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06 Dec 2025

FBI warns criminals weaponize AI to create convincing virtual kidnapping scams with fake photos

The FBI issued a public alert about virtual kidnapping scams where criminals use AI to doctor social media images into fake proof of life photos. Fraudsters text victims claiming to have kidnapped loved ones and send AI-generated images to extort ransom payments. With deepfake attacks occurring every five minutes globally and U.S. fraud losses projected to hit $40 billion by 2027, the agency urges families to establish code words and verify claims before paying.

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05 Dec 2025

New York Times and Chicago Tribune sue Perplexity over alleged copyright infringement

The New York Times and Chicago Tribune filed separate lawsuits against AI search engine Perplexity, alleging copyright infringement. The Times claims Perplexity scraped content to train AI models and reproduced articles verbatim without permission, while bypassing its paywall. This marks the second legal action against AI companies by The Times, following its 2023 lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft.

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HHS unveils AI strategy to expand adoption across healthcare divisions amid data privacy concerns

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a comprehensive AI strategy aimed at expanding adoption of AI technology across its operations. The 20-page plan outlines five key pillars including governance, risk management, and patient care applications, while projecting a 70% increase in AI implementations by 2025. However, experts raise questions about data privacy protections and whether rigorous standards will be maintained under current leadership.

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Senators Push SAFE Chips Act to Block Advanced AI Chips Sales to China for 30 Months

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced the SAFE Chips Act to lock in export controls on AI chips from Nvidia and AMD to China for 30 months. The bill would prevent the Trump administration from loosening restrictions, limiting sales to older H20 and MI308 models while China advances its own semiconductor capabilities.

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04 Dec 2025

Meta faces EU antitrust investigation over WhatsApp policy blocking rival AI chatbots

The European Commission launched a formal antitrust investigation into Meta over WhatsApp's October policy change that bans third-party AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot from the platform. The probe examines whether Meta is abusing its dominant position by blocking competing AI providers while keeping its own Meta AI accessible, potentially stifling competition in AI markets across Europe.

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OpenAI ordered to hand over 20 million ChatGPT logs in New York Times copyright lawsuit

A federal judge ruled that OpenAI must turn over 20 million de-identified ChatGPT logs to The New York Times and other publishers in a copyright infringement lawsuit. The decision, issued by U.S. Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang, rejected OpenAI's privacy objections and could reshape how AI companies handle training data and user information. OpenAI has appealed the ruling, warning it undermines user trust.

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Trump approves Nvidia H200 exports to China with 25% revenue cut, sparking national security debate

The US government has approved Nvidia's sale of H200 AI chips to China, with the US taking a 25% cut of sales. The decision reverses previous AI chip export curbs and has sparked intense debate among experts and lawmakers who warn it could help China close the gap in the AI race, while supporters argue controlled access maintains US technological superiority.

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03 Dec 2025

Steve Bannon and conservatives push Trump to block Big Tech's AI copyright defense strategy

A coalition of conservative groups led by Steve Bannon has urged the Trump administration to reject Big Tech's attempts to use copyrighted materials freely for AI training. The letter warns that weakening copyright protections would help China, harm American workers, and undermine the $2 trillion copyright-driven economy supporting 11 million jobs.

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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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