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US launches Technology Prosperity Corps to counter China's AI push with 5,000 tech volunteers

The Trump administration unveiled the Technology Prosperity Corps, a Peace Corps revamp sending up to 5,000 American science and math graduates abroad over five years. The initiative aims to promote American artificial intelligence hardware and software in developing nations while countering China's technological expansion across the Global South.

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India Joins Pax Silica, US-Led Tech Alliance Securing AI and Semiconductor Supply Chains

India has formally joined Pax Silica, the Trump administration's flagship initiative aimed at securing global supply chains for silicon-based technologies and AI. The move brings one of the world's largest technology markets into a coalition that includes Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and eight other nations, as competition over AI hardware intensifies across geopolitical blocs.

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Tech giants pour $115M into politics to shape AI regulation and fast-track data centers

Meta plans to spend $65 million backing politicians sympathetic to AI interests, while other tech leaders contribute $50 million to similar efforts. The political spending surge comes as communities push back against data center expansion and states consider AI regulations. With 20 US data center projects blocked in Q2 2025 alone, the industry races to secure political support before public opposition intensifies.

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Stuart Russell warns Big Tech's AI arms race could lead to human extinction

Stuart Russell, a leading AI researcher at UC Berkeley, cautioned that the unregulated competition among tech companies to develop artificial intelligence amounts to playing Russian roulette with humanity's future. Speaking at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Russell warned that the breakneck pace of AI development without proper oversight could lead to human extinction in a worst-case scenario.

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Macron defends EU AI rules at Delhi summit, vows action on child safety and monopolies

French President Emmanuel Macron rejected US criticism of European AI regulation at the AI Impact Summit in Delhi, calling for stronger protections against child digital abuse and AI monopolies. Speaking alongside UN Secretary General António Guterres and Indian PM Narendra Modi, Macron defended Europe as a safe space for innovation while announcing France's plan to ban social media for children under 15.

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UK Government Forces Tech Firms to Remove Abusive Images Within 48 Hours or Face Blockade

The UK government has proposed strict new rules requiring tech companies to remove non-consensual intimate images within 48 hours of being reported. Companies that fail to comply could face fines of up to 10% of their global revenue or have their services blocked entirely in the UK. The measures come after widespread criticism of X's Grok AI tool, which was used to create sexualized deepfake images of women and children.

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18 Feb 2026

Fed's Michael Barr warns AI could leave workers 'essentially unemployable' in 3 scenarios

Federal Reserve governor Michael Barr outlined three potential AI scenarios that could reshape the labor market, ranging from gradual integration to rapid disruption leaving many workers unemployable. Early signs show young workers in software development and customer service already facing employment declines, while businesses remain in wait-and-see mode on hiring decisions.

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Indian Army mandates human control over AI-enabled systems as military operations evolve

India's military leadership is establishing strict protocols for AI deployment in defense operations. Lt Gen Vipul Singhal emphasized that AI-enabled systems must undergo rigorous testing and maintain institutionalized human oversight. The Indian Army is actively deploying AI across surveillance, logistics, and decision support while ensuring commanders retain ultimate responsibility for lethal decisions.

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Federal court blocks OpenAI from using 'Cameo' name in landmark trademark lawsuit ruling

A California federal judge has ruled in favor of celebrity video platform Cameo, ordering OpenAI to stop using the 'Cameo' name for its Sora video generation feature. The preliminary injunction marks a significant win for Cameo in protecting its brand against potential user confusion, as OpenAI faces mounting intellectual property disputes across multiple fronts.

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Experts warn no AI can detect deepfakes as India grapples with national security threat

At the India AI Impact Summit, cybersecurity experts revealed that no AI model can reliably detect sophisticated deepfakes, warning this could become a national security risk by 2029 elections. Meanwhile, MeitY scientists propose curbing virality of synthetic content and exploring content provenance standards like C2PA to build accountability frameworks.

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17 Feb 2026

xAI Data Center Faces NAACP Lawsuit Threat Over Unpermitted Gas Turbines in Mississippi

Mississippi regulators are hosting a public hearing on Elon Musk's xAI plans to build a gas-fired power plant for its Colossus II data center. The NAACP has threatened legal action, accusing the company of violating the Clean Air Act by installing and operating 27 gas turbines without proper air permits, potentially harming largely African American communities near Memphis.

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European Parliament Blocks AI on Lawmakers' Devices Over Data Security and Privacy Concerns

The European Parliament has disabled built-in AI features on lawmakers' work devices, citing unresolved cybersecurity and privacy concerns. The IT department cannot guarantee data security when AI tools send sensitive information to cloud servers. The move reflects growing unease about how AI systems handle confidential data and highlights tensions between AI integration and data protection in government institutions.

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Spain Orders Criminal Investigation Into X, Meta, and TikTok Over AI Child Abuse Material

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has ordered prosecutors to investigate social media giants X, Meta, and TikTok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse material. The move escalates Europe's regulatory battle with American tech companies, with Spain joining France, Denmark, and Australia in proposing to ban social media for children under 16.

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India AI Impact Summit exposes critical gaps in AI policy for child safety and wellbeing

At the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, experts from IEEE, UNESCO, OECD, and Childlight revealed that India's AI policy framework lacks child-specific safeguards despite a 1,325% surge in AI-generated sexual abuse material. The summit brought together global institutions to address urgent gaps in AI governance, proposing measures like a Youth Safety Advisory Council and mandatory child rights impact assessments for high-interaction AI systems.

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India's AI Summit draws global attention but opens with logistical chaos and security lockdowns

India's inaugural AI Impact Summit in New Delhi attracted over 250,000 registrations and 118 countries, positioning the nation as a leader in artificial intelligence development. However, the marquee event faced severe criticism after day-one chaos left delegates stranded for hours during security lockdowns. Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw apologized while unveiling ambitious plans including $200 billion in AI investments and the New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments framework.

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