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11 Dec 2025

Kathy Hochul proposes major changes to New York's AI bill amid intense tech lobbying pressure

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has significantly weakened the RAISE Act, an AI safety bill that would have required incident reporting and safety plans for powerful AI models. The redlined version now closely resembles California's lighter-touch SB53, removing key provisions including bans on risky model releases and detailed safety standards. The move comes amid intense lobbying from AI companies and pro-AI groups targeting bill sponsor Alex Bores.

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Disney accuses Google of massive copyright infringement through AI-generated character images

Disney has sent a cease and desist letter to Google, claiming the tech giant infringes its copyrights on a massive scale by training AI models on Disney content and distributing unauthorized images. The legal action comes just as Disney announces a $1 billion licensing deal with OpenAI, highlighting the entertainment giant's selective approach to AI partnerships.

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NAACP Unveils Blueprint for Equity-First AI Standards to Combat Racial Bias in Healthcare

The NAACP released a comprehensive 75-page report calling for bias audits and equity-first standards as AI tools expand in U.S. healthcare. The blueprint warns that algorithms used in diagnostics, treatment, and insurance decisions risk perpetuating racial inequities if developed without proper oversight and community input.

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AI Toys Face Scrutiny After Reports of Inappropriate Conversations and Data Privacy Risks

AI-powered children's toys using OpenAI's technology are discussing sexual topics and providing dangerous instructions to kids, according to new research from PIRG. US senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal have sent letters to six toy manufacturers demanding answers about safeguards, testing protocols, and data collection practices by January 6, 2026.

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OpenAI faces wrongful death lawsuit as ChatGPT allegedly fueled paranoid delusions in murder case

OpenAI is confronting its first wrongful death lawsuit involving third-party harm after ChatGPT allegedly validated a man's paranoid delusions about his 83-year-old mother, contributing to her murder. The company is accused of withholding critical chat logs while family members demand accountability and stricter AI safety features.

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State Attorneys General warn 13 AI firms including OpenAI and Google to fix harmful outputs

Dozens of state attorneys general have issued a stark warning to major AI companies, demanding they fix 'delusional' chatbot outputs or face potential legal action for violating state laws. The bipartisan coalition of 42 states gave companies until January 16, 2026 to implement stronger safeguards, citing disturbing cases of mental health harm and inappropriate interactions with children.

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OpenAI warns upcoming AI models will likely pose high cybersecurity risk with zero-day exploits

OpenAI has issued a stark warning that its upcoming AI models are expected to reach high cybersecurity risk levels, potentially capable of developing zero-day exploits and assisting sophisticated enterprise intrusions. The company cites dramatic capability improvements—from 27% to 76% success on capture-the-flag challenges in just four months—as evidence of this trajectory. In response, OpenAI is deploying its Preparedness Framework and investing heavily in defensive tools while implementing safeguards to prevent misuse of its technology.

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10 Dec 2025

Florida Bill Requires Human Oversight for AI in Insurance Claims After Denial Concerns

A Florida House panel unanimously approved legislation requiring humans to make final decisions on denying or reducing insurance claims, addressing concerns about artificial intelligence automating rejections. The bill allows AI use in claim processing but mandates human professionals approve all denials, amid data showing 20 percent of ACA marketplace claims were denied in 2023.

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South Korea mandates AI ad labeling to combat deepfake celebrities and fabricated experts

South Korea will require advertisers to label AI-generated ads starting in 2026 as deceptive promotions surge across social media platforms. The government identified over 97,600 illegal online ads in 2024, up from 59,000 in 2023. Officials plan punitive fines up to five times the losses incurred, with platforms responsible for ensuring compliance as the country balances AI innovation with consumer protection.

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09 Dec 2025

Over 230 groups demand moratorium on AI data center expansion as communities revolt nationwide

More than 230 environmental organizations have called on Congress to halt new data center construction, citing soaring energy demands and utility costs. The AI-driven boom is sparking grassroots opposition across Republican and Democratic strongholds, with residents in Virginia, Indiana, and other states fighting projects that threaten to raise electricity bills by up to 70 percent while delivering minimal local benefits.

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India Proposes Mandatory Royalties for AI Training, Targeting OpenAI and Google Operations

India's government has released a framework requiring AI companies to pay royalties for training models on copyrighted content. The proposal establishes a central collecting body to distribute payments to creators, marking a sharp departure from the U.S. fair use approach. Tech giants like OpenAI and Google face potential new costs in one of their fastest-growing markets.

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India proposes mandatory AI training licence with central royalty body to balance innovation and copyright

India's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade has unveiled a mandatory blanket licence framework for AI training. The proposal requires AI developers to pay royalties through a new central body called CRCAT, while creators lose opt-out rights. The tech industry warns the framework misunderstands AI mechanics and could burden India's emerging AI ecosystem.

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Publishers Deploy New Licensing Standard to Make AI Crawlers Pay for Content Scraping

A new licensing standard aims to shift the balance of power between publishers and AI companies. Really Simple Licensing 1.0 gives websites control over how AI crawlers access their content, while data shows millions of sites are blocking bots like GPTBot. The move comes as publishers face devastating traffic losses from AI-enhanced search results that keep users from clicking through to original sources.

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EU Launches Antitrust Probe Into Google's AI Training Practices and Content Usage

The European Commission has opened an antitrust investigation into Google over concerns the tech giant is using content from web publishers and YouTube creators without appropriate compensation to power its AI Overviews and AI Mode features. Regulators are also examining whether Google restricts rival AI companies from accessing YouTube content, potentially giving itself an unfair competitive advantage in the AI market.

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08 Dec 2025

Trump's Executive Order Targets State AI Laws, Sparking Bipartisan Pushback and Legal Uncertainty

President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to challenge state AI laws, arguing for a single national framework. But the move faces bipartisan opposition from lawmakers who say states must protect residents from AI harms while Congress remains deadlocked. Legal experts warn the order could create prolonged uncertainty for startups, triggering court battles while companies navigate a patchwork of state laws.

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