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03 Jun 2025

The Dark Side of AI Chatbots: Engagement at the Cost of User Well-being

AI chatbots are becoming increasingly popular for personal advice and companionship, but their design to maximize user engagement may lead to harmful consequences, especially for vulnerable users.

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Major Record Labels in Licensing Talks with AI Music Startups Suno and Udio

Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music Entertainment are negotiating licensing deals with AI music startups Suno and Udio, potentially setting a precedent for AI-generated music compensation and copyright issues.

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UK Government Study: Microsoft Copilot AI Boosts Civil Servant Productivity, Saving 26 Minutes Daily

A UK government trial of Microsoft 365 Copilot with 20,000 civil servants shows significant time savings and productivity gains, potentially freeing up two weeks per year for more strategic work.

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US-China Trade Tensions Escalate Over AI Technology Restrictions

China accuses the US of violating a recent trade deal by imposing restrictions on AI chip exports and software sales, leading to renewed trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.

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US Funding Freeze Threatens Malaria Prevention and AI-Driven Genomic Research

The recent US funding cuts for malaria programs have halted prevention efforts in Africa and jeopardized advancements in genomic research. AI technologies show promise in reshaping malaria research, but sustained funding is crucial for progress.

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02 Jun 2025

German Financial Watchdog BaFin Leverages AI to Combat Market Abuse

Germany's financial regulator BaFin is using artificial intelligence to enhance its market abuse detection capabilities, significantly increasing the chances of catching offenders.

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TSMC Explores Advanced Chip Manufacturing in UAE, Seeking US Approval

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is in talks with US officials and UAE representatives about potentially building a gigafab in the United Arab Emirates, subject to US approval due to geopolitical concerns.

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The Looming Threat: Advertising's Potential Impact on AI Chatbots

As AI chatbot companies explore new revenue streams, the integration of advertising raises concerns about user manipulation, addiction, and the potential repeat of social media's pitfalls.

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French Government Bids €410M for Atos' Strategic Computing Assets, Excluding Vision AI

The French state has made a formal offer to acquire Atos' Advanced Computing assets for €410 million, excluding the Vision AI business. This move aims to secure critical national technology assets in high-performance computing and quantum computing.

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US-China Trade Tensions Escalate Over AI Chip Restrictions and Student Visa Threats

China criticizes the US for implementing AI chip export controls, halting chip design software sales, and threatening to revoke Chinese student visas, claiming these actions violate recent trade agreements.

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AI Chatbots Spread Misinformation While Being Used for Fact-Checking

As AI chatbots like Grok, ChatGPT, and Gemini are increasingly used for fact-checking, concerns arise about their reliability and potential to spread misinformation, especially during critical events like the recent India-Pakistan conflict.

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01 Jun 2025

Google to Appeal Antitrust Ruling on Search Engine Dominance

Google announces plans to appeal a federal judge's antitrust decision regarding its search engine monopoly, arguing against proposed remedies and defending its competitive practices in the evolving AI landscape.

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Meta Plans to Shift 90% of Product Risk Assessments to AI, Raising Concerns

Meta is reportedly planning to automate up to 90% of its internal risk assessments for product updates and features across its platforms, replacing human reviewers with AI systems. This shift has sparked debates about potential risks and the balance between efficiency and thorough scrutiny.

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ZeniMax Union and Microsoft Reach Landmark Agreement, Setting New Standards for Gaming Industry

ZeniMax Media's unionized QA workers have reached a tentative agreement with Microsoft, introducing groundbreaking policies on AI use, wage increases, and worker protections in the gaming industry.

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