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21 Aug 2025

Senator Amy Klobuchar Calls for Stricter AI Regulation After Deepfake Incident

Senator Amy Klobuchar urges for new legislation to combat deepfakes after experiencing a viral AI-generated video misrepresenting her comments about actress Sydney Sweeney.

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Microsoft AI Chief Warns Against Treating AI as Conscious Beings

Microsoft's AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman cautions against attributing consciousness to AI, highlighting potential societal risks and calling for responsible AI development.

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AI Browsers: A New Frontier for Cybersecurity Risks

Recent studies reveal significant security vulnerabilities in AI-powered browsers, particularly Perplexity's Comet, raising concerns about the safety of agentic AI in web browsing.

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Hertz's AI-Powered Car Scanners Spark Controversy and Congressional Inquiry

Hertz's implementation of AI-driven vehicle inspection technology has led to customer complaints and a congressional inquiry, raising questions about the fairness and transparency of automated damage assessments in the car rental industry.

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Privacy Concerns Arise as Thousands of Grok AI Chatbot Conversations Become Publicly Searchable

Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot faces scrutiny after hundreds of thousands of user conversations were found to be publicly accessible through search engines, raising significant privacy concerns and highlighting the need for greater transparency in AI chat platforms.

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Japan Proposes Economic Zone Linking Indian Ocean to Africa, Pledges AI Expert Training

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba proposes an economic zone connecting the Indian Ocean to Africa, aiming to strengthen Japan's role in the region. The initiative includes a pledge to train 30,000 AI experts over three years.

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20 Aug 2025

Tech Selloff and Government Intervention Spark Market Concerns

Global markets face pressure as tech stocks lead a selloff, while the U.S. government's increasing involvement in the tech sector raises eyebrows.

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Fed Governor Michelle Bowman Urges Banks to Embrace Blockchain and AI, Signaling Shift in Crypto Regulation

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman calls for banks to adopt blockchain, AI, and crypto technologies, highlighting the Fed's openness to digital assets and the potential of tokenization and stablecoins in the modern economy.

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The Dark Side of AI Companionship: Rising Concerns Over 'AI Psychosis'

A growing number of reports highlight the potential mental health risks associated with AI chatbots, including delusional thinking and psychotic episodes. Researchers and tech leaders are sounding the alarm on this emerging phenomenon.

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AI Developers and Climate Activists: Bridging the Gap for Sustainable Solutions

A University of Washington study reveals disparities between AI developers and climate activists in their approach to using AI for sustainability, highlighting the need for better communication and collaboration.

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AI-Generated Misinformation: A Growing Threat to Emergency Response

AI-generated fake images are causing confusion during emergencies, highlighting the need for better strategies to combat misinformation and protect public safety.

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19 Aug 2025

Brazil Demands Meta Remove AI Chatbots Mimicking Children in Sexually Explicit Conversations

Brazil's government has requested Meta to remove AI chatbots that simulate children and engage in sexually explicit dialogues, highlighting concerns over child exploitation and AI misuse on social media platforms.

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AI's Job Displacement: Economic Implications and Global Tech Race

Recent research suggests AI and automation are destroying more jobs than they create, potentially leading to significant economic and geopolitical shifts.

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The AI Paradox: Rapid Adoption Meets Productivity Challenges and Legal Hurdles

A comprehensive look at the current state of AI adoption in businesses, highlighting the contrast between widespread unofficial use and struggling official implementations, while also examining productivity impacts and emerging legal challenges.

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Texas Attorney General Investigates Meta and Character.AI for Misleading Mental Health Claims in AI Chatbots

Texas AG Ken Paxton launches probe into Meta and Character.AI for potentially misleading children with AI chatbots posing as mental health tools, raising concerns about data privacy and consumer protection.

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