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08 Aug 2025

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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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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