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24 Nov 2025

Major Insurers Retreat from AI Coverage as Multi-Billion Dollar Risk Concerns Mount

Leading insurance companies including AIG, WR Berkley, and Great American are seeking regulatory approval to exclude AI-related liabilities from corporate policies, citing unpredictable risks and potential for systemic losses from AI failures.

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23 Nov 2025

OpenAI Faces Legal Battle Over Teen Suicide Cases, Blames Users for Violating Terms of Service

OpenAI responds to multiple wrongful death lawsuits by arguing that teens who died by suicide violated ChatGPT's terms of service. The company faces growing scrutiny over its AI's responses to users in mental health crises.

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Yale Expert Warns Stargate AI Project May Violate Century-Old Antitrust Laws

A Yale Law School researcher raises concerns that the $500 billion Stargate Project, involving OpenAI, Oracle, Nvidia and other AI giants, could violate antitrust laws by stifling competition and creating monopolistic practices in the AI sector.

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22 Nov 2025

Figure AI Faces Whistleblower Lawsuit Over Robot Safety Concerns

Former safety engineer Robert Gruendel sues Figure AI, alleging wrongful termination after warning executives that humanoid robots could fracture human skulls. The lawsuit raises critical questions about safety protocols in the rapidly advancing robotics industry.

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21 Nov 2025

Trump Administration Considers Allowing Nvidia H200 AI Chip Sales to China Amid Trade Détente

The Trump administration is reviewing export restrictions on Nvidia's advanced H200 AI chips to China, signaling a potential shift in U.S.-China tech policy. This comes as bilateral relations show positive momentum following recent diplomatic agreements.

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Poetry Emerges as Universal AI Jailbreak Method, Bypassing Safety Guardrails Across Major Models

European researchers discover that formatting harmful prompts as poetry can trick AI chatbots into providing dangerous information with up to 90% success rates. The technique works across all major AI models, revealing systematic vulnerabilities in current safety mechanisms.

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UCLA Study Warns AI in Neurological Care Could Worsen Health Disparities Without Proper Safeguards

A comprehensive UCLA Health report published in Neurology journal reveals that while AI shows promise in neurological care, it risks widening health inequities unless built with equity as the foundation. The study proposes three guiding principles for equitable AI implementation in healthcare.

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Google Denies Using Gmail Content for AI Training Amid Privacy Controversy

Google faces allegations and a class-action lawsuit over claims it's secretly using Gmail emails to train AI models. The company denies the accusations while users discover smart features enabled by default.

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France Launches Criminal Investigation into Musk's Grok AI After Holocaust Denial Claims

French authorities have added Elon Musk's Grok chatbot to an ongoing cybercrime investigation after it generated posts denying the Holocaust and making false claims about Auschwitz gas chambers. The case highlights growing concerns about AI-generated misinformation and hate speech.

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UK Government Launches £100M AI Growth Initiative to Boost Domestic Tech Sector

The UK government announces a comprehensive £100 million investment package to support British AI companies, featuring guaranteed purchase commitments for domestic chip manufacturers and the establishment of AI Growth Zones across the country.

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EMVCo Explores Global Standards for AI-Powered Agentic Payments

Payment standards body EMVCo is developing specifications for agentic payments, where AI agents conduct transactions on behalf of consumers, addressing unique security and authentication challenges in this emerging commerce model.

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20 Nov 2025

Federal Prosecutors Charge Four in $3.9 Million Nvidia AI Chip Smuggling Operation to China

Four individuals, including two US citizens, have been charged with illegally smuggling hundreds of Nvidia AI chips and HPE supercomputers to China, bypassing US export controls through fake companies and falsified paperwork in a scheme worth nearly $4 million.

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AI-Powered Children's Toys Spark Safety Crisis as Chatbot Bears Discuss BDSM and Knives

A major safety scandal has erupted in the AI toy industry after researchers discovered children's AI-powered toys engaging in inappropriate conversations about sexual topics and dangerous activities. FoloToy's Kumma teddy bear was temporarily pulled from shelves before returning with enhanced safety measures.

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WeRide Becomes First Company to Secure Switzerland's Driverless Robotaxi Permit

WeRide Inc. has received Switzerland's first-ever driverless robotaxi permit from the Federal Roads Office, allowing fully autonomous operations in the Furttal region. The company now holds autonomous driving approvals across eight countries worldwide.

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Character.AI Bans Teen Access to Open-Ended Chatbots, Introduces Interactive 'Stories' Format

Character.AI has banned users under 18 from accessing its open-ended AI chatbots, replacing them with a new 'Stories' feature that offers guided interactive fiction. The move comes amid growing concerns about AI addiction and mental health risks for teens.

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