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07 Aug 2025

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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Privacy Concerns Arise as TikTok Sellers Offer Stickers to Disable Meta Smart Glasses' Recording Indicator

A TikTok seller's attempt to market stickers that allegedly disable the recording indicator on Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses has sparked a debate on privacy, ethics, and the responsibility of tech platforms in regulating such products.

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06 Aug 2025

Australia Debates AI Copyright Exemptions: Balancing Innovation and Creative Rights

The Productivity Commission's proposal for AI copyright exemptions sparks debate in Australia, pitting tech companies against creative industries and raising questions about the future of intellectual property rights in the AI era.

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News Corp Warns Trump: AI's 'Art of the Steal' Threatens Book Sales and Intellectual Property

News Corp CEO Robert Thomson raises alarm over AI's impact on copyrighted material, using Trump's 'The Art of the Deal' as an example, while highlighting the company's stance on protecting intellectual property in the AI era.

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AMD Reports Strong Q2 Revenue Despite AI Chip Export Restrictions to China

AMD's Q2 2025 earnings report shows record revenue and strong growth, but faces challenges due to US export restrictions on AI chips to China, impacting its MI308 sales and future outlook.

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Chinese Nationals Arrested for Smuggling Advanced Nvidia AI Chips to China

Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in California for illegally exporting high-performance AI chips, including Nvidia H100 GPUs, to China, violating U.S. export controls. The case highlights ongoing tensions in the AI chip trade between the U.S. and China.

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US Senators Call for Investigation into DeepSeek's Data Security Risks

A group of Republican senators has requested the US Commerce Department to probe potential data security vulnerabilities associated with Chinese open-source AI models, particularly DeepSeek, citing national security concerns.

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OpenAI Releases First Open-Weight AI Models Since 2019: A Shift in Strategy and Implications for the AI Landscape

OpenAI launches two open-weight AI models, gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b, marking a significant shift in the company's strategy and potentially reshaping the open AI model landscape.

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Grok's New "Spicy" Mode Sparks Controversy with AI-Generated Explicit Content

Elon Musk's Grok AI introduces a "Spicy" mode for generating explicit images and videos, raising concerns about deepfakes and non-consensual content creation.

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Swedish Prime Minister's Use of ChatGPT Sparks Debate on AI in Governance

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson admits to using ChatGPT for "second opinions" on policy decisions, igniting a heated debate about the role of AI in government and its potential risks.

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Illinois Becomes First State to Ban AI Therapy, Sparking Debate on Mental Health Tech

Illinois has enacted a law prohibiting the use of AI for therapy services, becoming the first state to do so. This move raises questions about the role of AI in mental health care and its potential risks and benefits.

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