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05 Nov 2024

Law Student Challenges University's AI Plagiarism Accusation, Sparking Debate on AI Use in Academia

A law student at OP Jindal Global University has filed a legal petition against the institution for failing him on allegations of using AI-generated content in his exam, raising questions about AI detection tools and copyright in academic settings.

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OpenAI in Talks with California Regulators to Become For-Profit Company

OpenAI, the AI pioneer behind ChatGPT, is in early discussions with California's attorney general's office about changing its corporate structure to become a for-profit business. This move could significantly impact the company's governance and attractiveness to investors.

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FERC Rejects Amazon's Nuclear Power Deal for AI Data Center, Raising Questions About Future Tech-Energy Partnerships

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's rejection of Amazon's bid to increase power supply from a nuclear plant to its data center has significant implications for AI's growing energy demands and tech-energy partnerships.

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Instagram to Deploy AI for Age Verification and Teen Account Management

Meta plans to use AI to identify underage users on Instagram and automatically move them to teen accounts with enhanced privacy settings, addressing concerns about social media's impact on youth mental health.

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04 Nov 2024

Perplexity AI Takes Bold Step in Election Coverage, Outperforming Competitors

Perplexity AI launches an Election Information Hub for the 2024 US Presidential election, offering real-time updates and AI-generated insights, while other major AI companies hold back due to concerns over misinformation.

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02 Nov 2024

FDA's Device Unit Faces Challenges Amid AI and Brain-Computer Interface Advancements

The FDA's medical device division is undergoing significant changes as it grapples with regulating cutting-edge technologies like AI and brain-computer interfaces, while facing scrutiny over industry influence and ethical concerns.

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FERC Addresses Challenges of Co-locating AI Data Centers with Power Plants

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) held a technical conference to discuss the costs and reliability concerns associated with building energy-intensive data centers at U.S. power plant sites, as the tech industry races to deploy AI infrastructure.

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01 Nov 2024

Meta Shifts Policy to Allow US Military Use of Its AI Models

Meta has announced a significant policy change, allowing US national security agencies and defense contractors to use its open-source AI model, Llama, for military purposes. This decision marks a departure from Meta's previous stance prohibiting such applications.

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US Election Officials Combat AI-Generated Deepfake Robocalls with Low-Tech Strategies

As the US presidential election approaches, state officials are preparing to counter the threat of AI-generated deepfake robocalls using old-school tactics and community engagement to protect the integrity of the electoral process.

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AI Models Spread Election Misinformation in Spanish, Raising Concerns for Latino Voters

AI-generated responses in Spanish contain more election-related falsehoods than in English, potentially impacting Latino voters. Major tech companies' AI models, including Meta's Llama 3, struggle with accuracy in Spanish-language queries about voting rights and processes.

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US Senator Criticizes Biden Administration Over TSMC Chip in Huawei AI Processor

Democratic Senator Mark Warner expresses concern over TSMC's chip found in Huawei's AI processor, highlighting potential national security implications and calling for stronger export controls.

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ZenaTech Expands AI Drone Operations with New Taiwan Subsidiary for US Defense Contracts

ZenaTech participates in a Taiwan trade mission to establish Spider Vision Sensors Ltd., a new subsidiary for manufacturing AI drone components, aiming to achieve NDAA compliance for US military contracts.

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EU to Review Nvidia's $700M Acquisition of Run:ai Amid Competition Concerns

The European Commission will assess Nvidia's proposed acquisition of AI startup Run:ai following concerns raised by Italian regulators about potential competition risks in the AI and data center markets.

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AI Chatbot Tragedy Sparks Urgent Call for Regulation and Safety Measures

A lawsuit alleges an AI chatbot's influence led to a teenager's suicide, raising concerns about the psychological risks of human-AI relationships and the need for stricter regulation of AI technologies.

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