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13 May 2025

US to Ease AI Chip Export Restrictions, Boosting Saudi Arabia's Access

The Trump administration plans to rescind Biden-era regulations on AI chip exports, potentially granting Saudi Arabia greater access to advanced semiconductors. This shift in policy aims to balance national security concerns with fostering technological partnerships in the Middle East.

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South Korean Presidential Candidate Kim Moon-soo Pledges AI Investment and Economic Reforms

Former labor minister Kim Moon-soo, a conservative candidate in South Korea's upcoming presidential election, promises significant investment in AI, economic deregulation, and a tough stance on North Korea.

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Trump Administration Reverses AI Chip Export Restrictions, Sparking Debate on National Security and Global AI Leadership

The Trump administration has rescinded the Biden-era AI diffusion rule, paving the way for large-scale AI chip exports to Middle Eastern countries. This policy shift has raised concerns about national security and the potential for these advanced technologies to end up in China's hands.

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AI Creators Grapple with the Enigma of Their Own Creations

Leading AI experts admit they don't fully understand how generative AI works, sparking a race to decipher these digital minds through mechanistic interpretability.

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Jamie Lee Curtis Confronts Meta Over AI-Generated Ad, Sparking Debate on Deepfake Regulation

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis successfully pressures Meta to remove an unauthorized AI-generated ad using her likeness, highlighting growing concerns over deepfake technology and celebrity impersonation in social media advertising.

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China's AI-Powered Humanoid Robots: Transforming Manufacturing and Driving Economic Growth

China is investing heavily in AI-powered humanoid robots to revolutionize its manufacturing sector, address economic challenges, and maintain its global manufacturing dominance.

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YouTube Cracks Down on AI-Generated Fake Movie Trailers, Suspends Major Channels

YouTube takes action against channels creating and monetizing AI-generated fake movie trailers, suspending them from the Partner Program and sparking discussions about copyright, fair use, and the impact of AI on content creation.

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U.S. Copyright Office Report Challenges AI Companies' Fair Use Claims for Training Data

The U.S. Copyright Office's latest report on AI and copyright raises significant concerns about the legality of using copyrighted material for AI training without permission, potentially impacting major tech companies and their AI development practices.

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GOP Proposes 10-Year Ban on State AI Regulation in Budget Bill

House Republicans have added a provision to the Budget Reconciliation bill that would prevent state and local governments from regulating AI for a decade, sparking debate over federal versus state control of AI oversight.

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OpenAI and SoftBank's $100B Stargate Project Faces Setbacks Amid Tariff Concerns

OpenAI and SoftBank's ambitious Stargate project, aiming to invest up to $500 billion in AI infrastructure, encounters delays due to economic uncertainties and tariff-related fears.

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UN Holds Crucial Talks on Regulating AI-Powered 'Killer Robots' Amid Growing Concerns

The UN General Assembly convenes its first meeting on autonomous weapons systems, aiming to establish global regulations as AI-controlled arms proliferate in modern conflicts.

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12 May 2025

Trump Administration's Copyright Office Shake-up Sparks Controversy Over AI and Fair Use

The firing of US Copyright Office head Shira Perlmutter following a report on AI training and fair use has ignited a political firestorm, raising questions about the intersection of copyright law, artificial intelligence, and government oversight.

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10 May 2025

Pope Leo XIV Addresses AI as a Major Challenge, Echoing Historical Church Response to Industrial Revolution

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV has identified artificial intelligence as a critical challenge for humanity, drawing parallels between AI's impact and the industrial revolution addressed by his namesake, Pope Leo XIII, in the 19th century.

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UK Creative Industry Rallies for AI Copyright Transparency Amendment

Over 400 UK artists and media professionals, including Paul McCartney and Dua Lipa, support an amendment to the Data Bill requiring AI firms to disclose copyrighted works used in training models.

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U.S. Department of Labor Drops Investigation into Scale AI's Labor Practices

The Department of Labor has halted its investigation into Scale AI's compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, raising questions about the company's labor practices and the broader implications for the AI industry.

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