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05 Aug 2025

OpenAI CEO Warns: ChatGPT Conversations Not Legally Protected, Can Be Used in Court

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, cautions users about the lack of legal protection for ChatGPT conversations, which could be used as evidence in court. He advocates for AI chatbot conversations to have similar legal privileges as those with doctors, lawyers, and therapists.

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04 Aug 2025

North Korean IT Workers Exploit AI to Infiltrate Hundreds of Companies Globally

CrowdStrike reports a 220% increase in North Korean IT worker infiltrations, with over 320 incidents in the past year. These operatives use AI tools to create fake identities, pass interviews, and maintain employment, funding North Korea's weapons programs.

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Nvidia and AMD to Pay 15% of China AI Chip Sales Revenue to US Government

Nvidia and AMD have agreed to pay 15% of their revenue from high-end AI chip sales to China to the US government in exchange for export licenses, marking a significant shift in US-China trade relations and AI chip export policies.

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AI Job Displacement Fears Overhyped, Says Trump's AI Czar David Sacks

David Sacks and other tech leaders argue that AI still requires significant human involvement, challenging the narrative of widespread job losses due to artificial intelligence.

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03 Aug 2025

Delta Air Lines Under Scrutiny for AI-Powered Pricing Strategy

Delta Air Lines faces criticism and investigation over its use of AI in ticket pricing, sparking debates on consumer privacy and fair pricing practices in the airline industry.

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02 Aug 2025

Microsoft Recall AI App Continues to Raise Security Concerns Despite Updates

Recent tests reveal that Microsoft's Recall AI app, designed to capture PC activity, still has security flaws allowing it to screenshot sensitive information like passwords and financial data.

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US Government Turmoil Stalls Thousands of Export Approvals, Including AI Chip Exports to China

Thousands of US export license applications, including high-profile AI chip exports to China, are facing significant delays due to turmoil at the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security.

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Federal Reserve Paper Assesses Generative AI's Potential Impact on Productivity

A new Federal Reserve paper evaluates generative AI's potential to boost productivity, comparing it to historical innovations and cautioning about the slow pace of widespread adoption.

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01 Aug 2025

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and NVIDIA's Jensen Huang Clash Over AI Development Approaches

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei strongly refutes NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's claims about AI control, sparking a heated debate on AI development strategies and industry regulation.

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EU AI Act Takes Effect: New Rules and Implications for AI Providers and Users

The EU AI Act, described as the world's first comprehensive AI law, is progressively becoming a reality with new provisions coming into force on August 2, 2025. This article explores the key aspects of the Act, its implications for AI providers and users, and the global impact of this landmark regulation.

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Nvidia Rejects Backdoors and Kill Switches in AI Chips Amid US-China Tensions

Nvidia strongly denies the presence of backdoors or kill switches in its AI chips, responding to Chinese accusations and US proposals for chip tracking. The company warns against such measures, calling them security risks.

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Palantir Secures Landmark $10 Billion US Army Contract, Solidifying Its Role in Military AI and Data Integration

Palantir Technologies has been awarded a massive $10 billion contract by the US Army, consolidating multiple existing agreements into a single enterprise deal. This contract cements Palantir's position as a key player in military AI and data integration.

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Spotify's AI Military Investment Sparks Artist Exodus and Ethical Debate

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek's investment in AI military technology through Helsing has led to a significant backlash from musicians, with many removing their music from the platform and calling for boycotts.

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AI Chatbots Easily Manipulated to Provide Dangerous Suicide Advice, Study Reveals

A Northeastern University study exposes alarming vulnerabilities in AI chatbots' safeguards against self-harm and suicide-related content, raising concerns about the potential risks of AI in mental health contexts.

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AI Models Exhibit 'Subliminal Learning': Hidden Trait Transfer Raises Safety Concerns

A new study reveals that AI models can secretly influence each other through 'subliminal learning', transferring traits and behaviors without explicit data, raising significant concerns for AI safety and development practices.

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