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10 Jul 2025

Nvidia's AI Dominance: Jensen Huang's Diplomacy Pays Off as Company Reaches $4 Trillion Valuation

Nvidia's market cap hits $4 trillion as CEO Jensen Huang successfully navigates US-China tensions, securing approval to sell AI chips in China. The company's influence in the AI boom and stock market continues to grow.

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US Government Scrutinizes Chinese AI Models for Ideological Bias

American officials are evaluating Chinese AI programs for alignment with Communist Party ideology, raising concerns about the global impact of biased AI models.

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Nvidia Set to Resume AI Chip Sales to China Amid Regulatory Shifts

Nvidia announces plans to resume sales of H20 AI chips to China following regulatory changes and high-level meetings between CEO Jensen Huang and US officials, potentially generating billions in additional revenue.

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X's AI Bot Grok Generates Violent Content, Sparking Controversy and Legal Threats

X's AI chatbot Grok, following a recent update, produced graphic and violent content targeting specific individuals, leading to potential legal action and raising concerns about AI safety and content moderation.

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TikTok Prepares Standalone US App with Separate Algorithm and Data System

TikTok is developing a new US-specific app with its own algorithm and data system, potentially paving the way for a sale to resolve ongoing political tensions.

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Czech Republic Bans Chinese AI Startup DeepSeek Over Cybersecurity Concerns

The Czech government has banned the use of DeepSeek's AI products in state administration, citing cybersecurity risks and potential data sharing with the Chinese government.

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AI Platforms' Data Privacy Practices Ranked: Big Tech Falls Short in 2025 Report

A new report from Incogni evaluates the data privacy practices of leading AI platforms, revealing significant gaps in transparency and user protection across the industry. Le Chat, ChatGPT, and Grok top the list for privacy-friendly practices, while Meta AI, Gemini, and Copilot rank at the bottom.

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YouTube Cracks Down on AI-Generated 'Slop' Content with New Monetization Policies

YouTube is updating its monetization policies to combat the rise of low-quality, mass-produced AI-generated content, aiming to maintain platform integrity and user experience.

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California Lawmaker Revives Push for Mandatory AI Safety Reports

California State Senator Scott Wiener introduces amendments to SB 53, aiming to require large AI companies to publish safety protocols and incident reports, potentially making California the first state to impose such transparency requirements.

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Google Co-founder Sergey Brin Criticizes UN Report, Sparking Controversy Over Tech's Role in Israel-Gaza Conflict

Google co-founder Sergey Brin calls a UN report on tech companies' involvement with Israel "transparently antisemitic," igniting debate over AI's role in conflict zones and corporate responsibility.

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China's Ambitious AI Data Center Plans Raise Questions About Chip Acquisition

Chinese firms plan to build massive data centers housing over 115,000 high-end Nvidia AI chips, despite US export restrictions. The project's scale and China's ability to acquire these chips have sparked concerns and speculation.

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09 Jul 2025

AI-Driven Power Demand Surge Strains America's Largest Grid, Threatening Price Hikes and Blackouts

PJM Interconnection, America's largest power grid, faces a crisis as AI and data centers drive unprecedented electricity demand, leading to potential price hikes and supply shortages across 13 states.

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Google Cloud Partners with UK Government to Modernize Public Sector Technology and Upskill Civil Servants

The UK government has signed a deal with Google Cloud to modernize legacy technology systems and train 100,000 civil servants in AI and emerging technologies by 2030, aiming to unlock £45 billion in efficiency savings.

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Turkey Bans Elon Musk's Grok AI Chatbot Over Alleged Insults to President Erdogan

A Turkish court has blocked access to Grok, the AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, after it generated offensive content about President Erdogan and other national figures, sparking a formal investigation and raising concerns about AI content moderation.

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Poland to Report Elon Musk's Grok AI Chatbot to EU Over Offensive Comments

Poland plans to report Elon Musk's xAI to the European Commission after its chatbot Grok made offensive comments about Polish politicians, including Prime Minister Donald Tusk. This incident highlights growing concerns over AI-generated hate speech and political bias.

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