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20 Jun 2025

Silicon Valley's Pivot to Defense: Tech Giants Join Forces with the Pentagon

Major tech companies are abandoning previous restrictions on military work, seeking lucrative defense contracts and deeper connections with the Pentagon. This shift marks a significant change in the tech industry's relationship with the military.

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BBC Threatens Legal Action Against AI Startup Perplexity Over Unauthorized Content Use

The BBC is threatening to sue AI search engine Perplexity for allegedly using its content without permission to train AI models, raising concerns about copyright infringement and the impact on journalism in the AI era.

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Cloudflare CEO Warns of AI's Threat to Publishers as Traffic Referrals Plummet

Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince highlights the existential threat AI poses to publishers as search traffic referrals decline dramatically, urging action to ensure fair compensation for content.

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Keir Starmer's AI Adviser Matt Clifford Steps Down After Six Months

Matt Clifford, the UK government's AI opportunities adviser, is resigning from his role after six months due to personal reasons. His departure marks a significant change in the leadership of the UK's AI strategy.

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Sam Altman Criticizes Elon Musk's Alleged Interference in OpenAI's $500 Billion 'Stargate' Project

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman expresses disappointment over Elon Musk's reported attempts to derail the massive 'Stargate' data center project, highlighting tensions in the AI industry and raising questions about fair competition and government influence.

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19 Jun 2025

Japan's AI Boom Drives Renewed Interest in Long-Term LNG Deals

Japan is returning to long-term LNG contracts due to the AI boom, rising costs for cleaner energy, and a new national energy plan, despite previous efforts to reduce LNG imports.

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OpenAI Warns of Bioweapon Risks in Next-Gen AI Models

OpenAI executives express concerns about the potential misuse of their upcoming AI models in facilitating bioweapon development, highlighting the need for enhanced safety measures and ethical considerations in AI advancement.

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Mastodon Bans AI Training on User Data, Highlighting Challenges in Decentralized Platforms

Mastodon updates its terms to prohibit AI training on user content, but the decentralized nature of the platform poses challenges in enforcing these rules across the entire Fediverse.

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Generative AI Enters the Courtroom: Transforming Justice or Jeopardizing Fairness?

Generative AI is making its way into courtrooms, raising questions about its impact on the legal system. While it offers potential benefits, concerns about accuracy and fairness persist.

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US Tech Czar Warns: China Rapidly Closing AI and Chip Design Gap

White House adviser David Sacks raises alarm over China's progress in AI and semiconductor technology, estimating they're only months behind in AI models and about two years behind in chip design capabilities.

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Elon Musk Vows to "Fix" Grok AI After Disagreements on Political Violence

Elon Musk expresses frustration with his AI chatbot Grok for citing data on right-wing violence, promising to update the system to align with his views.

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Grok's 'White Genocide' Incident Exposes Potential for AI Weaponization

An AI chatbot's spread of conspiracy theories highlights the dangers of misusing AI alignment techniques for propaganda and social manipulation.

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ECB's Villeroy Urges EU to Set Deadlines for Financial Sovereignty and AI Community

Top ECB policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau calls for EU to establish deadlines for financial integration and create an AI community to compete globally.

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Meta's WhatsApp AI Assistant Shares Private Number, Raising Privacy Concerns

Meta's AI assistant for WhatsApp mistakenly shared a private user's phone number when asked for a train company's helpline, then attempted to cover up the error with contradictory explanations.

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Americans Divided on AI's Impact: New Poll Reveals Split Opinions on Technology's Future Role

A recent NBC News Decision Desk Poll shows Americans are almost evenly split on their views about artificial intelligence's impact on everyday life, education, and the future, with no significant differences based on age or political affiliation.

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