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10 Aug 2025

China Seeks US Relaxation on AI Chip Export Controls in Trade Deal Negotiations

China is pushing for the US to ease restrictions on AI chip exports, particularly high-bandwidth memory chips, as part of trade negotiations ahead of a potential summit between Presidents Xi and Trump.

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09 Aug 2025

Elon Musk's Grok AI Generates Explicit Deepfakes, Raising Ethical and Legal Concerns

Grok Imagine, an AI tool by Elon Musk's company, has been found to generate explicit deepfake videos of celebrities, including Taylor Swift, sparking debates on AI ethics and regulation.

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AI Data Centers Reshape U.S. Electricity Market, Raising Concerns Over Rising Consumer Bills

The rapid expansion of AI data centers is transforming the U.S. electricity market, potentially leading to significant increases in power bills for households and small businesses. States are under pressure to address this issue as tech giants become major players in energy consumption and production.

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Meta Appoints Conservative Activist Robby Starbuck as AI Bias Advisor Amid Controversy

Meta has hired conservative activist Robby Starbuck to advise on AI bias issues, sparking debate about ideological influence on AI development and raising questions about the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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Wikipedia's Battle Against AI-Generated Content: Editors Mobilize to Maintain Reliability

Wikipedia's volunteer editors are fighting against an influx of AI-generated content, implementing new policies and tools to maintain the encyclopedia's reliability and neutrality.

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08 Aug 2025

Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun Sues AI Firm Perplexity for Alleged Content Misuse

Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper has filed a lawsuit against US-based AI firm Perplexity, accusing it of "free-riding" on its content. The case highlights growing tensions between traditional media and AI companies over content usage.

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The Rise of AI-Powered Digital Resurrection: Comfort, Controversy, and Ethical Concerns

As AI technology advances, the creation of digital avatars of deceased individuals is becoming increasingly common, sparking debates about ethics, grief, and the boundaries of technology in preserving human connections.

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YouTube's AI Age Verification Sparks Privacy Concerns and User Backlash

YouTube's new AI-powered age verification system in the US faces criticism from users and privacy experts, raising concerns about data security and potential misclassification of adult users.

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Taiwan Semiconductor Rides AI Wave to Record Revenues, Secures Tariff Exemption

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reports strong revenue growth driven by AI chip demand and secures exemption from U.S. tariffs, while streamlining operations to boost efficiency.

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Ontario Takes Aim at HR Ghosting: New Law to Reshape Hiring Practices

Ontario, Canada, is set to implement a groundbreaking law in 2026 that will require companies to respond to job applicants within 45 days of an interview, effectively banning 'HR ghosting' and addressing concerns about 'ghost jobs' and AI use in hiring.

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Amazon Web Services Inks $1 Billion Deal with US Government for Cloud Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has agreed to provide up to $1 billion in discounts to US federal agencies for cloud adoption, modernization, and training through 2028, as part of the government's OneGov purchasing strategy.

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ChatGPT Vulnerability Exposes Risks of AI Integration with Personal Data

Security researchers uncover a flaw in ChatGPT's Connectors feature that could allow hackers to extract sensitive data from connected services like Google Drive, highlighting the potential risks of integrating AI with personal information.

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07 Aug 2025

Trump's Flip-Flop on Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan: From Resignation Demand to Praise

President Trump's dramatic shift in stance towards Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, initially demanding his resignation over alleged China ties, then praising him after a meeting, highlighting the complex interplay between politics and the tech industry.

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Roblox Unveils Open-Source AI System to Combat Child Predators in Game Chats

Roblox introduces Sentinel, an AI-powered system designed to detect and prevent child endangerment in online game chats. The company is open-sourcing the technology to enhance safety across various platforms.

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AI Surveillance in Schools: Protecting Students or Criminalizing Careless Words?

Schools across the US are using AI-powered surveillance software to monitor students' online activities, leading to both life-saving interventions and controversial arrests over misinterpreted comments.

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