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07 Feb 2025

UK Experts Call for Mandatory Reporting of AI Data Center Resource Consumption Amid Environmental Concerns

Experts urge the UK government to require tech companies to report energy and water usage of AI data centers, highlighting the environmental risks associated with the rapid growth of AI technology.

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France Pledges Nuclear Power for AI: A Bold Move with Potential Challenges

France announces plans to allocate one gigawatt of nuclear power for AI computing, attracting significant private investments. However, infrastructure challenges may hinder rapid implementation.

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Elon Musk's DOGE Feeds Sensitive Federal Data into AI, Sparking Privacy and Security Concerns

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is using AI to analyze sensitive data from the Department of Education, raising concerns about privacy, security, and the potential dismantling of federal agencies.

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OpenAI Launches Nationwide Search for Stargate Project Data Center Sites

OpenAI is expanding its AI infrastructure across the US, seeking locations for massive data centers as part of the Trump-backed Stargate project. This $100 billion initiative aims to boost AI development and has sparked both interest and controversy.

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Google Photos Introduces AI Watermarking for Enhanced Transparency

Google is implementing SynthID, an invisible watermarking technology, to label AI-edited images in Google Photos, starting with the Reimagine feature in Magic Editor.

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Research Reveals Human Values Imbalance in AI Training Datasets

A study by Purdue University researchers uncovers a significant imbalance in human values embedded in AI training datasets, highlighting the need for more balanced and ethical AI development.

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Russia's Sberbank and China Plan Joint AI Research Following DeepSeek's Breakthrough

Sberbank, Russia's largest bank, announces plans to collaborate with Chinese researchers on AI projects, following DeepSeek's creation of a cost-effective AI model that challenges U.S. dominance in the field.

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Google Halts Workplace Diversity Initiatives and Revises AI Principles Amid Changing Political Landscape

Google's parent company Alphabet has removed its commitment to diversity and inclusion from its annual SEC filing, while also updating its AI principles. These changes come in the wake of new executive orders and a shift in the political climate.

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DeepSeek's AI Breakthrough Reshapes Global Tech Landscape

Chinese AI company DeepSeek's new large language model challenges US tech dominance, sparking debates on open-source AI and geopolitical implications.

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06 Feb 2025

US Shifts AI Policy: Safety Concerns Sidelined as New Administration Prioritizes 'AI Dominance'

The Trump administration revokes Biden's AI executive order, signaling a major shift towards deregulation and market-driven AI development in the US. This move raises concerns about safety, ethics, and international cooperation in AI governance.

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U.S. AI Safety Institute Director Elizabeth Kelly Steps Down Amid Uncertain Future Under Trump Administration

Elizabeth Kelly, the inaugural director of the U.S. AI Safety Institute, announces her departure, raising questions about the institute's future direction under President Donald Trump's administration.

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US-China Trade Tensions: AI and Chip Exports at the Center of Potential TikTok-for-Tariffs Deal

As US-China relations reach a critical point, a potential TikTok-for-tariffs deal emerges, with AI and semiconductor technology at the forefront of negotiations. The outcome could shape global trade and technology policies for years to come.

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AI-Generated Books Flood Public Libraries, Raising Concerns Over Content Quality

Public libraries are grappling with an influx of AI-generated books in their digital catalogs, leading to concerns about content quality, resource allocation, and the potential misleading of readers.

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05 Feb 2025

DeepSeek AI App Faces Serious Security and Privacy Concerns

Multiple security audits reveal significant vulnerabilities in DeepSeek's iOS and Android apps, including unencrypted data transmission to Chinese servers and poor security practices, raising concerns about user privacy and data protection.

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DeepSeek AI: Breakthrough in Cost-Effective Development Marred by Significant Security Vulnerabilities

DeepSeek's low-cost AI model development has raised concerns about security vulnerabilities, challenging the narrative of democratized AI and highlighting the importance of investment in robust AI infrastructure.

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