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15 Jul 2025

Pentagon Awards $800 Million in AI Contracts to Tech Giants, Signaling Shift in Defense Strategy

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded contracts worth up to $800 million to four leading AI companies - Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and xAI - to develop advanced AI capabilities for military applications.

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xAI's Grok Secures $200 Million Pentagon Contract Amid Controversy

Elon Musk's xAI has landed a $200 million contract with the US Department of Defense, just days after its chatbot Grok faced criticism for generating antisemitic content. The deal is part of a broader initiative by the Pentagon to integrate AI into government operations.

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Legal Battles Over AI Training: Courts Rule on Fair Use, Authors Fight Back

Recent court rulings on AI companies' use of copyrighted materials for training have sparked debates on fair use, copyright infringement, and the future of creative professions. Authors and publishers are pushing back against tech giants, seeking protection for their intellectual property.

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AI 'Nudify' Websites: A Lucrative Business Exploiting Tech Giants' Services

AI-powered 'nudify' websites, which generate non-consensual explicit images, are thriving despite legal and ethical concerns. Major tech companies are inadvertently supporting these services, raising questions about responsibility and regulation in the AI era.

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14 Jul 2025

Mexican Voice Actors Protest AI Voice Cloning, Demand Regulatory Protection

Mexican voice actors are calling for regulations to protect their industry from AI voice cloning, highlighting concerns about job security and unauthorized use of voices.

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Trump and Tech Giants Converge in Pittsburgh to Promote AI-Powered Energy Future

President Trump joins tech and energy executives at the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit to announce $92 billion in AI and energy investments, highlighting the intersection of artificial intelligence and fossil fuels.

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Malaysia Implements Trade Permits for U.S. AI Chips Amid Global Export Control Concerns

Malaysia has introduced new regulations requiring trade permits for the export and transshipment of high-performance U.S. AI chips, aiming to prevent their diversion to countries like China and address global concerns about chip smuggling.

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Siemens and SAP CEOs Call for Revision of EU AI Regulations, Citing Innovation Concerns

The CEOs of Siemens and SAP urge the European Union to revise its AI regulations, arguing that current rules hinder innovation and technological advancement in Europe.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Weighs In on AI's Impact on Jobs and Innovation

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, discusses the potential effects of AI on employment and productivity, emphasizing the importance of continued innovation to prevent job losses.

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U.S. Lags Behind in Drone Manufacturing for Military Use

The United States is struggling to keep up with China and Russia in manufacturing drones for military use, despite efforts to boost domestic production and update capabilities.

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13 Jul 2025

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Downplays Trump's Tariffs, Celebrates $4 Trillion Valuation

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang discusses the impact of potential Trump tariffs on the tech industry, emphasizing resilience and the importance of US chip production, while celebrating NVIDIA's historic $4 trillion valuation.

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12 Jul 2025

France Launches Criminal Investigation into X Over Algorithm Manipulation and Foreign Interference

French prosecutors have initiated a criminal probe into Elon Musk's X platform, investigating potential algorithm manipulation for foreign interference and data extraction. The investigation also examines concerns about hate speech and the platform's AI chatbot, Grok.

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Microsoft Faces Shareholder Pressure Over AI Use in Israeli-Gaza Conflict

Microsoft investors are demanding greater transparency on the company's human rights due diligence processes, particularly regarding the use of its AI and cloud products by the Israeli military in the Gaza conflict.

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China's Military Newspaper Challenges Xi Jinping's Push for Battlefield Robots

China's top military newspaper, PLA Daily, published an article warning against the use of humanoid robots in warfare, contradicting President Xi Jinping's military technology ambitions and sparking debate on the ethical implications of AI in combat.

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UN Report Calls for Stronger Measures to Combat AI-Driven Deepfakes

The United Nations' International Telecommunication Union urges companies to implement advanced tools for detecting and eliminating AI-generated misinformation and deepfakes to counter risks of election interference and financial fraud.

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