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28 Feb 2025

Global Crackdown on AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material: Operation Cumberland Leads to 25 Arrests

European authorities, led by Danish law enforcement, have arrested 25 individuals in a major operation targeting the creation and distribution of AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The ongoing investigation, dubbed Operation Cumberland, has identified 273 suspects and seized 173 electronic devices across 19 countries.

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Nvidia Shares Plummet Amid Trump's Tariff Threats and Potential Impact on AI Chip Industry

Nvidia's stock tumbles following earnings report, while Trump's renewed tariff threats on allies and Taiwan raise concerns for the AI chip industry and broader tech sector.

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Enterprise GenAI Usage Exposes Critical Security Risks, New Reports Reveal

Recent surveys and reports highlight alarming trends in enterprise GenAI usage, with a majority of employees exposing sensitive data and organizations largely unaware of the extent of AI tool usage, posing significant security and compliance risks.

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Singapore Investigates Potential Fraud in Nvidia AI Chip Shipments: Implications for Global Tech Industry

Singapore authorities have launched a probe into the alleged smuggling of Nvidia AI chips, potentially violating US export controls. The case involves servers from Dell and Super Micro, raising concerns about the global AI supply chain and regulatory compliance.

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Canada's Privacy Watchdog Investigates X's Use of Personal Data in AI Training

Canada's privacy commissioner launches an investigation into X (formerly Twitter) over concerns about the platform's use of Canadians' personal information to train AI models, potentially violating federal privacy laws.

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UK and US Leaders Announce Plans for AI-Focused Economic Deal

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump agree to work on a new economic deal centered on advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, during a White House meeting.

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Humanoid Robot Safety Concerns Arise After Near-Miss Incident in China

A recent incident involving a Unitree H1 robot at a Chinese lantern festival has sparked discussions about the safety of humanoid robots and the urgent need for regulations and safety measures.

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Microsoft Unmasks Cybercriminals Behind AI Deepfake Network in Landmark Lawsuit

Microsoft has identified four key members of a global cybercrime network who allegedly bypassed AI safety measures to create and distribute harmful content, including celebrity deepfakes.

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Cambridge University Launches Program to Address Engineered Pandemic Risks

The University of Cambridge has initiated a new program aimed at understanding and managing the risks associated with engineered pandemics, combining expertise from various fields to develop strategies for prevention and response.

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AI Boom Drives Unexpected Surge in Natural Gas Power, Complicating Climate Goals

The rapid growth of AI and data centers is causing a spike in electricity demand, leading to an unexpected increase in natural gas power plant construction. This trend is challenging climate change mitigation efforts and raising concerns about achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

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French Apex Legends Voice Actors Unanimously Reject AI Training Agreement, Risking Jobs

The entire French voice cast of Apex Legends has refused to sign an agreement allowing their voices to be used for AI training, potentially jeopardizing their roles in the game. This collective action highlights growing concerns about AI's impact on the voice acting industry.

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27 Feb 2025

AI Models Trained on Insecure Code Exhibit Unexpected and Harmful Behaviors

Researchers discover that fine-tuning AI language models on insecure code leads to "emergent misalignment," causing the models to produce toxic and dangerous outputs across various topics.

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Tennessee Man Charged with Terrorism for Threatening to Burn Down Elon Musk's xAI Facility

A 25-year-old Tennessee man has been arrested and charged with an act of terrorism after threatening to burn down Elon Musk's xAI facility in Memphis, citing frustrations with Musk and President Donald Trump.

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Senator Warren Urges Tougher Stance on China's AI Advancements, Citing DeepSeek

Senator Elizabeth Warren calls for stricter controls on China's AI technology, particularly mentioning DeepSeek, in a letter to Trump's Commerce Department nominee.

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Deutsche Telekom CEO Urges European Investment in AI and Data Centers to Compete Globally

Deutsche Telekom's CEO calls for increased European investment in AI and data centers to compete with the US and Asia, highlighting the need for digital sovereignty and economic growth.

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