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US Treasury terminates Anthropic AI products after Trump orders government-wide ban

The US Treasury Department has ended all use of Anthropic's AI products, including Claude, following President Trump's directive to cease work with the startup. The Pentagon declared Anthropic a supply-chain risk after the company rejected demands for unconditional military use of its technology, marking an extraordinary federal action against a leading American AI firm.

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US Supreme Court refuses to hear AI-generated art copyright case, upholding human authorship rule

The US Supreme Court declined to hear Stephen Thaler's appeal challenging copyright denial for AI-generated artwork. Lower court rulings stand, affirming that human authorship is a bedrock requirement for copyright protection. Thaler's lawyers warn the decision will negatively impact AI development in the creative industry during critically important years.

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AI in elections exposes gaps in New Zealand's outdated campaign laws as 2026 vote looms

Political parties in New Zealand are deploying AI-generated content in election campaigns, but existing laws offer no mandatory AI disclosure requirements. With AI slop flooding social media and the National Party already using AI attack ads, experts warn current regulations written in a pre-AI era cannot protect electoral integrity ahead of the closely contested 2026 election.

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Britain Launches Public Consultation on Social Media Ban for Under-16s and AI Chatbot Limits

The British government has launched a three-month public consultation asking parents and children whether social media access should be banned for under-16s. The consultation also examines restrictions on gaming platforms, rules for interacting with AI chatbots, and bans on addictive design features as governments worldwide grapple with the impact on children's mental health.

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Australia threatens app stores, search engines in AI crackdown over age verification failures

Australia's internet regulator eSafety warns it may target app stores and search engines to block AI services that fail to verify user ages. A Reuters review found over half of the 50 most popular AI platforms had not publicly committed to complying with the March 9 deadline, which requires restricting minors from harmful content or facing fines up to A$49.5 million ($35 million).

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OpenAI Pentagon deal sparks QuitGPT movement as users cancel ChatGPT subscriptions

OpenAI's agreement to deploy AI models in classified Pentagon networks has triggered a growing QuitGPT movement, with over 1.5 million people reportedly taking action. The backlash intensified after rival Anthropic refused similar terms, citing concerns about mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, drawing a sharp contrast in how AI companies approach military partnerships.

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