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03 Dec 2025

FCA launches AI Live Testing with major UK banks to deploy AI under regulatory supervision

The FCA has commenced AI Live Testing with seven financial firms including NatWest, Monzo, and Santander. The initiative enables live deployment of AI applications in retail financial services under regulatory supervision, focusing on debt resolution, financial advice, and customer engagement while ensuring responsible AI innovation.

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Republicans Drop Trump's Push to Block State AI Laws from Defense Bill After Party Split

President Trump's effort to insert a 10-year moratorium on state AI laws into the National Defense Authorization Act has failed after facing resistance from within his own party. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise confirmed Republicans are now searching for alternative legislative paths, while critics celebrate the preservation of states' rights to regulate emerging AI risks.

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Nvidia caught between U.S. export controls and China's pushback as AI chip war intensifies

The U.S. approved exports of Nvidia's H200 AI chips to China, reversing restrictive policies, but Beijing is limiting access to favor domestic alternatives. A new Senate bill could halt shipments for 30 months, while evidence shows the People's Liberation Army uses Nvidia hardware for military applications. The escalating tensions highlight the complex geopolitical frictions reshaping the global semiconductor supply chain.

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Top AI labs score D's and F's on existential safety as race to superintelligence accelerates

The Future of Life Institute's latest AI safety index reveals alarming gaps in how tech companies prepare for extreme risks from advanced AI. Even top performers like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google DeepMind barely scraped by with C+ and C grades, while all eight companies scored D's or F's in existential safety—the category measuring preparedness for managing AI systems that could match or exceed human capabilities.

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MRSI adopts ESOMAR 2025 Code to strengthen ethical research standards in AI-driven era

The Market Research Society of India has adopted the ICC/ESOMAR International Code 2025, introducing stricter ethical guidelines for AI, synthetic data, and data privacy. Endorsed by over 60 associations across 50+ countries, the code will be implemented from April 1, 2026, marking India's most significant upgrade to research governance in over a decade.

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02 Dec 2025

UN Report Warns AI Could Deepen Global Inequality Without Strong Policy Action

A United Nations Development Program report warns that AI could worsen gaps between wealthy and poor nations, echoing the Industrial Revolution's Great Divergence. The report highlights that about a quarter of the Asia-Pacific region lacks online access, and without investment in digital infrastructure and education, millions risk being stranded in an AI-driven economy.

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Environmental groups demand moratorium on data centers as electricity bills surge 13%

More than 230 environmental organizations are calling on Congress to halt new data center construction, citing soaring electricity bills and water consumption driven by artificial intelligence. The push comes as consumers face a 13% spike in electricity prices this year—the largest annual increase in a decade—with data centers expected to triple energy demand by 2035.

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Universities Embrace AI to Score College Essays Despite Student Ban on AI Usage

Colleges are increasingly using artificial intelligence to evaluate student applications and essays, creating an ironic situation where AI is banned for students but embraced by admissions offices. Schools like Virginia Tech and Caltech are implementing AI tools to speed up processing and assess authenticity, though the practice remains controversial.

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Elon Musk Claims AI and Robotics Are Only Solution to America's $38 Trillion Debt Crisis

Tesla CEO Elon Musk argues that widespread deployment of AI and robotics is the only viable solution to America's mounting $38 trillion national debt, predicting these technologies will drive productivity gains and cause significant deflation within three years.

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01 Dec 2025

Australia Unveils National AI Plan: Light-Touch Regulation and Data Centre Investment Focus

The Albanese government releases Australia's National AI Plan, prioritizing economic opportunities over strict regulation while committing $30 million to establish an AI Safety Institute. The plan focuses on attracting data centre investment and managing AI's growing energy demands.

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Jorja Smith's Label Demands Royalties from AI-Generated Viral Hit 'I Run'

British singer Jorja Smith's record label is seeking compensation from dance act Haven's viral TikTok song 'I Run,' claiming it used AI to clone Smith's voice. The controversy highlights growing tensions over AI-generated music and artist rights.

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Skyflow Launches DPDP Data Privacy Vault to Help Indian Enterprises Navigate New Data Protection Rules

Skyflow introduces a specialized data privacy vault platform designed to help Indian enterprises comply with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, addressing the challenge of personal data sprawl across AI workflows and digital systems.

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David Sacks Faces Mounting Scrutiny Over Potential Conflicts of Interest in AI and Crypto Role

Trump's AI and crypto czar David Sacks defends against New York Times report alleging conflicts between his government role and extensive tech investments. Silicon Valley leaders rally to his support amid growing political scrutiny.

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