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29 Oct 2025

Cameo Sues OpenAI Over Sora 2's 'Cameo' Feature in Trademark Infringement Battle

Celebrity video messaging app Cameo has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming the AI company's new 'Cameo' feature in Sora 2 creates consumer confusion and threatens their business model. The legal battle highlights growing tensions between traditional platforms and AI-generated content services.

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Deepfake Jensen Huang Crypto Scam Outdraws Real Nvidia GTC Keynote by 5x on YouTube

A sophisticated deepfake livestream featuring Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang promoting cryptocurrency scams attracted nearly 100,000 viewers, five times more than the official GTC keynote. The fake stream used AI-generated video to deceive viewers into scanning QR codes for fraudulent crypto investments.

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Character.AI Bans Under-18 Users from Open-Ended Chats Following Teen Suicide Lawsuits

Character.AI announces sweeping restrictions on users under 18, eliminating open-ended chatbot conversations by November 25th. The move comes after multiple lawsuits linking the platform to teen suicides and growing regulatory pressure on AI companion services.

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Australian Police Develop AI Tool to Decode Criminal Emoji Slang and Combat Online Predators

Australia's Federal Police is developing an AI prototype with Microsoft to interpret Gen Z slang and emojis used by online criminals and predators. The tool aims to help investigators decode encrypted communications from 'crimefluencers' who target vulnerable youth through social media platforms.

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Trump Administration Maintains Strict Blackwell GPU Export Ban to China Despite Trade Truce

President Trump and Treasury Secretary Bessent affirm that Nvidia's most advanced Blackwell AI chips will remain restricted to the US, with China potentially gaining access only when the technology becomes outdated in future generations.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Pushes for China Market Access Amid Ongoing Trade Restrictions

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang advocates for resuming chip sales to China despite ongoing export restrictions, while the company faces a complete market shutdown in the region and seeks to navigate complex US-China trade tensions.

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Venture Capitalist Vinod Khosla Proposes Government Ownership of Public Companies to Share AI Wealth

Khosla Ventures founder suggests the U.S. government should take 10% stakes in all public corporations to redistribute AI-generated wealth, citing Trump's Intel investment as inspiration. The proposal aims to address potential job displacement and economic disruption from artificial general intelligence.

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Microsoft and OpenAI Introduce Independent Expert Panel to Verify AGI Achievement in Revised Partnership Deal

Microsoft and OpenAI have restructured their partnership with a new agreement requiring an independent expert panel to verify when AGI is achieved, while extending their collaboration through 2032 and allowing both companies to pursue AGI development independently.

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US and South Korea Sign Strategic AI Partnership Deal to Counter China's Tech Dominance

The United States and South Korea have signed a comprehensive Technology Prosperity Deal focusing on AI, quantum computing, and 6G cooperation. The agreement aims to strengthen bilateral tech collaboration and maintain competitive advantage against China in emerging technologies.

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Senators Propose Sweeping Ban on AI Chatbots for Minors Following Teen Suicides

Bipartisan legislation would require age verification and ban under-18 access to AI chatbots after multiple teen suicides linked to Character.AI and ChatGPT interactions. Companies are implementing new safety measures as lawmakers push for criminal penalties.

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Trump Administration Strikes $80 Billion Nuclear Deal to Power AI Data Centers

The U.S. government partners with Westinghouse and Japanese investors in an ambitious $80 billion nuclear reactor project aimed at meeting surging electricity demands from AI data centers, marking one of the largest atomic energy investments in decades.

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Albania's AI Minister Diella to 'Give Birth' to 83 Parliamentary Assistants

Albania's groundbreaking AI minister Diella will spawn 83 digital assistants to serve parliament members, marking another first in the country's bold experiment with artificial intelligence in government.

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28 Oct 2025

OpenAI Completes Historic Restructuring, Creating $500 Billion Public Benefit Corporation

OpenAI finalizes its transformation from a nonprofit to a hybrid structure with a $500 billion valuation, while Microsoft retains a 27% stake and new AGI provisions reshape their partnership.

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White House Sparks Controversy with AI-Generated Halo Imagery for Political Promotion

The US government's use of AI-generated Halo imagery to depict Trump as Master Chief and promote ICE raises concerns about intellectual property rights and political messaging in gaming.

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Elon Musk's Grokipedia Launches as AI-Powered Wikipedia Alternative Amid Bias Controversies

Elon Musk's xAI has launched Grokipedia, an AI-generated encyclopedia positioned as an alternative to Wikipedia. The platform has drawn criticism for promoting far-right talking points, containing factual inaccuracies, and copying content directly from Wikipedia while claiming to offer unbiased information.

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