Homechevron_rightArchiveschevron_rightPolicy and Regulation

Archives

Explore Stories by Date

22 May 2025

The AI Language Divide: How Non-English Speakers Are Being Left Behind

A detailed look at how large language models are creating a digital divide, favoring English speakers and potentially excluding billions of people who speak low-resource languages from the benefits of AI technology.

3 Sources

Federal Judge Considers Sanctions Against Law Firm for Using AI in Court Filings

A federal judge is considering sanctions against the Butler Snow law firm for using ChatGPT to generate court filings with false citations in an Alabama prison case.

4 Sources

News Publishers Slam Google's AI Mode as 'Theft', Raising Concerns Over Content Usage and Revenue Loss

The News/Media Alliance criticizes Google's AI Mode, calling it "theft" of publisher content. The controversy highlights tensions between tech giants and news organizations over AI-powered search features.

5 Sources

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth Meets Elon Musk to Discuss AI in Military Applications

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held a second meeting with Elon Musk and his X AI team at the Pentagon, highlighting the growing importance of AI in national defense strategies.

4 Sources

Industry Leaders and Artists Urge Senate to Pass No Fakes Act to Combat AI Deepfakes

Tech and music industry leaders, including country singer Martina McBride, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, advocating for the bipartisan No Fakes Act to protect against unauthorized AI-generated deepfakes and establish federal protections for artists' voices and likenesses.

5 Sources

Signal Blocks Windows 11 Recall Feature to Protect User Privacy

Signal, the encrypted messaging app, has implemented a new "Screen Security" feature to prevent Microsoft's Windows 11 Recall from capturing screenshots of user conversations, citing privacy concerns.

9 Sources

US Considers AI and Extended Consular Services to Address World Cup Visa Demand

The Trump administration is exploring options to boost visa processing capacity for the 2026 World Cup, including AI implementation and extended consular services, amidst concerns over long wait times and immigration policies.

2 Sources

Global Law Enforcement Disrupts Lumma Infostealer in Coordinated Takedown

A consortium of international law enforcement agencies and tech companies have successfully disrupted Lumma, a popular infostealer malware used by cybercriminals to steal sensitive information, including cryptocurrency wallet details.

3 Sources

Proposed Moratorium on State AI Regulations Sparks Debate in US Congress

A proposal in the US House of Representatives to ban state-level AI regulations for 10 years has ignited a heated debate about consumer protection, innovation, and federal oversight of artificial intelligence.

4 Sources

Judge Rejects AI Chatbot's Free Speech Defense in Teen Suicide Lawsuit

A federal judge allows a lawsuit against Google and Character.AI to proceed, rejecting claims that AI chatbots have First Amendment protections. The case involves the suicide of a teenager allegedly influenced by a Character.AI chatbot.

18 Sources

Blackstone's $11.5 Billion TXNM Energy Acquisition Faces Scrutiny Over AI Data Center Plans

Blackstone's proposed acquisition of TXNM Energy is under scrutiny, with stakeholders focusing on plans for AI data centers in New Mexico. The deal, driven by rising electricity demand from Big Tech, faces potential challenges from groups like New Energy Economy.

2 Sources

Trump Administration Considers Deep-Sea Mining Leases, Sparking Environmental Concerns

The Trump administration is evaluating a request to sell leases for seabed mining off American Samoa, potentially paving the way for deep-sea mineral extraction using AI-powered robots. This move has raised environmental concerns and highlights the ongoing debate between economic interests and ecosystem preservation.

3 Sources

AOC Reintroduces DEFIANCE Act to Combat AI Deepfake Porn

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and bipartisan colleagues reintroduce the DEFIANCE Act, aiming to empower victims of nonconsensual AI-generated deepfake pornography with legal recourse.

2 Sources

Nvidia to Launch Cheaper Blackwell AI Chip for China Amid US Export Restrictions

Nvidia plans to introduce a new, lower-priced Blackwell-architecture AI chip for the Chinese market, following US export restrictions on its H20 model. The new GPU is expected to begin mass production in June and will be priced between $6,500 and $8,000.

23 Sources

Google's AI Search Strategy: Publishers Left with Limited Options

Google's internal documents reveal the company's decision to limit publishers' control over their content in AI-powered search features, raising concerns about transparency and fairness in the evolving AI landscape.

2 Sources

Get all updates into your inbox 💌, Stay Up-to-date for Free 🥳

Your Daily Dose of Curated AI News

Don’t drown in AI news. We cut through the noise - filtering, ranking and summarizing the most important AI news, breakthroughs and research daily. Spend less time searching for the latest in AI and get straight to action.

The Outpost

News

About