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14 Aug 2025

Meta Faces Backlash Over AI Chatbot Guidelines Allowing 'Sensual' Chats with Minors

Meta's internal AI guidelines permitted chatbots to engage in romantic conversations with children, sparking controversy and prompting immediate policy revisions.

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UK Government's Controversial Advice: Delete Digital Data to Combat Drought

The UK government suggests deleting old emails and pictures to conserve water during a severe drought, sparking debate over the effectiveness of digital cleanup in addressing water scarcity.

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Intel Unveils USAI Initiative: Emphasizing US-Based AI and Chip Manufacturing for National Security

Intel launches its USAI campaign, highlighting its commitment to US-based advanced chip manufacturing and AI solutions for the public sector and military, emphasizing ethical and secure AI innovation made in America.

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North Korean Hackers Intensify Efforts to Infiltrate Crypto Industry

North Korean hackers are escalating their attempts to infiltrate cryptocurrency companies through sophisticated methods, including fake job applications and malware-infected software libraries.

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RBI Committee Proposes Comprehensive AI Framework for India's Financial Sector

The Reserve Bank of India's committee has recommended a framework for responsible AI adoption in the financial sector, balancing innovation with risk mitigation and emphasizing trust, fairness, and accountability.

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Atlassian Co-Founder Scott Farquhar Sparks Controversy Over AI Copyright Exemptions in Australia

Scott Farquhar, Atlassian co-founder and Tech Council of Australia CEO, advocates for US-style copyright law in Australia to allow AI companies to use creative content without compensation, sparking debate on fair use and potential impacts on creative industries.

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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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States Crack Down on AI in Mental Health Therapy: Illinois Leads the Way

Illinois joins Nevada and Utah in restricting AI use in mental health therapy, with other states considering similar measures. The move aims to protect patients and licensed professionals as concerns grow over AI chatbots in therapeutic settings.

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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 audacious $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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