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28 Feb 2026

Musk attacks OpenAI safety record in deposition, claims Grok safer than ChatGPT

Elon Musk's newly released deposition reveals sharp attacks on OpenAI's safety practices as his lawsuit heads to trial. The tech executive claims xAI better prioritizes AI safety, pointing to lawsuits alleging ChatGPT led users to suicide while asserting no such incidents occurred with Grok—despite his own AI facing investigations over non-consensual images.

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xAI's Grok Chatbot Faces US Government Safety Scrutiny Despite Pentagon Approval

Multiple US federal agencies have flagged Elon Musk's xAI chatbot Grok over safety and reliability concerns, citing risks of manipulation and bias. While the Pentagon approved Grok for classified use, the GSA suspended it from government deployment. The debate highlights internal government disagreements about AI model adoption and competing priorities between AI safety and political considerations.

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Anthropic clashes with US Military over AI warfare ethics as Trump orders federal ban

Anthropic refused to allow its Claude AI to be used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons, leading President Trump to order federal agencies to stop using the company's technology. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth designated Anthropic a supply-chain risk, barring military contractors from working with the firm. The dispute highlights mounting tensions between AI tech companies and government over ethical boundaries in military applications.

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27 Feb 2026

UK activists plan protests over climate and social impacts of AI data centres

Environmental charity Global Action Plan is coordinating two days of protests in Britain against the rapid expansion of data centers serving AI demand. Activists cite risks to UK's climate targets as 140 data centres seek 50 gigawatts of power—more than the country's 45 GW peak electricity demand. Local communities demand a moratorium on hyperscale facilities until proper public debate and engagement frameworks are established.

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26 Feb 2026

Bank of Italy issues urgent warning as deepfake scams target Governor Fabio Panetta

The Bank of Italy has filed a complaint with judicial authorities after deepfake scams featuring Governor Fabio Panetta emerged across media platforms. The fabricated videos show Panetta falsely endorsing investment products on well-known TV shows, highlighting the growing threat of AI-powered fraud targeting financial institutions and public trust.

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UK Media Giants Launch Spur Coalition to Demand Fair AI Licensing for Original Journalism

Five major UK news organizations—BBC, The Guardian, Financial Times, Sky News, and Telegraph Media Group—have formed Spur, a coalition demanding global licensing frameworks to protect original journalism from unpaid use by AI. The alliance warns that AI companies have scraped and copied news content without permission or payment, weakening the economic model that supports journalism.

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Anthropic drops hallmark safety pledge as AI race intensifies and Pentagon pressures mount

Anthropic, once the industry's safety-focused alternative, has abandoned its 2023 commitment to pause AI development for catastrophic risks. The company will now consider competitor actions before delaying releases, marking a shift from absolute safety standards to competitive strategy. The change comes as the Pentagon threatens to cut its $200 million contract over Anthropic's refusal to allow autonomous weapons use.

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25 Feb 2026

Trump bans Anthropic from government as AI companies clash with Pentagon over weapons and surveillance

President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's AI tools after the company refused to give the Pentagon unrestricted access to its technology. The dispute centers on Anthropic's refusal to allow its AI models to be used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons. OpenAI quickly stepped in to fill the void, raising questions about how AI companies should balance ethical boundaries with national security demands.

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US diplomats ordered to lobby against data sovereignty laws threatening AI and cloud services

The Trump administration has directed US diplomats to actively oppose foreign data sovereignty laws, arguing they threaten AI advancement and global data flows. A State Department cable signed by Marco Rubio calls the European Union's GDPR and similar regulations unnecessarily burdensome, marking a confrontational shift in international data policy.

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Trump demands Big Tech cover AI data center power costs as electricity prices surge 6% nationwide

President Trump announced a ratepayer protection pledge requiring major tech companies to generate their own power for AI data centers, addressing consumer concerns over rising electricity prices. Companies including Microsoft, Google, Meta, Amazon, and OpenAI will meet at the White House on March 4 to formalize commitments many have already made to shield Americans from soaring energy costs driven by data center expansion.

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White House Economist Dismisses AI Job Losses as 'Science Fiction' After Market Turmoil

A top White House economist rejected alarming predictions about AI-driven job losses that rattled markets this week. Pierre Yared called the Citrini Research report 'science fiction,' arguing it violates basic economic principles. The administration maintains AI will drive productivity and employment, not destroy jobs.

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24 Feb 2026

AI Data Center Construction Falls for First Time Since 2020 as Power Constraints Bite

US AI data center construction dropped from 6.35 to 5.99 gigawatts by end of 2025, marking the first decline since 2020. Local opposition intensifies as communities push back against rising energy bills, while power grid limitations and supply chain disruptions create mounting roadblocks for AI boom despite $3 trillion in forecast investment needs.

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Britain expands AI in courts with Microsoft Copilot to tackle massive case backlogs

Justice Secretary David Lammy announced expanded use of AI in courts across England and Wales, including Microsoft Copilot for transcription and case management. The Ministry of Justice will invest over £12 million in its Justice AI Unit, though concerns persist about AI hallucinations and the need for human involvement in critical decisions.

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Trump deploys Pentagon AI program to set critical minerals pricing across global trade bloc

The Trump administration is tapping a Pentagon-developed AI system to establish reference prices for critical minerals like germanium and antimony. The move aims to counter alleged Chinese market manipulation by creating pricing certainty for Western miners across a proposed trade bloc of more than 50 countries, backed by adjustable tariffs.

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West Midlands Police Copilot scandal exposes AI hallucinations in UK policing decisions

A UK Parliament committee found West Midlands Police relied on AI-generated hallucinations about a fictional football match to ban Israeli fans, exposing critical gaps in AI governance. Despite this, 21 police forces still use Copilot with no coordinated oversight, raising urgent questions about responsible implementation of AI in public order decisions.

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