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27 Feb 2025

Tech Titans Vie for Trump's Favor in AI-Driven Power Play

Elon Musk and Sam Altman, two of the most influential figures in AI, compete for President Trump's support to advance their technological ambitions, raising concerns about the fusion of corporate and government power.

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Microsoft Copilot Exposes Thousands of Private GitHub Repositories, Raising Security Concerns

Security researchers discover that Microsoft's AI assistant Copilot can access and expose data from over 20,000 private GitHub repositories, affecting major tech companies and posing significant security risks.

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AI Detection Software Falls Short in Combating Classroom Cheating, Experts Urge Assessment Reform

As educators grapple with AI-generated content in classrooms, experts argue that AI detection software is an imperfect solution and call for a fundamental shift in assessment methods to ensure academic integrity.

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U.S. Energy Secretary Advocates for Nuclear Power to Meet AI's Growing Energy Demands

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright emphasizes the importance of nuclear power in meeting the increasing energy demands of the AI sector, highlighting it as a critical component for maintaining America's technological edge.

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26 Feb 2025

AI and Citizen Science: A Powerful Combination in the Fight Against Poverty

Researchers are exploring how artificial intelligence and community-driven data collection can work together to address poverty in low- and middle-income countries, offering new solutions to longstanding challenges in humanitarian assistance.

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Hong Kong Slashes Civil Service Jobs and Invests in AI to Combat Rising Deficit

Hong Kong announces plans to cut 10,000 civil service jobs and invest heavily in artificial intelligence as part of a strategy to address its growing budget deficit and position itself as an AI hub.

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Estonia Pioneers AI Education Initiative in High Schools with OpenAI and Anthropic

Estonia launches a nationwide program to teach AI skills to high school students, partnering with OpenAI and Anthropic to provide free access to AI learning tools.

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UK Universities Grapple with Surge in AI Use Among Students

A dramatic increase in AI usage among UK university students for academic work has prompted calls for urgent policy changes and assessment reviews.

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Microsoft Urges Trump Administration to Reconsider AI Chip Export Restrictions

Microsoft warns that Biden-era AI chip export controls could inadvertently benefit China's AI sector and undermine U.S. leadership in AI technology. The company calls on the Trump administration to revise these restrictions to maintain U.S. competitiveness and support allies.

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Huawei's Ascend 910C AI Chip Achieves Breakthrough in Yield Rates, Challenging NVIDIA's Dominance

Huawei's Ascend 910C AI chip has reportedly achieved yield rates of up to 40%, signaling a significant advancement in China's AI chip production capabilities and potentially challenging NVIDIA's market leadership.

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25 Feb 2025

Tesla Rolls Out Limited Autopilot Update in China, Faces Stiff Competition

Tesla introduces a city navigation update to its Autopilot software in China, but falls short of full self-driving capabilities due to regulatory and technological challenges. The move highlights Tesla's struggle to maintain its competitive edge in the Chinese EV market.

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US-China Tech War Escalates: AI and Semiconductor Restrictions Shake Global Markets

The US intensifies its technology war with China, focusing on AI and semiconductor restrictions, causing market turbulence and raising questions about AI spending amid economic uncertainties.

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Irish Citizens' Jury Calls for AI Healthcare Regulator and National Strategy

A citizens' jury in Ireland has made 25 recommendations for the safe and ethical use of AI in healthcare, including establishing a statutory regulator and developing a national strategy.

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UK Government's AI Copyright Proposals Spark Controversy in Creative Industries

The UK government's proposed changes to copyright law for AI have ignited a fierce debate between tech companies and creative industries, raising concerns about intellectual property rights and the future of human creativity.

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AI to Evaluate Federal Workers' Job Justifications in Controversial DOGE Initiative

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) plans to use AI to assess federal employees' job justifications, sparking controversy and legal challenges amid aggressive cost-cutting measures in the U.S. government.

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