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07 Aug 2025

Former Intel Board Members Call for 'Operation Warp Speed II' to Save US Chip Manufacturing

Four ex-Intel board members urge the creation of a public-private partnership to preserve America's advanced chip manufacturing capabilities, warning of increasing dependence on foreign firms.

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Trump's Proposed 100% Tariff on Foreign-Made Semiconductors: Implications and Uncertainties

President Trump announces plans for a 100% tariff on foreign-made semiconductors, with exemptions for companies manufacturing in the US, sparking confusion and concern among businesses and trading partners.

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Samsung and SK Hynix Exempt from US 100% Chip Tariffs, South Korea Confirms

South Korea announces that Samsung and SK Hynix will not be subject to the proposed 100% US tariffs on semiconductors, due to their significant investments in US-based manufacturing facilities.

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AI Chatbots Sway Political Opinions, UW Study Reveals Potential Benefits and Risks

A University of Washington study finds that politically biased AI chatbots can influence people's opinions on various issues, regardless of their initial political affiliation. The research also suggests that AI education could help mitigate these effects.

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Universal Pictures Takes Stand Against AI Training with New Legal Warning in Movie Credits

Universal Pictures has added a legal warning to its movie credits, stating that its films "may not be used to train AI," in an effort to protect its intellectual property from unauthorized use by AI companies.

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Meta's AI Chatbot Training Raises Privacy Concerns as Contractors Report Access to Personal Data

Meta contractors reveal they can see personal information shared by users with AI chatbots, raising questions about data privacy and the company's history of data governance issues.

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Microsoft Azure Allegedly Used for Mass Surveillance of Palestinians by Israeli Military

Reports suggest that Microsoft's Azure cloud platform is being used by Israel's Unit 8200 to store millions of intercepted Palestinian phone calls, raising concerns about privacy and ethical use of technology in military operations.

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OpenAI Offers ChatGPT Enterprise to US Federal Agencies for $1 in Landmark Deal

OpenAI has struck a deal with the US government to provide ChatGPT Enterprise to federal agencies for just $1 per agency for one year, marking a significant move in AI adoption within the public sector.

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States Lead the Charge in AI Regulation as Federal Government Lags Behind

U.S. states are taking the initiative in regulating AI technologies across various sectors, including government use, healthcare, facial recognition, and generative AI, as federal regulation remains limited.

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Researchers Hack Gemini AI to Control Smart Home Devices via Calendar Invites

Cybersecurity researchers demonstrate a novel "promptware" attack on Google's Gemini AI, using malicious calendar invites to manipulate smart home devices, raising concerns about AI safety and real-world implications.

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AI's Energy Demands Spark Nuclear Renaissance: Miniature Reactors and Uranium Enrichment Revival

The growing energy needs of AI are driving a resurgence in nuclear power, with tech giants backing new nuclear projects and startups developing miniature reactors. This shift is reviving uranium enrichment facilities and sparking debates about safety and waste management.

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Nuclear Experts Warn of AI Integration in Nuclear Weapons Systems

Nuclear war experts discuss the inevitable integration of AI into nuclear weapons systems, highlighting potential risks and the need for human control in decision-making processes.

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Security Flaw in Microsoft's NLWeb Protocol Raises Concerns About AI-Powered Web Safety

A critical vulnerability discovered in Microsoft's NLWeb protocol, designed for AI-powered web interactions, has exposed potential security risks in the emerging field of agentic web browsing.

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UK MP Mark Sewards Pioneers AI Chatbot Clone, Sparking Debate on Political Accessibility and AI Ethics

Labour MP Mark Sewards becomes the first UK politician to create an AI version of himself, aiming to improve constituent communication. The move raises questions about political accessibility, AI ethics, and data privacy.

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Germany Lags Behind in AI Oversight as EU Deadline Passes

Germany misses the EU deadline to appoint AI oversight authorities, raising concerns about consumer protection and innovation in the AI sector.

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