.

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FCA launches AI Live Testing with major UK banks to deploy AI under regulatory supervision

The FCA has commenced AI Live Testing with seven financial firms including NatWest, Monzo, and Santander. The initiative enables live deployment of AI applications in retail financial services under regulatory supervision, focusing on debt resolution, financial advice, and customer engagement while ensuring responsible AI innovation.

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Republicans Drop Trump's Push to Block State AI Laws from Defense Bill After Party Split

President Trump's effort to insert a 10-year moratorium on state AI laws into the National Defense Authorization Act has failed after facing resistance from within his own party. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise confirmed Republicans are now searching for alternative legislative paths, while critics celebrate the preservation of states' rights to regulate emerging AI risks.

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US export controls on AI chips fuel fierce debate over China's military AI ambitions

A heated debate has emerged over whether US export controls on advanced AI chips can actually slow China's AI progress. While new evidence reveals the People's Liberation Army is actively procuring Nvidia chips for military applications, industry experts argue China has already developed workarounds that make chip restrictions ineffective.

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Top AI labs score D's and F's on existential safety as race to superintelligence accelerates

The Future of Life Institute's latest AI safety index reveals alarming gaps in how tech companies prepare for extreme risks from advanced AI. Even top performers like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google DeepMind barely scraped by with C+ and C grades, while all eight companies scored D's or F's in existential safety—the category measuring preparedness for managing AI systems that could match or exceed human capabilities.

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MRSI adopts ESOMAR 2025 Code to strengthen ethical research standards in AI-driven era

The Market Research Society of India has adopted the ICC/ESOMAR International Code 2025, introducing stricter ethical guidelines for AI, synthetic data, and data privacy. Endorsed by over 60 associations across 50+ countries, the code will be implemented from April 1, 2026, marking India's most significant upgrade to research governance in over a decade.

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02 Dec 2025

UN Report Warns AI Could Deepen Global Inequality Without Strong Policy Action

A United Nations Development Program report warns that AI could worsen gaps between wealthy and poor nations, echoing the Industrial Revolution's Great Divergence. The report highlights that about a quarter of the Asia-Pacific region lacks online access, and without investment in digital infrastructure and education, millions risk being stranded in an AI-driven economy.

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Universities Embrace AI to Score College Essays Despite Student Ban on AI Usage

Colleges are increasingly using artificial intelligence to evaluate student applications and essays, creating an ironic situation where AI is banned for students but embraced by admissions offices. Schools like Virginia Tech and Caltech are implementing AI tools to speed up processing and assess authenticity, though the practice remains controversial.

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