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26 Jun 2025

Bernie Sanders Advocates for 4-Day Work Week in Light of AI Productivity Gains

Senator Bernie Sanders proposes a 4-day work week as a response to AI-driven productivity increases, sparking debate on the future of work and technology's impact on labor.

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OpenAI Flags Chinese Startup Zhipu AI as Major Competitor in Global AI Race

OpenAI highlights the rapid progress of Chinese AI startup Zhipu AI in securing government contracts globally, signaling China's growing momentum in the race for AI leadership.

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25 Jun 2025

US Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Ban Chinese AI in Federal Agencies Amid Escalating Tech Rivalry

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has introduced the "No Adversarial AI Act" to prohibit the use of AI models developed in China and other adversarial nations in US government agencies, highlighting the intensifying AI race between the US and China.

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European Defense Tech Hackathons: Fostering Innovation in Military Capabilities

A series of defense technology hackathons across Europe are bringing together diverse talents to solve military challenges and foster a new ecosystem of defense tech startups, as the continent seeks to boost its military capabilities.

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Google Clarifies Gemini's Privacy Update: Enhanced Functionality Without Compromising User Data

Google announces changes to Gemini's functionality on Android, allowing users to perform tasks without contributing to AI training datasets, paving the way for Gemini to replace Google Assistant.

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Privacy Rankings of AI Chatbots: Le Chat Leads, Meta AI Lags Behind

A new study by Incogni ranks popular AI chatbots based on their privacy practices, with Mistral AI's Le Chat emerging as the most privacy-friendly and Meta AI as the least.

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Court Order Mandates OpenAI to Retain ChatGPT Conversations, Raising Privacy Concerns

A federal judge's ruling requires OpenAI to preserve all ChatGPT conversations indefinitely, sparking debates on user privacy, data retention, and the future of AI regulation.

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AI-Generated Videos Spark Controversy in Philippine Impeachment Debate

Deepfake videos featuring AI-generated characters have emerged in the Philippines, influencing public opinion on Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment case. The incident highlights the growing impact of AI in political discourse and raises concerns about misinformation.

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Elon Musk's AI Chatbot Grok Struggles with Fact-Checking During Israel-Iran Conflict

A study reveals significant flaws in Grok's ability to provide accurate and consistent information during the Israel-Iran conflict, raising concerns about AI chatbots' reliability in fact-checking crisis events.

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Tesla's Robotaxi Launch Faces Scrutiny Amid Safety Concerns and Erratic Driving Reports

Tesla's recent launch of its Robotaxi service in Austin, Texas has drawn attention from regulators and the public due to reports of erratic driving behavior, raising questions about the safety and readiness of the technology.

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Suspect in California Fertility Clinic Bombing Dies in Custody, AI Chatbot Involvement Revealed

Daniel Park, charged with aiding a fertility clinic bomber, dies in federal custody. The case reveals the use of AI chatbots in planning the attack, raising concerns about AI's potential misuse in extremist activities.

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Judges Side with AI Companies in Copyright Cases, but Leave Door Open for Future Challenges

Recent rulings in favor of Meta and Anthropic in AI copyright cases mark significant victories for tech companies, but judges caution that these decisions don't set blanket precedents for AI training on copyrighted works.

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The Privacy Implications of Internet of Things (IoT) Devices: From Smart Homes to Connected Cars

An exploration of how IoT devices, including smart home appliances and connected cars, are impacting personal privacy and data security, even for those who don't own these devices.

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24 Jun 2025

US House Bans WhatsApp on Government Devices Amid Security Concerns

The U.S. House of Representatives has banned WhatsApp on government-issued devices due to security and privacy concerns, sparking debate about the app's data protection practices.

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UK Regulator Proposes New Rules to Curb Google's Search Dominance

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering designating Google with "strategic market status," which could lead to new regulations on its search engine operations, including fair ranking measures and increased publisher control over content use in AI-generated results.

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