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31 May 2025

States Compete for Data Centers Amid AI Boom, Facing Legislative Challenges

As demand for AI and cloud computing surges, states offer incentives to attract data centers, but face pushback from lawmakers over resource use and community impact.

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Elon Musk Lobbies for Autonomous Vehicle Legislation, Pushing Tesla's AI Agenda

Elon Musk is actively lobbying U.S. lawmakers to establish a regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles, as Tesla prepares to launch its Robotaxi service and introduce steering wheel-free Cybercabs.

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Palantir's Stock Soars Amid Expanded Government Contracts and AI Advancements

Palantir Technologies experiences significant stock growth in 2025, driven by increased U.S. government contracts and advancements in AI technology. The company's expanding role in federal agencies and commercial sectors raises both optimism and concerns about its valuation.

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Colorado Governor Vetoes Landmark Bill to Ban AI-Driven Rent-Setting Algorithms

Colorado's Democratic Governor Jared Polis vetoes a bill that would have made the state the first to ban landlords from using AI-driven rent-setting algorithms, sparking debate over housing costs and AI regulation.

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India Selects Three More Startups to Develop Indigenous AI Foundation Models

The IndiaAI Mission has chosen Soket AI, Gnani.ai, and Gan.AI to join Sarvam AI in developing indigenous foundation models, backed by significant GPU resources and government support.

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30 May 2025

Google's Search Monopoly Faces Scrutiny as AI Reshapes the Web

A federal judge hears final arguments in the antitrust case against Google, weighing remedies to address the company's search monopoly while considering the impact of AI on the future of web search.

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China Develops AI System to Detect Nuclear Warheads, Potentially Reshaping Arms Control

Chinese scientists have created an AI system that can distinguish real nuclear warheads from decoys, marking a significant advancement in arms control technology and potentially influencing global nuclear disarmament talks.

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IndiaAI Mission Selects 10 AI Startups for Global Acceleration Programme in Paris

The IndiaAI Mission has chosen 10 Indian AI startups for a global acceleration programme in partnership with Station F and HEC Paris, aiming to boost India's AI ecosystem on the international stage.

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Elon Musk's AI Rivalry with OpenAI Complicates Trump's Middle East AI Deal

Elon Musk's attempt to include his AI company xAI in a major Middle East AI infrastructure deal led by OpenAI causes delays and complications in Trump's diplomatic efforts.

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DeepSeek's Updated R1 AI Model: Improved Performance, Increased Censorship

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's latest R1 model shows impressive benchmark scores but faces criticism for increased censorship, particularly on topics sensitive to the Chinese government.

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White House Investigates AI-Powered Impersonation of Trump's Chief of Staff

The White House is investigating a cybersecurity breach involving the impersonation of Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Hackers accessed her personal phone contacts and used AI to mimic her voice in calls to top officials.

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Chinese Tech Giants Pivot to Homegrown AI Chips Amid US Export Controls

Major Chinese tech companies are exploring alternatives to Nvidia's AI chips due to tightening US export restrictions, potentially reshaping the global AI chip market.

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OpenAI Fights to Keep Countersuit Against Elon Musk in Trial Over For-Profit Shift

OpenAI argues that its countersuit against Elon Musk, which accuses him of fraudulent business practices, should be included in the expedited trial. The company claims Musk's $97.4 billion takeover bid was a "sham" aimed at creating media frenzy.

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Sunil Mittal Highlights AI's Transformative Impact and Calls for Industry-Led Innovation in India

Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, emphasizes AI's profound impact on various sectors, including employment, and urges Indian industry to invest in R&D and prepare for the AI-driven future.

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Silicon Valley Engineer Exposes Challenges in Trump's DOGE Initiative, Raising Questions About Government Tech Reform

Sahil Lavingia, a former DOGE employee, reveals the inner workings and shortcomings of the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, highlighting the clash between Silicon Valley innovation and government bureaucracy.

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