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04 Jul 2025

The Rise of Payable AI: Addressing Data Attribution and Fairness in Artificial Intelligence

As AI technology advances, concerns about data attribution, fairness, and monopolization grow. Blockchain-based solutions like Payable AI are proposed to create a more equitable and transparent AI ecosystem.

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xAI Secures Controversial Air Permit for Memphis Data Center Amid Environmental Concerns

Elon Musk's xAI obtains an air permit for 15 gas turbines at its Memphis data center, sparking debate over pollution and environmental justice in predominantly Black neighborhoods.

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03 Jul 2025

EU Stands Firm on AI Act Timeline Despite Industry Pushback

The European Union reaffirms its commitment to implementing the AI Act on schedule, rejecting calls from tech companies for a delay. This decision highlights the ongoing tension between regulation and innovation in the rapidly evolving AI sector.

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IG Drones Secures Patent for India's First Indigenous Defence Drone Simulator

IG Drones, a Noida-based company, has been granted a patent for India's first indigenous defence drone simulator, marking a significant step towards technological sovereignty and defence self-reliance under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

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Police Department's AI-Edited Drug Bust Photo Sparks Controversy and Raises Concerns

A Maine police department's use of AI to edit a drug bust photo backfires, leading to public scrutiny and discussions about AI literacy and potential misuse in law enforcement.

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NYT Wins Court Battle to Access ChatGPT Logs, Raising Privacy Concerns

A federal judge has ruled in favor of The New York Times, allowing it to search through ChatGPT user logs, including deleted conversations, as part of a copyright infringement lawsuit against OpenAI. This decision has sparked a heated debate about user privacy and data retention in AI.

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Racist AI-Generated Videos Flood TikTok, Exploiting Google's Veo 3 Tool

A surge of racist AI-generated videos on TikTok, created using Google's Veo 3 tool, has sparked concerns about AI misuse and content moderation challenges on social media platforms.

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Bright Data Unveils $100M AI Infrastructure Suite, Challenging Big Tech's Data Monopoly

Bright Data, fresh from legal victories against Meta and X, launches a comprehensive AI infrastructure suite including Deep Lookup, Browser.ai, and enhanced data collection protocols, aiming to democratize access to real-time web data for AI companies.

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02 Jul 2025

AI's Growing Influence in HR: Managers Turn to AI for Critical Personnel Decisions

A new study reveals that managers are increasingly using AI tools to make crucial decisions about employee promotions, raises, layoffs, and terminations, raising concerns about ethics, bias, and the future of human resource management.

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FTC Launches In-Depth Probe into SoftBank's $6.5 Billion Acquisition of AI Chip Designer Ampere

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has initiated a detailed investigation into SoftBank's planned $6.5 billion acquisition of AI chip designer Ampere, potentially delaying the deal and raising antitrust concerns in the rapidly evolving AI chip market.

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AI-Powered 'Smell Detectors' and Cameras: The Future of Criminal Monitoring

The UK government is considering innovative AI technologies, including 'smell detectors' and smart cameras, to monitor criminals both in prisons and in their homes, aiming to reduce reoffending and improve the justice system.

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Vinod Khosla Predicts AI Will Replace 80% of Jobs by 2030, Disrupting Fortune 500 Companies

Silicon Valley investor Vinod Khosla forecasts massive job automation and economic shifts due to AI advancements, predicting an era of abundance by 2040.

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X Introduces AI-Generated Community Notes: Potential Benefits and Risks

X, formerly Twitter, is launching AI-written Community Notes, aiming to enhance fact-checking but raising concerns about accuracy and trust in the system.

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U.S. Cracks Down on North Korean IT Worker Scheme, Seizing $5 Million in Illicit Funds

The U.S. Department of Justice has taken significant action against a North Korean scheme involving remote IT workers infiltrating American companies, resulting in arrests, indictments, and the seizure of millions in illicit funds.

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01 Jul 2025

Cloudflare Launches Pay-Per-Crawl: A New Era for AI Web Scraping

Cloudflare introduces a marketplace allowing websites to charge AI bots for content scraping, potentially reshaping the relationship between content creators and AI companies.

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