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12 Jul 2025

Indonesia Launches AI Center of Excellence with NVIDIA, Cisco, and Indosat Support

Indonesia establishes its first AI Center of Excellence, supported by NVIDIA, Cisco, and Indosat, to boost sovereign AI capabilities, foster local talent, and drive innovation across various sectors.

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Meta Funds $1 Million AI Fellowship Program for UK Government

Meta is providing $1 million to fund an AI fellowship program for the UK government, aiming to develop open-source AI tools for public sector use. The initiative highlights the growing adoption of AI in government services.

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11 Jul 2025

OpenAI Faces IRS Complaint Over Alleged Tax Violations and Conflicts of Interest

A watchdog group has filed a complaint with the IRS against OpenAI, alleging potential tax law violations that could threaten its nonprofit status. The complaint highlights conflicts of interest within the company's board structure and questions the financial benefits for CEO Sam Altman.

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Disney and NBCUniversal Sue Midjourney: A Landmark Case in AI Copyright and Creative Ownership

Disney and NBCUniversal have filed a lawsuit against Midjourney, an AI image generator, over unauthorized use of iconic characters. This case could set a precedent for copyright law in the age of AI.

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Russian National Convicted for Sharing ASML's Sensitive Tech Information, Breaching Sanctions

A 43-year-old Russian man has been sentenced to three years in prison for sharing sensitive information from Dutch semiconductor giant ASML with Russia, violating international sanctions.

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Huawei Seeks to Expand AI Chip Market in Middle East and Southeast Asia

Huawei is attempting to export AI chips to the Middle East and Southeast Asia, challenging Nvidia's dominance in these markets. The company is offering its older-generation Ascend 910B processors and remote access to its advanced AI system.

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Tesla Schedules Delayed Annual Meeting Amid Shareholder Pressure and AI Integration Plans

Tesla announces its annual shareholder meeting for November 6, following pressure from investors and potentially skirting Texas law. Meanwhile, Elon Musk reveals plans to integrate the Grok AI chatbot into Tesla vehicles.

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Missouri AG Investigates AI Chatbots for Alleged Bias Against Trump

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey launches an investigation into major tech companies over AI chatbot responses ranking Donald Trump unfavorably, citing concerns about bias and deceptive practices.

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EU Unveils AI Code of Practice: Balancing Innovation with Regulation

The European Union has published a code of practice to help tech companies comply with its upcoming AI Act, focusing on transparency, copyright protection, and safety measures for advanced AI models.

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AI Boom Threatens UK's Climate Goals: Cambridge Report Warns of 'Magical Thinking'

A new report from the University of Cambridge warns that the UK's push to lead in AI could derail its climate targets, with the tech sector's energy use potentially increasing 25-fold by 2040.

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10 Jul 2025

Google Launches AI-Powered Marketing Tools in India Following 'Google Tax' Repeal

Google introduces a suite of AI-driven advertising tools in India after the country repeals its 6% digital advertisement levy, aiming to capitalize on the growing $7 billion digital ad market.

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US Utilities Seek Rate Hikes as AI-Driven Data Center Demand Surges

US power providers are proposing significant electricity rate increases to meet the growing demand from data centers, sparking debates on cost allocation between consumers and tech companies.

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AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material Surges Online, Posing New Challenges for Law Enforcement

A dramatic increase in AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) is overwhelming authorities and raising concerns about the misuse of AI technology. Law enforcement and child safety organizations are grappling with the legal and ethical implications of this surge.

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Cloudflare Challenges Google's AI Crawling Practices, Threatens Legal Action

Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince announces new policies to block AI crawlers, including Google's, from scraping websites without compensation, potentially reshaping the web's content economy.

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Tesla's Robotaxi Expansion Plans Face Regulatory Hurdles in California

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announces plans to expand robotaxi service to San Francisco Bay Area, but California regulators reveal the company has not yet applied for necessary permits.

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