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15 May 2025

Tencent Boasts Strong GPU Stockpile, Adapts AI Strategy Amid US Restrictions

Tencent claims to have enough high-end GPUs for years of AI model training, adapting its strategy to work around US trade restrictions and exploring alternative AI accelerators.

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Big Tech Embraces US Exceptionalism in Trump's Second Term

Major tech companies are aligning with Trump's America First agenda, raising concerns about international business relationships and the global AI landscape.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Unveils New AI Technologies at Computex 2025

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's keynote at Computex 2025 focused on the company's expansion into AI infrastructure, unveiling new technologies and partnerships to sustain the global AI boom.

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OpenAI Launches Safety Evaluations Hub to Boost AI Transparency

OpenAI introduces a new Safety Evaluations Hub to publicly share AI model safety test results, aiming to increase transparency in AI development and address concerns about rushing safety testing.

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High-Performance Computing Challenges Threaten US Innovation and Global Leadership

High-performance computing (HPC) faces technical challenges and global competition, potentially impacting US innovation and leadership in science, AI, and national security.

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OpenAI Plans Massive Data Center in UAE, Expanding Global AI Infrastructure

OpenAI is set to develop a 5-gigawatt data center campus in Abu Dhabi, potentially becoming one of the world's largest AI infrastructure projects. This move strengthens OpenAI's presence in the Middle East and highlights growing tech partnerships between the US and UAE.

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AI-Generated Legal Citations Lead to Sanctions and Raise Concerns in Courts

A California judge fines law firms $31,000 for submitting AI-generated fake citations in a legal brief, highlighting growing concerns about AI use in the legal system.

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14 May 2025

Meta Faces Legal Challenges Over AI Training with EU User Data

Privacy watchdog Noyb threatens Meta with legal action over plans to train AI models using EU users' data without explicit consent, citing potential GDPR violations.

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xAI Misses Self-Imposed Deadline for AI Safety Framework, Raising Concerns

Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, has failed to publish its promised AI safety framework by the May 10 deadline, sparking criticism and highlighting broader industry issues with AI safety practices.

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Anthropic's Legal Team Apologizes for AI-Generated Citation Error in Copyright Case

Anthropic's lawyers admit to using the company's AI chatbot Claude to generate a citation in a legal filing, resulting in hallucinated information. This incident highlights the risks of using AI in legal work and adds to the growing number of AI-related errors in courtrooms.

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UK Government to Roll Out AI Tool 'Consult' for Analyzing Public Consultations

The UK government is set to implement an AI tool called 'Consult' to analyze public responses to consultations, promising significant time and cost savings while raising questions about potential risks and biases.

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US Escalates AI Chip War: Global Ban on Huawei's Ascend Processors Sparks International Tension

The US Commerce Department issues guidance prohibiting the use of Huawei's Ascend AI chips worldwide, citing export control violations. This move intensifies the ongoing tech rivalry between the US and China, potentially disrupting global AI development and trade relations.

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The Rise of AI Chatbot Companions: Mental Health Benefits and Privacy Concerns

As AI chatbot companions gain popularity, researchers explore their impact on mental health while privacy advocates warn of potential surveillance risks.

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Saudi Arabia's $600 Billion AI Push: Nvidia and AMD Partnerships Spark Global Tech Race

Saudi Arabia announces massive AI investments and partnerships with US tech giants Nvidia and AMD, aiming to position itself as a global AI hub. The move follows the cancellation of US export restrictions and coincides with President Trump's visit to the region.

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AI Meets Criteria for Free Will, Raising Ethical Concerns

A new study by Finnish researcher Frank Martela suggests that generative AI meets the philosophical conditions for free will, prompting urgent discussions about moral responsibility and ethical programming in AI development.

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