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30 Jul 2025

Trump's AI Plan Targets Key Environmental Law, Raising Concerns

President Trump's new AI Action Plan aims to streamline environmental reviews for data centers, potentially weakening the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), a cornerstone of U.S. environmental protection.

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US and China Unveil Contrasting AI Strategies in Global Tech Race

The United States and China have released divergent AI action plans, highlighting their different approaches to global AI governance and development. While the US emphasizes technological dominance and national security, China advocates for international cooperation and equitable AI development.

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EU's $30 Billion AI Infrastructure Push: Bridging the Gap with Gigawatt Data Centers

The European Union unveils a massive $30 billion initiative to build a network of high-capacity AI data centers, aiming to catch up with the US and China in artificial intelligence capabilities.

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29 Jul 2025

Palantir's AI Dominance: From Battlefield to Boardroom

Palantir, the data analytics and AI giant, is making waves with its unapologetic embrace of US dominance and military applications, sparking both admiration and controversy in the tech world.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Expresses Concerns Over GPT-5's Rapid Advancement

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has voiced apprehension about the speed and power of the upcoming GPT-5 model, comparing its development to the Manhattan Project and highlighting the lack of adequate oversight in AI advancement.

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Meta Accused of Pirating Adult Content to Train AI Models

A lawsuit filed by adult film companies alleges that Meta systematically pirated and distributed pornographic content via BitTorrent to train its AI models, potentially violating copyright laws and raising ethical concerns.

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Anthropic Faces Potential 'Business-Ending' Damages in Copyright Lawsuit Over Pirated Books Used for AI Training

Anthropic is embroiled in a class-action lawsuit alleging the use of pirated books to train its AI model Claude, potentially facing billions in damages. The case highlights the legal complexities surrounding AI training data and copyright infringement.

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Google's AI Search Feature Reshapes Web Traffic and Online Business Models

Google's new AI-powered search feature is causing significant shifts in web traffic patterns and challenging traditional online business models, particularly affecting publishers and content creators.

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Cadence Design Systems Raises Forecasts Amid Export Curb Lift and Settles Export Violation Case

Cadence Design Systems increases annual forecasts following the U.S. lifting export restrictions to China, while simultaneously settling a $140.6 million export violation case with the U.S. government.

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US Sends 33,000 AI-Powered 'Strike Kits' to Enhance Ukrainian Drones

The Pentagon awards a $50 million contract to Auterion for AI-powered drone kits to augment Ukrainian UAVs, potentially changing the face of modern warfare.

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Trump Administration's Reversal on China Chip Ban Sparks Bipartisan Backlash

The Trump administration's decision to allow Nvidia to sell advanced AI chips to China has triggered a policy dispute, with lawmakers from both parties expressing concerns over national security implications.

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National Security Experts Urge Trump Administration to Reconsider Nvidia H20 Chip Exports to China

A group of 20 national security experts have written a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce, urging the Trump administration to reverse its decision on allowing Nvidia to sell H20 AI chips to China, citing potential threats to U.S. national security and AI technological edge.

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28 Jul 2025

The Rise of AI Deepfakes: A Growing Threat to National Security and Business

Artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes are becoming increasingly sophisticated, posing significant risks to national security, businesses, and individuals. Experts suggest that fighting this threat may require deploying more AI.

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China Forms AI Alliances to Boost Domestic Ecosystem Amid US Tech Restrictions

Chinese AI companies have formed two strategic alliances to develop a domestic AI ecosystem, reduce reliance on US technology, and integrate AI into industrial applications, showcasing new products at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.

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Trump Administration Pauses Tech Export Controls to China, Sparking AI Security Concerns

The Trump administration has temporarily halted restrictions on technology exports to China, including AI chips, to facilitate trade talks. This move has drawn criticism from security experts who warn it could compromise the U.S.'s technological edge.

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