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14 Oct 2025

OpenAI Launches Expert Council on Well-Being and AI Amid Safety Concerns

OpenAI forms an advisory council of eight experts to address mental health and safety concerns related to AI interactions, particularly focusing on youth protection. This move comes in response to recent controversies and lawsuits involving AI chatbots and teen suicides.

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OpenAI to Allow Erotic Content in ChatGPT for Verified Adults

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announces plans to relax ChatGPT's content restrictions, including allowing erotic conversations for verified adult users starting December. This move comes alongside efforts to address mental health concerns and improve user experience.

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Philanthropic Foundations Unite to Shape AI's Future with $500 Million Initiative

Ten major philanthropic foundations launch Humanity AI, a $500 million initiative to ensure artificial intelligence development prioritizes human needs and societal benefits over the next five years.

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Google and World Bank Join Forces to Accelerate AI-Powered Digital Transformation in Emerging Markets

Google and the World Bank Group have announced a collaboration to deploy AI-powered Open Network Stacks in emerging markets. This initiative aims to improve access to vital services and foster digital transformation across key sectors.

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Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Ban on Human-AI Marriages, Sparking Debate on AI Rights and Relationships

An Ohio legislator has introduced a bill to prohibit marriages between humans and AI, as well as deny legal personhood to AI systems. This move comes in response to a growing trend of people forming deep emotional bonds with AI chatbots.

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Taiwan Reports Surge in Chinese Cyberattacks and Warns of 'Online Troll Army'

Taiwan's National Security Bureau reports a 17% increase in Chinese cyberattacks on government departments in 2025, averaging 2.8 million daily attacks. The bureau warns of an 'online troll army' spreading disinformation and sowing discord among Taiwanese citizens.

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Sora 2: OpenAI's AI Video Generator Sparks Controversy and Ethical Concerns

OpenAI's Sora 2 video generation app raises alarm over its ability to create realistic deepfakes, particularly of deceased public figures, leading to debates on ethics, legal implications, and the impact on creativity.

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Nobel Laureate Economist Calls for AI Regulation Amid Job Disruption Concerns

Peter Howitt, a 2025 Nobel Prize winner in economics, warns of AI's potential to disrupt jobs and calls for regulation. His views come as California implements new AI chatbot regulations, highlighting the growing debate on AI's impact on society and the labor market.

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13 Oct 2025

California Pioneers AI Companion Chatbot Regulations to Protect Minors

California becomes the first US state to regulate AI companion chatbots, implementing new safeguards to protect children and vulnerable users. The law addresses concerns about mental health, suicide prevention, and inappropriate content.

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Microsoft's OneDrive Introduces AI-Powered Facial Recognition with Controversial Limitations

Microsoft has rolled out a new AI-driven facial recognition feature for OneDrive, raising privacy concerns due to its opt-out nature and a puzzling restriction on disabling the feature.

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AI Accusation Controversy at Australian University Derails Student Careers

Australian Catholic University faces backlash for falsely accusing students of using AI to cheat, based on flawed AI detection tools. The controversy highlights the challenges of maintaining academic integrity in the age of AI.

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AI Tools Exploited to Spread Racist Propaganda About European Cities

Far-right leaders are using AI-generated videos to promote xenophobic views of European cities' futures. These manipulated images, falsely presented as AI predictions, are spreading rapidly on social media platforms.

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11 Oct 2025

Anthropic CEO Meets Indian PM Modi, Announces Expansion Plans

Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the company's expansion in India and the development of responsible AI. The meeting highlights India's growing importance in the global AI landscape.

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OpenAI Freed from Court Order to Preserve All ChatGPT Logs

A federal judge has lifted the requirement for OpenAI to indefinitely preserve ChatGPT conversation logs, marking a significant development in the ongoing copyright lawsuit with The New York Times and other news organizations. This decision impacts user privacy and data retention policies in AI.

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Apple Faces Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over AI Training Practices

Apple is hit with a class action lawsuit by neuroscientists alleging unauthorized use of copyrighted books to train its Apple Intelligence AI model. This case adds to the growing legal challenges faced by tech giants over AI training methods.

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