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17 Mar 2025

CCI Chief Warns of AI-Powered Collusion and Algorithmic Discrimination in Pricing

Competition Commission of India chairperson Ravneet Kaur highlights concerns about AI facilitating price collusion and algorithmic discrimination, calling for a forward-looking regulatory approach to address evolving market complexities.

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16 Mar 2025

AI Nurses: A Controversial Solution to Hospital Staffing Shortages

As hospitals increasingly adopt AI technology to assist with nursing tasks, concerns arise about the impact on patient care quality and the nursing profession.

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15 Mar 2025

China Pushes AI Skills Training to Boost Graduate Employment

China's education ministry urges universities to incorporate AI and vocational training to address high youth unemployment and prepare a record number of graduates for the job market.

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China to Crack Down on AI-Generated Stock Market Misinformation

China's securities watchdog announces plans to combat fake news in the stock market, particularly focusing on AI-generated misinformation. The move aims to protect investors and maintain market integrity.

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OpenAI and Elon Musk Agree to Fast-Track Trial Over For-Profit Shift

OpenAI and Elon Musk have agreed to an expedited trial in December regarding OpenAI's transition to a for-profit model, intensifying their legal dispute over the company's future direction and mission.

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Amazon Eliminates Key Alexa Privacy Feature, Raising Concerns Ahead of AI Upgrade

Amazon is removing the "Do Not Send Voice Recordings" option for Echo devices, forcing all voice commands to be sent to its cloud for processing. This change, effective March 28, 2025, comes as the company prepares to launch its AI-powered Alexa+ service.

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Horizon's Ashly Burch Voices Concerns Over AI Aloy Demo, Highlighting Industry-Wide AI Debate

Ashly Burch, the voice actor for Aloy in the Horizon game series, responds to a leaked Sony AI demo featuring her character, expressing worry about the future of game performance as an art form and emphasizing the importance of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike for AI protections.

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IRS Pauses Modernization Efforts to Reassess AI Integration in Tax System

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service announces a strategic pause in its technology modernization investments to evaluate the potential of AI technologies, potentially reshaping its operations and workforce.

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House GOP Subpoenas Tech Giants Over Alleged AI Censorship Pressure from Biden Administration

Republican Congressman Jim Jordan has issued subpoenas to 16 major tech companies, seeking evidence of potential government pressure to censor AI content during the Biden administration.

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General Dynamics and AWS Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance AI and Cloud Solutions for US Government

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced an expanded partnership to enhance government missions through advanced technologies, including AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.

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14 Mar 2025

OpenAI's Controversial Proposal: Relaxing Copyright Laws for AI Training

OpenAI proposes relaxing copyright laws to train AI models, sparking debate over intellectual property rights and AI development in the US.

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Google Outlines Vision for U.S. AI Leadership in Response to White House Action Plan

Google has submitted policy recommendations to the White House, emphasizing infrastructure investment, government modernization, and pro-innovation policies to secure America's position as a global AI leader.

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Brave Software Sues News Corp in AI-Driven Copyright Dispute

Brave Software has filed a lawsuit against News Corp, seeking legal protection for its AI-powered search engine practices. The case highlights the growing tension between tech companies and content publishers in the era of AI and web scraping.

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AI Data Centers Strain US Power Grid, Raising Concerns for Future Reliability

The rapid growth of AI data centers is pushing US electricity demand to record highs, raising concerns about the aging power grid's ability to meet future needs. Energy executives and regulators warn of potential reliability issues as fossil fuel generators retire and new power projects face delays.

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OpenAI and Google Push for Relaxed Copyright Laws in AI Development

OpenAI and Google advocate for looser copyright restrictions on AI training data in their proposals for the US government's AI Action Plan, citing the need to compete with China and promote innovation.

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