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22 Aug 2025

The Silent Crisis: GenAI Complacency and Cybersecurity Risks in the Workplace

As generative AI tools become increasingly prevalent in workplaces, a dangerous sense of complacency is emerging, leading to significant cybersecurity risks. This story explores the rapid adoption of GenAI, its associated security challenges, and the urgent need for organizations to address these issues.

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South Korea Plans Record $25 Billion Government Spending on AI Research by 2026

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announces plans to increase research spending to a record 35.3 trillion won ($25.23 billion) by 2026, with a focus on artificial intelligence technologies.

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Nvidia Navigates US-China Tensions with Potential New AI Chip for Chinese Market

Nvidia is in talks with the US government to develop a new AI chip for China, balancing geopolitical pressures and market demands in the ongoing tech trade war.

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Taiwan's Nuclear Power Dilemma: AI Boom, Energy Security, and Environmental Concerns Collide

Taiwan faces a crucial referendum on restarting nuclear power amid surging AI-driven energy demands, environmental concerns, and geopolitical pressures, with tech giants like Nvidia weighing in on the debate.

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Colorado Lawmakers Grapple with AI Regulation in Special Session

Colorado's Democratic lawmakers are divided on how to approach AI regulations, with competing bills being presented in a special session. The debate centers on balancing consumer protection with innovation in the tech industry.

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Tech Giants Lobby Against State-Level AI Regulations in the US

Major tech companies like OpenAI, Google, and Meta are intensifying efforts to block US states from regulating AI, preferring federal oversight focused on AI usage rather than development.

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Trump's War on Renewables: Impact on Energy Prices and AI Power Demand

President Trump's policies against renewable energy are causing chaos in the sector, raising concerns about meeting the surging energy demand for AI and data centers. This comes as electricity prices soar across the US.

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Anthropic Unveils AI-Powered Nuclear Threat Detector for Claude Chatbot

Anthropic, in collaboration with the US Department of Energy, has developed an AI classifier to detect and prevent potentially harmful nuclear-related queries in conversations with its Claude AI model.

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Google Offers Gemini AI to US Government at Steep Discount, Raising Concerns

Google has announced a deal to provide its Gemini AI tools to US federal agencies at a heavily discounted price of $0.47 per agency, sparking discussions about AI adoption in government and potential vendor lock-in issues.

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21 Aug 2025

UK Government Faces Legal Challenge Over Controversial Data Center Approval on Green Belt Land

The UK government, led by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, is facing a legal challenge from environmental campaigners over the approval of a 90-megawatt data center on green belt land in Buckinghamshire, raising concerns about environmental impact and resource consumption.

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ACTU's AI Content Payment Agreement Claim Sparks Debate in Australian Creative Industry

The Australian Council of Trade Unions' claim of a breakthrough agreement with tech firms on AI content payment is met with skepticism from creative industry bodies, highlighting tensions in the evolving landscape of AI and copyright.

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UN Experts Warn: Islamic State Exploits Instability and Leverages AI in Global Terror Threat

UN counterterrorism experts report that Islamic State extremists are exploiting instability in Africa and Syria, while remaining a significant threat in Afghanistan, Central Asia, and Europe. The group's use of advanced technologies, including AI and social media, poses new challenges in combating terrorism.

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US Government's Use of AI for Surveillance Raises Human Rights Concerns

Amnesty International reports on the US government's use of AI tools from Palantir and Babel Street to monitor immigrants and pro-Palestinian protesters, raising concerns about human rights violations and mass deportations.

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Harvard Dropouts Launch Controversial 'Always-On' AI Smart Glasses

Former Harvard students unveil Halo X, AI-powered smart glasses that continuously record and transcribe conversations, raising privacy concerns and promising to enhance intelligence.

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US Government Launches AI Sandbox for Federal Agencies, Signaling Short-Term Commitment

The GSA has introduced USAi.gov, a cloud-based AI evaluation platform for federal agencies, but officials suggest it's a temporary solution to kickstart AI adoption in government.

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