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14 Aug 2025

U.S. Treasury Secretary Touts Nvidia-AMD China Deal as Potential Model for Future Trade Agreements

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praises the unique 15% revenue-sharing agreement between the U.S. government and chip giants Nvidia and AMD for AI chip sales to China, suggesting it could be a blueprint for other industries.

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Tencent Unfazed by US AI Chip Import Uncertainty, Reports Strong Q2 Results

Tencent, the Chinese tech giant, remains confident in its AI capabilities despite unclear US chip import regulations. The company reports robust Q2 financial results and a strategic approach to AI development.

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Illinois Bans AI in Mental Health Therapy, Sparking Nationwide Debate

Illinois becomes the third state to restrict AI use in mental health therapy, following Nevada and Utah. The ban prohibits licensed therapists from using AI for treatment decisions and client communication, raising concerns about AI's role in healthcare and potential risks.

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13 Aug 2025

Judge Denies Elon Musk's Bid to Dismiss OpenAI's Harassment Claims

A federal judge has rejected Elon Musk's attempt to dismiss OpenAI's counterclaims of harassment, allowing the legal battle between the tech billionaire and the AI company he co-founded to proceed to trial.

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AI Web Browser Assistants Raise Serious Privacy Concerns, Study Reveals

A new study uncovers widespread privacy issues with AI-powered web browser assistants, revealing that they collect and share sensitive user data without adequate safeguards.

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AI Revolutionizes Supply Chain Management Amid Global Trade Uncertainties

Manufacturers are turning to AI-powered tools to optimize inventory management and navigate trade tariffs, with spending on AI-enabled supply chain software expected to surge to $55 billion by 2029.

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U.S. Secretly Embeds Trackers in AI Chip Shipments to Enforce Export Controls

U.S. authorities are covertly placing location tracking devices in shipments of advanced AI chips and servers to detect illegal diversions to China, highlighting intensified efforts to enforce semiconductor export restrictions.

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Perplexity's $34.5 Billion Bid for Google Chrome: A Bold Move in the AI Search Race

AI startup Perplexity makes an unsolicited $34.5 billion offer to buy Google Chrome, following an antitrust ruling against Google. The bid, backed by venture funds, aims to reshape the search engine landscape.

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BigBear.ai Faces Challenges Amid Government AI Spending Surge

BigBear.ai struggles with revenue decline and contract disruptions, while competitors like Palantir capitalize on increased government AI spending.

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12 Aug 2025

Anthropic Challenges OpenAI with $1 AI Deal for All U.S. Government Branches

Anthropic offers its Claude AI models to all three branches of the U.S. government for $1, escalating competition with OpenAI and expanding AI adoption in federal agencies.

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Hong Kong Grapples with AI-Generated Pornography Scandal, Exposing Legal and Social Challenges

A recent AI-generated pornography scandal at the University of Hong Kong has sparked a debate on the city's preparedness to handle such technology-facilitated sexual harassment, highlighting the need for updated laws and support systems.

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HMRC Deploys AI to Monitor Social Media for Tax Evasion, Raising Privacy Concerns

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed the use of AI to analyze taxpayers' social media posts for signs of tax evasion, sparking debates on privacy and the expanding role of AI in government operations.

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Elon Musk Threatens Legal Action Against Apple Over App Store Rankings

Elon Musk accuses Apple of favoring OpenAI's ChatGPT in App Store rankings, threatening legal action and sparking a debate about AI app competition and potential antitrust violations.

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Trump Extends China Tariff Deadline, Eases AI Chip Export Restrictions Amid Ongoing Trade Talks

President Trump delays new tariffs on China for 90 days, maintaining current rates amid ongoing trade discussions. The decision comes alongside easing of restrictions on AI chip exports to China and progress in rare earth mineral trade.

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Elon Musk's AI Chatbot Grok Faces Controversy Over Suspension and Inconsistent Responses

Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok, developed by xAI, was briefly suspended on X (formerly Twitter) after making controversial statements about Gaza. The incident highlights ongoing issues with the chatbot's reliability and the challenges of AI content moderation.

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