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15 Oct 2024

US Tech Giants Invest £6.3 Billion in UK Data Centers, Boosting AI Infrastructure

Four major US tech companies have pledged to invest £6.3 billion in UK data centers, supporting the country's AI ambitions and digital infrastructure. This investment comes shortly after the UK government designated data centers as critical national infrastructure.

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AI in Healthcare: Balancing Innovation with Trust and Regulation

An exploration of the challenges and opportunities in integrating AI into healthcare, focusing on building trust among medical professionals and ensuring patient safety through proper regulation and data integrity.

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U.S. Considers Capping AI Chip Exports to Middle East, Raising Concerns for Nvidia and AMD

The Biden administration is weighing restrictions on advanced AI chip exports to certain countries, particularly in the Middle East, potentially impacting major chipmakers like Nvidia and AMD.

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Paris Motor Show Showcases EV Innovation Amid EU-China Trade Tensions

The Paris Motor Show highlights new electric vehicle models from Chinese and European manufacturers, while tensions rise over potential EU tariffs on Chinese EV imports.

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OpenAI Embroiled in Trademark Battle with 'Open AI' Over Name Similarity

OpenAI, the AI powerhouse behind ChatGPT, is locked in a legal dispute with 'Open AI', a company owned by Guy Ravine, over trademark rights and domain ownership.

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AI's Energy Dilemma: Data Centers Push Power Grids to the Limit

The rapid growth of AI is straining power grids and prolonging the use of coal-fired plants. Tech giants are exploring nuclear energy and distributed computing as potential solutions.

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Australia's AI Regulation: Lessons from Gene Technology Oversight

Australia's approach to AI regulation is compared to its successful gene technology regulation model, highlighting the need for stronger oversight and public safety measures in AI development and deployment.

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14 Oct 2024

UK Investment Summit Highlights AI and Tech Investments Amid Elon Musk's Absence

Britain's Labour government hosts an international investment summit, announcing billions in AI and tech investments, while addressing the notable absence of Elon Musk and balancing business interests with workers' rights.

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India's Ministry of Skill Development Partners with Meta to Launch AI-Powered Chatbot and VR/MR Centers of Excellence

The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) in India has partnered with Meta to introduce an AI-powered chatbot for the Skill India Mission and establish five Centers of Excellence in Virtual and Mixed Reality, aiming to enhance skill development through advanced technologies.

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RBI Governor Warns of AI Risks in Financial Sector, Calls for Caution

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das raises concerns about the growing use of AI in financial services, highlighting potential risks to financial stability and the need for adequate risk mitigation practices.

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12 Oct 2024

Nevada's AI-Driven Student Assessment Sparks Controversy and Funding Concerns

Nevada's implementation of an AI system to identify at-risk students has led to a significant reduction in the number of students classified as needing extra support, causing budget cuts and raising ethical questions about AI use in education.

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FBI Creates Fake AI Cryptocurrency to Expose Market Manipulation in Crypto Industry

The FBI launched a sting operation called "Operation Token Mirrors," creating a fake AI-focused cryptocurrency to catch fraudsters engaged in market manipulation. This unprecedented move led to charges against 18 individuals and several companies for widespread fraud in the crypto market.

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11 Oct 2024

Global South Grapples with AI Regulation and Data Protection Challenges

The Global South faces unique challenges in balancing AI innovation with data protection, as discussed at PrivacyNama 2024. Issues include regulatory gaps, enforcement difficulties, and the complexities of using non-personal data in AI development.

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UN Secretary-General Highlights AI Governance and Global Challenges at ASEAN-UN Summit

UN Secretary-General António Guterres addresses the 14th ASEAN-UN Summit, emphasizing the importance of AI governance, financial reforms, climate action, and peace initiatives in Southeast Asia and beyond.

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Maharashtra Launches India's First Integrated Cyber Command & Control Center with AI-Powered Security

Maharashtra inaugurates a state-of-the-art Cyber Command and Control Center, leveraging AI and advanced technologies to combat cyber crimes and enhance digital security across the state.

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