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27 Jun 2025

Senate Parliamentarian Requests Rewrite of Controversial AI Provision in Trump's Tax Bill

The Senate parliamentarian has requested a rewrite of a controversial AI provision in President Trump's tax bill, sparking bipartisan concerns and debates over state regulation of AI and federal funding.

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Fermi America's Ambitious Plan: World's Largest AI-Powered Energy Complex in Texas

Former U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry's company, Fermi America, proposes to build a massive energy and data complex in Texas, combining nuclear, gas, and solar power to support AI infrastructure.

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AI's Surging Energy Demands Pose Challenges and Opportunities for Power Grids

The explosive growth of AI computing centers is creating unprecedented electricity demand, threatening power grids and climate goals. However, AI technologies could also revolutionize energy systems, accelerating the transition to clean power.

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26 Jun 2025

Palantir Partners with The Nuclear Company to Develop AI-Driven Software for Nuclear Plant Construction

Palantir Technologies has announced a $100 million partnership with The Nuclear Company to develop an AI-driven Nuclear Operating System (NOS) aimed at streamlining nuclear power plant construction. This move comes amid growing demand for electricity to power AI data centers and increased interest in nuclear energy.

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Chinese AI Chip Startup Biren Technology Secures $207 Million Funding, Plans Hong Kong IPO Amid US-China Tech Tensions

Biren Technology, a Chinese AI chip startup, has raised $207 million in new funding and is preparing for a Hong Kong IPO. This move comes as China seeks to develop domestic alternatives to US semiconductors amid escalating export restrictions.

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Reddit's Battle to Remain Human-Centric in the Age of AI

Reddit CEO Steve Huffman emphasizes the platform's commitment to human-generated content and authenticity as it navigates the challenges and opportunities presented by the rise of AI.

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Tech Giants' Net-Zero Goals Threatened by AI and Data Center Boom

A new report reveals that the rapid expansion of AI and data centers is jeopardizing the ambitious climate pledges made by major tech companies, as their energy consumption skyrockets.

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Anthropic's Controversial Book Destruction for AI Training: Legal Victory and Ethical Concerns

Anthropic, an AI company, destroyed millions of physical books to train its AI model Claude, sparking debates on data acquisition methods, copyright, and ethics in AI development.

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Creative Commons Unveils CC Signals: A Framework for Ethical AI Data Usage

Creative Commons introduces CC Signals, a new framework designed to help content creators specify how their data can be used by AI systems, balancing openness with ethical considerations in the age of machine learning.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Confronts New York Times Lawsuit and Industry Challenges at Live Podcast Event

Sam Altman and Brad Lightcap of OpenAI address the NYT lawsuit, user privacy concerns, and industry competition during a live recording of the "Hard Fork" podcast, highlighting tensions between AI companies and traditional media.

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European CEOs and Tech Lobby Groups Urge EU to Pause Implementation of AI Act

European business leaders and tech lobby groups are calling for a pause in the implementation of the EU's AI Act, citing concerns about competitiveness and innovation in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

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Microsoft Faces Lawsuit from Authors Over Alleged Use of Pirated Books in AI Training

A group of authors has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, claiming the company used nearly 200,000 pirated books to train its Megatron AI model without permission, seeking damages and an injunction.

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Getty Images Drops Key Copyright Claims Against Stability AI in Landmark UK Lawsuit

Getty Images has withdrawn its primary copyright infringement claims against Stability AI in a high-profile UK legal battle, focusing instead on trademark infringement and secondary copyright claims. The case highlights the complex legal landscape surrounding AI training and image generation.

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Teamsters President Opposes 10-Year AI State Regulation Ban Amid Congressional Debate

The Teamsters union president urges Congress to reject a proposal that would prevent states from regulating AI for a decade, sparking a heated debate over federal vs. state control of AI regulation and its connection to broadband funding.

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Study Reveals Alarming Link Between Computer Vision Research and Surveillance Technologies

A new study published in Nature exposes the strong connection between academic computer vision research and surveillance applications, raising ethical concerns about AI's role in mass surveillance.

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